Dr. Robert Bridges Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Birthday Poet Laureate
Dr. Robert Bridges, the Poet Laureate of Great Britain since 1913, turns 75 on October 23. The article notes his medical background, retirement in 1882, private poetry editions, and notable works including Growth of Love Nero Palico and Humors of the Court, highlighting his influence in literary circles.
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Robert Bridges
Great Britain
Bridges
Alfred Austin
Mton
Oxford
Nero
Well Placed Aunts Banter Over Mr Smarte
Aunt Mary greets family friends and probes if Mr Smarte favors a young man. Maude admits he is clever and replies he is both a lawyer and a musician, with lawyers calling him a musician and musicians calling him a lawyer.
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Smarte
Maude
Aunty
Don’t Neglect a Rheumatic Pain
An old counter irritant promises fast relief for rheumatic pain through non rubbing action. It penetrates to scatter congestion and leaves no plaster stain. Available in three sizes 35c 70c and 1.40 at druggists.
Phonograph gender dispute echoed in classroom humor
A teacher quizzes Dobby on the gender of the word phonograph. Dobby argues for feminine due to repetition, while the teacher corrects it as neuter. The exchange reflects linguistic trivia in a junior grammar class.
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Dobby
Tobby
Peculiar Regiments Based on Facial Traits in Russian Army
A historical note recalls regiments formed by shared features in Imperial Russia. The Paulovski regiment, created by Emperor Paul, supposedly consisted of men with turned-up noses resembling the ruler. Another unit reportedly recruited men with small pecks.
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Paul
Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt Society Editor
Society notes and social items from Mrs Violet S Oberfeldt, society editor, with contact details and column header.
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Violet S. Oberfeldt
Social Calendar Highlights Thursday and Friday Events
Mrs C C Biggio hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 3 30. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church meets with Mrs Hodges at 3 30. The four W M A circles of the Baptist church gather after noon. The Thursday Bridge Club is hosted by Mrs L Joseph at 3 30. The Tuesday Music and Literary Club hosts an informal dinner at the Hotel Hamilton at 8. Friday tea from 4 to 6 honors Mrs A S Williams of Austin, then a Milks Club dance in the evening.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church
Hodges
W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
R. L. Bobbitt
Hugh Cluck
A. S. Williams
Austin
Milks Club
Psalm lyric and local notices from Siloam night scene
The item blends a varied local update with a religious verse and social tidbits. It lists telegrams about illness, relocations for residents, visits by guests from San Luis Potosi and St. Louis, and events at churches and clubs. It notes a pie and cake sale, a postponed Elks Club dance, and parish sewing for the White Sale.
Bridge Party Delighs Members and Guests at Mrs Christen’s
The Wednesday Auction Bridge Club held a charming bridge party with guests from San Antonio. Prizes went to Mrs. R. K. Mims and Mrs. Geo. Moyer. a two course luncheon followed. Attendees included Mrs. Christen, Mrs. Robin McComb, Mrs. I. W. Mally, Mrs. Chester Burban k, and numerous club members.
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Geo. Moyer
San Antonio
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Hall
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Hill
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Mims
R. L. Muller
Penn
Sauvignet
Wormser
Nathan Gumport
L. Joseph
Joe Moser
Geo
Eva Levi
Margaret Coleman
International Congress of Workingwomen Delayed Opening
The International Congress of Workingwomen in Washington postpones its opening to next Tuesday to allow distant delegates to reach the United States. Sessions will run a week or longer in the National Museum Building with participants from Poland Czecho Slovakia Italy England France and the Nordic countries among others. Several delegates to the International Labor Congress will also attend.
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Washington
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United States
International Congress of Workingwomen
National Museum Building
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Italy
England
France
Scandinavian
International Labor Congress
Egypt's Nile Civilization Through A Cigarette Lens
A satirical essay links ancient Egypt to modern smoking culture, praising Nile landmarks and brands while blending history with playful commentary on tobacco products and marketing targets. The piece lionizes Luxor, Pyramid, Ibis, and Khedive as enduring symbols amid Moslem conquests and popular cigarette sales.
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Nile
Asia Minor
Mohammed
Luxor
Pyramid
Ibis
Khedive
Babylonia
India
Bel
Eden
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New York Evening Post
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN IN PROGRESS AND HISTORY
In the United States there are over 5 000 women librarians. The Women s City Club of Cleveland has grown to more than 3 000 members in three years. Texas women move toward a Statute Housewives Chamber of Commerce. Norway names Fru Betty Kjelsburg to the League of Nations assembly. Queen Mary known as Lu in childhood. Kansas Republicans discuss a woman delegate at large to next year s national convention. Holyoke College, founded 1837, as the first women’s college. Oberlin College began U S coeducation in 1833. Miss Dorothy Sells, daughter of Cato Sells, serves as Assistant State Director of Industrial Education in Texas.
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United States
Women's City Club
Cleveland
Texas
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Norway
Betty Kjelsburg
League of Nations
Mary
Kansas
Mr. Holyoke
Oberlin College
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U. S
Windsor Hosts Arrival as Royals Prepare Today
Windsor Ontario plans elaborate welcoming events for the Prince of Wales today. In Indiana, Cardinal Mercier will dine with Notre Dame University and South Bend crowds. In Fitchburg, Patrick Moran receives a home town reception after leading Cincinnati to world baseball glory. The International Congress of Workingwomen delays its Washington meeting to next week. A three day Cincinnati conference on democratic organization opens today. The French Senate begins organizing a High Court of Justice to try Joseph Caillaux for alleged dishonorable peace plots.
