New York Herald Sold to Frank Munsey
A compact editorial note from the era laments the recent purchase of the New York Herald by Frank Munsey and quips about newspapers passing to Munsey after life ends. The piece contrasts this with other regional sentiments and remarks on loyalty and boxing notions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Frank Munsey
Chicago
Tribune
Sacramento Bee
Greenville
Piedmont
Carpentier
France
Harveyville Monitor
If clothes made the woman, how small some females would be
A concise remark on fashion and gender expectations notes how clothing can influence perceptions of femininity and size, reflecting social norms about appearance and identity. The line suggests critique of material standards shaping who women appear to be in society.
If We Were Armenian We Should Move
A columnist ponders the Kapp revolt as a failure and mocks the senate’s potential performance. The note suggests diversions for a para grapher to fill a column, presenting a wry, self aware aside.
If Turkey Keeps Up Her Present Practice
A wry column questions turkey supply and holiday planning. It riffs on price speculation in hides and leather while calling out market drivers and public remarks about Washington and Mount Vernon.
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London
Washington
Mount Vernon
Editor Capus Waynick Visits In Laso Line Buggy
Greensboro Record editor Capus Waynick and his wife spent Thursday evening in the city riding in a Laso line buggy, a social courtesy noted by local observers.
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Capus Waynick
Greensboro Record
Our City
Suffragists in Suspense Await Office Post Statement
A wary mood surrounds suffragists as they await a pivotal public statement from a key figure during a tense period of political anticipation, likened to a mother awaiting a response at dinner while a minister visits.
Mrs Wilson Seen As Central Figure At Home
A wry comment from correspondents portrays Mrs Wilson as the dominant partner in the household, noting she runs the home and manages her husband. The remark invites examples of women who do not perform similar roles, calling such claims into question.
Proposal to punish bank profiteering with extreme penalties
The speaker notes that China once beheaded bank presidents and cashiers for failing banks and argues for a similar law against profiteering. The comment questions whether harsh penalties could deter abuses in finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tax Shortfall Reveals Billions Owed to Government
An investigation into corporate accounting errors uncovers a tax discrepancy totaling 1.06 billion dollars in unpaid government revenue. The errors involve several firms and the motives remain under review.
Self Determination Concept Critiqued Across Nations
The text argues that self determination, while ideal in theory, often fails in practice. It decries lack of human kindness and justice in liberation efforts, notes selfish Europe and Asia, and laments that autocracies crumble yet people mishandle self rule, leading to anarchy where peace should reign.
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Europe
Asia
Bickett and Good Roads Debate
W A McGirt of the North Carolina Good Roads association criticizes Governor Bickett for backing suffragists yet not fully supporting highways funding. He argues NC can fund better roads with slightly higher taxes and urges the governor to back the road boosters for safer travel.
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W. A. McGirt
North Carolina’ Good Roads Association
Bickett
Good Roads
McGirt
North Carolina
JoVerner Brickett
High Point Becoming a City With Growth Ahead
Census figures due soon will place High Point population between 23 000 and 26 000 showing the town’s rise to city status. The piece urges advancing civic projects including a public library, Y W C A and Y M C A, parks, more streets, schools, and modern municipal work.
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High Point
The Passing Show Sat scenes on juvenile crime and reform
The piece lampoons Monday chaos and office clutter then critiques a claim that movie shows cause juvenile delinquency. It notes a Beeson hardware theft and argues for civic education and sane reform. It commends Judge A Kirkman’s practical justice and urges wiser judicial conduct. The article also comments on women smoking, temperance aims, southern resorts, and regional pride in Asheville.
Training Scandal Hits Vocational Board Utilization Concerns
The New York Evening Post exposes a misused vocational training commission role with 10 000 clerks employed vs soldiers placed in education. It highlights an alleged shift from aiding disabled veterans to creating jobs for civilians and cites a Leavenworth Missouri example of John Roe who lost a leg at Chateau Thierry.
