Palm Beach satire on society and wealth in 1920s hotel life
A satirical 1922 NEA column describes Palm Beach society at the Royal Pendiana and Bradley's casino, noting social climbers, film and tennis stars, showgirls, and politicians. It mocks expensive pleasures, dress codes, and the allure of luxury, ending with a quip about the era’s hypocrisy and entertainment industry references.
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s@ifer
Spelly
Thei
Guittering
Courage to marry in modern times, Omaha pastor says
An Omaha pastor argues marriage requires courage as social norms shift. The piece notes political optimism with empty political rhetoric. A quirky line claims fish emerge from a California oil well, then shifts to a European outlook and a bachelor who has a fireless cooker after marriage.
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Omaha
When Will Times Be Better Says Bank Leader
Bright Williams of Darlington Bank and ex president of the South Carolina Bankers Association argues in the Southern Banker that better times depend on farmers acting now. He urges self reliance and practical adjustment to current conditions, noting South Carolina’s severe impact and the need for proactive change.
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Bright Williams
Bank of Darlington
S. C
South Carolina Bankers’ Association
Southern Bank
Atlanta
Williamson
South Carolina
Williamser
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Jeus
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Sentiments from Evangeline Booth on Unemployment and Unity
The Salvation Army leader argues unemployment stems from man made antagonisms and urges honest difference resolution. She contrasts natural abundance with human discord and calls for understanding and teamwork to revive industry and reduce idle time.
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Washington
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
New York Artists Move to Brooklyn Heights for Skyline
New York artists who love Manhattan move to Brooklyn Heights drawn by close views of the skyline. Led by Joseph Parnell a group of serious artists take apartments high above the street to study the city from across the river and prefer Brooklyn windows facing Manhattan.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Joseph Parnell
Cra
Brooklyn Heights
First Fifty Years to Open in New York With Eames Powers
The play The First Fifty Years will tour to New York in two or three weeks. It features Clara Eames and Tom Powers in a seven scene full length drama about married life with only two actors and no double roles.
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Wil
New York
Clara Eames
Tom Powers
Hair Bobbed Sparks Mother Daughter Clash at Pier
A Barnard College girl bobbed her hair while her mother was abroad. At the steamship pier the pair faced off with a stare and a sharp exchange, the mother exclaiming over the new hairstyle and the daughter retorting about the grandmother’s skirts.
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Barnard College
Europe
Woman Detective Conversation Sparks Mixed Reactions
A traveler recalls chatting with a female detective at a screening room and hotel. The casual exchange touched on gender roles and sparked reflections on how men perceive women in protective or professional roles.
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Kipling
Gloria Caruso Poised for Music Training at Four
Gloria Caruso, daughter of Enrico Caruso, shows strong musical interest and memory, her mother plans formal training as soon as she turns four, hoping Gloria might reach the height of her father as a singer.
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Gloria Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Gloria
Statue of Virtue by Macmonnies to grace City Hall park
The sculpture depicts a youth bearing a large club while two sirens threaten, yet he stands virtuous and steadfast. Frederick Macmonnies, the sculptor, completed the figure and it will soon be placed facing City Hall in the park.
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Givie Virtue
Frederick Macmonnies
City Hal Park
Ardh
City Hall
Pigeon Eggs Said to Stop Smallpox in Shanghai
Chinese press reports a sensational claim that pigeon eggs act as a tonic and prevent smallpox. The rumor sparked a city rush to buy pigeons at high prices as crowds gullibly spread the tale and vendors cashed in.
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Shanghai
China
Property Deeds Record Johnson Street Purchase and Harner Street Lot
J W Clinard bought land on the west side of Johnson street in the Home Investment and Improvement company's island from H E Montsinger for 10590 dollars. Another deed filed shows RR Ragan transferring a lot on Harner street to Will Wall for 500 dollars.
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J. W. Clinard
H. EH. Montsinger
Johnson Street
Home Investment and Improvemen Company
RR. KR. Ragan
Will Wall
Harner Street
Ship Subsidy Plan Dominates National Merchant Marine Meet
Delegates at the National Merchant Marine association opening session in Washington discuss the administration ship subsidy plan aimed at developing and maintaining American merchant marine capability during the March meeting.
