James Whitcomb Riley Birthday Tributes Begin Riley Week
In Indianapolis Lockerbie Street hosts poet James Whitcomb Riley on his birthday as cities nationwide set celebrations labeled Riley week. Once slim schooling and early travel led to poetry, signs, and a first poetry boost from editors and Longfellow.
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Lockerbie Street
James Whitcomb Riey
Lockerbie
Indianapolis
United States
Whitcomb Riley
Iivas
Riley
Mr. Riley
Greenfield
James Hitcomb Riley
Reuben ‘Riley
McGuffey
Nell
Ind
Lima
Ohio
the Graphic Company
Leonainie
Kokomo
Edgar Alten Poe
Poe
Indianapolis Journal
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Anderson
Indianapoli
Eublog
Nye
Auter Little Lockerbt
Yen
Automatic Savings Devices Placed In Nuremberg Schools
The Nuremberg City Savings Bank installs three automatic savings stamp dispensers for 10 pfennig deposits. Each device yields two 10 pfennig stamps on a card that, when filled, equals 2 marks. Depositors gain 2 marks credited to their account upon card presentation. One machine is at City Hall, two in high school corridors. each cost about $190. If successful, more will follow to deter candy spending.
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Nuremberg
Wasted Efforts
A reflective remark contrasts the need to reach the heart with the impractical route via the stomach, noting the effort feels misdirected and unfruitful. The line implies frustration with pursuing feelings through absurd or ineffective means.
Farm miscellany tips for profitable folk
A broad list of farming guidance covers ventilation in coops, feeding and housing for poultry and livestock, forage and silage choices, manure management, and the value of careful breeding. Advice stresses clean stables, proper hay and chaff practices, Babcock testing, alfalfa seed rates, and seasonal care to improve milk, meat, and crop yields.
How well you look says it all in Detroit chat
A brief Detroit Free Press item captures a social exchange where one woman compliments another on looking younger, with a light insistence that the compliment is sincere and well meant. The exchange reflects casual conversational tone and everyday observations of aging.
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Detroit Free Press
Virtuous Boss Refuses to Sell Support in Chicago
Albert J. Beveridge recalls a Chicago political scene where a powerful boss proclaims his integrity while a wealthy donor offers payment for influence. The boss resists, declaring loyalty to American citizens and declining to sell support, prompting the financier to switch tactics.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Chicago
Mellonaire
CAGH FOR EXPORT Bargain with Goetz Coyne-Lord De Broke
Mr Goetz Coyne-Lord De Broke, the new son in law, lacks business sense. Dustin argues you would not say that if you knew the bargain he struck with me.
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Mr. Goetz Coyne
Lord de Broke
Dustin Stax
CAREFUL DOCTOR PRESCRIBED CHANGE OF FOOD INSTEAD OF DRUGS
A reader shares a four year recovery from gastritis after a doctor advised Grape-Nuts diet. The letter praises food treatment over medicines, cites weight gain to 153 pounds, and endorses Postum Co products with a reference to The Road to Wellville and an Advert.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
Hyer
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