Mrs Wilson Aids Women Workers In Washington
Mrs Woodrow Wilson takes a public interest in improving working conditions for women in federal offices. She toured the Government Printing Office incognito and urged reforms including better rest space and disease controls. A clash over a messenger’s handling led to discipline and swift reinstatement. An additional incident notes a Mexican man shot by a policeman after exchanging fire amid alleged anti American sentiment in Los Angeles.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Los Angeles
Adolfo Moreno
Albert C. Staples
Moreno
Missing San Francisco Agent Rescued After Three Days
A. Marsh, traveling agent from a San Francisco firm, got lost in the Livermore hills while quail hunting. He wandered for nearly three days without food or shelter before reaching the Holley ranch where he was cared for. Searches found him as he prepared to depart.
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A. Marsh
San Francisco
Livermore Hills
H. T. Holley
Marsh
Holley
Tramp Reflects on Lost Prosperity and Grounded Ambition
A Buffalo Express feature quotes a tramp who once ran a prosperous merchant business and an aeroplane before losing both. He explains he “ran them both into the ground,” describing his downfall and the contrast with his former success.
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Buffalo Express
Hoyle to Quit San Quentin Amid Prison Boss Row
Warden John E F Hoyle announces his resignation from San Quentin over perceived interference by the Board of Prison Directors. He cites conflicts with Dennis M Duffy as background, while officials fear a ripple effect on discipline and potential unrest among inmates. Hoyle had introduced reforms including inmate produced minstrel shows and plans for a weekly moving picture program. A State Legislature investigation earlier this year backed Hoyle despite initial complaints.
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San Quentin
John EF. Hoyle
Board of Prison Directors
Hoyle
Dennis M. Duffy
Duffy
Origins of Bible chapters and verses charted
The chapter system in the Scriptures began in the 13th century with Cardinal Hugo who organized a Latin concordance. Verses were added later by printer Robert Stephens in his Greek Testament of 1551 and Latin Bible of 1556-57.
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Cardinal Hugo
Robert Stephens
Unclear Quote Fragments Spark Reader Pause
A jumble of quoted phrases from Lippincott's and Baltimore American centers on money and companionship. The brief fragments present a satirical tone without a clear event or identifiable individuals.
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Lippincott’s
Baltimore American
Enforced Applause Quips from Washington Herald
A Washington Herald quote pounces on opera etiquette noting a husband’s quiet dislike for grand opera but steady applause to stay awake. The exchange highlights theater manners and audience behavior in a witty exchange.
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Washington Herald
Gl sitting on fame and its fleeting nature
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus muses on glory and fame as transitory, noting the shallow judgment of common people and how new glory quickly eclipses prior renown. He compares such cycles to sand covering an earlier heap.
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Notice of Sheriff's Sale on Execution in San Bernardino
Public notice of sheriff sale under a California writ of execution issued October 15 1913 by the Superior Court of San Francisco. Plaintiff W W Colquhoun seeks $833 plus costs. property described includes placer mining claims at Searles Lake San Bernardino. Sale set for November 21 1913 in front of the San Bernardino courthouse. highest bidder with cash. Sheriff J C Ralphs and Deputy Chas F Ward. Publication Oct 24 to Nov 21 1913.
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Superior Court
W. W. Colquhoun
H.C. Fursman
W. Huff
RK. Waymire
P. Perkins
H. A. Baker
R. Thompson
D. Smith
3. Schuler
H. C. Fursman
R. Waymire
Schuler
San Francisco
State of California
San Bernardino
S. E
N. W
N.E
Searles Lake
San Bernardino County
County Recorder
California
United States
J.C. Ralphs
County of
Chas. F. Ward
Waltier Slack
Notice of Contest in Homestead Cancellation Case
Department of the Interior notice to George A. Parker of Stagg California. Emma Elizabeth Condon files to contest and cancel Parker’s homestead Entry No. 1284 for NE% 11 14N 8E 8S B Meridian alleging abandonment for over five years and unimproved land. Respond within twenty days after the fourth publication and prove service of the answer.
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Department of the Interior
United States Sons
Independence
Cal
George A. Parker
Stagg
California
Emma Elizabeth Condon
28Th St
Los Angeles
Valentine F. Gorman
Vivian L. Jones
Delinquent Stock Notice for Kramer Consolidated Oil Co
Delinquency on stock after Assessment No. 58 levied September 1913. Shares listed with amounts opposite names. D. F. Wilson, Secretary, announces publication on Oct 24 and Oct 31 and Nov 7.
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Kramer Consolidated Oil Co
Germain Bldg
South Spring Street
Los Angeles
California
D. F. Wilson
Photographs Wanted for Barstow Kingdom of the Sun
Barstow edition seeks pictures of desert towns mines ranches and Mojave River scenes for a souvenir book. Send photos to The Printer with descriptions and a short story about your area. It costs you nothing and more images improve the collection.
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Kingdom of the Sun
Barstow
Mojave
Crucero Chronicles of Prospecting and Local Weather
Crucero residents report on land seeking government claims in the valley. Driller Proctor reaches 150 feet at the Jaralman and Klingerman test well while engines delay deeper work. Valley visitors from Riverside and Goldfield, plus forthcoming artesian prospects, fill the area with cautious optimism and plans for goat ranches and real estate ventures.
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Harper
Baker
Crucero
Proctor
Jaralman
Klingerman
Los Angeles
Ki. L. Begun
E. E. Guy
Bill Rowe
Mr. Lucas
Riverside
Dad Jones
Goldfield
Nev
Dad
Henry Markt
Markt
Tener & Hollibaugh
Tener
Mr. Tener
Weighing Self at Railway Platform Joke
A meek man asks his wife if he may weigh himself on a station platform scale. She questions the request while he explains it is to test if she will permit him his own weighty moment. The humorous exchange repeats the old pun in London Answers style.
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London
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Federal Printing Office
Ludlow
Colorado
John Chase
E. M. Ammons
Henderson's Department Store
E. R. Waite
Calif
Fletcher Opera House
Fletcher
GEO. B. Parks
Barstow, Calif
J.J. Ahlers
A. H. Armstrong
Henrietta Armstrong
Edward B. Angell
J. H. Beamer
Bessie Burge
C.N Brown Sane
Geo
Eve
du M.R . Buckingham
Arthur Ballard
A.W. Ballard
Roy Ballard
Otto C. Backman
A.W Brode Obeu
Soo
S. L. Kistler
J.T. Knapp
J. Langdon
F . H. McCormick
E . H. McPherron
A . A. Maxwell
F . M. Meek
E. Maehl
F . W. Mead
Aretta S. Peet
David C. W. Porter
Minnie E
Pressler
R. G. Roberts
L. C. Roberts
Geo H
Elizabeth Tabor
Geo. L. Thompson
Helen Thompson
Wees
Alice L. Thompson
Sylvia Vogt Wee
Warren Weaver
Annie S. Walker
Edward West
C.g. Woodmansee
M. K. Wilson
Corporation
Los Angeles City
Los Angles County
Crucero Chronicles
Mr. Daniels
Globe
Ariz
P. H. Wood
Mr. Woods
Woods
Ki. E. Shaw
Bradley& Baker
Heinie
J. Conaway
San Diego
Old Mexico
James
Washington, D.C
C. C. H. W. Everett
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