Charley Gramlich the Admirable Crichton of First Ward Barbers
A Philadelphia barber Charley Gramlich, 80 years in the trade, shares his career from apprentice wages of 75 cents to a Continental Hotel post with a 15 percent commission. He retraces moves through Hertzog shop on Wharton, Goebel on Moyamensing, and his long South Fifth Street tenure. Notables and loyal patrons visit, while Gramlich recalls old pricing, tips, and pride in craftsmanship.
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Philadelphia
First Ward
Charley Gramlich
Gramlich
Crichton
Mifflin Street
Charley
Hertzog
Wharton Street
Fifth
Gus Goebel
Goebel
Moyamensing Avenue
Washington Avenue
Continental Hotel
United States
Lincoln
Governor Curtin
Billy McGrath
Tom Archer
John Edar Thomson
Pennsylvania Railroad
J and Gramlich
Chestnut Street
Old Navy Yard
Front
Cderal
South Fifth Street
Fifteenth and
Wharton
Thomas Taylor
Seventeenth and Diamond
Thomas G. Tasker
Morris, Tasker & Co
Fifth Street
Tasker
Charles Gessler
Art Club
Samuel Campbell
Tradesmens and Manufacturers’ Bank
Dan Cobb
Broad and Mifflin Streets
Doctor Gessler
Continental
Union Street Car Line
Remarkable Florida Fish Blocks Street Car Route
A Miami fish caught by Charles H. Thompson was so large that its tail blocked Thompson’s doorway and its head extended over street car tracks, forcing the transit line to be rerouted until the fish could be moved indoors.
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Florida
Chicago
Miami
Fla
Charles H. Thompson
Thompson
Woman lassoes horse over missing butter in Baltimore
In Baltimore a Paterson Avenue woman, Mary Boyle, lassoed a dapple gray horse that ate four pounds of butter left to solidify in a yard. She wrapped the horse with a clothesline rope and holds it hostage until paid for the stolen butter.
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Baltimore
Mary Boyle
Patterson Avenue
Four Great Grandfathers Dying Sires Linked to Harrisburg Boy
Albany Oregon narrative traces Luther White of Brownsville and a line of four great grandfathers, culminating in Luther Burnelle White of Harrisburg. The five year old son of Connie F White, grandson of ex Sheriff Robert L White, has witnessed each sire’s death. Additional relatives include D Bussard and W H Bussard of Benton County, and L T Mackey of Akron Ohio.
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Albany
Ore
Luther White
Linn County
Brownsville
Luther Burnelle White
Harrisburg
Connie F. White
Robert L. White
Mr. White
White
Jerry Hay
Connie White
D. Bussard
Mr.Bussard
W. H. Bussard
Benton County
Hungry raccoon attacks man in New Jersey cabin
Timothy Carter of Meyersville fights a half starved raccoon that bursts into his woods cabin. After a ten minute struggle he kills the animal. A nearby farmer's physician treats Carter for arm wounds with four stitches and cauterizes additional cuts.
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Jersey
Meyersville
N. J
Timothy Carter
Carter
How Some Gamblers Are Made
Mrs. Anna R. Black told the Chicago Women’s Association of Commerce that mothers who play bridge and fathers who gamble at poker foster interest in games of chance among children, promoting future gamblers.
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Chicago
Anna R. Black
Chicago Women’s Association of Commerce
Woman Sues Saloonkeeper Over Whisky Ad Display
Emma Lord sues saloonkeeper Peter Hell on a promissory note. She accuses him of refusing to advertise a whisky in which she held an interest, over the door of his saloon in Chicago.
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Chicago
Emma Lord
Peter Hell
Hell
Mrs. Lord
Milkman Penalized for Watered-Down Milk
Chicago judge upholds the charge that a milkman Ho man Michalski watered milk and fines him nineteen dollars. The ruling dismisses claims that damp weather affected milk quality.
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Chicago
Newcomb
Homan Michalski
Muskrat Skins as Money in Northern Canadian Town
J A Gillard of Le Pas Manitoba, formerly of Minneapolis, described Le Pas where muskrat pelts serve as money for buying food and clothing. He notes many Cree residents, two Sunday services, and a 1849 Sir John Franklin relief expedition furniture in the Anglican church. Weather is severe with winter records near 52 degrees below zero. Log teams like Alaska, and residents own multiple Luskies.
