Society Notes and Courtroom Anecdotes from the Era
A collage of social satire and local lore includes a Chicago style scene with Mrs Goben Golde and beggars, a Hiawatha World note on a new bride, and a tale of Col W T Holes, state conservation chief, rising through the bar. It recalls a lawyer’s boast and a mule case as anecdotal history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. TH. Holes
Department of Conservation
Wee
Pegre
de Couter Ming & Mule
Missinelggi
Germany reparations debate unsettled as talks stall
A Paris reparations clash leaves Germany’s promise debated and France claiming territory rights. Officials report Germany has paid substantial marks but still owes a large sum, while a separate treaty clause governs the payment. Meanwhile Lincoln’s legislature adjourns after a long session as members depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Seijitory Manetions
Germany
Proposals and diplomacy misspellings amid wartime talk
A garbled report discusses proposals, ambassador Jusserand, and Washington’s role in German‑French tensions. It mentions President Harding, currency shifts, and war‑funds from Germany and Austria. also cites aluminum deposits and river issues, with unclear references to policy changes and protests.
Price Drops Hit Sugar Market Amid Budget Debate
A chaotic summary notes sugar prices falling to new lows as New York Dipers report a dramatic decline. Government budget debates show votes and proposals affecting salaries and revenue, while farmers push for a 100 percent grain pool under the Shapiro plan at a Cordé meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Cole
Corde
Shapiro
Farm Labor Shortage Improves in United States
Government reports indicate about 109 labor seekers for farms nationwide, a shift from last year when 60 men per 100 were in the market. The agricultural labor situation is said to be easier than in the past three years as wages deflate and hiring rates adjust from roughly $35 to $60 daily with room and board provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Heiter
Meonkin
New Washington Debates Knox Resolution on Peace Reflection
Senate debates the Knox resolution on peace and foreign relations timing. The postal retirement reform is outlined with a 10 percent endowment proposal and a proposal to fix retirement at fifty to sixty years for eligible employees.
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Washington
D. C
Knox
Penix Namin
Senate
Reid
Abe
Comtani Tee
Wien
White House Proclaims Tree Planting Week and Exclusion Debate
The article reports President Harding proclaiming a tree planting initiative for a two week period in May and outlines opposition to Japanese exclusion measures in Congress. It mentions forestry leaders and local heads in support and notes related legislative actions aimed at immigration and labor policies.
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New York
Harding Ae
Toy + Scoula
America
Mexico Faces Tight May Day Preparations
Authorities report elaborate citywide measures for May Day amid potential disorder. Government offices have been informed of the plan and are monitoring developments to maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesico Citye
Swamp Root Medicine and Electric Dittel Patterns Featured
An old newspaper item touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney remedy with testimonials and sample offers. It also describes a patented electric “dittel” device by David Pideis of Neath with a coil and magnets, claiming energizing effects and lifelike movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams
Kilmer
Bavid
Piideis
Lpi
Leger
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Fragment
Fragmentary ad copy touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming to cleanse bidud and purify the system restoring nature's work. Includes scattered phrases about cures, purifiers, and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall-Catakrh
Aspirin warning warns Bayer label required for genuine aspirin
A fragmented notice touts aspirin as a physician prescribed remedy for twenty one years and says genuine Aspirin is Bayer trademarked. It warns to see Bayer label on packaging or tubes and mentions small tin boxes and larger packages sold by druggists with a low price.
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Bayer
Siso
Beyer Manufecture of
Monrace
Fletcher
Allen’s Foot Ease Advertises Comfort for Soldiers
An old strolling advertisement touts Allen’s Foot-Ease powder to relieve friction, corns, and swelling in feet. It claims quick relief for aching feet and swollen toes, noting wide use by the Army and Navy. The copy emphasizes how the powder soothes discomfort during long marches and parade duties.
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Representatives
Teeien
Argentina
Altea Terman Capdialiecs
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Tatalton Ty
Dudani Ee
Peg
Ula
Perenne Cresig
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Mouse Eli No
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Austen Chamberlain
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Boy Scouts
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Sivio Bul
Biggoul
Veen Bey Tek
Erin CIA
Pes Larue Hire
Dew
Dhedisinnia
Washangiini
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Wen
Fruhen
MacChaichy
Recmupente
Calif
H. Declatn Joe
Omaha
Piedge
Lamidell
Peter
Bras
Drewentes
Mexico
the Responsible Party
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Teddy Ban
Allen
Geval
Sender &F Cooiney
C. W. Everett
Ste. Limosken
Maths
Cuticura
Beauty
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Tae Geriaun
Vear Py
Baby
Flewher
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