The Nation Sees Strength in Recovery as Trade Stabilizes
The Federal Reserve Board reports ongoing strength and orderly transition toward stability despite earlier unemployment and business hesitancy. Bradstreet notes readjustment progressing with fewer acute complications. Dunn’s Review records higher monthly business failures than October 1919 but not eclipsing earlier peaks, signaling cautious recovery.
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United States
Federal Reserve Board
Bradstreet
Dunn
Hind Commentary on 1916 17 Financial Failures and Future Outlook
The report notes fewer failures in the last two years than in 1916 and 1917 with September and October figures 174 and 161 versus 324 and 183. It cites a radical price adjustment lasting over six months and expects a smoother return to normal. Bankers foresee a prosperous, peaceful near future driven by wealth accumulation and improved labor efficiency after wartime disruption. The piece endorses Tumulty as the suitable Democratic candidate for the job.
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Washington
South
Vr White
Iines
Bry- Wiele
Nurrer
Bryan
O Bryan
Joseph P Tumulty
Tumulty
Democratic Party
Colonel House
Garrison
Lane
George Harvey
Cox
White House
Hind
United States
A Vain Protest Aims at Post Deportation Record
The American Legion protests to President Wilson for removing Louis F. Post from the Labor Department. They cite Post's sympathy for anarchists and pacifists, and note 2116 deportation cases had zero enforced sentences. The Legion predicts deaf ears and cites a Cleveland convention petition as proof of unfitness and public danger.
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American Legion
Legion
Louis F. Post
Department of Labor
Legionairies
Wilson
Mr. Post
Baker
Post
White House
Cleveland
Oddities of the Sex Quip on Swim and Baseball
A witty remark from a Boston Transcript piece notes a pretty lass at the beach saying men are pleased when women forget how to swim and irritated when they forget baseball, reflecting light humor on gendered sports notions.
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Q& Pretty Lass
Boston Transcript
Sing Sing origin and Ossining name history
The Ossining New York area originally known as Sing Sing derives its name from an Indian word. The settlement began in 1700 and was incorporated as Sing Sing in 1804. Local ties to the prison led to a name change to Ossining in 1900 with a new charter that year.
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Ossining
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Universal
Marriage Foolishness and Blissful Illusions End in Reality
A retired merchant recalls plans and hopes before marriage while a friend muses that married life brings more bills and less happiness. He notes the common dream of everlasting bliss fades as responsibilities grow, and he shares a tale of warnings from his old uncle.
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Gooseworthy
Gwendolin Jim
Christopher
Columbus
Ohio
Paradise
United States
Lit
Man regrets Liberty bonds swap for oil stock
A conversation reveals a man reflecting on his past choice to trade Liberty bonds for oil stock and realizing he misjudged his decision. The exchange highlights regret over financial risk and missed security.
Nut Walter Wanted in confectionery delay
An elderly woman waits ten minutes for service in a confectionery shop and angrily asks, who waits on the nuts, tapping the counter to demand attention. The line comes from an Everybody's Magazine humorous tale.
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Walter
Everybody’s Magazine
Anti-dog Meeting Sparks Sharp Remarks
A fragmented report notes an anti-dog gathering where speakers faced ridiculing remarks and sharp comments. The scene reflects lively debate and strong opinions on the issue.
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