Steckman the easy mark in Washington Post tale
A Washington Post anecdote recalls Frederick W Steckman, a sympathetic office holder whose name on a glass door marked him as a target for a con man. The panhandler spun a sorrowful tale and Steckman, moved by pity, gave him money for a meal, prompting the thief to reveal why he chose Steckman and this office. Steckman lamented that even his name costs him money.
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Frederick W. “Steckman
Washington
New York
Steckman
Wayfarer
Charity Expert Fire Alarm Prank Sparks Laughing Firemen
Lawson Purdy notes charity experts rivaling other fields while recounting Mrs. Blank’s comic ruse. She falsely signaled a fire to enlist 50 cent subscriptions for her stray cats home, and the fire crew arrived ready to help. The tale closes with a moral about certainty and faith.
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Lawson Purdy
Charity Organization Society
New York
Greenhorn
Etiquette Queries on Crossing Streets and Hats
Aleda Any answers readers questions on polite crossing behavior and hat etiquette. A young man should offer help to a lady at a crossing and touch her elbow lightly. The gentleman exits first to assist the lady off. In theatres a man should remove his hat in the lobby and under a rack hats are stored. in private elevators remove hat, but in business elevators hats may be kept on.
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Aleda
Ans
Helpful Health Hints on Eye and Hair Care
A vintage health note offers home remedies for eye styes and light hair care. It suggests a poultice of fresh tea leaves moistened with water to cure a sty, and rubbing a gold wedding ring on the eye for relief. It also advises lemon juice in the final rinse to preserve light hair and cautions against bandaging iodine to avoid burns.
Wood Rat plan outsmarts Tabby Cat in moonlit ruse
In a woodland tale credited to McClure Newspaper Syndicate, Mrs. Wood Rat proposes a crowd illusion to scare Tabby Cat. The plan uses shadows to amplify numbers. Tabby panics and flees as the rats celebrate with corn at dawn.
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Romething
Taust
Tabby
Mrs. Wood ‘Rat
Mr. Wood ‘Rat
Mrs. Wood Rat
Mr. Wood Rat
Wood Rat
Wood Rats
McClure
Cora as a Name Through History and Literature
Cor a roots traced to Persephone and the maiden meaning. Corinna and Corinne rise through literary fashion led by Madame de Stael and Byron. The name’s charm links to rural maiden imagery and pastoral poetry. Gallaudet College, Washington, is cited as a premier college for the deaf and dumb in the text.
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Cora
Greece
Persephone
Ixore
Thebes
Corinna
Madame de Stael
France
Italy
Corinne
Henghist
Lord Byron
England
America
Gortina
Booth Tarkington
Sylvia
College For
Gallaudet College
Washington, D. C
The Turncoat Epithet From Duke Emmanuel of Savoy
The word turncoat, denoting a traitor or shifting allegiance, traces to Emmanuel I of Savoy whose realms bordered Spain and France. To suit diplomacy he wore a blue coat outward with Spaniards and a white coat with the French, earning the nickname The Turncoat. The term persisted to today.
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Istory
Emmanuel
Savoy
Spain
France
House of Savoy
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
An editor rebukes agitation on unemployment numbers
The piece argues the nation’s industrial situation is far from dire after war chaos. It cites a million jobless among 110 million people yet downplays the figure, blaming some as unwilling or unable to work and pointing to broader social dynamics and pride in current conditions. It ends with social commentary on women, marriage, and demeanor.
Plover Figures in Local Visiting and Outings
The piece notes several visits and travels: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kerns and family to Minnesota to see their son Tau. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lathrop of Baylham visiting locally. Ruth Hayes of Nevada visiting F. C. Hancher. George S. Shaw and family to Nevis Minnesota for summer cottage. Lowell Hayes and Nevada visitors to E. C. Hancher. townspeople attend Geo. D. Sweet show at Rolfe. L. E. Garlock and H. B. Hoyt at their Poca cottage.
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E. W. Kerns
Minnesota
Thei Son Tau
C. P. Lathrop
Bayl‘ham
Ruth Hayes
Nevada
F.C. Hancher
Plover
George S. Shaw
Nevis
Minn
Lowell Hayes
E. C. Hancher
Geo. D. Sweet
Rolfe
Mr. Sweet
L. E. Garlock
Poca
Lake Okoboji Vacation and Local Appointments
Hantas Point and Lake Okoboji feature as residents return home and families vacation. Frank Jarvis drives a Buick sedan, while Mr and Mrs H Fitzgerald stay at their cottage on the lake. Mrs T P Comer enjoys a Lakes outing. Don Ledley joins Plover Produce Co.. Mr and Mrs John Gembler travel to Lake Okoboji for the vacation.
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Hantas Point
Lake Okoboji
Frank Jarvis
Mrs. H. Fitzgerald
T. P. Comer
the Lakes
Don Ledley
Plover Produce Co
John Gembler
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Mrs. Blank
Abs Emeenl
Henry R. V
Sandman
PTT
Wood Rats’ Army
Mildred Marshall
The
Home Sweet Home
Oscar
Ollie
Terry Gilkison
Mars
Richard Lloyd Jones
Ufe
Avery
Esteamel
Domremy
Joan of Arc
Jenny Lind
Cincinnatus
Human Service
Richard Lloyd
Jones
First National Bank
Iowa
Anking House
Caperri
Banking House Bank
U. S
State OF
Pocahontas
Apa
D. Brinken
Fi Rinkman
We Brinkman
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