Private Secretary to an American Ambassador in Italy
In Paris, a decade ago, a young assistant recalls becoming private secretary to Robert Underwood Johnson the new American ambassador to Italy. Johnson’s kindness and readings helped ease wartime tensions, as Italians learned American goodwill could coexist with firm policy. The piece reflects on Johnson’s era and its impact on U.S.-Italy relations.
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Jay Franklin
Washington
Paris
Robert Underwood Johnson
Italy
Lea
Wilson
England
France
Johnson
Versalles
Woodrow Wilson
St. Thomas of
Shenandoah
Wye
Thomas Nelson Page
Rome
Waly
Mary
Pisa
Harding
C. O.P
Richard Washburn Child
Quirinal
Gran Hotel
Ben Riggs
Fife
Capri
America
Tyan
Register
Tribune Syndicate
Inflation or Deflation The Case for Mild Inflation
An analysis argues the public fears of runaway inflation are overstated, noting recent deflation in stocks and consumer goods while housing lags. It suggests the economy could benefit from mild inflation kept within bounds by prudent public policy and restrained budget and market excesses. A columnist proclaims daily opinion work, acknowledging bankers, merchants, and builders might doubt this stance.
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Heal
Ballot Lengths Highlight Voter Confusion in City Elections
An editorial criticizes four foot ballots in Brooklyn Queens and Richmond, noting 99 candidates in Brooklyn 37 with party ties 62 independents and only seven names in Richmond. It argues ballots are too long burdening citizens, and calls for simpler, more representative ballot design despite no immediate TV plans.
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Culty Council
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Tom
Richmond Fe
Mt Pason
Lotmeilinen
Telegraph Firms Abolish Charges for Punctuation
The text reports telegraph companies ending charges for punctuation marks with plans to transmit commas periods dashes colons semicolons parentheses quotation marks apostrophes and question marks. It notes limits and describes customer reactions to the policy change and the provocative phrasing about literacy and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petros
Freight and travel rates and oddities from early notes
Since 1930 the average freight rate per ton mile on Uf S. ralltosus has decreased from 1.08 to 1.08 cents and the passenger mile rate fell from 2.25 to 2.0 cents. Rainbows appear at night though rarely seen by naked eye due to weak lunar light. Edgar Allan Poe was expelled from West Point for writing poems instead of drills. There are more than seven Mohammedans residing in England. On weekdays 188 trains arrive and depart every 24 hours from the Union station at St Louis Missouri.
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Uf S. Ralltosus
Gov
Edgar Allan Poe
West Point
Union Station
St. Louis
Aetoy
Tye
Washington and Lee University of Wi- Bid
Lynn
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files October 25 1917
Reading from the Journal files dated October 25 1917, a report notes Liberty Loan drive progress with a total purchases of 207 600 against a 176 750 quota. Local events include a runaway horse on Switch Center street, a first birthday celebration at Mrs Clara Flening’s East Columbus home, and pupils at the high school buying war bonds. Members of the local Masons lodge travel to Evie for a ceremonial. William Smith dies at his Hastain Street home. Stanton Hi Company hosts its 21st annual party on November 28. An editorial comments on income taxes and general principles, while remarks touch on the British Lion’s stance and labor capital topics.
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Seconl
Secoml
North Center Street
D. Warren DeHosay
Switch Center Street
George W. McKelvey
Dale Innes
W. Herrington
Fred Griswold
A. F. Munger
F. J. Lewis
Lodge of Masons
Evie
William ©. Smith
Hastain Street
Rising actor George Lynn turns to playwriting for film success
Hollywood film figure George Lynn, known for menace roles, advocates writing a play to sharpen acting insight. He collaborated with Virginia Rabellily on Let the Review Work, produced at the Denia Community Playhouse, and credits solo writing with deepening characterization and perspective, guiding his transition to character acting.
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Hollywood
Net
George Lynn
Lynnn
Virginia
P ‘Dena Community Playhouse
Henri
One Minute Test Answers and Items in Senate Quiz
The page lists One Minute Test prompts asking about the senator with the longest tenure, the location of fyreneus mati laing situate, and the length of the United States Senate. It answers that Senator William E Borah of Idaho has served since March 4 1907 and notes a six year span between France and Spain.
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Meniner
Senate
United States Senate
Pryden
William E. Borah
Idaho
France
Spain
Regusentative Miller Victory Sparks Arkansas Democratic Split
Central Press columnist notes Miller's Arkansas Senate win over Bailey signals a split in the Democratic camp between New Dealers and anti New Dealers. The piece argues the party's direction hinges on primaries and the balance of pro and anti factions influencing in Washington and the upcoming November elections.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Columist
Washington
Del
John J. Miller
Cart
Bailey
Arkansas Democracy
United States Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Miller
Taiiley
Howe
Ant Adfiler
Congress
Paris Styles Part, October 8 Fur Skirted Evening Gowns Noted
Paris reports Countess Hougwitz-Reventiow and Barbara Hutton favor fur trimmed evening silhouettes with fitted bodices and narrow shoulders. Chanel gowns feature black lace, pink tulle with gold lame, and lavender chifforn, while purple gowns with swathed skirts and decollete necklines highlight court fashion.
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Countess Hougwitz-Reventiow
Barbara Hutton
Paris
Chandl
Chanel
Land Deeded to God Sold by Sheriff in Harrisburg
A 600 acre tract deeded to Almighty God was sold for taxes after a prior deed remained in a Sullivan County storehouse. The sale, recorded by the sheriff, involved Petar Armstrong and Wile, and the estate’s fate spurred a tower of religious visions and a once hopeful community near Celestia that ultimately dissolved.
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Harrisburg
Lind
Pennsylvania State Publicity Commission
Petar & Armstrong
Almighty God
Sullivan County
la Poole
Wong
Tempoumy
Wilnge Celestia
Ana
Fragmentary Hint on Shotliders Amu Bead Shape
A partial fragment hints at the form or construction of a bead named shotliders amu. The readable text suggests shape considerations, but no definitive description or outcome is provided in the snippets.
Vanity cries in heavy Inacel sporkswear trend
A fashion item described as a novelty sporkswear called Inacel is designed to coordinate with outfits. The piece named Vanity is presented as part of a playful ensemble, pairing with current wardrobe trends and accessories.
Lost Persian cutlery for return to Mrs Dini
Missed item listing shows a Persian cutlery set missing from an apartment on 209 North Center Street. If found, return to Mrs Dini. contact phone STI e127 for return.
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Rene Stall
Dini
North Center Street
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