Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files 1913
A collection of items from 1913 news notes including births, marriages, hunting trips, local society events, a fire company ball at the Armory, a high school team report, and a wind ruin tale. Notables include Carl W. Smith and Miss Alice May Sliney marriage, J. R. Calkins bid, and Harold N. Winger’s Pittsburgh railway mail post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Smith
Alice May Sliney
Mattatret
Public Works Grants Drive Political News Ties
Senators and congressmen seek credit for federal grants as Interior Secretary Ickes disburses 3.3 billion to public works. McAdoo and Wagner used press calls to tie announcements to their names. Critics note timing rivals LaGuardia and Was ner influence, with jobs and politics intertwined.
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United Press
Washington
Interior
Ickes
McAdon
Dem
Calif
California
McAdoo
Public Works Administration
Mc‘Adoo
New York
Elect LaGuardia
Sen. Wagner
New York City
Wagner
Wasner
National Labor Board
LaGuardia
Unclear fragments raise questions about local businesses
A collection of disjointed queries mentions a tannery using Buffalo hides on western plains, Ed Seider running a wholesale liquor store on East Main, James Stapleton with a patrolman, and William Peale operating a local bakery, all lacking cohesive context.
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Wesern Plains
Ed. Seider
East Main Street
James Stapleton
William Peale
Two men injured in auto wrecks near Kane
Two Hazelhurst men, Joe Ross and Homer Ressler, were seriously hurt when a freight train struck their car near Kane. Ross, 25, suffers a fractured skull and head lacerations. Ressler, 26, has a fractured jaw and extensive cuts. Another crash left Elmer Stanlon near death after a separate train collision at Johnsonburg. A 2,944 acre sanctuary for Bob White quail was approved by Jackson County farmers in Maquoketa.
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Kane
Joe Ross
Hazelhurst
Kane Summit
Red Barn Hill
Mt Jewett
Homer Ressler
Ridgway Hospital
Lmer Stanlon
Dahoga
Johnsonburg
P. R. R. Freight
Tnrough
Kane Gum
Ressler
Reception for Rev. Carl Heidt at St Elizabeth’s Church
Rev. Carl Heidt begins his pastorate at St Elizabeth’s Church with a welcome reception at St Edwards Hall Tuesday evening at 4 00. Committees organize arrangements as congregants and friends gather for a short program followed by social hour. Heidt recently began duties and replaces Rev Belser, now at Sacred Heart.
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Cay L. Heidt
St. Elizabeth's Church
St Edwards Tollext
Widoth
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Father Heidi
Une Church
W. J. Belser
Sacred Heart Cnuroll
Brie
The Line Moves On inspirational ad vows enduring American resolve
A Chicago Daily News advertisement declares that the line moves on despite tremors and threats, praising the Constitution and the concept of government by the people. It urges readers to affirm belief in America and to repeat a patriotic pledge each night for a clearer path tomorrow.
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Journal
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Bunker Hill
Tysburg
Hiood-brothers
Argonne
Roches
New England
Nea
Great Lakes
Manhattan
Sound Money Myth in the Cincinnati Editorial
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial argues the sound money phrase misleads the public. It critiques gold standard rigidity and questions definitions of sound money while noting opposition from business leaders and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
France
Tilone
Paris Styles Paris Hat Trends Deviate From Classic Form
Paris reports designers bow to individual tastes as they tailor hats to personal notions and figures. The new style mix abandons fixed forms for bold features like brimmed hats with Queen Mary feathers, despite fashion magazines touting berets.
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Paris
Thieves steal 24 pairs of skates in Washington store
Raymond Ridgel l owner of a Washington hardware store reports thieves broke in and stole 24 pairs of skates. No other items were taken. Authorities investigate the break in at the shop.
