Likeness of Augustus Unearthed At Tivoli Hall Footer
Tivoli near Rome yields two new art rediscoveries an intact head of Emperor Augustus and a Roman hall. The statue dating to A D 14 shows an old Augustus with lifelike features and an inscription praising the gods for his healthy return. The find highlights a rare lifetime portrait of Augustus and links to Suetonius descriptions of the ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivoli
Rome
Tibar
Sagusteum
Augustus
Alonsio Valle
Hjellkernes
M. Veranas
Angus
Naples
Anghetus
Suetolus
Ater
German cadet tells of 300 spies in US Army
Former German cadet Hans Willers, posing as John Willet, revealed he and about 300 cadets were sent to America in 1914 to join the US Army as officers. He admitted stealing $6,000 from Camp Sevier, fled after armistice, and later married in Chicago. He now runs a mail order business in New York under the Crawford name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Willet
Forty-eighth
United States Infantry
Hans Willers
United States
Willet
Camp Sevier
Hugh J. Hannigan
Diet
Fort Jay
Governor's Island
Forty-eighth Infantry
Sidney P. Liowell
Francis Hatch
Germany
Snying
Buck
Albany
France
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Crawford
Laborer Turns $300 Army Pay Into $160000 Fortune
Claude Shellmaker of Anaconda Montana moved from a Washoe smelter laborer to holding $150000 after an Eastern broker telegrammed him of stock sales profit. He drew his earnings, bought a railroad ticket and headed East. En route he conceived buying all stock while serving with the Twenty third division overseas where he was wounded. His initial investment was $300 of back army pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Mont
Washoe
Claude Shellmaker
Shellmaker
Home baked treats and old fashioned recipes shared
The article lists home made cakes and cookies with family craft notes and provides several vintage recipes. It underscores value in gifts from the housemother and family baked goods, then shares detailed steps for Little Plum Cakes Seed Cakes Cider Cake and Lazy Daisy Cake, with nostalgic commentary on trust and domestic skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Galicocs
Building of Better Roads and Highway Issues
Discussion on nationwide highway construction amid high material and labor costs. Officials urge patience as freight shortages hinder progress, noting roads are to relieve traffic, not restrict it. Paul D. Sargent warns the public expects instant results after approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sut
Paul D. Sargent
What Good Highways Mean to Farmers
L B Birdeau says farmers must be businesslike and cut farm operation costs. The Nols Agricultural association submitted a resolution stressing reducing farming expenses and efficient crop delivery. He urges hiring competent highway officials to ensure skilled road building and repairs, underscoring roads' value to farming viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Birdeau
Nols Agricultural Association
Birdsall
Road Drianing and Grading First Step in Improvement
Road draining and grading described as the initial step in road improvement. The text emphasizes thorough work on dirt roads and notes improvement when cared for by a good patrolman.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kennebunkport
Hellide
Inwa
Deserter
Entiet
United States Army
Washington
O'Leary
Tere
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
Rapallo
Western Newepader Union
Arthur Wallace
IVA
FTN
American Association of Highway Officials
Philadelphia
People Fnally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!