Tramp and widow form unlikely potato empire partnership
A widow in Colfax county hosts a wandering man who becomes her business partner and plants ten acres of potatoes. The tramp foregoes pesticides, critics doubt the venture, bugs devastate rivals, prices skyrocket, and the pair split profits after years of toil and ridicule. The tramp leaves, content with his share as he pursues earth’s experiments once more.
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Colfax County
Kansas
Bust
Deacon Pegram
Paris Green
Colfax
Weinsburg Surrenders to Mercy After Siege by Conrad
A bedtime tale recounts a thousand year old war in Germany with Emperor Conrad besieging the city of Weinsburg. Food shortages tested resolve for months until the women urged mercy. The emperor spared the people and allowed women to carry out what they loved most, their husbands.
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Jack
Evelyn
Germany
Conrad
Weinsburg
Daddy
Pickaback
Modish Guimpe Trends and May Manton Pattern Intro
Fashion notes highlight white net and lace trims for collars and yokes, kimono sleeves on jackets, and chiffons in yellows. Suede accessories with tailored dresses, black satin girdles with white chiffon, coral accents in embroidery, plus a smart separate waist with banding. May Manton pattern 6872 offered in sizes up to 42 inches bust.
Etiquette Points From Dinner and Social Customs
A guide outlines hostess seating rules for married guests at various table shapes, dating invitations, and generous hospitality south of Mason Dixon. It covers escort duties at dances, letter writing norms, and tips for concise wedding breakfast speaking to keep conversations flowing.
Fire in Tammany Hall Causes Minor Damage
A January 6 fire at Tammany Hall caused about 800 dollars in damage, with a larger December 12 blaze causing 12000 dollars. The flames started under the stage on the third floor, scorched a gladiator statue, and climbed to the roof. Firemen opened a roof hole while the Olympic theater audience was safely guided outside.
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New York
Tammany_ hall
Assembly Hall
Olympic Theater
Tammany Hall
Pomerene Elected by Ohio Democratic Caucus
Atlee Pomerene of Canton is nominated for the United States Senate by the Ohio legislature's Democratic caucus. The final vote reached forty five, with Hanley of Dayton his closest rival at ten. The election should conclude next Monday.
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Ohio
Democrats
United States
Columbus
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
United States Senate
Charles Dick
Pomerene
BR. W. Hanley
Dayton
Wood Alcohol Kills Two in Plymouth. Third Dying
District Attorney reports John Mooney and William Marks of Plymouth died after drinking wood alcohol. Philip Stanski, also present, is not expected to recover. Investigators weigh whether the poison was accidental. Separately, Mrs. Sarah Dorrance Knapp, wife of Congressman Charles L. Knapp, dies at age fifty seven in Lawville New York.
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Wilkesbarre
Valentine
John Mooney
William Marks
Plymouth
Philip Staniski
Mooney
Marks
Knapp
Utjea
N. Y
Jan
Sarah Dorrance Knapp
Charles L. Knapp
Ap Lawville
Oakhurst Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Plans
Mrs Josie Hawkins and Miss Nellie Palmer spend a week in New York with relatives. Harold and Horace Van Note return from a visit to New York. Rev and Mrs Harry A Relyea enjoy days in Philadelphia. Estelle Voorhees of Pearl Street returns from visiting Grace Voorhees in Farmingdale. Mrs Whitney I Cook and Mrs William Jeffrey were guests at Mrs Hawkins home. Samuel D Wiseman of Trenton visits H J Van Note. Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson return from a trip to Washington DC. Mrs Frank Moore remains gravely ill in General Hospital New York. New bowling alleys being installed in Phil L Cohen building on Broadway opposite Liberty Street with three lanes and a cigar store pool room and billiard room planned. No savings in remodeling. furnishings soon arriving for completion.
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Josie Hawkins
Nellie’ Palmer
New York
Harold
Horace van Note
Harry A. Relyea
Philadelphia
Estelle Voorhees
Pearl Street
Grace Voorhees
Farmingdale
Whitney I. Cook
William Jeffrey
Samuel D. Wiseman
Trenton
H. J6. van Note
West Park Avenue
Joseph Robinson
Monmouth Road
Washington, D. C
Frank Moore
General Hospital
Phil L. Cohen
Broadway
Liberty Street
Cohen
Maday
Nfai
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