Notable Birthdays Noted in 19th Century Almanac
A fragment lists several figures with birthdays tied to anniversaries: Dr Hollis of Mass 46 years ago today and Charles B Ward a New York congressman born in Newark 44 years ago today. It also mentions John G Cooper born in England 48 years ago today and H H Myers an East Liverpool outfielder born long ago.
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Dr Hollis
Drexel
Charles B. Ward
Congress
Twenty-Seventh
New York
Newark
N. J
John G. Cooper
Ohio
England
H. H. Myers
Brooklyn
East Liverpool
Cheyenne State Leader广告 masthead and notices
The Cheyenne State Leader presents its masthead with editor Randolph Leigh and note of association with the AP. It lists subscription rates for 1 month 260, 1 year 6.00, 1 year weekly 1.50, and six months 3.60, along with office and contact hints and a terse line about trades in Erin Awtre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
DeValera Tour Faces Skepticism in Carolinas
The Irish leader DeValera met a cool reception in North and South Carolina as locals doubt the practicality of an Irish republic. The piece argues Teutonic sympathy in the US fuels anti-British sentiment and polarizes Irish American politics, with calls to send diplomats to a republic that exists only on paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish Republic
North
Carolinas
South Carolina
DeValera
Mr. de Valera
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Sinn
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Skepticism and Distrust Over Profiteering Debate
The article surveys mixed reactions to profiteering amid federal actions against a Brooklyn man Nichthauser. It cites editorials from the New York Times and New York Sun critiquing or defending enforcement. It notes persistent skepticism and distrust in justice efforts as a discouraging trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Nichthauser
New York Times
Ind. Dem
the Times
New York Sun
Rep
the Sun
Sun
Palmer
Department of Justice
Medieval monarch and the divine right of Kaiser William II
Ex Ambassador Gerard recalls prewar warnings that William II claimed divine right to rule and to wage war. The Kaiser opposed arbitration at The Hague, viewing sovereignty as divine and beyond judges, a view deemed medieval by contemporaries including Sir Julian Pauncefote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Austria
Servia
William II
Germany
Dr. Zorn
The
Hague
William
Ilsuch
Wight
Depew Urges Union of Great Middle Class for Fairness
A column notes Chauncey M Depews call for a new union uniting the great middle class to defend the right to fair dealing. It suggests this group comprises salaried, professional and business people and contends existing unions and capitalists protect their own interests while the middle class remains unorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Depew
Labor
Sania
Prohibition and prices spark satirical musings from a New York hotel
In a troubled era the speaker criticizes propaganda while noting a New York hotel charging a dollar per glass for lemonade. He jokes about consumer hardship and pastry consumption since prohibition, saying the pie belt is loosening as men eat more sweets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy Whiskers and the Lost Goat Encounter
Day the goat named Day runs away from her herd and becomes lost in a yard enclosed by a high wall. A friendly boy finds her and brings her inside to care for her until she is claimed. A chained dog named Major watches Day with wary eyes as she rests in the bare yard.
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Day
Siia
Major
Saalfield Publishing Go
Akron, O
Heart and Home Problems Reflections From Mrs Thompson
A reader writes about family tensions with a widowed grandmother in a multigenerational home. Father’s harsh treatment of the son-in-law strains the marriage and raises questions of caring for three daughters. Advice suggests the couple establish separate households and support options while noting the mother’s sacrifices.
Pumpkin and Cabbage Dishes and Swedish Nut Rolls
A recipe fragment describes crust baked pies with pumpkin filling and a cabbage salad with sour cream, plus a rice and peanut butter dish. It also details Swedish Nut Rolls with milk, butter, yeast, walnuts, maple sugar, and steps to rise, roll, cut, and glaze with egg wash.
Escalloped Tuna and Corned Beef Dish From Old Recipe
A historical recipe describes escalloped tuna baked with crackers and a milk-based sauce, layered with onion and celery, and topped with breadcrumbs and melted butter. It also outlines escalloped corned beef with white sauce, celery, onion, and a bread crumb buttered crust baked until brown.
Gingham Calico Clubs Proposed to Curb Rising Fashion Costs
A 1920 discussion urges women to form clubs promoting thrift and wearing calico and gingham. It warns such fads could cause store losses and price spikes if demand collapses or expands, proposing old garments as uniforms and urging practical economy over new fashion.
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H. CG
On the Spur of the Moment by Roy K Moulton
A poem fragment describes a quick romantic scene with a yard of silk a hank of hair two passionate eyes and a baby stare. The verse hints at seduction through casual clothing and a cozy private setting with a shaded lamp as the moment unfolds.
Reflections on Liberty Bonds and Conscience
A wartime letter to Mr. Moulton discusses cashing a Liberty bond for a near fur coat and questions the bond’s integrity while noting it still represents real money. The writer’s conscience drives thoughtful reflections on value and sacrifice.
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Mr. Moulton
Iqlen J
Woolner Couple Welcome New Daughter in New York
Mr and Mrs W B Woolner announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs W M Hasberg in New York City on Monday. The event adds a new member to the family and is reported in the Peoria Star society column.
