Kensington of Chapter C PEO Hosts Monthly Meeting
Mrs F L Moore and Miss Gussie Johnston welcomed fifteen members and a guest to the Kensington of Chapter C PEO at Mrs A D Johnston home. Two papers by Miss Livey on civic progress and Miss Johnston on books sparked discussion, lunch followed, and plans were made for future meetings with the Coterie Art club and WWC at BR MA social events.
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F. L. Moore
Gussie Johnston
Kensington
A. D. Johnston
Miss Johnston
Community Guilds And Church Activities Highlight New Year
In church circles Mark’s will host a New Year party in the ullld room at the Pariah House Friday afternoon with music and refreshments. The Baptist Willing Workers skip this week but hostesses entertain on Jan 10 at Mrs Rigdon’s home. Methodist Ald society meets Thursday. members bring thimbles for work and pleasure. St. Mark’s holds services at 10 this morning with communion. The Delta Alpha society meets Saturday at Mrs Schwelling’s apartment. Presbyterian Missions report a meeting with Mrs Jenkin and a paper on the Southern Mountain regions.
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Meadames Rigdon
Hughes
Brendler
St. Mark's
The
Delta Alpha Society
C. C. Schwelling
Nettford
Presbyterian Missions
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
J. F. Jenkin
Rees
Mins Foraman
Local meeting notes with Persia Syria attendance
Fragmentary report notes a gathering discussing foreign subject matter including Persia and Syria. The text mentions good attendance and refreshments served at 6 o'clock.
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Eign Subject
Persia
Syria
Protection for Dumbo Animals and Toy Guns Advocated
An argument emphasizes daily protection for animals and better education on humane treatment. It condemns toy guns as dangerous for children, citing accidents and cruelty, and urges lessons of kindness justice and mercy toward all living creatures to shape humane character.
Young Arizona girl steals horse to flee town
Dorothy Benson, two, from Willama Arizona, rode a stolen horse from Tuesday until reaching Dwight Illinois before being captured. She wore a sombrero and corduroy skirt when she walked into the South Clark Street station, claiming she intended to return the horse and was acting from hunger.
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Chicago
Dorothy Benson
Wiama
Ariz
Dwight
Clark Street
Benson
Social leaderin Philadelphia faces threats over lavish entertainments
Magnificent social events hosted by Mrs. Edward T. Stokes wife of J Pierpont Morgan partner attract praise yet trigger danger as a series of threatening letters arrive. The mail targets Philadelphia social prominence amid lavish balls and public scrutiny of costly amusements.
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Philadelphia
Mia
Edward T. Stokesbury
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mnii
Fifty Pairs Patent Tam and Steel Call
John Harrington reports a sale of fifty pairs with patent tam and steel call broken lots including button and blanket wheel to OM priced from $2.50 to close.
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John Harrington
Wanted white girl for general house work at Fort Russell
Classified notice seeking a white girl for general house work. Mentions Lt. Bleezer and Fort Russell, with the posting likely from a mid 20th century era. Reads as a labor recruitment or domestic help ad with limited context.
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Lt. Bleezer
Fort Russell
The Brookside Summons and the Glen Head Cow Tragedy
Florence Hollis seeks legal service after a Jersey cow owned by farmer Hotha died when a car struck it near Glen Head. The unnamed driver Burt Merriam from Brookdale and friend Steve Dayton were identified as occupants. Florence pursues a summons, meets the driver, who agrees to pay eighty dollars and settle. The tale follows the ensuing attempts to sue and the driver’s repeated visits to settle the matter.
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Hotha
Mina Jersey
Glen Head
Hollis
Florence
Misa Florence
Burt Merriam
Steve Dayton
Mr. Merriam
Brookdale
Milas Florence
Fred
Europe
Knot-Holes Timbral Reply Stirs Field, Harper's Weekly Note
A quip from Harper's Weekly recalls how a critic described a famous bass voice as sounding full of knot holes after a concert. The remark highlights sharp wit from music journalism of the era.
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Betytone
Harper’s Weelly
Did Youlog Anyt In A Lawyer's House Burglary
A burglar asks if anything was taken while peering in at a lawyer’s residence. His partner mutters that the owner is a lawyer, deeming the attempt a hard luck job with no loot mentioned. The Ohio State Journal conveys the dialog with humor.
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Ohio State Journal
Nurse Let Go Over Bathing the Poodle
A light exchange features a manager explaining a nurse was dismissed because she lacked basic dog grooming skills. The quip contrasts caring for children with the odd requirement of bathing a poodle, underscoring the mismatch in duties.
Leader Bargain Days for Wyoming Legislature in 1913
The Wyoming Legislature convenes January 14 1913 and promises a sensational session with a narrow Democrat Republican margin in both House. The Leader offers ten bargain days for mail subscriptions to cover the term, with rates for three ninths or one year and requests payment in advance before January 11 1913.
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Wyoming
Iase
House
Leader Mail Bubsseiders
Daily Leader
Annual Review of Nations and World Economy Outlook
A dated analysis notes high prices driven by demand outpacing supply and rising land values, with gold supply less influential than credit expansion. It highlights global industrial boom, rising interest rates, and strong United States, Britain, Germany activity, plus Balkan war effects on finance and anticipated large European bond issues. It closes with cautious optimism for 1913 and calls for production growth and balanced policy.
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Great Britain
Germany
United States
India
Honda
England
France
Russia
Italy
China
Canada
Argentina
Africa
Europe
Fven
Austria- Hungary
Berlin
Mayoh
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Wm.Myers Dry Goods Co
Coterle Art Club
Carl Gylling
M.A
R. M.A
J. J. Crowley
Guild
Mesdames Voorhees
Barber
Maloney, Daley
Bruner
E.S. Johnston Grocery Co
Omil
Clara Inez Deacon
Capitol
Jean
Cheyenne
Daily State Leader
Barrel House
Carey Avenue
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