What Is Called Conversation
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece notes how conversation often becomes a monologue. It contrasts Mrs Allen and Mrs Thorpe’s chatty idle hours with how Gregory and others dominate discussions. The essay defines conversation as a one speaker at a time monologue rather than true exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Allen
Bath
Catherine Moreland
Hoiday
Mrs. Thorpe
Miss Austin
Gregory
United States
Western Newspaper Union
Old Age Pensions Movement Gains In New York State
The American Association for Old Age Security reports 25 of 48 states have legislative activity on pensions. New York may become the first East state to implement a system, with widespread support across labor and civic groups. Bills set age 60 to 70 and monthly pensions of 20 to 30 dollars funded by state or county sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bulletin
The
American Association For
Empire State
Charles H. Johnson
State Board of Charities
Canary Selection in New York Markets Highlights Otto’s Skill
Otto a German boy in Manhattan helps pick canaries for New York importers by marking birds showing true song, while canaries in 8 000-strong lofts chirp nonstop. Bullfinches trained in Germany fetch up to 100 dollars, with stock from Harz mountains planned for next year export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otto
Manhattan
Germany
Harz
Cleopatra's Needles Across The Atlantic Worldwide Obelisks
A NatGeo bulletin notes Cleopatra's Needles in New York and London originated from Heliopolis and moved during Cleopatra's era. It recounts the New York obelisk’s 67 feet height, weight challenges, and voyage, and mentions the 1880 London obelisk shipped aboard Cleopatra. Egypt now has fewer obelisks while Rome Constantinople England America and France each hold others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thothmes III
Egypt
Temple of
Heliopolis
Cairo
Royal Monument
Central Park
New York City
Thames Embankment
London
Amen-Ra
New York
National Geographic Society
Cleopatra
Alexandria
Augustus Caesar
America
George IV
Mohammed Ali
England
Tury
B. C
Ashurbanipal
Nineveh
Karnak
Mazaria
Luxor
Rome
Constantinople
France
St. John Lateran
Aswan
Syene
Court to Decide Value of Singing Dog's Voice
Budapest court to determine compensation for the loss of a canine artist named Sabo the singing dog shot by Count Ister hazy while in Tata park. Sambo's owner seeks $10,000 in damages for the loss of his companion amid court action in Hungarian courts. St. Louis Carols association is noted as representing more than 40 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungarian Supreme Court
Sabo
Sambo
Count Isterhazy
Tata Park
Why We Walk in Circles
In heavy snow, forests, or eyes closed, people tend to walk in circles due to uneven strides. One leg is slightly longer than the other, making one step a bit longer and producing a circular path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Stockholm Plans Central Plant to Heat City
Stockholm plans a central steam plant to distribute heat and hot water to large city areas. A city committee investigates the feasibility of larger installations after smaller scale projects in housing blocks by the Stockholm Rent Payers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Stockholm Rent Payers’ Association
Yellow Light Mystery at English Village Fair
A peep show tale recalls a boy asking about a yellow light in a London Express picture. The showman insists no yellow light exists as danger is signaled only by a red light, then the boy is removed and the show erupts in flames. A second item recounts an Irishman’s job scam on a ship, a Britisher’s false reference, and a bucket theft during a perilous voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
6DAY
Southampton
New York
Peabody’s Role in Introducing Kindergarten to the U S
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody born 1804 in Billerica Massachusetts. She connected with Amos Bronson Alcott in Boston and wrote about his school. Influenced by Friedrich Froebel she helped introduce the kindergarten system to the United States. She died in 184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody
Billerica
Mass
Amos Bronson Alcott
Boston
Mr. Alcott
Friedrich Frobel
United States
Ginseng Trade Ties to China Dominates US Market
The piece notes ginseng farming in the United States largely serves China for medicinal use, with minimal domestic demand. It emphasizes the industry’s dependence on the Oriental market and its negligible value outside China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
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Charles Sughroe
University of Illinois
I Was
Father Sage
Dudley
Moortown Courses
Sea Island Beach
Cleopatra's Needles
Pauline
Mra
Nicholas Longworth
House
Curtis
Spotted Crow
White Mouse
St. Louis Carols Association
Ronmey
Pamela Smith
Lord
Lady Birkenhead
Lord Birkenhead
India
Pamela
Rascal
McNaught Syndicate
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