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The
New York Evening Post
France
Leavenworth
Kansas
Post
Levenworth
John Roe
Chateau Thierry
Roe
Nei
Aderewiskis
Army Corps
Ona
Dlova
Women as Mothers Discussed in Magazine
In a magazine piece titled Women as Mothers the author argues that women are the best mothers while expressing confidence that readers share this view and that men make the best fathers.
Little Chats with High School Girls urges staying in school
Lenette Beauchamp Puilock addresses high school girls urging persistence in education. She compares schooling to polishing a pearl of great price and cautions that leaving school would let others seize opportunities, while staying offers lasting advancement.
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Lenette Beauchamp Puilock
Birthday greetings mark major milestones in 1900s era
William Jennings Bryan turns 60 while Moorneid Storey of Boston celebrates 75. A South Dakota association of cooperative livestock shipping groups is to organize at Sioux Falls today. Yale Harvard and Princeton debate on Free Speech tonight in a triangular student contest.
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William Jennings Bryan
Moorneid Storey
Boston
American Bar
South Dakota
Canal boats form the homes of more than 25000 people
The report notes that canal boats serve as full residences for over twenty five thousand individuals in England, highlighting a sizable, container city living arrangement on waterways.
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England
Today’s anniversaries highlight notable deaths and events
A list of historic anniversaries notes Adrienne Le Couvreur and Sir Joseph Banks among prominent deaths, Alexander II’s criminal code revision order, Lopez named traitor in Para wua, a Liberia emigration, Oregon’s voyage before the Spanish War, U S railroads adopting eight hour pay, and a Manley destroyer collision fatality.
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Adrienne le Couvreur
Sir Joseph Banks
Royal Society
London
Alexander II
Russia
Lopez
Parawua
Liberia
Savannah
Oregon
Cape Horn
Spain
United States
U. S
Manley
Birthday greetings for William Jennings Bryan on his 66th year
The aging Democrat William Jennings Bryan, a dominant party figure and three time presidential nominee, is honored on his birthday. His career began with Congress in 1891, rose after the Cross of Gold speech, and included multiple nominations, defeat, and later service as secretary of state before resigning in 1915 over policy disputes.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Congress
Nebraska
Chicago
McKinley
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Today’s Birthday Roundup From History
eminent figures born on this date include William Jennings Bryan born in Salem Illinois 60 years ago today Sir Lomer Gouin Quebec prime minister born in Grendines 59 years ago today Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz German minister of marine born today T1 years ago Alice French Octave Thanet author born Andover Massachusetts 70 years ago today Moorfield Storey Boston jurist born Roxbury Massachusetts 75 years ago today William Wamseganss Cleveland infielder born Cleveland 26 years ago today
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William Jennings Bryan
Salem
Ill
Lomer Gouin
Quebec
Grendines
Que
Alfred von Tirpitz
Alice French
Octave Thanet
Andover Mass
Moorfield Storey
Boston
The
American Bar Association
Roxbury
Mass
William Wamseganss
Cleveland American Belleue
Cleveland
Ochs Birthmark on NYT Publisher Adolph Ochs
Adolph S. Ochs publisher of The New York Times was born in Cincinnati sixty two years ago today. He built a long career in journalism and led the Times to national prominence during the early 20th century.
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Adolph S. Ochs
The
New York Times
Cincinnati
Faith in God Emphasized In Hughes Sermon At St Marys
Rev I W Hughes preached on Have Faith in God at St Marys Episcopal church urging trust in God above man. He cited faith from childhood to family life and business, citing Abraham Moses and the apostles, with daily services planned and a Saturday afternoon children’s service.
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Man
Rev
Hughes
God
I. W. Hughes
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Rev. Hughes
Ile
Columbus
Abraham
Moses
Twelve Apostles
Mr. Hughes
St. Mary's Church
Public figures debated League of Nations in Boston
One year ago today Archbishop P J Hayes was formally installed at St Patrick’s Cathedral New York Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Harvard President Lowell debated the League of Nations in Boston Feb 1919 event reflected in papers.
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P. J. Hayes
St. Patrick’s Eathedral
New York
Henry Cabot Ledge
Lowell
Harvard
Boston
League of Nations
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Greensboro
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