Hero Made Happy as Kline Regains Sight in Shanghai
An elderly American Medal of Honor recipient Robert Kline, long based in China, regains vision after surgery by Dr W B Murray. Once blinded two years ago on Kiangwan Road his tears and salute from an admiral at the Bund anniversary parade marked a poignant moment. His gleaming medals and renewed sight bring him happiness and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
America
Robert Kline
New York
China
Kline
Kiangwan Road
U.S. S. Raleigh
Manila Bay
Bund
Adristicleet
W. B. Murray
United States Health Department
Ughio
Out for Golf Title
Apparently recovered from illness after winning the British Amateur in 2026, Jess Sweetser plans a comeback campaign. He charts a summer of three tournaments with the national amateur as his main goal, steering toward a return to top form. Captain McElroy and others reflect on Twain era piloting and the river’s changing character as the Faith keeps watch from its bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Sweetser
Ampaign
Women and Financial Matters Should educate women in money sense
A writer argues for training women in finance noting estimations of losses by women in 1928 from poor investments. He cites lack of training for women, the role of fathers and husbands in financial education, and a tale of a widow left ignorant of investing after her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Twain as Cubs and Pilots in New Orleans River Lore
Elders recall Sam Clemens as Horace Bixby’s cub on the Mississippi and speculate how he might have become the river’s top pilot if he stayed at the business. Capt. J. P. McElroy recounts Clemens as a jokey lad who later wrote burlesque for the Picayune, with Bixby sharing tales of his river missteps aboard the Paul Jones and the challenges of steering near the docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Bixby
Louis Migaud
McElroy
Twain
Mississippi
New Orleans
Bismarck
N. C
Sam Clemens
Clemens
Horace Bixby
The
Mark Twain
Bigsby
Brown
Pennsylvania
J. P. McElroy
Jon
the Picayune
Alchers
Paul Jones
Asbestos Facts and Historical Uses Highlighted
The article notes asbestos as a mineral widely distributed with large quantities from Quebec Canada It mentions its ancient use in funeral shrouds and its fire resisting properties as well as long wearing qualities reported by the Western Newspaper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Canada
Union.y
Vet Comes Back in San Francisco Mystery Resolution
Nathaniel William Emery a 38 year old Bloomington Indiana shell shock veteran linked to the U S Marine Corps was found destitute in San Francisco. The mystery was resolved by Senator James E. Watson and U V S C secretary Robert C. Stillwell as Emery’s brother Maj A R Emery was identified in Virginia. Government compensation issues hinge on his Madison Indiana hospital escape in 1928. Emery may be moved to Madison or Palo Alto for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nathaniel William Emery
Bloomington
Ind
United States Marine Corps
Robert C. Stillwell
United Veterans’ Service Commission
Jessie Street
Emery
Commisssion's
Golden Gate Park
Marine Corps
Texas
One Hundred
Eleventh
Miller’s Lodine Relief Promises Digestive Care
An old advertisement touts Miller's Lodine for bloating indigestion dyspepsia and stomach bowels ulceration with claims of relief and dosage by drops. The text is garbled but implies a medicinal product marketed for digestive ailments.
Cute in a Baby Awful at Three and Its Dangers
Ruth Brittain warns that thumb sucking in a baby becomes dangerous at age three and may persist to adolescence. The piece suggests stopping methods like sleeve mitts and cautions about irregular bowel actions causing weakness. It promotes Fletcher's Castoria for digestive relief and nourishment, noting its vegetable basis and医生 prescriptions for over 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brittain
Fletcher
Chas. H, Flétécher
Skating Star Dreams Sunflower Pattern for Championship
Sidney Charl ton described a dream inspired skating pattern that he says could win a world trick skating title. While in Switzerland he dreamed performing before a large crowd and drew with his skates a perfect sunflower design. he woke, recorded the turns, and found them practicable the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Charlton
Switzerland
Dustin Stax Dominates Rail Merger Financial Scene
Valuations call Dustin Stax a major figure in railway mergers. Analysts label him an expert accountant with broad influence in deal structuring and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dustin Stax
Notable Caution on Overloading Uplift Work
The remark advises restraint in taking on many uplifting tasks. It suggests that overburdening workers leads to inefficiency and diminished outcomes, urging a measured approach to assign duties and manage expectations.
If some would think twice before speaking they keep silent
A wry remark notes that extra caution before talking would silence many who speak impulsively, implying restraint can prevent missteps and regrets in communication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Sughroe
Jimmie
Sissy
Better Business Bureaus
Freddie Nice
Seattle
Wash
Ira CG. Brown
Freddie
Jacob L. Loose
Kansas City, Mo
Vet
A. IR. Emery
Presidio
Fort Hunt
Alexandria
Efe
Kimery
Madison Hospital
Mery
Stillwell
Madison (Ind
Palo Alto
Napa
Bayer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!