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Washington
National Merchant Marine Association
Boatsmen inhale fumes from molasses causing intoxication
Atlantic City on March 6 reports crews aboard vessels carrying molasses inhale fumes from the hold and become intoxicated. Thomas Mee Davitt, a railroad hardware merchant and traveler, notes the phenomenon reducing the need to drink liquor.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Thomas MeecDavitt
Reynolds Company Dividend Declared in Winston-Salem
Directors of R J Reynolds Tobacco company met in Winston Salem and declared a quarterly dividend of one and three quarter percent on preferred stock and three percent on common stock payable in cash April.
Married women win wage control bill in New Jersey
In Trenton on March 4 the lower house adopted a bill granting married women control over wages earned within the home. The measure now advances to the Senate for consideration.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Senate
Russian wireless station to link transatlantic telephony
Soviet Russia plans a transatlantic capable wireless station near Moscow at Bogorodsk. It will rise over 300 feet with 460 kilowatts output, surpassing Germany’s Nauen, enabling long distance telephone links to Chita. Additional stations are planned at Tashkent Kharkov and Novo Nikolayevsk and along Siberian routes.
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Imareh
Soviet Russia
H. Nikolaieff
Bogorodsk
Nauen
Nikolaieff
Anothrm
Chita
Siberia
Rusia
Sabe
Tashkent
Kharkov
Novo-Nikonevsk
Tobacco market forecast for Huntington shows 5 million pounds
Jayson D. Thornton, a burney expert, says tobacco sales will reach 5,000,000 pounds this season, about half of what officials expect. The average price for the tobacco is around $20 per hundred pounds.
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Huntington
W. Ve
Hiuntineion Arley
Jayson D. Thornton
Burney
Aid
Scout Flag Kit Sale For Boy and Girl Scouts
United States government offers scouts flag signaling kits at $1 each. Each kit includes two semiphore flags two 2 foot square flags one 3 jointed wooden staff and a canvas case with shoulder strap. Orders to Yoval scout organizations or local Scout Masters Fort McPherson Georgia.
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High Point Boy and Girl
United States
United States Army
Corps
Fort McPherson
Secretary Hughes Returns From Bermuda Vacation
Secretary of State Hughes will arrive in New York today aboard the Fort Hamilton from Bermuda where he and Mrs. Hughes have been on a vacation since February 15. He had taken time out to rest from duties at the recent international arms conference.
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New York
Liughes
Fort Tramilton
Bermuda
Hughes
Hosiery Factory Planned in Princeton by Local Businessmen
Princeton business men promote a hosiery factory with a Germ pany forming capital near $100,000 to equip and build a plant. The new establishment aims to start with about 100 employees.
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Princeton
Pineton
Olive Branch Ledger Keeps Record For Spanish Olives
In Seville Spain green olive pickers and curers use a split olive branch ledger. When ten bushels arrive a Roman X is notched on the branch half kept by the grower and carer. The two halves are joined later to verify totals and settle disputes. The ancient method remains efficient for shipping millions of gallons to America.
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Seville
Spain
Ecurer
America
Fogbound Revenge in a Tea House Mystery
Detective Barry delves into the Tudor estate case where Fay Tudor and Miss Laurel Tudor become central to a gas poisoning mystery. Clues include wet slippers, a gas mask, and a hidden powder stash as the investigation tightens around motives and suspects.
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Sandy Grove
Wien
Paris
Martha
Tam
Laurel Tudor
Yusin
Tie
Fay Tudor
Captain Warren
Harry Cadmuswo
Warren
Warr’n
Continued in Our Next Issue
The line signals readers to await further coverage in the following issue. It references a 1922 NEA Service copyright notice, indicating content continuation or additional details to come in the next publication.
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NEA Service
Famous Opera House Sold
New York reports the Manhattan Opera house property has been acquired by the New York Consistory Scottish Rite Masons for lodge use. The sale ends Oscar Hammerstein's plan for a national chain of opera houses from New York to San Francisco.
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Famous Opera House
New York
Manhattan Opera House
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