Random Shots and Rambles from a Printer's Page
A miscellaneous column surveys quirky phrases jokes and anecdotes. It riffs on work ethics romantic musings and a few local color bits including a color worker remark a cat dispute in Scottsbluff and several word pronunciation notes. It quips about whales headlines and a humorous police bust.
Presidents from the Farm: A Rural Roots Ledger
A reader notes the nation’s presidents largely hail from farming or rural backgrounds. It lists many leaders born on farms and remarks that most completed terms were preceded by farming livelihoods. The piece cites generations of presidents connected to rural life.
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George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Janine Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Mari van Buren
James Polk
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Franklin Pierce
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses Simpson Grant
James A. Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
Tuuley
Arthur
Cleveland
Mckinley
Taft
Wilco
Trees as Living Memorials in World War Honor
The movement to plant trees in memory of those who died for civilization and the country in the world war gains renewed interest with backing from the American Forestry Association. The Rochester Democrat Chronicle notes the effort has grown beyond initial hopes and urges abundant trees for every possible memorial as true living monuments.
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American Forestry Association
Rochester Democrat Chronicle
Workman in Silk Shirt Drives Own Car Despite Bolshevist Trend
A reporter notes the difficulty of converting a worker to Bolshevik ideals while he wears a $25 silk shirt and remains owner of his own automobile. The observation underscores class tension and personal autonomy in a shifting political climate.
Miss Dorothy Reynolds Spends Timay in Sterling
Local personals note Miss Dorothy Reynolds spent Timay in Sterling. Mr and Mrs B Sk Jodor return from a trip in thy art. Adama mentioned gunshots near Geag with Alliance between trains Friday morning. Walter Schott operated on for growth in his nose. Mrs Ote Jones of Lingle Wyoming returns home with daughter Fern from Josephs hospital. Frank Palmer of Lakeside to move to Denver with daughter Velma.
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Dorothy Reynolds
Sterling
B. Sk
Jodor
Adama
Geag
Omaha
Lyle Anderson
Sterre Madre
Cal
Annonne du
Anserray
Edith Rouwuish
Thie Ciy
Walter Schott
Ote Jones
Lingle, Wy
Fern
T. Joseph's Hospital
Marie Howe
Alliance Drus Company
Wanda Adams
the Herald
O. M. Bryan
Frank Palmer
Lakeside
Denver
Velma
Public economic strain linked to high living costs
The report notes rising personal crisis complaints among women due to pressure to make ends meet amid high living costs. It cites nervous strain from war-related stress and living problems, urging job creation and stronger public action to curb profiteering for relief.
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Baltimore
Americ
Profiteerinr
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