Civic Patriotism and the Athenian Oath in City College graduates
The College of the City of New York class takes the Athenian oath pledging civic duty and law reverence. The piece urges universal adoption of civic precepts to improve the city and nurture reform, railing at political manipulation and waste while noting current debates on resources and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of the City of
New York
Athens
the Star
Lota
Ole Hanson & Co
Heckle Your Congressman A Sure Method For Reform
A promotional piece for Frederic C. Howe's Ask Your Congressman in August Everybody's argues voters should impeach their congressmen through direct questioning. It claims trusts buy influence, calls for accountability, and says citizens must judge individuals, not parties, to curb privilege and reform policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
Frederic C. Howe
America
Howe
Sugar Trust
Wool Trust
Steel Trust
Congress
United States
American
Mr. Howe
Lincoln
Jefferson
Greenback scheme tale from Adolf and Osgar letters
A garbled account details a con style scheme with Adolf and Osgar aiming to profit by mail. It includes mis spelling of names and a complaint about sending money, with notes on a failed attempt and fraudulent circulars promising easy riches. The text presents a cautionary, dialect filled reminiscence of schemes and naive enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lava Ledge
Idaho
Wwe
Adolf
Drew Ding
Feller
McKenzie Backed by Business Leaders in King County Race
David McKenzie, a Republican candidate for county commissioner from the city district, wins unanimous support from business interests and large taxpayers who say business men should lead the board. Precinct meetings in the Eighth Ward name delegates to the King County delegation for the Tacoma convention. A North Side Republican Club gathering and multiple campaign notes fill the page with alliance talk and intra-party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McKenzie
Intercetsa
McKenzie
Board of County Commissioners
McKennie
Eighth Ward
King County
Tacoma
John H. Laycock
Mercer
First Av. W
Harrison and
Warren Ets
Dennyway
Fifth Av. N
Eighth Av. N
Thomas St
Queen Anne Av
Prospect St
Sixth Av. N
Alpha St
Blaine St
Ward
Butler Hotel
John L. Wilson
United States
L. H. Gray
Wilson
Lucius McGuire
Bob Terhune
Supreme Court
George F. Morris
Superior Court
Albertson
Morris
Olympia
Irwin
Mason County
Morrin
Ninth Ward
Ewart
Steiner
R. D. Hill
C. D. Alexander
J. Schons
Israel Nelson
W. H. Marble
A. B. McBreen
T. M. Ankren
David P. Eastman
G. W. Gould
R. A. Fay
Alex T. Carter
A. H. Gahl
C. Gage
Lou Clark
W. W. Buck
Otto Smith
Joe Denney
Denney
Submarine Leak and Wire Tapping Reported
A fragmented clipping mentions a submarine leak and alleged wire tapping by a hammer headed shark and the shark named eel. It notes a Bremen Germany town hall vault storing the world’s oldest wine since 1621 and references the American Church Army expanding work. It includes ads for plumbing services and a real estate listing near Worthy Lake with terms and a local realtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Germany
Advertising Leads Even In Hard Times Says Surgeon General
Adversity makes many men famous, but advertising remains in the lead. The surgeon general notes white underwear stays cooler, even if same texture on red. Manuel crafts enter Mazatlan jail to teach trades and curb crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Manuel
Mazatlan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ballinger
Nicholas Longworth
Atlantic Ocean
Dr. Crippens
EK. B. Palmer
Alaska
Lee
Diacom
Kiery
Osgar
Fred Schaefer
Meer
King County Politics
North Side Republican Club
Caswell
Mountain View
Grand Jury
Chamber of Commerce
Taxpayers’ League
Otto A. Case
DE Schelle
Dell
Lawrence Stock ‘Company
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Dugdale's Park
Vancouver
Seattle
Boc Yesler
Eamland
Eath and Union ‘Onight
Beattle
Pantages Theatre
Vauderilte
Barnolis Animal Actors
Dave Nowith
L. T. Johnson
American Church Army
Salvation Army
The
Volunteers of America
Brown Plumbing Co
Moore Theatre
Margaret Anglin
Helena Richie
Columbus
Josephine
Agricultural College of the University of Minsour
Union 1
Peeble Coast
Nvictees
Pacific Coast
A. Bridge & CO
CORT
Ial
Harrison Grey Fiske
Mrs. Fiske
Manhattan Company
Becky Sharp
Johnson-Jefves
Grand Opera House
Alhambra
Tluamell Drew
Mare
Shay Mat
Richard & Wringle
Georgia
Ruecell & Drew Stock Company
Barlroom
Edward DeVora
Performa
Pastival J R
Melrose
Duncan
Strauss Brothers
Garson-Meyer Company
I., Abt & Son
Keystone
Yesler
W. L Douglas
Packard's
Gottsian’s
Bates
Bae
Svlew
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!