Prodigal Village continues with Bing family secrets
In Bingville the Bing family, especially Mr. Bing and Phyllis, face rising tensions as workers demand higher wages and Phyllis shows renewed illness. Hiram Blenkinsop pursues a glittering fantasy of respectability, spending his bank roll on a silk hat and cane before a pie incident pits him against Judge Singleton and religious doubt. The scene shifts through springtime renewal and moral risk toward a continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bing
Phyllis
Mrs. Bing
Hazelmead
Sophronia Ames
Iitter
Roger de Jane
Martha
Hiram
Hiram Blenkinsop
Birgvurte
Mr .Singléton
Mr. Singleton
In Which Hiram Blenkinsop Has a Number of Adventures
The Shepherd of the Birds recalls Bob recovering from influenza in March with family and friends nursing him. He remains frail but hopeful, aided by clock banter and memory of Pauline. Christmas and companionship mark his lonely hours as Judge Crocker and others support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas
Hiram
Hiram Blenkinsop
Bob Moran
May
Robins
Judge Crocker
Lin
Leton
O'Neil
Ames
Bob
Pauline
Mr. Broggs
Wenceslas
Betsy Singleton
Judge Crooker
Pie Calendar marks months by pies for youngsters
A Chicago Daily News inspired Pie Calendar assigns a pie to each month from January cranberry to December mince. The playful chart aims to help schoolboys remember the year by linking months with familiar desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Superstitious $2 Bill Disrupts Cross Town Car
A rider pays fare with a $2 bill on a Fourteenth Street crosstown car. The conductor pleads for smaller change and the passenger refuses, warning of accidents if the bill is accepted in any way other than full change. The World notes the superstition surrounding the denomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Naval Ball Banter Turns Into Diplomatic Mess
A witty exchange at a naval ball sees a pretty guest remark that the officer who introduced his comrades has placed her in a nice mess. The quip signals light humor amid formal introductions and naval camaraderie.
Texas Wheat Crop to Be Banner Yield
Texas sown winter wheat acreage reaches 1 834 000 acres, surpassing 1920 by 500 000, signaling higher harvest labor demand north and west of Fort Worth led by Panhandle counties. Fort Worth crews start June 1 to 5 with Panhandle June 20 to 25. Temporary labor offices open at Fort Worth and Amarillo. Wages likely drop from 2 25 to 2 50 per bushel last year to about 1 00 to 1 50 this year due to surplus supply and weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Fort Worth
United States Department of Labor
Panhandle
South
Amarillo
El Paso Wins Next Texas Labor Federation Convention
Galveston, Texas. El Paso won the bid for the Texas State Federation of Labor convention for next year in the final minutes of the annual meeting. George H. Slater of Galveston was re elected federation president by a near unanimous vote. Edward Cunningham of Bridgeport was elected to the AF of L national convention in Denver with J. M. Shea of Dallas as alternate. Also chosen were Herman Rachel Denison first vice president Minnie Boone Fort Worth second vice president C F Rossi San Antonio third vice president L M Andler Houston fifth vice president C A Weber Beaumont E A Harrell Waco reader J L Hauswald El Paso sergeant at arms and Robert McKinley Temple secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
el Paso
Texas State Federation of Labor
George H. Slater
Edward Cunningham
Bridgeport
M. E. Shay
American Federation of Labor
Denver
J. M. Shea
Dallas
Herman Rachel
Denison
Minnie Boone
Fort Worth
C. F. Rossi
San Antonio
L. M. Andler
Houston
C. A. Weber
Beaumont
E. A. Harrell
Waco
J. L. Hauswald
Robert McKinley
Temple
Texas Cowboy Killed At Roundup Show
Jerry Wright of Brady Texas dies from injuries after being gored by a steer he tried to throw during a roundup exhibition in Parsons Kansas. Wright fell from his horse as the steer charged and horns pierced his abdomen. he died within an hour after being rushed to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kan
Jerry Wright
Brady
Texas
Wright
Death of Franklin K. Lane
Franklin K. Lane former secretary of the interior died Wednesday in Rochester Minnesota after an angina attack. He had undergone surgery May 6 for gall stones and appendicitis and was reportedly recovering when heart disease recurred after months of prior trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Curie Receives Ellen Richards Prize at Carnegie Hall
Madame Marie Curie, co discoverer of radium, was awarded the Ellen Richards memorial prize of $2,000 at a Carnegie Hall gathering of college women. Ellen F. Pendleton, president of Wellesley College, presented the prize for notable achievements in science and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madame Marie Curie
Carnegie Hall
Ellen Richards
Madame Curie
Ellen F. Pendleton
Wellesley College
Inter state Cotton Crushers elect leaders at meeting
At a meeting of the Inter state Cotton Crushers' Association on Friday P.8 Grogan of Hearne Texas was elected president to succeed J. J. Lawton Hartsville S. C. Cohn of Meridian Kan was chosen first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Cotton Crushers’ Association
Grogan
Hearne
Texas
J. J. Lawton
Hartsville
C. N. Cohn
Meridian
Kan
Emergency Tariff Bill Passed in Congress
The House approved the conference report on the emergency tariff bill by a 245 to 97 vote after a long debate, with the Senate already agreeing to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
New Well at Blue Ridge Houston Texas
The Blue Ridge Production Company reports Bassett Blakely No. 1 well in Blue Ridge Houston flowing at an estimated 750 to 2500 barrels of oil per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Blue Ridge
Dog Catches Fish Like a Heron on Madagascar Coast
A witness on the west coast of Madagascar watched a dog emerge from thick bushes and stalk the sea shore. The animal paused as if fishing, plunged its head into an incoming wave, and surfaced with a large fish. It then fed, repeating the act as a regular habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aman
Madagascar
Fortunate Man Treated by Early Uprightness and Honor
A reflections on Thackeray praising education fostering fate bearing through early example of uprightness and a childish training in honor. The quote frames virtue as a guide to enduring life’s challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky
Thackeray
Self-made myth debunked by remark on partnership approach
Quote captures a humorous view of achievement through collaboration as a man credits his wife for completing the work. The line reflects social attitudes toward gender roles and partnership in work.
Tigers Useful in Sumatra
From the Paris Figaro reports tigers in Sumatra are protected to curb wild boar and huge rats harming plantations. The piece frames tigers as domestically utilitarian guardians rather than fierce predators, noting a prosaic truth about their role in the island’s ecosystem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Chineneenu
Kipling
Paris
Figaro
Babe Ruth Nickname Sparks Banter About Children
In a light moment Mrs Torkins teases Charley about his fondness for kids. He resists, prompting her to quote his recurring affectionate nickname Babe Ruth, hinting at a humorous, well worn inside joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Eskimos of Alaska See Population Decline
A historical note reports a decline in the Eskimo population in Alaska, highlighting demographic trend and its regional impact. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskimos
Alaska
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bing
Bingville
By Irving Bachellor
Bird House
Pat Crowley
Bill Rutherford
Shepherd
Hirash
Moran
J. Patterson Bing
Mr. Blenkinsop
Roper
Anglo-American Drug CO
Fulton Street
Harold F. Ritchie & Co., Inc
Toronto
J. P. Burnett
Baptist Sanitarium
Lamar
Carter
Dog
Postum Cereal Co.Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
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!