Good Old Days at The Bank and the Rail Era
A nostalgic look at travel and railroading from the mid 19th century. The piece recalls 1852 Western and Atlantic railway rules, slow station times, mail depots, cordwood engines, early coal use, and Pullman sleeping cars. It contrasts harsh starts with the charm of “good old days” while noting future generations may view modern luxuries as crude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western and Atlantic Railway
Western
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Pullman
Blaming the newspapers sparks political accusations
The piece argues cheaper politicians blame the press to deflect criticism. It cites McAdoo, his exit from government service, and alleged influence-peddling with Doheny and major corporations. It notes Democratic papers in New York defend or attack him, while GOP sentiment edges toward Coolidge and Dawes.
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McAdoo
Democratic Press of
New York
The
Treasury
Doheny
Mexico
Waterloo
Dear Doctor tips on weight loss and health questions
Lulu Hunt Peters answers readers with weight loss tips and health guidance. The column covers dieting, weekly weighing, butter versus margarine, fruit acids, neck exercises to prevent turkey neck, skin aging, cystitis, and urinary health, along with reader cooperation notes.
New York Easiest City to Navigate Says Boy Tourist
William Keith Saunders 13, from Elizabeth City North Carolina, traveled alone in New York for the first time. He found major streets simple to master with Fifth Avenue as the key divider and taxis as a fallback if lost. He notes the subway speeds travel but many visitors avoid underground routes. He praises Fifth Avenue buses for views but admits they crowd traffic and no standing allowed.
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New York
William Keith Saunders
Elizabeth City
N.C
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Indianapolis
Chicago
Los Angeles
Midtown
Detroit
Bill Saunders
Elizabeth
Jonty Transportation
Washington Square
Avenue
Riverside
Stephen Hannagan
Multidated News Snippets Reflect Early 20th Century Views
A collage of era remarks touches on immigration policy in Canada and fear of compulsory “papers,” stray anecdotes about a Springfield cat, urban living vs nature, aviation’s promise, Europe’s postwar recovery, political stances on corruption and taxation, and shifts in banking. It cites Canada’s forest fires, farm economics, and defense of farmers while noting prophecies about trusts fading and markets changing.
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Canada
Canadian Forestry Association
Readers Editorial Letters on Democrats and oil policy in Winnipeg
The letter to the editor denounces the Democratic Party for overloading with factions while criticizing their focus on oil and past figures. It accuses Democratic leaders of lacking constructive policy and calls for accountability and a future-focused Congress. The writer urges voters to demand clear ideals and consequences from Democrats. Winnipeg.
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Pat Harrison
Edwin Denby
Albert Fall
Doheny
Congress
Wreckers’ Party
Winnipeg
Give the Birds a Chance Letter to the Editor
A reader urges readers to protect songbirds by belling cats during summer. The author notes many households vacationing leave cats to hunt birds and suggests all cats wear bells, likening to dogs with muzzles, to reduce bird destruction. Signed S. D. P.
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The
Register
Dope Not Drugs To The Editor Of The Register
Al Falkenhainer of the Northwest Pharmaceutical Bureau asks readers to stop using the term drug when referring to narcotics. He argues drug is too broad, misleads readers, and wrongly implicates druggists in the narcotic problem while noting pharmacists have long opposed illegal narcotics and supported restrictive legislation.
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Sam
Internal Revenue Bureau
National Industrial Conference Board
England
Child £ Co
Register
al Falkenhainer
Northwest Phamaceutical Bureau
Nerves Need Rest and Natural Beauty for Strength
The text urges keeping nerves rested to maintain health and efficiency. It likens nerve fatigue to aging arteries and warns against mistreating oneself and others. It promotes rest, soothing company, and nature’s beauty as remedies for nervous strain and self mastery.
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Sioux City
Po E. Almquist
Varbey States
Mencius
Cedar Rapids
Coolidge
Cleveland
Dawes
Hope Springs
Argue
Lulu Hunt Peters
Tito
Tess
Ind
Tolly
Copright
Edgar A. Guest
Eddie Gus
Essmiles
Link Cuff
China
Bow Wow
America
Lee
Snowball
Springfield
Mass
Belgium
Europe
Industrls
Register Reader's
Amax
IBS
Democrats
United States Navy
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Ballyhooers
Wolf
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