Weather Eye on Burke in North Dakota Senate Bid
The Devils Lake Inter-Ocean notes Democrats eye Gov Burke as a possible U S Senator candidate. It scorns Johnson and the Devils Lake Journal for backing him, cites Gronna’s rising strength, and recalls McKenzie McCumber era politics while criticizing local editorial bias. It also recounts Cook Ball on arctic travel gear and pemmican sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Burke
U. S
Martin N. Johnson
Democratic Devyls Lake Journal
Democratic Journal
Johnson
Bloom
Gronna
North Dakota
Alex. McKengie
Dervils Lake Journal
McKenzie-McCumber
LaMoure Chronicle
North Pole
Cook
Peary
Hansen
Greeley
Arctic
Parental Ignorance Blamed For Education Book Crisis
A Chicago writer argues parental neglect of textbooks drives a nationwide money problem in education. The article notes the Chicago board of education struggles to secure timely books as costs of research, preparation, and durable binding rise, with price concerns overshadowing the need for proper materials.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Debate over school books pricing and control by boards
A Chicago school board clash over textbooks and pricing stalls decisive action. Trustees discuss wholesale purchasing and resale to schools, amid bids and controversy. Critics argue price differences affect student health and education, urging taxpayer awareness. The dispute highlights concerns over book quality, cost, and policy under a new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Education
Spleg- Ihaa
Dangers of the Air: Ballooning and Flight Foe Yet
In a Louis Post-Dispatch note, life insurance firms shun aerial voyagers, deeming balloons and aviators high risk while automobiles and trains claim many lives. The piece argues that air travel appears safer than earthbound travel, citing 1300 Rheims flights with no major accidents and a Zeppelin incident with no injuries.
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Ume
Rheims
Louis Post-Dispatch
Fall coats promise longest silhouettes this season
The article notes a fashion forecast urging long and semi fitting coats with low rolling reverses. Designers favor seven eighths and full lengths, with standing collars reminiscent of last year's Tresroyable trend. Military details and high waistlines reappear in new coat styles.
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Wen
Striking coat styles with plaits and attachable skirts
The passage discusses fashion details such as coats with attached skirts at the hip line or deep facing laid over the bottom, sometimes resembling pockets. It notes practical issues for heavy fabrics and suggests plaited sections as an appealing option, illustrating with a three-quarter length coat and a center-back panel transitioning to folds below the waterline.
Man rushes for doctor after speeding plead case
In a Record-Herald brief, a man arrested for driving 30 miles per hour over the limit testifies he was speeding to reach a doctor. The judge considers extenuating circumstances but imposes thirty dollars and costs after officer testimony.
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Costa
Record-Herald
A Collector's Ruse At Dresden Ware
A journalist recalls a notorious art-dealer Wertheimer who used a sly theft during a Mayfair sale. He diverted a rare Cree den piece from the hedge of goods, keeping a small item and selling the rest, later profiting £10,000 from the concealed treasure amid Bond Street dealers.
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Dresden
Wertheimer
Werthelmer
Dénalia
Mayfair
Bond Street
She Makes a Giggestion on the Dark Son Woks
Polly remarks on beauty and cleanliness as the second day aboard a steamer prompts a tense exchange. The narrator recalls forgetting, hints at a personal feud or tension, and mentions a captain’s attention and a New York Times reference.
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Polly
Cut Pha
New York Times
The Minister's Tools and Strict Tools
Fragmentary historical note argues books as the minister's tools and stresses the need for strong resources to serve the people. The text appears as a garbled quote about guilds and duties, with incomplete phrases and misspellings.
Etiquette and legal terms in early commentary
A fragmentary page discusses etiquette and language origins, noting the French root of etiquette from tickets or etiquettes and comparing it to modern usage as a sign of social behavior. It also touches on legal notions like an alibi, claiming an alibi’s strength when crimes occur in multiple places.
Marriage and Morning Routines in Antiquated Proverb Mirth
A Philadelphia Record snippet quips on marriage and habit. It contrasts an old school view with a modern quip about timing and the mind, noting a witty remark about an alarm clock and daily rituals. The piece uses dated phrasing and playful humor to reflect social attitudes.
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Philadelphia Record
The Rival and The Anniversary Attract Stage Talent
Things Theatrical features Margaret Anglin in The Rival by Brench and J H Gilmour in The Anniversary a one act. James Galloway will again portray Seth in Way Down Hast next season for the twelfth year. Willan A Howell to play Feleda Henry VIII with Laula James Wisstar as Wolsey. Miss Andrews becomes a London theatrical manager. Corinne engaged by Shuberts for a musical comedy next season. W J Ferguson hired by David Belasco for a role in In Marriage a Failure to be produced next season.
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Margaret Anglin
J. H. Gilmour
James Galloway
Seth
Willan A. Howell
Tole Feleda
Henry Vitt
Laula James Wisstar
Wolsey
Messrs. Shubert
W. J. Ferguson
David Belasco
Short Stories and Oil Motifs in Early Newsprint
A fragmented 19th century style item mentions five fiction volumes appearing daily in the country and references vast oil reserves around 2 billion barrels in the United States. It notes the California pioneers dwindling, mentions a smoking room for women, a two table dining area on Broadway, and plans for a theater or venue named Benbor with outfits including Tuxmry elements.
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Panama Canal
United States
California
Holt
Broadway
New York
Veich
Hep ‘Benbor
Tulsworth
Eit
The Shorter Word Christmas Capers in a Child's Tale
A festive scene unfolds the day before Christmas with Edith aged ten handing out packages for distribution. A doctor checks a parcel meant for Uncle John and jokes about being a diagnostician while Edith replies with a clever quip about the word good.
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Edith
John
New York
Unclear excerpt from Washington Star echoes street chatter
Fragmentary line reads De lady up de road paid Gat one FG chop an armful of wood she would give me a cake. A separate fragment mentions Zep and handing a cake of Sold. Caption tone mirrors a newspaper social blurb with local color.
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Washington Star
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Devils Lake
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Ramsey County
Ramsey County and
D. Mills
Edmore Herald
Devils Lake Journal
Hampden
Cae Aocktoed
Howard
Tisch Wa Seok
Frank Lueck
Jeweler
Kelly Ava
M.D
Doctor
Xtragoop
Devils Lake and
Jamestown, N. D
Cumberland Presbyterian
Brammer
Puck
Akill
Philadelphis
Ieek
Nt ‘E
Ugo
Asian Commercial College
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