Our First President Debate Dismisses Hanson Claim
An editorial mocks a new book arguing John Hanson was the first U S president. It notes the 1781 congress title is purely ceremonial and that seven presidents served before and after Hanson, confirming Washington as the first president. The piece dismisses the contrarian view and defends Washington's place in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washingston
United States
Washington
John Hanson
Maryland
Congress
Confederation
Hanson
Nisix
Senate
Whiteman and Hursh Shrinkage Stirs Aboard
The piece recounts Paul Whiteman and Miss Fannie Hursh losing substantial weight with efforts described in a light, anecdotal tone. It notes Whiteman shedding about eighty pounds and Hursh over forty, alongside quirky anecdotes about public figures, manners, and social scenes.
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New York
Paul Whiteman
Fannie Hursh
Hurst
Miss Hurst
Boulevard Des Capucines
Miss Hurt
Paull
Margaret Livingston
Paul
Whiteman
Prohibition chief shows 681 drinking permits issued
Testimony by Prohibition Director Woodcock reveals that since September 15, 681 letters were issued authorizing agents to drink. Illinois led with 130 permits, followed by New York 95 and Virginia 41. Chicago appears wetter than New York, though the logic is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Woodcock
Congress
Illinois
New York
Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Chicago
France and its growing gold reserve shift global balance
The piece notes France holds the largest gold reserve in its history, over 72 billion francs, with gold previously held in the United States now in France and some to move back. It argues debtors including France owe the United States about ten billion dollars, yet repay is unlikely. The author contends the country is not poor despite widespread postwar debt burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
The Gazette Goes and Gazette’s Demise In Finance
Financial difficulties force the Gazette and the Police Gazette to end publication. Once a source of racy images adorning saloons and barber shops, the magazines faded as women entered those spaces and public taste changed. Anthony Comstock’s era is referenced in a reflective note on their decline.
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Police Gazette
Gazette
Anthony Comstock
A Simple System Tipster In New York Charged
A New York race track tipster faces charges of using the mails to defraud. He supposedly tipped horses to different groups of enthusiasts, asking only a three dollar bet repayment. The scheme relied on always selecting a winner, ensuring profits from each group. The post office authorities describe the method and risk.
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New York
Post Office
Intelligence By Royal Copeland on Perfect Child Standards
Royal 8. Copeland outlines ideal child development in physical, mental, and emotional areas. He cites age specific norms, tests, and parental guidance to avoid discipline issues and negative traits, detailing eight year old benchmarks and mental tasks such as object comparison, counting, and date recall.
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Chile
Meign
Texas Trails and Roosters in a Patchwork of Local Hype
A fragmented Texas column mixes political boasts for John Garner with local oddities. It notes grafting political chatter featuring Garner, a Frederick Steiner rooster shipment from Oregon, and high egg production figures. The piece also references Judge Carl Runge’s political plans and an old real estate boast about George Washington’s ventures.
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Jersey
Newsoarer
Frederick Steiner
Schulenberg
Frederick
Oregon
Fred
Bexar County
Real Estate Ties to Washington Hero Amid Capital Debate
Washington-based operator Harry Williams ran a Virginia office in Alexrdzia and built Mount Veron near Mount Veron. He profited from land holdings surrounding the capital dispute with Thomas Jefferson over the Potomac site, shaping land values and regional influence. Pauline comments reflect mixed sentiment on such real estate power today.
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Washington
Alexardzia
Mount Veron
Lawrence
Fac
WRS & Real Estate Mati
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Potomac
George
Pauline
Smoked and Bargain Cigar Headlines Echo Odd Notes
Jumbled phrases mock a chaotic passage about Russia and politics. A bewildering mix mentions an engineer, jobless Americans, taxes, and a barber shop, with stray lines about education and personal longing. The piece reads like a fragmented, satirical collage.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland in The Sweet and Lowdown
Hel en Rowland humorously analyzes romance in a column titled The Sweet and Lowdown. She jokes that men claim irresistible charm but resist gratitude, noting how women use fashion, beauty parlors, and even a hat pin as social tools. The piece Playfully critiques dating dynamics and societal expectations.
Listen World Marta Defends Single Women Working
Elsie Robinson presents Marta arguing that many single women need work to marry, noting poverty and delayed weddings. She questions critics who blame working wives, highlighting how jobs enable couples to marry and avoid hardship, while warning about postponed marriages leading to risky affairs and ruin.
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Cackeleer
Thors
Marta
Miss Trodinson
Marcelage
Misa Robinson
Reservoir plan eyed for Uvalde County irrigation
From the files of The San Antonio Light the 1842 note details a proposed dam to form a reservoir on the Frio River above Sabinal to irrigate about 33 000 acres in Uvalde County. Engineers Conkey and team sold a related item. the sit in gorge is flanked by two high rock walls about 650 feet apart with the river running between. A derivation district is under consideration and a cold wave with 29 to 32 degree lows is forecast.
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Uvalde
Sabinal
Frio
H. Conkey
Terrell
Bartlett
Pria
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By T. E. Powers
Montana
Gharil Hassell
Raugcman
Benison
Russell
Mack
Chariie Russell
Grand Central
George Ade
Long Island
Esmond O'Brien
Yank
McNaught
the Gazette Goes
Royal 8
Copeland
Texas
John Garer
Woodrow Wilson
San Antonio
John Garner
Jack” Garner
Jack
John
Carl Runge
Carl
Melean
Liam
Mason
George Washington
Martle
Harry Williams
Russia
Lie Littin
Westom
Helen Rowland
Reno Ruth
Leo
Nino
Tome
Elsie Robinson
Shell
Sal
Plong
Denjellon
Nolb
Fotka
The
William
Assman
San Antonia
Mie
Sofia
Alamo
Wen
Lue Gunter
J. J. Hart
Wink
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