Immigration barriers rise as officials warn of labor shortages
Washington officials predict stricter immigration rules in coming years as they argue native Americans must be protected from the alleged threat of imports. They note pleas for easier rules have met sympathy but stress tougher laws to curb influx and guard American life and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Clark Washington
Washington
United States
New York City
Europe
Congress
el- Us
Mayflower
Jamestown
The Church Mouse and the Courtship of Mr Tim Mouse
In a church corner lives Miss Mousie a cultured church mouse who rejects Tim Mouse after he lies about his intent and his future home In a week in the cupboard he proves messy skirting church life and Miss Mousie refuses to marry him citing his habits and disregard for a proper church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mousie
Tim Mouse
Mr. Mouse
Miss Mouse
Miss Mousiie
Miss Mousse
The Church Mice and a Sneaky Cat Caper
In a 1923 McClure syndicated piece Miss Mouse taunts Jack Holt and traps a foe by crumbs, Mr. Mouse flees the church, and Miss Mouse contemplates pantry life while pondering her trim figure and sacrifices in a quiet church scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mouse
Sexton
Miss Mouse
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mosquito Trap Uses Serenade To Lure In Males
Inventor Nathaniel Morgan creates a mosquito trap that imitates the female’s high pitched call with a violin string, bow, and suction fan. The male is drawn to the sound, captured on flypaper, sparking both chance for control and concern that females spread malaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Morgan
Little Miss Malaprop in Child's Blooming Ambition
A physician's daughter is asked to sing by a visitor. She replies that she will not be a soprano when grown but a great belladonna instead, a playful malaprop from the Boston Transcript.
Army Nurses Pay Scale Reported by Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News notes United States Army nurses receive a monthly pay ranging from seventy to one hundred thirty dollars based on years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Indianapolis News
Frederica Redicrica Name Origins and Talisman Lore
The article traces Frederica as the feminine form of Frederick with roots in Freyr, noting meanings like peace ruler and love of peace. It cites historical variants Frithswith Fridswid Frethesanta, links to Saint Frithswith, and mentions Frederica as an English invention with equivalents in Portugal, Italy, France, and Germany. Onyx is described as her talismanic stone, with Thursday her lucky day and a lucky number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Freyr
Freya
Valhalla
Frederica
Frithswith
Frids
Wid
Frethesanta
Oxford
Thornbury
Frethesantha
Geoffrey Lutterell
Portugal
Italy
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Has Anyone Laughed At You Because
Opinion reflects on pride in owning a car and the value of mobility. It argues laughter about cheap cars may be deserved or not and that having any car provides independence from public transport, with a light moral tone.
The Hoosier State and the Word Hoosier
Indiana is famed as the Hoosier State and the term’s origin is debated. Etymologists weigh if hoosier derives from Who's there or from Husher or hoosher a lumbermen nickname. The oldest form whooser appears in 1659 linked to whisper and lumber culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Indiana
United States
Middle West
Summer Etiquette in Warm Weather
In hot weather etiquette is harder to maintain yet manners remain simpler than before. The heat drains energy and makes table discipline tougher though proper handling of knife and fork still matters.
Palm Beach coat suited for any time and heat
The Palm Beach suit allows comfort in extreme heat and casual daytime wear. It can be worn with an unstarched shirt and belt without suspenders, preserving a neat appearance even in hot weather. A soft collar fastened is preferred to a stiff collar left undone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach
McClure Newapapar Syndicate
Edgeworth Tobacco Spirit Reaches Far Corners of World
A letter from W E Bromley of Fort Wayne, Indiana praises Edgeworth Smoking Tobacco noting availability in Valparaiso, South America and distant regions. The ad invites readers to request free samples and retailers to order Edgeworth Plug Slice or Ready Rubbed by Larus & Brother Co, Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Bromley
Edgeworth
Fort Wayne
Ind
Valparaiso
South America
W. E. Bromley
Bromley
Zanzibar
Larus & Brother Company
South 21St Street
Richmond
Larus Brother Company
Swede joins farm bureau missing bureau for spare bedroom
An Estelline South Dakota Journal excerpt recounts a Swede in Minnesota joining the farm bureau and waiting for a bureau. A Washington Department of Agriculture reply notes no bureaus available and mentions Sidney Anderson of Minnesota working on an A No. 1 farm bloc to be cut into bureaus and sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Minnesota
Farm Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Sidney Anderson
His Experience and a Hug of Delusions
A fragment recalls a man named Jack who says he hugged a rich person once believing she would become his wife, reflecting on misjudgment and romantic delusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Jack
Also Mentioned on This Page
City of
Potomac
Cabinet
Judiciary
House
Senate
Treasury
Interior
Agriculture
Snables
House of Representatives
Bethuneville
Rai
Dani O
Jack Holt
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Hollywood
Cal
Witpred Marshall
Marshall Duffeb
McClare
John Kendrick Bangs
Larus & Brother Co
Richmond, Va
Agile Rok Yuneesy
Rp Ean A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!