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Peoria Sta
W. B. Woolner
W. M. Hasberg
New York City
Shortcake Fancy Sated by Karl K at the Kitz
A playful verse by Karl K. Kitchin expresses craving for old fashioned strawberry shortcake with berries and juice. The speaker requests a fast waiter to deliver cake and dine with gusto, preferring dessert over vast beer.
Paris fashion show endorses severe lines in spring
The New York Evening Mail notes Paris fashions announce severe lines for spring clothing. A Brooklyn taxicab crash draws unusual attention as an unknown woman escapes the wreck before police could question her, a first in such accidents.
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Paris
New York Evening Mail
Brooklyn
Hier
Nations mark anniversaries as primaries and meetings loom
Today commemorates the birth anniversaries of Gen. Grant and philosopher Herbert Spencer. Ohio New Jersey and Massachusetts hold presidential preference primaries. Idaho Republicans meet in Coeur d Alene to select delegates. Washington Republicans choose delegates at a state convention in Bellingham. Spring meetings and major conferences fill the calendar.
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General Grant
Werbert Spencer
Cincinnati
Ohio
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Idaho
Coeur W d’ Alene
American Bankers‘ Association
Willaira J. Taft
Tuskegge Institute
United States Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
Household Hints Menu Hint and Recipes
A reader page lists breakfast lunch and dinner suggestions with recipes and tips. Includes Old Fashioned Potato Stew and Mock Apple Pie directions, using salt pork onion potatoes milk and butter substitute.
Message to Roy From Marass Steinprugge on Ouija Board
A quirky note addresses Roy about his recent pain and recovery, praising his clever column and suggesting future contact via an ouija board from Marass Steinprugge. The fragment ends with garbled lines about wrist watches and unclear rationale.
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Roy
Marass Steinprugge
Boxing cards with multiple old bouts listed
A Wheeling match card lists Jorntilits versus Morris Lux in a 10 round bout and Alvie Miller against Walter Stewart in a 40 round event at Wheeling West Virginia. Frankie Fritt faces Lew Tendler in a 12 round fight at Boston. Dennis O'Keefe battles Goats Doig in 10 rounds at Gary Indiana.
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Jorntilits
Morris Lux
Jat Shattic
Alvie* Miller Vey
Walter Stewart
Wheeling
W. Va
Frankie Fritt
Lew Tendler
Boston
Dennis O'Keefe
Goats. Doig
Gary
Ind
Worris and Ferris Vie for Gore Seat in Oklahoma Primaries
Scott Worris who aspires to the toga now worn by Thomas P Gore of Oklahoma is widely known in democratic circles for his service as a former chairman of the national congressional campaign committees. Ferris, a Missourian who represents an Oklahoma district in congress since 1907, trained as a lawyer in Kansas City. The outcome hinges on the upcoming primary as to whether Worris can challenge the veteran Gore for the senate nomination.
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Scott Worris
Thomas P
Gore
Oklahoma
United States
Senate
National Congressional
Ferris
Congress
Kansas City
Timeline Highlights from 16th to 20th Century Events
A compact chronology notes figures like Ulysses Grant born in Point Pleasant and died in New York on July 23 1885. It mentions Speke and Grant's Nile search in 1860 the Richmond Va capitol collapse in 1870 Emerson's 1803 birth and Concord MA death 1882 and notes a 1888 Ireland papal condemnation article.
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U. S. Grant
United States
Point Pleasant
Mt. McGregory
N. Y
Speke
Grant
England
State Capitol
Richmond
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Goncord
Mass
Boston
Ireland
Albert Rollit
House of Commons
Trinidad
Colo
One Year Ago Today Diggers Dedicate American Cemetery
A memorial cemetery near Mesves France was dedicated marking the one year anniversary. President Washington released the revised draft of the Covenant of the League of Nations to the public.
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Mesves
France
Washington
League of Nalions
Sir Henry L. Drayton Birthday Tribute
A birthday notice for Sir Henry L. Drayton born in Kingston Ontario marks his 51st year. Drayton serves as chief commissioner of the Canadian Railway Board and is recognized for his service in railway governance.
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Henry L. Drayton
The
Canadian Railway Board
Kingston
Ont
Fire alarms and marching engines in Chester tale
A visiting American in Chester witnesses a fire alarm and retreat of fire engines amid a crowd. The scene shifts to a World War I setting with soldiers in the Argonne, a mule, and a humorous exchange about routes toward the Hindenburg line and Cunard Line.
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Chester
Argonne
Tley
Hindenburg Line
Darcy
Hinenburg
Cunard
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Cheyenne
Randolph Leigh
the People’s Union
Billy Whiskers
Frances Trego Montgomery
Mrs. Thompson
Father
Mother
Daugnor
Hoyskeeping
Mistal
Edith E. M
Roy K. Moulton
Lou Akerstrom
Helen
Kitz
Karl K, Kitchin
Harve de Grace
Lexington
American Bankers’ Association
Pinehurst
Honolulu
Johnny. Kilbane
Willies
Komners
Ramets
Ehian Ie Phin Bal Martin
Ray Rabuade
Akiom AD
Treasur Department
Government
fie.S#OCK GROWERS NATIONAL BANK
Cheyenne, Wyo
Dildine Garage Co
New City
County
Indi
M ‘Guil
Haver
Mrs Ant
Igrat
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