Quiet, shy shopman pens letter to world from post office steps
An elderly, retired saddlery sales clerk, 82, living frugally, spends days on the post office or National Bank steps watching life through a window to publication. He imagines writing a book and shares speculative riffs on radio power, the pope, Ku Klux, and social issues, urging youth to pursue invention while nibbling at the stock market rumor mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry’ Long
National ‘Bank
Hey
Daily New
Thora and Mrs Steele Face Quiet House Tensions
In a continuing domestic scene set in a suburb, Thora meets Mrs Steele and Mrs Davis as Bel Wyn Burak intrudes with questions about the Myron household. Tension grows over roles, inclusion, and Mrs Myron’s absence while Wibna arrives and Akerman Gordon nears. The chapter advances with Thora observing and negotiating status within the Marsh household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Thia
Phora Dahl
Dns
Accentrig Puaveman
Bel- Wyn Burak
New York
Aherman Ordon
Marah
Pix
Fihun
Marek
Thora
Thora Helps Type Wa Wetes For Him Wibna Mersh “Arrives and Cabelas
Howsekeayer
Akerman Gordon
Urmor
Wibna
Fragmented verse fragments in a valley vignette
A hazy poetic fragment describes gentle nephyra in a valley with distant references to wind, robin songs, and a tangled, dreamlike scene. The text shifts between playful imagery and obscure phrases, offering a suggestive but incomplete portrait without a clear narrative.
Interest Paid by Government to Ske Nations Reserve
In Raneford Ontario a total of $4,000 in interest was paid to the Ske Nations reserve. The principal loan originated from a government source and the payment appears tied to war-related funding and settlements, though the exact details are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raneford
Ske
Warhington
Doan's Pills Offered for Backache Relief
A ragged notice touts Doan's Pills as a remedy for backaches linked to kidneys. It claims many sufferers ignore the real cause and warns of waste buildup, urging readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills. Also briefly notes a Toledo marriage puzzle and a casual health quip about kidney tubes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowhle
Xorinus
Doan
Tragic Death Of CCC Boys Told By Byrge
A railroad accident near Sheridan leaves several CCC boys dead and others injured. Eyewitness Byrge recounts the crash, naming victims including Everett Karo and Vibe Cobh, with authorities and hospitals involved and the distance to One Station Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Byrge
Everet Karo
Bwate Ky
Vibe Cobh
McCay
Wilnt
Woititin Steck
Om Drage
Oblabota
Mere
Sheridan
Wrominne
Meir Yids
Many Benefits Paid Citizens Life Insurance Data Revealed
A national study reports that life insurance companies paid about 2.8 billion in death claims last year with total benefits around 10 million dollars per year for policyholders. The association notes payments to beneficiaries and life income annuities, with figures covering 1900s pay scales and lawyers earning sizable commissions.
Robert Burns Volume Prized Ag 2nd Edition
A description of a prized second edition of Robert Burns poems. The copy, from Trideoparts, traces to Fairfield via Trivers, with a long family history and dedication from Mrs Trivers noting a notable Edinburgh edition variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Anan Trivers
Fairfield
Robert Rave
Trivers
Thi Sceowil
Rahitagh
Sete
Nike
Hensie Varriaule
Edinburgh Ov
Local Notes From Gibson Station And Nearby Towns
Gibson Station and nearby areas report social visits and local happenings. Mrs. Retha Hammond spent the weekend with her daughter in Denelsen. Edna Warf remains ill with pneumonia. Theda Tace of Middlesboro visited family here, while Mix Franc ia Gilson stayed with friends. Union meetings set for Shawanee Friday night. Sevari attended a play in MU Saturday. Joe Agora and Family of Miracle visited over the weekend. W. R. Holman of Cleveland, Ohio, spent Friday and Saturday here en route home from Florida. Miss Allie Brent and Mrs. IL G. Willis shopped in Middlesboro Saturday. Mr and Mrs. Lucian Phimphnes, locals, were here Sunday. S. M. Taylor recently recovered enough to be out after a week in bed. Mrs. Olle Orr of Ewltg called on friends Tuesday. GCC camp transfers move local boys to Rose Ait camp. Buta Lambert remains active as Barth Gibson is listed for silk. Hob Brandenburg bought col vox Nere Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vene Drummonda
Drivada Ab Awling
Nhu
Powells
Valley Young Parple’ Union
Shawanee
Vrilay
Maretta
Sevari
Joe Agora
Family of
Miracle
Enday
Mis
W. R. Holma
Cleveland
Ohio
Seronis
Florida
Allie Brent
IL G. Willis
Middlesboro
Balurdhy
Lucian Phimphnes
Munday
M. Taylor
Olle Orr
Ewltg
Uasday
GCC
Jonesville
Rose
Local Visitors and Residents Spotted in Barbourville Area
