What’s in a name as changes mark fashion in names
A historical survey by Prof. George R. Stewart Jr. analyzes name trends from 1870 to the present, noting how Mary and Elizabeth rise, Edna surges after St Elmo, and wartime names like Dewey and Teddy reflect eras. It offers guidance on choosing names, warns against trend overuse, and cites effects of surnames on first names.
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Will Shakespeare
Socrates
George R. Sitewart, Jr
University of California
Stewart
Percival
Igernon
John
James
George Ikmeme
Reginald Willoughby Smith
Mary
Maine
California
William
Marys
M Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Helen
Dorothy
Marie
Katherine
Louise
Ruth
Eleanor
Evelyn
Anna
Grace
Emily
Alice
Caroline
May
Emma
Mable
Edna
St. Elmo
Edna Karl
France
Henry
Frederick
Tomas
Harold
Arthur
Francis
Dewey Jones
Manila Bay
United States
Dewey
Theodore
Teddy
San Juan Hill
Smith
Jablonski
Charles Lindbergh
Chariie
Percys
Algernons
Reginalds
Clarences
Lord Fauntleroy
Professor Stewart
Alberta Susan Spear
Abie
Kathleen Guggenheimer
Gretchen Wlaherty
Renee Stokes
Quigley
Violet
Texas
Ava
Hoge
Mary Christmas
Helen Burne
Helen Boyle
Marietta Fish
History of San Francisco from Mission to Gold Rush
San Francisco history dates from 1776 when Franciscan agents Palau and Cambon established an Indian mission. The city name San Francisco de Asis arose after a formal assignment, with growth tied to California gold discovery and the 1840s influx, shaping its early population and status.
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San Francisco
Calif
Palau
Cambon
Sal
Francisco de Asis
Bay
California
San Francisco Incorporation and Consolidation Dates
A note states San Francisco was incorporated in 1850 and by 1856 the city and county were consolidated, marking the growth of local governance and civic boundaries.
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San Francisco
English Pasture Plant In Sands Halts Coastal Erosion
Experiments with Spartan townsendsf growth along the English coast to curb wave action have proven so successful that Holland is adopting the idea. The humble pasture plant helps stabilize beach sand against erosion.
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Holland
British and Dutch Growers Adopt Seaward Planting Plan
British agricultural experts say seaward planting was learned accidentally and is now being applied systematically. The method is being followed by Holland as part of a coordinated effort along the coast.
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Holland
Humorous Exchange Over Horn Etiquette at Stoplight
A brief street dialogue shows Gentle arguing for horn restraint and Grimes replying that mercy would have spared the other driver from realizing what happened. The fragment hints at a fatal or near fatal incident and a dark joke about intent.
Morals of a community affect property values says expert
Thomas Crad dock peat assistant district says moral tone impacts real estate. He notes a decline in values when neighborhoods host unsavory premises like night clubs. He cites New York cases where clubs and raids destroy market appeal for nearby properties.
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Thomas Craddock Peat
Mr. Hughes
New York City
Negative Economy in the Sparing of Paint
The article argues that true economy comes from intelligent spending rather than withholding, noting many defer upkeep during tight times. It highlights painting as a frequent yet costly omission, since paint protects a building from weather and wear.
Home fashion shifts with an eye on resale value
The article compares fashion in homes to clothing and notes fashions change in furniture plumbing lighting cars and more. Builders should consider resale value and protection of investment, as current trend favors permanent, enduring home features.
Praise for County Fair Strengthens Local Education
George Harman secretary treasurer of the State Association of Kansas Fairs praises the county fair as educational and recreational value beyond cost. He compares it to church and school, noting fairs do not pay dividends but yield big returns in community improvement and future farmers and stock raisers.
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George Harman
State Association of Kansas
Tangible asset home ownership fuels independence tale
The passage reflects on transforming idle land into populated districts where early investors, starting with a few hundred dollars, eventually own homes and land. It emphasizes home ownership as the most tangible asset arising from independence and investment.
Beauty in Fences Reveals Home’s Standing in Town
A well built fence gives a favorable impression of the homeowner as a substantial citizen, whether the dwelling is a modest bungalow or a grand mansion, signaling status and regard in the community.
Sharks Caught from Keala Beach Lake in Hawaii
Sportsmen at Keala Hawaii catch several large sharks from shore using hook and line. Sharks range 12 to 14 feet with one female carrying 85 pups. A 14-foot shark required seven fishermen and a gun to subdue it before removal.
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Keala
Hawaii
Waipouli
Woman Can Look Stylish
Mae Martin promotes Diamond Dyes for home tinting to refresh wardrobes and fabrics. The ad claims dyes resist streaking, offer fashionable colors, and feature a free 64 page Color Craft book by mail order from Burlington Vermont.
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Mae Martin
Home Service Dept
Diamond Dyes
Burlington
Vermont
Colonists Wanted for New Argentina Colonization Plan
The offer targets fit colonists chosen by health and endurance to tackle pioneering life. Forty farms of about 25 acres each will open with homes, wells, water pumps, shade trees, and tools. Advances cover livestock and feed purchases with 30 year payment terms. Additional projects may follow.
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Argentina
Not Applicable
A Boston Post item notes a small girl winning a doll as a prize and naming it Sershi after the refrain I’m going a milking sir from a song, illustrating playful child logic and cultural reference in a prize story.
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Sershi
Boston Post
A Life Saver Cap'n Fog Signal Exchange
A fragment reports a nautical exchange about a foghorn failing and a hopeful lifeline, followed by an ad note urging use of soap and Bill Blue for laundry with Red Cross guidance. The clipped text hints at humorous sea talk and domestic hints from an era.
Poverty Drives a Man to Extreme Measures
Lucian quips that poverty can push a person to endure any hardship to escape it and notes that some men refuse change, remaining fixed in place rather than use a moving van.
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Lucian
Indignant Lady Nonsuited Over Cigarette Request Case
Magistrate Tumen in Asbury Park New Jersey dismissed a disorderly conduct charge against Samuel after Mrs Jaulian Faulhaber testified he asked her for a cigarette. The judge noted that such conduct could still be unlawful in modern times, but the case was ultimately dismissed.
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Tumen
Asbury Park
N. J
Indianapolis News
Deer Second in Speed Ernest Thompson Seton Note
Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton asserts that deer rank second in speed after horses, highlighting the animal’s swift motion in a brief remark on animal speed.
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Deer
Ernest Thompson Seton
Happiness Method Sparks Quiet Insight
Natural Inference Tessle states he has figured out how to be happy. Bessile notes the exchange, remarking it is better to be lonely than bored, highlighting a moment of playful domestic banter.
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Tessle
Bessile
Dearie
Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Ad for Health Gain
A Pratt West Virginia woman, age thirty, writes that after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she recovered from weakness and illness. She says two bottles restored her energy, she can work again, and she recommends the remedy to friends. She welcomes letters for further confirmation.
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Maag
E. Sterry
Pratt
W. Va
Speedy Emerald Oil Relief for Tender Feet
Advert describes Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast remedy for swollen painful feet and corns. It claims pain disappears in minutes after a few applications and swelling reduces with regular use. The ad touts a blend of essential oils and camphor, with a money back guarantee through pharmacists.
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Moone
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