Towns Talk and Tidbits of a Restless Era
A motorist reports detours across the countryside and tariff chatter questions prosperity. The postwar Chinese war is viewed as finished and people ponder its meaning. Irene Castle injures her collarbone while football season looms. In Ireland the man of the hour faces survival, while a Kansas City rent cut and a bank clerk’s holiday fatigue echo daily life. A San Francisco woman seeks a newspaper artist from his wife amid financial strain. A playful note about a girl valued for coal weight adds local color.
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Irene Castle
Ireland
San Francisco
Kansas City
Dancing forecasts at York convention list winter styles
At a National Association in Masters convention in York, dancing aims to popularize tango fox trot straight waltz canter and hesitation this winter. Aging masters Kretlow and Gaynor critique modern dance faults while Miss Walz urges proper form and balance to reduce vulgarity on the floor.
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York
National Association In Masters
H. Kretlow
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Gaynor
Major
Poon
Dosire
Miss Walz
Road Bankrupt Because of Strike
The Star notes ongoing shop strike may bankrupt smaller railroads. Chicago and Alton is in trouble. officials blame the strike and railways for new demands like the seniority issue. The piece hints more roads could fail if the strike lasts and recalls stalled truce terms.
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the Star
Chicago & Alton Railroad
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Not Politicians But Men Seek Republican Nominations
The piece notes two men seeking Republican nominations for minty offices Samuel H Chase a candidate for office and Thomas R Beeman seeking re election Beeman is praised for efficiency in the post he holds Chase is an attorney with previous assessor experience It mentions public interest in local politics alongside odd items like squirrels storing golf balls and Mars clouds busting as potential election talk.
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Minty
Samuel H. Chase
Thomas R. Beeman
Chase
Beeman
Remembering McKenzie Candidacy and Reform Efforts
The note recalls David McKenzie’s bid for county commissioner, recounting his clash with the county ring a decade ago, the graft critique, and later reforms. It notes his promise of tax relief and honest government if elected, amid references to past battles and civic pushback.
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David McKenzie
Tion
Enzie
Trials of 54 brokers in New York prompt indictments
Disjointed notes describe September trials for 54 brokers in New York City amid firm failures in the past six months. District Attorney Banton comments on indictments and liabilities as global tensions and local curiosities mingle in a fragmented, unclear narrative.
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New York City
Banton
Roe Oene
Labor unity questioned as Gompers speech criticized
KR. F. Paine challenges Samuel Gompers on Labor Day unity within American labor. He argues unions are fractured by Big Business and call for real solidarity through politics, not strikes or boycotts, noting suppression of workers' rights in several states.
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the Star
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tollera
Jem
Fishermen misread cliff fall as movie stunt
Two men fishing in a river hear a shout and fear a man fell off a cliff into the water. One suggests it may be an actor filming a scene, while the other questions the danger. The wiser laughs it off, saying if he drowns he isn’t alive.
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Epworth Herald
Pre-Primary Days Remain urged for wiser votes
The National League of Women Voters through the department of efficiency in government urges voters to participate in the upcoming nominations and vote wisely, highlighting citizen involvement and party dynamics.
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National League of Women Voters
Department of Efficiency In Government
Bishop Banter at Hartford Dinner Told in Jest
The Los Angeles Times recounts a Hartford dinner anecdote where Bishop Chauncey Brewster explains rank and address for bishops. A London visit and shaving water ritual illustrate ceremonial formality and the boy’s surprised response.
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Chauncey Brewster
Hartford
London
Los Angeles Times
Learn A Word Every Day Mycologist Definition and Use
Daily word lesson defines mycologist as a scholar of mycology, the science of fungi. It notes mushrooms and toadstools are fungi and warns that edible mushrooms require expert verification to avoid deadly mistakes.
Railway patty trade at Boutiern station shocks passengers
A passenger at Boutiern railway station observed locals selling chicken patties and other delicacies to travelers as the man leaned from a carriage window to buy another patty, highlighting the station's unusual street economy.
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Boutiern
Racial stereotype verse puzzle from 19th century paper
A distorted verse uses racial slurs and stereotypes in a quizzical puzzle. Burglars, a challenge, and a dashing finish appear amid the offensive dialect and caricature of a darky seller. The piece reflects era attitudes and language.
Dentist Dr A D Andrews Moves to 232 Peoples Bank Bldg
Dr A D Andrews, dentist, has moved to 232 Peoples Bank Building at Second and Pike. Advertisement.
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Peoples Savings Bank
Second Ave
PIKE #7
A. D. Andrews
Peoples Bank
Second
Pike
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