Corned Beef Heroes in American History
A nostalgic ode to corned beef and cabbage as a symbolic driving force in early American life. The piece ties the dish to westward expansion along the Oneida trail and Mohawk valley, asserting it fed pioneers who became presidents and leaders. It cites historical figures and urges not to give up cabbage, as corned beef remains a cultural staple in national institutions.
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Italy
Ukralnia
Empire Builders
Oneida Trail
Mohawk Valley
Forties
Ohio
Boston
Vermont
Roger Williams
Trapper Blackstone
Betsy Stark
Col
Suzy Putnam
Lawrence
McNaught’s Monthly
Ingenious German show features tank plow and potato digger
A German motor show displays a caterpillar tractor to plow like an army tank and an automatic potato digger designed to ease farm labor by digging and windrowed potatoes for pickers. Also shown is a compact machine called Mosquito able to bore a three foot deep hole in half a minute with a corkscrew drill driven by a lever action. The inventor built his original model from 23 farm machines.
Return of the slashed skirt shocks New York fashion crowd
Cortlandt Bleecker spoke at the annual Parrot ball at the Rits Carlton in New York noting that fashion returns to transparent styles with the slashed skirt. He described encounters with a grand dame praising the look as girlish and flustering to men at luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortlandt Bleecker
Rits-Carlton
New York
Cortlandt
Transit official opposes replacing cars with buses
New York Transit Commissioner John FB O'Ryan denounces a plan to eliminate surface and elevated streetcars in favor of buses. He says it cannot be done and likens supporters to Mr. Rake. A domestic scene follows, with a wife mocking her husband’s account of a late return and efforts to fix his appearance.
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John FB. O’ryan
New York
O’ryan Baid
Rake
Time Riposte in Sunday School Fare Stirs Laughter
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a Sunday school festival where a woman at the back asked for a dime during the collection, then corrected herself by asking for the time. The humorous moment highlights a mix up between a small donation and a clock.
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Bn Church
Chicago Tribune
Restoring a Lost Art in Quiet Time Culture
A New York Telegraph quote praises radio and film for fostering a new habit of slowing down. The text notes how listening, once a lost art in the country, has been revived as people learn to sit quietly for hours, relaxed and silent, aided by radio’s impact.
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New York Telegraph
China Population Compared to United States
An article asserts China's population is about four times larger than the United States based on no latest estimates. It notes the assertion is approximate and relies on unspecified figures.
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China
United States
Elders Ridge notes and hospital visit report
Charlotte Rosensteel leaves for State College summer course. Harry Mowry injured when a fall from the Iselin mine root struck his back and he is in Indiana hospital. Mrs. Jonnie Fassett of Philadelphia visits relatives in town. Local families motor to Indiana Sunday. Reeves, Hickle, Manners and family visited Salsburg this week. Several locals attended the W U Institute at Olivet with Migg Guthrie Armstrong as main speaker. Basket picnic at 6 PM featured. Ruth Hine to lead Christian Endeavor on Saturday evening July 5. Ridge business caller Mr Sheiling was seen Monday.
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Charlotte Rosensteel
State College
Harry Mowry
Alate
Indiana Hospital
Jonnie Fassett
Philadelphia
John
Robert
William Bruce
Bert Raiear
Miriam
Indiana
V. Reeves
Mr. Hickle
Wnarl Manners
Salsburg
Emmet Beck
Shellhamer
Martin Beck
Ira Beck
Hawk
Vandergriff
T. C. Manners
W. c. T. U. Institute
Olivet
Migg Guthrie
Armstrong
Apollo
Baldridge
Frank Lambing
Olivet Union
Credit Ig
Roberts
Homer City
Ruth Hine
Christian Endeavor
Mr. Sheiling
Ridge Business
Community Notes From Cherryhill Township
Cherryhill Township residents host visitors and attend events including a birthday party for Mrs. Calvin Gibson. Irene Gibson visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Gibson. Several locals and visitors are listed among callers, with church services and outings noted. Families from Clymer Lucerne Heilwood Glen Campbell and Aspinwall appear among the social visits and motor trips to Cherry Tree and Gilgal.
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Clearfield
National Trotting Association
Mammoth Parade
Tyrone Legion Bugle Corps
Dobyn
Nash
Buick
Indiana Motor
Chiropractic
Deposit Bank Blog
Elders Ridge
Cherryhill Township
Milo Grey
Leota
Ardee
Norman
Clymer
Milton Askins
Lew Conway
Lucerne
John Engle
Calvin Gibson
Ralph Holmes
Virginia
Irene Gibson
New Kvensington
Jesse Dick
Shultz
Hailwood
Myra Moorhead
John McCoy
M. H. Stites
Miller Pyle
Lowman Bros
Heilwood
Sam Noble
Ambrose
Blain Uber
Gilgal
William Spicher
Ralph Smith
Cherry Tree
Dorsey McMillen
Woodlown
L. S. Wells
Bernice
Heloise Smith
Glen Campbell
Bud Lightcap
Aspinwall
M. T. Blamilton
M. T. Hamilton
Black Lick
Florida
Hollywood
In the Sea
Hollywood-by-the-Sea
North
Southland
Atlantic Seacoast
Florida Seacoast
Atlantic
Ana Reals
National City
New York City
Packard
Boylston Street
Mass
Pennsylvania Ave
Boardwalk
Atlantic City
Beery
Acdret
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