Conventions, financiers and a hollow nomination
The piece attacks the Chicago Republican convention as tightly controlled by outside financiers and party bosses from “big interests.” It cites Wood and Lowden as damaged, praises Harding only for VP pick Coolidge, and predicts the next national session in San Francisco with uncertainty over Harding’s presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearborn
Phere
Chicago
Tally
Dem
Piat
Otes
Wood
Lowden
Harding
Jackson
Penrose
Lodge
San Francisco
United States
Women influence in candidate selection beyond traditional roles
The passage notes women’s careful consideration of candidates and active participation in conventions. It asserts women speak, shape platforms, and influence outcomes, claiming their support is essential for electoral success. It also suggests women are no longer passive, claiming they can be both a leader and influencer.
Verent Prince of Wales Canada trip and odd tidbits
A brief column notes the Prince of Wales visit to Canada costing 25 000 and a casual remark on his potential value. It also mentions a London writer on hens, a Rockefeller funded study in England, and a Louisiana legislator proposing jail for unmarried men at 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Canada
U.S. A
Louisiana
Billy Whiskers drama ends in clever escape
Billy escapes a rope trap set by curious boys after a fire near the shanty. The reluctant scavenger slips away as firemen arrive, then steals away to new quarters while posters spread about the town seek his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitty
Paton
Billy
Neseb
Dolor
Ty the
Pabshih
Akron
Heart and Home Problems Exposed by Mrs Thompson
A distressed plea from a married woman describes a toxic marriage. She details neglect, financial control, and fear of leaving with their children while seeking legal separation and support. The letter includes a response from Mrs Thompson offering guidance to two young girls asking for fashion advice.
Weather data snippet with temperatures and humidity
The report notes hourly temperatures from dawn to afternoon with a high around 68 degrees at 4 30 p m and a low near 46 at 6 am The text also records wind speed about 6 6 miles per hour humidity around 75 percent at dawn and 59 percent later and mentions precipitation and a January time frame
Mrs Johan Weir Troy Named National Woman of the Territory
The report notes Mrs Johan Weir Troy receiving a national recognition as woman of the territory. Further details on the award, presenting body, and date are not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Johan Weir Troy
Democratic National Woman of the Territory
Prominent New York Republican Women’s Leader Eyed for National Post
Mrs Arthur Livermore chairs the Republican women’s executive committee in New York and is mentioned as a possible successor to Mrs Mary Gar Hay as chairman of the national committee of the party’s women’s division. Mrs Funke is also noted in connection with the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Livermore
Wom
New York State
Mary Gar Hay
Funke Ae
Doo Campaion
Daylong Recipes From Frugal Pantry
A home kitchen vignette lists assorted meals and steps for a day’s menu. It describes grapefruit with syrup rolls, tomato soup with bread and beet salad, a vial stew with dumplings, and an economy dish of potatoes, onions, and hamburger. The text includes rough directions, ingredient notes, and hints for serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Unclear Recipe Fragments Suggest Layered Vegetable Dish
Fragmentary text describes a layered bake with vegetables and crackers. It mentions onions peppers and a topping of butter and peppered crumbs. Instructions are incomplete and hard to follow due to garbled OCR.
Seasonal Strawberry Sheridake Recipe Mixes Sugars and Cream
Recipe model with measurements and steps for a strawberry dessert. Ingredients include sugar salt cream or milk, eggs, baking powder, and flour. Instructions suggest shortcake or loaf form, with sweetened berries and optional cherries as garnish. Serves six.
Fragmented recipe fragment for cake with melted butter
Fragmented OCR text recounts a cake recipe with melted butter and various ingredients. The readable portions mention amounts and baking steps but are garbled, leaving uncertainty about the full ingredient list and procedure.
Fragmentary text about Texi Ma and costs
Fragmentary OCR text mentions costs and penalties related to Texi Ma and a police or legal matter. The readable portions include references to alcohol, fines, and names that appear garbled. No clear event, date, or location is established.
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Cheyanne
Cinetorial
Carey
Teneage Husinees
James
Peete
Dlepatches
London
Erica
England
Rockefeller Foundation
Wong
Billy Whiskers
Frances Trego Montgomery
Dr. Wie
Tal
Moat
Jack Robinson
Ami
Hilly
Mrs
Elizabeth Thompson
Thompson Janes
Aga
Oleely
Sfio
Lone Anil
Shy
Iter Tater
Acre
Amco
Mrs. Thompson
Annk
Helen
Hah
Elsie
Prank
Olin
Palphanrae
Anno
Ruth
Odin
ALA
John Weir
Wotoinettee Funk
Llers
Dienphays
Pete
The
Frontier Committee
Hay’s Drug CO
Walter
Heb
Loki Powler
Texi
Ian
Cafey Ave
Peroaehes
J. ‘Ewan
Haar
Wyoming Trust & Savings Bank
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