Shaggy intruder interrupts weary traveler at Waldorf
A tired out of town businessman at the Waldorf awoke to a shaggy four legged visitor. A dog slipped from a neighboring room through a palm garden window and entered his suite causing alarm before leaving.
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Broadway
the Waldorf
Palm Garden
New York Times
Japanese Cotton Output in 1913 Mills
Japanese cotton mills used 2,114,544 spindles at end of 1913 producing about 130000 bales monthly. Forty thousand bales were for home use while the rest went to export. Plans to add about 200000 spindles this year could raise output to about 150000 bales per month.
Army Rations Laugh and Biscuits Stir Morning
In a witty wartime note, an exchange recalls Smith joking about his wife’s biscuits as he worked near the home front, with a remark about hearing him chopping wood. The line captures lighthearted domestic humor amid military life.
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Smith
The Proof of a Practical Philanthropist
Dialogue satire hints at social hypocrisy and reform era attitudes. A quip exchanges between characters question Smith’s benevolence as he mingles with crowd of wallflowers. The piece contrasts modern philanthropy with historical practices and prejudice.
The Size of It
Dialogue shows social standing questions as people seek foothold amid uncertainty and shifting status in a community setting. The exchange hints at perceived legitimacy and evolving roles within local networks.
Meat Prices Spark Tradeoffs Prompted by Higher Costs
Readers debate coping with rising meat costs in a humorous exchange. A speaker predicts rationing and shifts in diet as prices climb, reflecting concerns about affordability and access.
Public Sale at Tanvier Area Auction on February 25 1915
Auction at my home one mile north of Tan vier four miles southwest of Kingman and half mile southeast of Silverwood on Thursday February 25 1915 at 10 oclock A M. Itemized horses mules cattle grain hay straw seed corn tools and personal items listed with terms for cash or credit and a private sale of live stock by my daughter including crowers and turkeys. Rush Creek ladies serve dinner. Booe’s Grocery ad notes best eats at reasonable prices.
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Tanvier
Kingman
Silverwood
Oclok
Tolowing
Jack
Rhode Island
Dinner guests and local ads in brief social notes
James B Marks and family, Dr A L Ratcliff and family, Rev B F Clifton and Miss Olcie Hesler were dinner guests at the farm home of Frank Maris and family last Sunday. For sale about 15 bushels of re cleaned clover seed. N L Mc Daniel adv. Harry Tunin was in Oxford Monday.
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A. L. Ratcliff
B. F. Clifton
Olcie Hesler
Iarm
Frank Maris and
Lamily
N. L. McDaniel
Adv
Harry Tunin
Oxford
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