History Clues for December 29
Friday December 29 1076 marks events including the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket born about 1217 and 1806 Andrew Johnson born and died 1874 Eepartero Spanish statesman born about 1782. Germany’s peace term proposal near Harlin Thay calls for Ireland independence no annexations and large indemnity. Capella of Auriga and the Quadrantid meteor activity noted in early evening skies.
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Thoman
Andrew Johnson
Constitution
Java
San Balvador
Eepartero
Germany
Harlin Thay
I Oland
Farm Loan Board Promises Money to Borrowers
The piece describes anticipated federal Farm Loan Board aid under the Farm Loan Act, noting broad voter support in agricultural states, and the likelihood of delays and red tape before funds reach borrowers. It discusses the large number of applicants, government lending channels, and the capital limits of Federal Land Banks before loan funds become available.
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Federal Farm Loan Board
Amelull
Mortin Afty Thornand Farmera
Mary Lean
Mesreat Federal Bank
Dangerous Investments and the Rise of Advertised Wealth
A fragmentary historical note discusses dangerous financial schemes and the allure of advertising in newspapers. It highlights how market temptations target small savers and speculate on wealth, with references to cautious observers and the era’s economic anxieties.
Investment temptations shift from banks to risky ventures
The piece notes a former distrust of stocks and power securities giving way to lure of high risk schemes. A woman who profited from mining urges others to invest, while warning that many will lose their money. It argues safer options near home, like mortgages, offer steady returns without dramatic risk, though not spectacular gains.
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Renda
Jobo
Onn
Drsidors
Celebrate Unwisely Yuletide Publicity And Police Burdens
The piece laments excess during Christmas, noting John Barlevoora’s role in provoking police courts and publicity. It argues that mothers and families suffer as arrests and custody disrupt celebrations, and urges restraint to avoid harming innocent relatives.
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John Barlevoora
John
Nncary Lachia
Embargo Debate Splits Labor and Farm Sectors Across Nation
Editorial notes unions favor embargoes on foreign goods while farmers oppose bans on foodstuffs and munitions. Press cites New York Times urging caution as weather and high wages push prices up. Contrasting views warn embargoes could shrink farmer income and worsen labor conditions, with manufacturers fearing harm.
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Foiryeumlily
Ubey Cay
New York
Gorda
Villa Pancho Villa Threats and Mexican Government Plans
The fragment discusses Pancho Villa's threats and a claimed man of government for Menaico. It comments on Villa's aims to intimidate Carranza and the United States, his claimed colonies, and perceived lack of real significance. It notes American interest and the need to treat the matter with caution while suggesting inertia against Pershing.
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Pancho Villa
Menaico
Carranza
United States
Pancho
Gela
Pershing
Mexican Lake
Villa
Columbus Raid Case Warns Villa Watchers
A historical note warns that villa forces may escalate if unchecked and dangerous raids continue. It urges constant vigilance and prompt countermeasures against any further surprise attacks tied to the murder.
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Columbus
Wulle Villa
AnnaBoyaNce
Dieting and Health Diet experiment by Chicago health chief
A Chicago health commissioner led a diet squad in a low cost food program. Volunteers consumed meals at three meals per day, gaining weight while illustrating issues in modern eating. The article criticizes refined foods and overconsumption, noting that meals rush by with little nutrition and that piecemeal candy and desserts replace nourishing fare.
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Chicago
Postmaster General Burleson Seeks Route Based Pay
Postmaster General Burleson denounces rural carrier pay as inequitable and urges a law to let the PMG adjust pay by route specific conditions. He warns against favoritism but argues that discretionary power could lead to biased decisions. Critics call it a dangerous drift toward government by personal opinion.
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Burleson
Jim
Pano
Asleep at the Coal Bin and Philippine Trade
The piece laments U S reliance on British coal stations for Philippine trade and criticizes Congress for pork barrel acts. It argues the need to secure domestic coal and shipping, urging government action on coal supply, bunkering, and convoy facilities to protect national interests against a dependent supply chain.
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Philippines
England
Congress
Belas
United States
Election to American Society membership highlight
Donald A. Mampson of 21 Hanford Street, superintendent of Morgana Wilcox Manufacturing, has received notice of his election to Absonate membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers at 24 Wealwich Street, New York. The society, founded in 1880, promotes engineering sciences and mechanical construction through rigorous standards.
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Donald A. Mampson
Hanford Street
Morgana « Wilcox Manufacturing Company
American Society of
Wealwich Street
New York
Hob. Flory
O& W
Thin Society
America
Hampeon
Honere
Athens
Calendar Attracts with 1917 Art Calendar Gift
Thanks to U1 and Gonrd Compans for a fine calendar of 1917, a work of art that enhances the year’s outlook. The puzzle of the presentation promises a refined decorative item for readers and collectors alike.