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Washington
Raymond Ridgell
Hollywood film shop gossip flickers through Hollywood Boulevard
A mosaic of light celebrity anecdotes recalls Heather Angel Norman Poster Mirbert Munch Dorothy Burgess and Katharine Hepburn in early Hollywood gossip. Stories touch on Paul Lukas Edna May Oliver Samuel Hinds Betty Farnese Katharine Hepburn Marlene Dietrich Jack Oakie Mae West and others with playful misstatements and vivid detail across a breezy column.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard
Heather Angel
Australia
Norman Poster
Mirbert Munch
Dorothy Burgess
Una a'Connor
Tiny
John Barrymiore
Guatemala
Donald Conic
Kansas City
Jimmy Gleason
Bowery
Alan Bowbray
Canada
Edna May Oliver
Phe
Paul Lukas
Samuel Hinds
Milions
Betty Farnese
Katharine Hepburn
Marlene Dietrich
Baby LeRoy
LeRoy
Dorothy Wreck
Jack Oakie
Richard Wallace
Mae Mae West
Mae
Old day ballots found in Vancouver basement
Clark county auditor uncovers ballots dated 1914 during a search in the courthouse basement for extra boxes to use in the repeal election. The paper notes these ballots record votes cast as prohibition was ratified in the county and state.
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Vancouver
B. C
Clark County
Washington Study Circle Meeting At Mr and Mrs Guy Brown Home
The Washington Study Circle held a regular meeting at the Brown residence with 25 members and two visitors. Miss Helen Johnson presided in the absence of Mrs Le Roy Dickinson as readings and discussions covered children's health, home life, and play, plus a Christmas bond vote and awards in a social session.
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Washington Study Circle
Guy Brown
Helen Johnson
Leroy Dickinson
Antoin~ete
Barresse
Hys Kepler
Ralph Magee
HA. Davis
Ralph Foster
Hobart M. Ball
George Paterson, Jr
Charles Joy
Hall
Mr Brown
H. A. Davis
Foster Kelsay
Razor Over 100 Years Old Winslow Man Uses Family Razor
John Turner in Winslow Arkansas keeps a razor over a century old that his great grandfather bought. The blade has traveled with the Turner family through the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War eras.
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Winslow, Ark
John Turner
Readers Continue Study of Alaska in Open Meeting
Eleven members met at Mrs. O J Robbins home to discuss Thanksgiving and Christmas topics and current events. Mrs. Clark Osborne read from Alaska with sections on the Esquimaux and Fur Seal and Fox Farms. December 4 meeting will be with Mrs C A Sandburg.
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O J. Robbins
East Smith Street
Alaska
Clark Osborne
Esquimaux
Arctics
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad Claims Relief
An old advertisement asserts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound helps nervous tension and fatigue in women. It promotes the product as a sixty year old remedy claiming 38 in 100 users benefit, urging readers to buy a bottle today.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sam
Semenova
Lydia
Winkham
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Will A. Brownlee
Philadelphia
Eukles College of Embalming
Rity
N J McIntyre
Union
Presbyterian Pharen
Stanford Hose Company
Armory
Warren High
Corry High
Corry Boys
Tony Jung
T. B. Brown
J. M. Ruppersburger
Maine Woods
Corty Metal Furniture Company
J. R. Calkins
Messrs
Boudreau
Carrier
Brown
Taylor
Duffy
Warren
Harold N. Winger
Pittsburgh
Railway
Pittsburgh Terminal
Chocolate Soldier Company
Jamestown
J. G. Nelson
Baltimore
The
Baltimore American
CB. Nelson
Undertaker
C. L. Wilson
Earl Roger
Pittsfield
Smith
Gleeson
Ariz
T. A. Hamilton
Washington Street
Boston
Newspaper Roy
Bob Whites
Maquoreta
Jackson County
State Fish and Game Department
Carl Heidt
Mary Knight
United Press Staff
Little Girls
Austria
America
770
Corry, Penna
Mode Dairy CO
Hollywood Film Shop
Oil City Trust Company
Oil City
Frank C.chapin & Sons
North Center Street
Grand Union’s
Brazil
Crisco Tee