Universal acceptance of currency across realms in history
Fragmentary note traces early currency concepts from Edward VI era through global trade. Mentions gold ivory tusks coconuts and palm oil as ancient media, links to European firms and African tribes, and references a 26% palm oil trade with natives in a historic bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VI
Cromwell
Philip of Found
London
Bharters
atatua—Ne- PapHle
Soclety- Bulletin
New game rumor stirs play in Chicago Trib page
The fragment hints at a chaotic scene with a neighbor and a dropped object in a corner, suggesting a game or test. Central mentions a fan and a tainted situation, while an unclear exchange references Chicago. Trib content appears garbled with partial phrases and misheard dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Chicago
Has No Copyright Affects European Authors
A fragmented note argues about copyright limits across nations, stating that a work may be non-recognized outside its country yet still protected domestically. The text references journalism, authorship, and a push to end perceived exploitation of such rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tourope
Yogastaglia
Dewnpaper
Golf Speed Astonishes Player After Drive
A garbled passage discusses a golfer’s drive and extraordinary ball speed. It notes the ball traveling like an express train and twice the pace of a standard file, highlighting astonishment at the force and distance involved.
Women Always Proussess Then The De Are To Put One Over On Him
In a clipped line from the New York Herald Tribune an author notes sly mischief by women and men conspiring to outwit a male figure, reflecting contemporary social wit and critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Marquia
New York Herald Tribune
Iowa articles on education and road safety developments
A Des Moines segment notes traffic regulation reforms, school funding requests, and plans for a Des Moines university project costing 260000. It cites Iowa liquor law pamphlets, river pollution petitions, and a push for the American Torrens recording system. Livestock auctions, crop yields, and county infrastructure also feature alongside governor Kendall’s legislative priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Harding
Des Moines
Study Moines
Iowa
State
Department of Health
Ata
Izzak
Walton League
Ucame
Dew Moines University
John W. Millon
Wright County
Black Marshall XI
Becher& Ryan
Manning
H. O. Harrison
California
Fitty Angus
Co. B. McGrew
Antony Lis
Palag
Clayton County
Mr. Halas
Iowa Commission On Land Titles
Forty-First General Assembly
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board of Supervisors
Muscatine County
State Department of Public Instruction
Kendall
Linteresta of Agriculture
Iowa Child Welfare Commission
Hes Fonda
Admitted in May 1919 Keller Charged Rainbow Commander
Via Keller spent hod there and at Campion coly in law course ality Milwaukee Bachelor of o was admitted vIn May 1919 the Rainbow al harged a iorginization of the Commander Keller He was
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via
Keller
Campion Coly
Milwaukee
Modern Crusaders R: EB. 2. Vans address Beloit Legionnaires
The American Legion is praised as modern crusaders for the right. The keynote urges universal conscription and equal citizen obligations in war and industry. The national commander James A. Drain champions preparedness and defense of liberty, arguing for a universal draft and ongoing advocacy.
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Vans
Beloit
Wis
Europe
Beth
Charles Martel
Sobiesk
James A. Drain
Congress
Nbérty
Must Use Married Name On Signing Pay Roll
Rehabilitation officers of the American Legion report that wives of disabled veterans employed by the United States Veterans Bureau in Washington must use their married names when signing payrolls or risk losing their jobs. Director Frank T. Hines cites law that changes a woman's name to that of her husband upon marriage, making it her legal name thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Washington
Bureau
Frank T. Hines
Vetrans’ Bureau
Local Legion Urges Members to Join Washington Labor
A fragment notes urging Legion members to join a labor organization in Washington. The text references service and a date around 1660 and mentions Rainler in connection with the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Washington
of Labor
Rainler
Weekly Menu Suggestions From a 1924 Western Newspaper
A 1924 menu plan outlines daily breakfasts, dinners, and suppers with recipes and guidance. It includes items such as baked ham with potatoes, roast beef with cabbage, and meals featuring fruit, puddings, and custards. Several recipes detail dishes like Curried Apples, Ginger Pudding, Cottage Pudding, and Steamed Cranberry Pudding, with instructions and serving ideas.
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Denver
Proverb Traced to Fourth Century Archbishop Treneh
Archbishop Treneh cites a fourth century remark by Jerome about not inspecting a gift horse. The anecdote compares critical reception of writings to a gift horse slated as a certain offering.
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Treneh
Jerome
Gleener Bell Signals Harvest Gleaning Time
In Enghand villages the gleaners await the church bell to begin gleaning as harvest advances. The bell from the church tower marks when gleaning is permissible in fields not using harvesting machinery.
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Enghand
Big Engineering Feat Under Smoky Mountains Tennessee
A plan diverts the Checal river in the Smoky Mountains through a three mile tunnel beneath a mountain to power a hydroelectric plant serving Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky Mountains
Tennessee
Stoxville
Cuticura Promises Skin Improvement with Simple Regimen
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for improving dull complexions, dandruff, itching, and rough hands. Apply Cuticura Ointment on rising and retiring, wash off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, claiming noticeable skin benefits.
The Prince Returns Amid Mixed London Reactions
London opinion columns mock tales of a prince returning with a Yankee accent and report a distant audience listening from armchairs to a Wembley address. The piece notes no faint voice or tears, only distant remarks and skepticism about the spectacle.
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Wembley
London
Rail and road development since 1831 show vast mileage
Since 1831 rail construction reached just 200.01 miles while modern roads expanded to over 430000 miles of surfaced or improved highways, reflecting the rapid shift from rail to automotive transport in the era.
Boschee's Syrup Helps Coughs and Theor Symptoms
Boschee's Syrup soothes throat and lung irritation and helps clear congested mucus. A longtime household remedy used worldwide for colds and coughs, it aids rest at night and easy morning expectoration. Available wherever medicines are sold.
Here’s where I draw the line, says husband to wife
A brief dialogue moment captures a quarrel over boundaries as the husband declares his limit and the wife agrees, framing a domestic scene with pointed humor.
Pitt Panthers players ask who played math-Jongy that night
Questioning which Pitt Panthers members joined in a math-Jongy game, the prompt asks who participated, seeking identities of the players involved in that event.
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Pitt Panther
Cheering Thought My intellect in my fortune
Berlin writer Der Brummer notes in a mock aphorism that poverty is not a crime and that clever thinking can shape one’s fate, reflecting a satirical take on social virtue and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Treatment for burns promises quick pain relief
An advertisement from J. W. Cole Co of Rockford Illinois claims a carbolinaire product will stop pain from burns and speed healing in hours. It markets a ready supply with prices listed as 50 cents or one dollar.
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J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Il
Got Him Guessing cross word clues and quarrels
A lighthearted column notes a humorous exchange about marriage moodiness and a playful clue based on a cross word puzzle. The item captures domestic banter and a jokey moment framed as a word game between spouses.
Inventive vending stand promises easy earnings
A new device will flip sheets with a foot lever, while many clever men fail to profit and avoid risky ventures. The remark hints at the persistence of dubious plans and the missteps of would be money makers.
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Dor. Humphreys
Adigestio
Ermula Apreare Orarya
Munn & Company
Efendia Amiaris
Loe Angeles
Toyn
Crusaders
Nce
Weslern
Roberts Bridges
Sogar
Jara
SM Hou
Baverege
Reid, Murdoch & CO
Benton—Pietaburah
New York
Traol Marr
Multiple Electric Products Co., Inc
Dodan Breet
Newark
New Jersey
ATLAS
Grace
Jackson Bird
And
Clark Bt
N. Y
England
Ingland
South Africa
Ivile
Ala
Snouterville
Towet
Bayley
Northwestern Yeast Co
Ashland
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