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Gonrd
World War A Year Ago Today December 29
A garbled wartime recap notes an aerial raid with ships and troops, referencing Darwaso Avhania and attacks near Laiew. It mentions alleged German peace terms and official reports on captured territory, reflecting a period of confusion about war outcomes and terms.
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Bom
Laiew
al- Wit
Tweede Aimgers
Aawiriace
Eeporis
Germany
Sbrcrata
Danger Signals Of Disease Public Health Hints
Public health note warns measles and whooping cough still cause many deaths, often overlooked because symptoms begin like a cold. Lists danger signs such as coughing sneezing fever rash and vomiting. Advises keeping sick children home and away from babies, and emphasizes rest and temperature control to prevent epidemics.
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New York
Parenta
Milk supply is low say Dillon in New York
State commissioner John J. Dillon warns milk is scarce as feed prices soar. Dairy farmers struggle to buy sufficient forage and are urged to adjust pricing, with wholesalers projecting higher costs amid market strain and increased milk demand.
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New York
Yeest
Uis
Wear
John J. Dillon
Weds and Markets
Omci Ve
Beenwee
Rev Alfred Alsop Steps Down From Unitarian Church
The Rev Alfred Alsop resigned as minister of the Unitarian Church in Newbury, effective January 3, 185, following the annual meeting of the Roan Board of Trustees. He becomes chair of the First Parish of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, the church’s history noted as among the oldest in the region.
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Unitarian
Alfreds Alsop
Senate
Uecld
Ve Wuson
Snaloo
Wieon 'i Asrime
Reiehton
Hostos
Wisin
Clerk Receives Hunting License Buttons in Albany
City Clerk Taylor issued 3,000 hunting and trapping license buttons for the new year. Each button costs $1.10 and is numbered consecutively from 1 onward. The first button, No 1, was presented to Clarence K Rosen of Syracuse from the Albany County Clerk's office.
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Taylor
State of New York
Empire State
Conservation Commission
Med
Albany County Trcrk
Satan, Dar
Clarence K Rosen
Syracure
Unique Gift For Henry B Fullerton Inmate Receives Turkey Gift
Port Jervis December 7 Automonnes Henry Fullerton confined to his room at Hewer Inn due to a severe ailment received a unique Christmas gift a hollow wicker turkey with an attached list of assorted fruit. The gesture came from a group including local residents and officials.
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Port Jervis
Henry Fullerton
Hewer Inn
Stim
Ead
Charles Well
Monastery Destroyed by Fire at Cha Quevec
Fire destroyed the Trappist monastery at Cha Quevec today. Losses are estimated around $30,000 as authorities investigate the blaze.
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Cha Quevec
Young Man Jailed As Alleged Forger
A 19 year old Liberty man James Porter was arrested Wednesday afternoon for alleged forgery and petit larceny. Porter wore bought clothes from Sam Green on Tuesday and offered a check with the signature of Isaac Hovencamp that was rejected. He pleaded guilty to petit larceny in Middletown before Recorder Starr and later faced additional checks linked to Porter at Green’s store. Police recovered clothing and an empty checkbook, with further stubs tied to Porter. He was located at Smith Street relatives’ home after noon by officers Porter and McCoach. The Times-Press urges readers to place ads if needed.
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Clate
Liberty National Bank
Jeane Hovencamp
Sam.Green
North Street
Wemensday
Map
James Porter
Liberty
Porter
Sam Green
Howard
Starr
Isaac Dovencamp
Green
Stuck
Smith Street
Noom
Pottormen McCoach
Herbert
Wera
Middletown
Liverty
Portera
Port Jervis
Fire destroys Newburgh supervisor's home. $1500 loss
Newburgh December 26 the home of supervisor William K Bost was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. High smoke was seen as grandchildren woke and discovered the blaze. a defective flue is believed the cause. Neighbors aided in saving part of the furniture. no insurance coverage.
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Times-Fress
Newburgh
Forer
William KB. Vost
Newburuune
Aydre
Highmall
Bud
James
Ingavlus
Double Wedding in Newburgh for Pitts Family
A double wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Authur Pitts in Newburgh united their daughter Lilian Smith with Clarence Seaman and their son Frank Pitts with Miss Kiscaleth Mason of Walden. The Rev Harvey Earl, who officiated at the parents marriage 36 years ago, performed the ceremonies. Both couples departed for a wedding trip afterward.
