A Tale of Herring Markets and Corn Law Debates
The article traces historical disputes over fishery wealth and corn law policy. It notes the herring’s importance along the Dutch coast to Norway and recalls Ireland’s potato crop failure in 1846 and the 1840s repeal of corn laws after England faced harvest shortfalls. It mentions an 1880 Anti Corn Law league and public unrest surrounding tariff changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Ie
Holland
Norway
Ireland
England
Iow a auxiliary aids veterans with near five thousand dollars relief
The Iowa auxiliary of the American Legion reports nearly $4 787 spent on relief to disabled service members. Funds supported hospital radios and birthday boxes for state and nationwide patients, including 400 boxes to the Tucson government hospital. The group provided clothing toilet articles magazines couch hammocks and recreational equipment and plans to expand next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
W. A. Quinn
Quinn
Iowa
Major William W. Smith Named General Counsel for Veterans Bureau
Maj. William Wolffe Smith, charter member of the National Press Club Post No. 20 American Legion, has been appointed general counsel for the United States Veterans' Bureau. A former captain in the sanitary corps, he helped establish a nationwide wartime newspaper network for disabled veterans and later held civilian roles including assistant secretary of war. Born in 1874 in Logansport Indiana, he pursued law at National Law School and was admitted to practice in 1914 before leaving journalism for law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Press Club Post
American Legion
William Wolffe Smith
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Smith
Army
Sanitary Corps
Aurgeon General
Walter Reed Hospital
Regular Army
Quartermaster Corps
QM Reserve Corps
Washington
Baltimore Sun
Logansport
Ind
Indianapolis
Hanover College
DePauw
Johns Hopkins
George Washington Law School
National Law School
Barks From a Pup Tent Army Humor and Sayings
A collection of army slang and quips from American Legion Weekly pokes fun at military life. It jokes about ranks, fatigue duty, pay, and the clash between civilian and military culture with brisk humor and sharp jabs at drill and hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reveille
France
American Legion Weekly
Bristol Probate Court Allows Final Accounts in Estate of Henry Wdtle
Industrial Trust Company as custodian presents the first and final account for Henry Wdtle of Bristol. Notice to be published fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix starting October 1, 1923. Guardian of Regina Catherine Farley appointed. claims must be filed within six months.
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Bristol
Henry Dio Industrial Trust Company
Henry Wdtle
Bristol Phoenix
Church
Robate
Byron K. Fish
Bertram W Wall
CTA
John W. Church
Appointment for Irene Mary Farley as Bristol Court Clerk
The undersigned gives notice of the probate court appointment of Irene Mary Farley of Bristol to the Clerk position. Claims against the office must be filed within six months from the date of the first notice. Annie I. Farley signs as notifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Regina Catherine Farley
John W. Church
Annie I. Farley
Guardian
Irene Mary Farley
Guardianship Notice for Virginia Temple Drury Estate
September 13 1923 Guan of the person and estate of Virginia Temple Drury of Bristol applies for guardianship. Bond must be given with JOHN W. CHURCH Clerk and HELEN F A DRURY as Guardian. Filed in the Clerk of Court office with dates 9 14 21 28.
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United States
Bristol
Guardian
Virginia Temple Drury
John W. Church
Helen F. A. Drury
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Alrust Com
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Epfedint- 8
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Seave System
New- England
FOX Furnace
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Talbot&hopkins
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Vem
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins
Becton
Incorporated
Poli L. Watson & CO
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Archie
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William W. Franklin & Co
Wood St
R. P. Smith
Burton Street
G. M. Wilbur
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E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
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G.W. Simmons
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Wood Street
Isaac B. Munro
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