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Minneapolis
Minn
J. A. Gillard
le Pas
Manitoba
Inneapolis
Winnipeg
Fort Nelson
Hudson Bay
Gillard
John Franklin
Hudson Bay Territory
Iowa Law Changes Notable in 1918 Reform Wave
Des Moines reports 1918 notable for sweeping Iowa law reforms and staff changes. Governor Clarke spearheaded measures on rural schools, workers compensation, highways, Capitol grounds, and blue sky laws. Cosson and allies faced major cases while Secretary of State Allen modernized operations amid new licenses. Parole board and road association efforts also shape politics and public policy.
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Des Moines
Commonwealth of Iowa
Clarke
Capitol
Supreme Court
National Guard
Allen
Cosson
Iowa
Covering of Sin and the Promise of Salvation
A religious meditation on Adam and Eve wearing skins, the fall, and God’s plan of covering sin through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes sin as eye opener, human attempts to cover guilt, and God’s mercy through faith in Christ for righteousness. The piece blends scripture with devotional reflection and a personal testimony of faith.
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Jesus Christ
Paul
Titus
God
Isaiah
Adam
We Are Both Hopes in a Blind Pursuit
A reflective verse about shared hope and effort despite uncertainty. The speaker notes continual trying, dreaming, and striving toward an elusive shore and valuable rewards, implying perseverance amid doubt and the allure of treasure.
Awful Extravagancoe and Amos’ City Marriage
Uncle Hiram voices shock at Amos and his city wife’s spending. He claims the pair waste money and fear he may have to take them in. He notes the couple’s supposed lack of work ethic and frequent beef stanks during their brief time together.
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Hiram
Amos
His Triolet. A clipped verse request in love's refrain
A fragmented poem conveys repeated requests for a triolet of love. The speaker asks for a triolet to be sent, wondering if it will arrive to be read, worn, or eaten, while expressing longing and anticipation.
A Fair Proposition
A patient challenges a doctor over a no cure no pay ad. The doctor replies that relief will come with patience and time. The patient agrees to pay if given time and asks when to call again.
Permanently Disabled and the Pole Dash Quip
A comic exchange questions John D. Rockefeller’s fit for a north pole dash. The line implies he has failed at nothing yet and notes he lacks hair or whiskers to grow in an emergency.
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John D. Rockefeller
North Pole
The Immortal Bard and a Shakespearean Sonnet Rhyme
A critic suggests Shakespeare could have penned a popular song lyric as well. The article notes a sonnet rhymes fleetst with sweete and hints at his broader linguistic ingenuity.
His Noble Purpose
A dialogue fragment shows two speakers discussing money and plans. One asks about investing in property while the other hopes to spend a week or two in New York. The exchange hints at frugality and personal aims in a domestic context.
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New York
Restless Worker Sparks Talk of Wealth and Wardrobe
In the excerpt a man speculates on a figure's income, noting a large sum and his wife’s constant fatigue from sewing or clothes being made. The dialogue hints at a prosperous lifestyle and busy domestic life without naming people or places.
It Does
A quoted exchange notes a woman pressuring for marriage for two years and the speaker’s dismissive remark about her. The dialogue contrasts persistence with sarcasm as a social observation.
Education and prejudice collide in student experience
A reflection on how education remains vital yet is undermined when prejudice enters classrooms. The author argues that inclusive, fair learning environments maximize schooling's value and potential for all students.
Poor Way to Get Them
Health and experience are two things that never do people much good when they are taken by proxy.
Poor Brand of Happiness
A columnist notes that genuine happiness may be linked to causing others unhappiness, exploring a paradox where some individuals derive satisfaction from others misfortune and observes social dynamics around this mindset.
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A. E. Nissen
Iowa City
Hans Fredericks
Fort Madison
State Parole Board
W. H. Berry
Board of Parole
Berny
Mort Madison
Anamosa
George M. Bechtel Company
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A. N. Hobson
West Union
Secretary of State
Thirteenth
David Mould
Sioux City
Henry Silwold
Newton
Thomas L. Maxwell
Creston
O. B. Courtright
Waterloo
J. M. McGrath
Eagle Grove
Iowa Cliyans
C. W. Thompson
Mississippi Valley
State Health Board
G. H. Sumner
C. W. Miller
Waverly
Sumner
M. H. Byers
Towa
Western Horse Breeders’ Sale Company
Charles H. Gelo
The
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State Fair Grounds
George A. Bain
Lexington
Pp. McGuire
Holstein
J. R. Mitchell
Ottumwa
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H. Brown
J. F. Oliver
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Moody Bible Institute
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Jie
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