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Ont
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South Bend
Ind
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Cincinnati
Fitchburg
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International Congress of Workingwomen
Washington
National Citizens’ Council
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High Court of Justice
Joseph Caillaux
France
A Mississippi Valley Exposition Opens Next Week
A Midwest exposition showcasing manufactured goods from twenty Mississippi Valley states will open next Monday at the Exhibit Building. The ten day display aims to illustrate regional achievements and reconstruction efforts after the war, with each state hosting booths to advertise resources and port facilities.
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Mississippi Valley
Great Lakes
United States
Texas Grain To Be Given Preference
Federal Railroad Administration orders give grain priority at ports and primary markets when cars are available. A telegram to Governor Hobby from Federal Director Hines says full cooperation will move the Texas grain crop promptly to prevent spoilage.
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Austin
Texas
Federal Railroad Administration
Hobby
Hines
Railroad Administration
Hines denies troops to replace strikers
Director General Hines refutes reports he threatened to deploy troops to New York to substitute for express-strikers calling the claim unfounded. In Youngstown Ohio, two men were shot by police during arrests of foreigners suspected in firing a mill worker’s home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
New York
Express
Youngstown
Ohio
Miracle Man Burleson Praises Postal Service
Postmaster General Burleson calls the postal department miraculous after seven years of leadership. He asserts the system operates at a phenomenal level and his management is flawless, urging the public to accept his judgment without further criticism. The Atlanta Constitution mirrors the irony of one man’s unwavering praise.
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Burleson
Ipse Dixit
Atlanta Constitution
Express service resumes as Teamsters end strike
New York workers from the international teamsters chauffeurs and helpers union return to work after a ten day strike that halted express service in the city.
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New York
International Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers Union
Janitors to Strike Over Demands in Chicago
Chicago real estate board weighs a flat janitors union demand for a 70 percent raise an eight hour day and elimination of basement living quarters A strike threatens if these terms are not granted The item reflects labor tensions in October in Chicago
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Chicago
Chicago Real Estate Board
Flat Janitors’ Union
Weekly Financial Review of War Material Sales
The week ended August 22 1919 saw surplus war material sales totaling 6 872 901 20. From January 1 to August 22 receipts reached 403 156 646 93, added to 123 245 239 57 from pre Directo r of Sales material gives 526 401 886 50 in total. The 403 156 646 93 represents about 77 percent recovery of the original cost.
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Office of Director of Sales
Office
Director of Sales
Sarah Bernhardt Turns 75 Still Active On Stage
Paris notes Sarah Bernhardt reaches seventy five on October twenty third and remains highly responsive to stage demands. The famed tragedienne has nearly recovered from a serious illness that shortened her U S tour last year and plans another U S visit in winter or spring. It has been fifty seven years since her professional debut and thirty nine since her first appearance in America.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
United States
Mme. Bernhardt
America
Date question from a boy echoes humor of old tale
A child asks Uncle Jack if eating many dates would turn him into a calendar. The exchange blends pun and light humor as Edgar wonders about the outcome of his snack choices.
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Uncle Jack
Little Edgar
Edgar
Labor group withdraws from national industrial conference
Washington reports focus on impact of labor withdrawal at the Wilson called conference. Samuel Gompers reiterates that without a non discrimination right to organize demanded by employers the talks may fail. Illinois Federation urges AFL call for a special Washington convention. Wilson dictates a letter urging proceeding without labor to seek industrial peace. Labor officials favor public action to shape an acceptable program.
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Wilson
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Oregon War Service Education Grant Sparks Debate
The Oregon plan offers up to 200 a year for four years to veterans for education in state institutions, but many veterans cannot use the benefit due to age, work, or professional commitments, provoking criticism from the Indianapolis News.
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Oregon
Diamond shoes dazzle at Paris ball
A Paris ball featured a woman wearing diamond covered shoes. A Burmese woman has the privilege to appear in law courts to represent her husband.
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Paris
British advance and US gains on Western Front and Hungary declares independence
British forces advanced on a 17 mile front south of Valenciennes. United States troops captured several towns west of the Meuse. In Hungary, County Karolyi in parliament declared for independence and a separate peace.
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United States
Meuse
County
Karolyi
Hungary
Future Course Depends On Action In Coal Wage Dispute
Washington reports on a 36 hour week dispute as miners and operators consider Secretary Wilson's settlement plan. The plan offers higher wages but rejects a 36 hour week, potentially shaping government action to avert a national coal strike. Des Moines mentions Governor Harding pledging to ensure Iowa coal output if the strike proceeds.
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Harding
Graft of Millions Charged in Army Contract Scandal
Chairman Graham says a criminal prosecution of at least a dozen army officers and civilians will be pursued and civil suits filed to recover 13 to 15 million dollars misused in a 40 million munition contract with Standard Steel Car Co of Hammond Indiana.
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Chicago
Standard Steel Car Co
Hammond
Ind
Congress
William Graham
Cotton Markets See Steady Rates Across Months
The Times wire lists opening and closing cotton futures with prices for October through March, noting steady to firmer tones. Spot middling sits around 39.00 with sales totals and freight figures for Galveston and inland receipts and bales reported.
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Oviaas Hieher
American
Navy
Catarrhal Deafness Remedy Promises Cure
Advertisement claims catarrhal deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood and offers one hundred dollars for any unrecovered case, with a free circular from Cheney & Co. Tolga, Q.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Tolga
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