Depew’s thrift lesson from a star account in Peekskill
Chauncey M Depew recalls retiring to Briarcliff Manor with a nest egg built by decades of thrift The first dollar he earned was placed in Peekskill Savings Bank and grew to 800 while another early deposit of 8750 remains untouched The moral he shares is to deposit money where it earns interest and compounds over time
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Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad
Briarcliff Manor
Peekskill
Depew
Westchester County
Rumors of Cabinet Shakeups Spur Washington Talk
Reports from Washington suggest Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty may resign and run for United States Senator from Ohio. A broader plan to consolidate war and navy into a National Defense department is mentioned, with Weeks possibly moving to Treasury if Mellon retires.
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Puspatches
Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
United
Ohio
Congress
Ecabinet
War and Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
Howerver
Renorte
Allies Seek Mexican Debts After World War I
Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan & Co will travel to Mexico City to discuss Mexico's external obligations with government officials. He leads the International Committee of Bankers on Mexico, with British French Swiss Dutch and Belgian interests. Mexico's external debt is roughly 200 million dollars, plus about 10 million in accrued interest in default.
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Sam
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgar & Co
Mexico City
Lamont
International Committee of Bankers On
Mexico
Venizelos Weds in London and Plans U S Tour
Former Greek premier Eleftherios Venizelos marries Helena Schilizzi at a London registry office with a religious ceremony at Highgate. The 57 year old bridegroom plans a six month United States tour and a Brittany honeymoon while likely promoting the League of Nations.
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Greece
Europe
United States
Mlle
Helena Schilizzi
London
Highgate
Brittany
M. Venizelos
League of Nations
Venizelos
Murniaes
Canea
Syria
University of Athens
Crete
Goodrich Joins Relief Mission To Russia
Former Indiana governor Goodrich sails from New York to join Col. Haskell in America Relief Administration work in Russia. He cites Hoover’s non political stance as the reason for his service and says he will travel via London Berlin and Moscow. Delays in Russia are noted.
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James P. Goodrich
Indiana
New York
Russia
Col
William N. Haskell
American Relief Administration
Hoover
Convenient and roomy farm homes blend comfort with city style
William A Radford argues modern farm homes rival city houses with running water, electric lights, and abundant light, showing nine room designs on a compact 3 by 40 foot plan. He notes emancipation of women and the shift toward comfortable farm living as essential for keeping families on the land.
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William A. Radford
William
A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Points in Each How Beautiful Is English Church Spirit
The Atlantic Monthly quote by Joseph Fort Newton contrasts English and American worship. It notes English services inspire reverence and quiet reflection, while American sermons stress applying religion to current affairs. It describes the English pulpit as serene and the American as vital.
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Joseph Fort Newton
Atlantic Monthly
Youre Not a Hen The Advertising Lesson for Merchants
A 1910s message explains that only advertising keeps stores visible to the public and attracts customers. It compares merchants to a hen that sits still and yields progress, urging firms to advertise to compete and secure patronage from buyers.
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Messenger
Hog Cholera Toll Drops but Warns for Farmers
An agricultural bulletin notes hog cholera caused heavy losses, with tolls reaching 144 per 1000 in past years but reduced to 38 by USDA measures. It urges serum vaccination, sanitation, prompt vet action, and preventive steps like isolating hogs, keeping away from streams, and avoiding hog lots for yarding wagons.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Pure Drinking Water for Poultry Breeders
The article advises poultry raisers that pure drinking water is essential. It notes a cleansing practice using Epsom salts twenty grains per quart followed by thirty grains of bicarbonate of soda per quart, as reported beneficial by some breeders.
Feeding Floor for Corn in Hog Feeding Practices
The article notes that soaking corn benefits from a feeding floor and that grinding corn for hogs is seldom, if ever, practical. It emphasizes using a feeding floor when corn is soaked to improve feeding efficiency.
Stick to Stock Raising for Wise Farmers
The farmer counsels sticking to stock raising as the steady path noting every business has good and bad years. It emphasizes resilience and choosing a trade with steady demand despite fluctuations.
Feed for Calves Guidance
Advise farmers to start with modest calf feed amounts and gradually raise portions as calves age. Monitor growth and adjust daily rations to avoid overfeeding and ensure steady weight gain.
Young Charles E. Hughes Starts Life As Teacher
The future secretary of state Charles E. Hughes showed early promise at Brown University where he earned a bachelor’s degree before 21 and planned a teaching career. He first approached a small eastern college as a Greek teacher but lacked facial hair deemed necessary. He joked he could grow a beard and soon qualified for the post, and has kept his whiskers since.
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Charles E. Hughes
Brown University
Hughes
Columbus Dispatch
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It claims no streaking spotting fading or running and urges buyers to tell their druggist the material type for guaranteed perfect home dyeing.
Arousing Her Suspicion Dialog Fragment
A cranky old lady questions a conductor about water while expressing suspicion. he insists the request is for water, prompting a tense exchange about motives.
Lost Hearts and Repair Talks in a Bantering Sketch
A brisk dialogue between Stella Bella and Scrapp unfolds in a banter about a lost heart. Stella asks for its return with one question while Scrapp suggests silence for repairs. The piece captures quick wits and urban humor.
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Stella
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