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Times Press
Newburgh
Authur Pitts
Lilian Smith
Clarence Seaman
Frank Pitts
Kiscaleth Mason
Walden
Harvey Earl
Social visits and college students on vacation across town
Mrs William Wessel and son Harold M Wessel of Brooklyn visit Mr and Mrs Y F Miller. Charles W Mastin of Millbrook joins son H G Mastin. Numerous students from Simmons College, Wellesley, Syracuse, Cornell, and other institutions spend holidays with parents on streets and avenues, including Edwin Lites, Ruth Giles, Elizabeth Wight, John L Gregory Jr, Helen Anderson, Thomas Wilson, Rhoda LaForge, Lester Masterson, Madaline Stevens, Charles Sundstrom Jr, Robert Rierson, Gorton Wilson, Albert Norton, Mae Collins, and Beatrice Gatdzer. Families host vacations at homes on Benton, Highland, Prince, Washington, and Wilkvar avenues among others.
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William Wessel
Harold M Wessel
Brooklyn
Y. F. Miller
Wessel
Charles W. Mastin
Millbrook
H. G. Mastin
Mill Street Mills
Martha Carr
Cape May
N. J
Wyatt Carr
Benton Avenue
Edwin M Lites
Herkimer
W. E Lutes
Misa Ruth Giles
Simmons College
Boston
J. Giles
Elizabeth Wight
Wellesley College
E. VanDyke Wight
jJonn L. Gregory, Jr
Syracuse University
Scho L Gregory
Hishland Avenue
Misa Helen Anderson
New York
W. Anderson
Thomas Wileon
Sygaciee University
East Orance
D. G. Cominze
Prince Street
Lester Masterson
Syracuee
Frank Masterzon
Highland Avenue
Miew Madaline Stevens
Herbert Stevens
Washington Street
Charlies Sundstrom, Jr
Coleate University
Charles Sandstrom
Wisner Avenue
Robert Rierson
Cornell
Potenta
AL V. Rierson
Liberty Street
Gorton Wilson
Syrecase University
Jobin WN. Wilson
Albert Norton
Berdentown
X.I Miliary Academs
A. G. Nortos
Mist Mae Collins
Deas York American Fashion Company
New York City
Per Parente
M. Coding
Watkina Atenne
Elk
Wier Po Comings
Cornell University
Mee
J. G. Comings
George P Askew
Rewer
Ependine
Mos Askew
Pair Oaks
Hope Kaibba
Ridgeborn
Beatrice Gatdzer
Nerth Heroes
Wilktar Avenue
R. Gardect
Westtown
R. T. Ketcham
Clark 2 Wood
Hef Fern
Wood
A& P. Tea Company
Suffern
D. H. Webster
Josiah A. Howell
P. Conklin
Mise Jane
Misa Alice Cranes
Washingtonville
Mattland
Jorida
D. H Bailey
BL Petersburgh
Lillian Everson
Washington, D. C
E . Everson
Hanford Street
Charles Clark
New Rothele
Elizabeth Mills
Vassar College
Sam Mills
College of Surgeons and Physicians
D. Mills
Walter Adams
Charles Swayze
John Winslow
Columbia University
Macardell DeWitt
Mackenzie I'rep Schoo
Monroe
Mra
Seymour Pe Wie
J. H. Morzan
Bethlehem
Mia
H. P. Flory
Harold Faulkner
Iteso Hert
New York Law School
Franklin Kramer
Union Hnl N. J
Donald Reizeluth
Yale
Amd
J. Rebeluth
Highland
Wire
John G. Beakes
Archie Hare
Warwick
Milton
Florence Hare
Shoreham
Love Istead
H. Savage
Savage
Colombia
Brocklin
Forshar
J. McConnell
la den Arenue
la Alpany
Rev
Seth
Dacchict
Binghasstoe
Stanker Dowglas
Devize
Paewaic Cortethas
Marvin MM Brooks
Wantarh Hich
Island
Viertieg
C. J. Froeks
LA Tity Street
Poughkeepsie
Mr. Mandieg
Knapp Avenues
Snowball Incident Ties Burglary to Holiday Snowball
Burglary at 104 Highland avenue attributed to a snowball fight as children reportedly broke a window and left snow prints, with the home now vacant and owner and spouse away in Cannon City. The scene caused no further losses, and no police report followed the discovery amid a Christmas season of travel and gatherings of local residents and relatives.
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John L. Wigghee
Highland Avenue
Wiggins
Cannon City
Calerate
Percy KH Buttenheim
Somitelaw
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Grange County Times-Press
Batabulones
Orange Country
Ines
Orange County
Gerat
Lime Press
PBC
A. RS Brdocker
Mananer
Kalomony Taltort
Mall
Geas
Bret Olana
Pequans
Capella
Linmerreport
Perham
Gary Patily
American Society
Williays
Albany
State Encinese
M. Williame
Willisma Apenthristmas
Onelia
State Street
Mise Marion Doughty
Bhrewabury River
Public Health
New York State Department of Health
Dillon
Rev. Wilson
Unitarian Church
Henry B. Fullerton
the Times-Preae
William E. Post
Double Wedding
Hild Air
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