Christmas trees and club life in Irvington and Yonkers
Community notes describe a Christmas tree party at the Pastime Club for the Companions of the Forest and guests. Items mention Court Sunnyside No. 309 opening Jan 4 1921, a Republican Club meeting, Joseph Fischer and family in Irvington, a High School Alumni dance, Clifford McFadden’s New Year trip to Cincinnati, Yonkers visits, and John E. Tynan’s holiday stay. Also reported are Liberty Bonds found by Edward Mooney, Mrs. John Winkles returning from St. John’s Hospital, and social visits among Hoboken residents. Friberg corner purchase by Bing Brothers signals consolidated business plans with a new 23x45 store, Depot Square lease expirations, a spring renovation, extension, plate glass windows, a corner entrance, and upgraded Main Street frontage in Westchester County.
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Friberg
Bing Brothers
Depot Square
Main Street
Westchester County
Funeral Tale Illustrates South’s Industrial Faith
D A Tompkins praised as a builder of the New South, cites a Georgia funeral story about a man buried with items imported from the North and abroad. The tale underscores regional dependence on northern supply chains and emphasizes pride in southern industry.
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D. A. Tompkins
South
Georgia
George Tayloe Winston
New South
Plekenn County
Hima
Vermont
Cincinnati
Costa
Pittsburgh
North
New York
Boston
Chicago
Tiremen Plan New Year Observance Firemen’s Reception noted
The tiremen’s organization, 41 years old in 1921, plans a New Year observance with a January 19 reception led by Chief Gorey. Members voted to boost membership and support, with two extra music rolls monthly. Out-of-town members attended, chairs needed, and donations to worthy causes were reported. Page 6 teases the 1921 reception details.
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Firemaantc
Ardsley-on-Hudson
World's Debt to Chinaman in Pig Industry
A historical columnist compares global influence on American pig farming. The essay credits Asian and Caribbean partners for shifts toward leaner hogs and cheaper lard substitutes, noting a change from round hogs to meatier pigs. It argues industry adaptation mirrors broader economic globalization.
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New England
Ho Hi
East
West Indies
Tyne
The Spitt infinitive and possessive usage explained
The text discusses split infinitives with adverbs, the awkwardness of such usage, and explains possessive constructions. It contrasts phrases like to readily see with proper forms, and compares of as a substitute for the apostrophe s in expressing possession. It gives examples such as a saying of Wilson versus Wilson's sayings and a hat of my father's versus my father's hat.
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Wilson
Luke Fire Call Prompt Response From Estate
Two fire apparatus and many men answered a Sunday evening call from the Adam K Luke estate. A smoke pipe in the cellar overheated and set the floor beams on fire. Damage reported slight. Subscription $2 per year.
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Adam K Luke
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