The Social War In Washington Over Dinner Etiquette
Washington society heats up as Alice Roosevelt Longworth clashes with Mrs Gann over dinners. Toneworth claims the Sneaker's wife outranks the Vice President's wife, while the diplomatic corps tolerates the Second Lady. The piece notes fall and winter social calendars and ends with comic relief.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Gann
Diplomatic Corps
Longworth
Toneworth
House
Senate
Sutter Fort Chronicle of California’s early frontier
The Fort, built 1839 by Captain John Sutter, became a focal point of California history. Visitors include Ringgold during the Wilkes Expedition in 1841 and Russian interest in 1841 1842. Fremont and Kit Carson came in 1842 to aid their expedition. Marshall’s gold find in 1848 spurred the Sacramento rush. Restored in 1892 by the Native Sons of the Golden West preserving adobe bricks and era equipment.
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Sutter Fort
California
John 4. Sutter
Sacramento
New Helvetia
Ringold
Wilkes
Alexander Rottichoff
Sutter
Bodega
Fort Ross
Fremont
Kit Carson
General Vallejo
Don Salvador
Sonoma
Old Fort
James Marshall
Coloma
Ufe
Golden West
de Tail
Sutter Fort Echoes California Pioneer History
The Fort preserves a vivid history with relics like a Wells Fargo stage coach, Prairie Schooner, California’s first fire engine, the first wooden hay press of 1837, and Sam Brannan’s 1846 inaugural printing press. Visitors sense a drift into the past as ghosts of famous figures linger near the heavy doors. Sutter Fort stands as a tangible link to California’s romantic early days.
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Wells Fargo
California
Sutter Fort
Sunset club notes bridge luncheon and garden circle events
Mrs. William Jacobsen hosted a Bridge luncheon with a golden yellow table setting and a centerpiece of poppies and wheat. Prizes went to Mrs. Madsen, Mrs. McConaha, Mrs. Kelly, and Miss Atlee Haar. Sunset resident Mrs. Rose Fiett returned from visits in Washington and British Columbia. A Alabama luncheon and bridge party followed, with floral tables and place cards. Garden Circle Woodmen of Woodcraft enjoyed a 7 o'clock dinner. William Jacobsen acted as chef. Winners included Mrs. Leanora Correa and Mrs. Anna Leaf. Mrs. Sadie Mantaten and Mrs. Paul Weber hosted large luncheon and ecard gatherings at Mrs. Mantaten’s Sanset home.
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William Jacobsen
Chester Madien
George Woods
William Wallace
Grege
A. Thomford
George Henningsen
Keary
James Christensen
Alice McConaha
W. Haar
Noble
E. Jacobsen
Hilda Kelly
Alice Jorgensen
Alice Haar
Rs. Madsen
McConaha
Kelly
Atlee Haar
Rose Fiett
Sunset
Washington
British Columbia
Bary McConaghy
Neal McConashy
Alabama
Garden Circle Woodmen of
Woodcraft
Circle
Joe Carney
Bert Strobridge
Joe Correa
Charles Weber
Leslie Brown
Joe Wier
Leon Robbers
Clyde Lawson
Henry Gansberger
Frank Rose
Robert Frear
Bill
Leanora Corréa
Anna Leaf
Sadie Mantaten
Paul Weber
Sadie Mautaien
Sanset
Solar eclipse study vs. town talk on golf pants
The piece contrasts scientists traveling worldwide to photograph a four minute solar eclipse with locals who would rather spend lunch discussing golf pants. It notes the limited practical impact for many people while highlighting differing priorities and curiosity.
Jealousy as Oakland Lags in Prohibition Bootlegging
The article contrasts Oakland with Chicago amid a federal probe of 81 conspirators for illicit liquor. Chicago cases involve 75 stills and 3,000,000 gallons sold worth $36 million, with a defendant reportedly profiting from corn sugar. The booze racket is expanding and could rival the motor industry if unchecked.
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Oakland
Chicago
Alameda County
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Times
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