Four Mile Albert Wood of the U S Marine Corps Porto Rico arrived Sunday for a few days visit. James Tinsley joined the army last week and is at Fort Ionex. John T Parker of Knoxville spent the weekend with his parents here. Martha Hibbard of Yancy Kentucky reburied to her home here. Trendondrickson of Closplint Kentucky spent the weekend here visiting friends. Hiner Rhodes of Greasy Creole was visiting. Dan Gumbeel here recently. Wiessie Lovell spent the weekend at Barbourville. Meredith Hibbard of Kenyir Kentucky returned home. Ivory Brock, Tinsley, and Myrtle Gambrel guests of Miss Gladys Sluther Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harve King moved to Wallsend. Stuira Elisha Miller of Barbourville was visiting Sunday. Ralph Sind Glyde Souleyrette were in Pineville on business. Price Verry visited his parents at Dowitl Kentucky Monday. Mingus Lucille Hobbs and Eric Mac Tiley are ill at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wood
U. S. Marine Gorns
Porto Rica
James Tinsley
Fort Ionex
John T. Parker
Knoxville
Porn
Martha Hibbard
Yancy
Trendondrickson
Closplint
Hiner Rhodes
Mia
Dan Gumbeel
Wiessie Lovell
Barbourville
Meredith Hibbard
Kenyir
Ivory Brock
Tinsley
Myrtle Gambrel
Gladys Sluther
Harve King
Wallsend
Stuira Elisha Miller
Ralph Sind Glyde Souleyrette
Pineville
Price Verry
Dowitl
Mingus
Lucille Hobbs
Eric Mac Tiley
Plans Complete For Music Tourney
Plans for a city music tournament are detailed, with awards listed. The Vath district debating trophy, Meval donated by United States Publishing Company, and Gibson Music Co medals are noted. Winners include girls piano, and various events such as oratorical declamation and dramatic monologue receive medals from local sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vath
Waily News
Aebator
Ire
Mited States Publishing Company
Winder
Gibson Music Oo
Gilwon Music Up
Mihilesbera Exchange Club
Hoskins Given Navy Promotion in Bell County Ties
Navy promotion news highlights Commander Hoskins, long remembered in Pineville where he spent his youth. He is linked to the Grigg, Hodges, Willing, and Hoskins families of Pineville and Bell County pioneers associated with early industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoskins
Pineville
Charles Grigg
George
Hodges
Bess Willing
Joe
Garl Hoskins
Tineville
Mra
Pod. Togkina
Bell County
Caledonian Art Edition Published by Creech In 16
The 16th Caledonian edition issued by William Creech priced for subscribers with non subscriber figures, among 4000 copies. It sold quickly with 2800 boi noted, appearing before the sheriff. It first appeared April 287 in the same year a London edition was prepared for A Strachan and Wy. Cadel in the Strand, along with Crooch of Farlaburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian
William Creech
London
A. Strachan
WY. Cadel
Strand
Farlaburgh
War drums and failing peace as nations edge toward conflict
An editorial comment denounces treaties as scraps of paper while arguing that Germany and Italy are advancing aggression. It discusses the League of Nations, Ethiopia, and the Versailles treaty, predicting inevitable war as nations test limits and move forces into disputed territories and neutral zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gersnank
Dupa
League of Nations
Italy
Ethiopia
Noththor
Germany
Farlifien
Soenuhady
United States
Japan
Poll of Lorain Women Cites Unruly Habits
A Lorain survey of 100 women finds a single respondent critical of typical male grooming and attire. The study lists chewing tobacco sloppy pants ill fitted shoes and other habits as unpardonable offenses among men.
Markets report from Chicago on livestock and cattle prices
Chicago markets show receipts of 11 000 cattle including 7 500 direct with gains to 10 cents. Highs reach 1055 for short loads and 180 pound calves around 150 to 250. Hogs strong, sows near 9.857, lambs up 26 cents, top 10 85 for morning bids. Feeders active around 6 to 10. Lambs steady to higher, natives 40 cents down, lambs offered at around 9 to 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charivari Affair Honors Local Couple’s Anniversary
Yolo California residents Mr and Mrs W Moore celebrate another wedding anniversary with a yearly chivari rite dating back to their 1887 marriage. Neighbors continue the custom each year to honor the longstanding union and community tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yolo
Cal
Also Mentioned on This Page
He Daily News
NEGB
Robert le
Maa
Dleaboro
Bocerita
United Press Service
AL Bthith
Cambridge
England
Shaniathiaston Nhs
Hare
Apring
Macedo
Manring Theatre
Victor McLaglen
Freddie Bartholomew
Anne Shirley
Chatterbox
Niss
Nya Kien City
Brits Nuil
Naualag
Willy Ives
Mir
Mara
Dorothy
Innit
Davia
Bleek
Dave
Thorn
Netiayal
Steele
Tony
Daryta
Shy
Sk Aartinville
Bea
Breeda Selwyn
Hinaia
Ale Danip
Selwyn
Ely
Courrse
Toni
Sara
Mowen
Wilma
Shia
Lukhur Hliasheth
Warner
Marsh
Wila
Mayaale
Nephyra
Idiiga
Toledo
Hernan Raven
Avery
Pyayde
Aidney
Life Usuranes
Weiingy
Palioy Hublves
Prii
Liste Prolesshaklors
Pho Ve
Mole Paxnetis
Od Wey
Elaine
Gibson Station
NE Sixteen, Inc
America
Congress
Swagger
F.M. Ayre & Co
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!