Inauguration Day Reflections on Coolidge and Washington
A colorful preview portrays Calvin Coolidge taking office with simple dignity on Pennsylvania Avenue. The piece contrasts Coolidge's frugal style with Dawes and notes public respect for his careful, economical leadership and the quiet, cautious ascent into the presidency.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C
Calvin Coolidge
United States
New England
Republic
Dawes
America
Coolidge
Cal
Crossword Puzzle Suggestions for Solving Cross Words
The page lists horizontal and vertical clues for a fill in the blanks puzzle. Clues cover French composer Austrian river city in Bombay province and other items including pronouns prepositions and common nouns through both directions.
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Adriati
Bombay
India
Today’s Anniversaries From 1671 to 1900
A list of historical anniversaries notes Joseph West’s 1671 governorship of South Carolina, Dorchester Heights entrenchments in 1776, and a 1875 Kansas bond for grain aid. It recalls 1882 Milton S. Latham’s death, 1812 Alexander H. Stephens birth, 1890 Firth of Forth bridge opening, 1894 Lee Mantle’s senator appointment, and 1900 John Hennessy’s death.
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Joseph West
South Carolina
Dorchester Heights
Kansas
Milton S. Latham
California
United States
New York City
Columbus
Alexander H. Stephens
Confederate States of America
Atlanta
Crawfordsville
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Lee Mantle
Montana
John Hennessy
Dubuque
Ireland
Birthdays of Military Leaders and Public Figures
Birthday notices list Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall at Governor’s Island born in Lake City Florida 58 years ago. Brand Whitlock former U S and Belgian envoy born Urbana 56 years ago. Edmund Noel ex Mississippi governor born near Le Miss 69 years ago. Sherman Whipple Boston lawyer former U S senator born in empty place 63 years ago.
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Charles P. Summerall
Governor's Island
Lake City
Fla
Brand Whitlock
United States
Belgia
Urbana
Edmund Ie Noel
Mississippi
le Miss
Sherman Bh. Whipple
Boston
Candy
Jate Fire
Uni
Im Cnet
Cyrano’s Nose and Our Own Sympathies
The essay probes why Cyrano de Bergerac resonates as a sympathetic figure. It argues readers identify with his wit and courage while recognizing their own handicaps mirrored in Cyrano’s flaws. The piece reflects on cynicism, self-deception, and the urge to root for the underdog.
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Cyrano
Christian
Jonathan Plowboy
Jonathan
Nature
Ex Slaves Will Highlights Complex Master Slave Ties
The Fayetteville North Carolina will of James McAllister, an aged ex slave, bequeaths all property to William R Fuller, longtime ally of his family, reflecting a kinder bond than common in slave lore. The piece contrasts varied slave origins from three generations of imported Africans to those remembered as fierce bush peoples, noting smuggling in 1808 to 1859 and the diverse 400,000 slaveholders in 1860.
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America
James McAllister
Fayetteville
N. C
William R. Fuller
American Tobacco Company
Fuller
Willie
Rhode Island
Congo
Georgia
Jay Walking Peril in New York Kills Thirty Pedestrians
In the first two months of 1925 New York City recorded thirty pedestrian deaths from jay walking. The piece argues bravado and carelessness fuel the hazard, urges motorists and walkers to exercise caution, and notes Monroe reports few sidewalk incidents.
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New York City
Jay Walker
Monroe
Community Building Plan Discussed By Local Legion
A Monday night American Legion gathering discussed a proposed city community building. Attendees unanimously supported an auditorium with auxiliary facilities, while noting action should wait for thoughtful planning to begin.
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American Legion
Mattress Factory Planned in Monroe and Other Local News
Joe Kuzin of Texas plans a mattress factory in Monroe with a frame building at Ninth and Washington streets and electric machinery to employ eight to ten workers, producing about 150 mattresses daily. Electricity upgrades affect Sugar's Theatre as large copper cables replace worn wires.
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News-Star
Joe Kuzin
Texas
Sam Kaplan
Monroe Furniture Co
Monroe
Ninth
Washington Streets
Sugar
Civic revival through Legion plan gains broad backing
The city faces a unique civic movement with universal appeal and strong Legion involvement. The Kansas City Star cites expurgation commentary while urging support for the community building plan amid warnings about cultural influence.
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Legion
Creomulsion Promises Cough and Cold Relief
A vintage medical ad touts Creomulsion as a new remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote plus healing agents soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs, with a guarantee of relief when used per directions.
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