The 1855 penny that traveled with four wars
A Civil War era 1855 penny earned its place as a lucky war talisman. Cullom kept it after Shiloh and Vicksburg, later lending it to nephews who served in the Spanish American War and World War I. Simon Kotte, a Metropolis merchant, later reclaimed the coin, which Shone again in 1940s memories.
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Metropolis
Arnold R. Kugler
United States
Rufus Custom
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Grant
Tennessee
Cullom
Cullen
W. PF. Bunn
Bunk
Carbbesa
Boma
France
Simon Kotte
Bunn
Kotte
Army of Occupation
Germany
Beck
Arnold
Arnold ‘Bugler He“Asked For It. Bugler
Illinois
Ant
Engler
New Steam System Boosts Fleet Range by a Third
A revised steam system expands the fleet’s range by about one third. The advance marks a shift toward American invention and resources in shipbuilding, reducing reliance on foreign equipment and bolstering domestic industry in naval construction.
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Derbi
Helso
Caroling
Washington
Dog Obeys Boy's Sic Em Sparks Circus Elephant Plight
A trained dog triggered chaos when a boy shouted sic em causing five Gilbert Brothers elephants to rush into the street snatching at pedestrians and a few motorists. Police and circus staff corralled the elephants as they fled through Amherst to escape, hampered by leg chains, covering about three quarters of a mile.
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Rewark
Gilbert Brothers Circus
Sxlinde Box
Amherst
Government lifts gerlic export restrictions in Mexico City
Mexico City reports the government removed restrictions on gerlic exports citing no shortage. The decree published in the official gazette states trade can resume normally. No entities beyond the government and gerlic are named.
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Mexico City
Gerlic
China bans liquor service in restaurants
China announces a ban on serving alcoholic liquor in dining establishments. The move targets eateries nationwide, aiming to curb public drunkenness and health concerns. No immediate exceptions were specified, and enforcement details remain unclear.
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Ceungeking
China
Mines Bay Lumber CAPERTOWN and Mines South
Mines Bay Lumber in Capetown paid nearly 14,006,000 for lumber in the internet year.
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Mines Bay Lumber Capertown
South Atree
Sheer Gowns and Veils Spark High Fashion in Weddings
Fashion notes from Cherie Nicholas describe wedding attire trends amid wartime style. Sheer fingertip veils pair with satin gowns featuring trains and lace, while pastel dresses for bridesmaids in blue pink rose and aqua offer versatility for later dancing. Ivory satin gowns with fitted sleeves and satin button details remain timeless.
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Garenias
Western New
Apron Like Effect Inspires Fall Back-To-School Dress
A New York designer showcases an apron like fall collection with ruffles borders and eyelet embroidery. The piece features dainty white eyelet bodice frocked with gingham styling highlighting the back to school season.
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Jim
New York
Sunback Dresses Set Popularity Record This Summer
Sunback dresses gain notable popularity this summer with women valuing sun rays for health. The style often features TV matching boleros or removable jackets, making practical outfits for day wear. Sunback halter blouses offer versatile pairing with jackets, skirts, or slacks.
Peasant Print Themed Back To School Wardrobe Items
Young girls prepare for school with aprons and dresses featuring pea and Alpine motifs. Items include corduroy or wool jumpers with Tyrolean felt towers, peasant print slippers, and a calot with a matching bag.
All-Black Suit Revival Highlights Wartime Fashion
Revival of the man tailored all black suit dominates the season with a focus on durable, versatile attire. Bejeweled and jeweled jersey accents appear in dresses blouses and hats while satin trimmed black wool costumes and pastel feather hats add understated luxury. Accessories and jewelry centered on economy with one gown and multiple pieces creating many looks.
Lavish Embroidery and New Fashion Trends for Fall
Lavish embroidery enriches new fashions. First fail hats are small and novel in shape. Printed wool jersey is a fabric find for fall. Newer dresses stress slimming side-wrap closings. Slacks with blouse and a bolero are newer than mannish jackets. Most advanced at resorts are bare midriff and off-shoulder dresses. Ginghams denims shantungs go big for back to school wear.
The Risk of an Affair and a Woman’s Resolve
A Kathleen Norris editorial argues that passion harms a steady marriage and urges fidelity. It cites a reader named Joyfully yours who contemplates divorce for a new romance with a doctor, then counters that such a plan ignores deeper issues and risks harming family life.
Till Death Do Us Part Advice on Marriage and Divorce
Kathleen Norris urges strict marriage vows as basis for self respect and respect of others. She cautions Truman about divorce harming her child and notes that even a husband has tasks. The letter writer declares she and her partner do not exist for each other and imagines happiness in remarriage.
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Kathleen Norris
Njothing
Piezser
Winifred
Jackie
Carol
Lunelly
Harry
Pang
Truman
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By Cherie Nicholas
Donny
Sige
Raper Valon
Citerie Nicholas
Western Newspaper
Carol Reas
Fenkiy
Merry
Gong
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