House Debates Free Seed Aid as Vote Looms
Congress debates ending the free seed subsidy for farmers amid sharp exchanges and humor. Henry of Connecticut cites constituents and granges urging abolition, Mondell mocks the Department, and Burleson of Texas defends farmers’ independence while attacking floorroom duplicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On Agriculture
House
Hanan
Henry
Connecticut
Mondell
Wyoming
Burleson
Texas
Reubens
Mr. Bur
France’s anti cornering laws curb essential goods manipulation
French criminal code since 1793 punishes cornering of necessities such as grain bread meat wine vegetables and other essentials. Penalties include imprisonment fines and police supervision of the offender’s factory for up to years. Directors and managers bear responsibility for first and second offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Republic
Memorial Day Remembrance Fades Yet Keeps Its Edge
The article notes Memorial Day not observed as Decoration Day since its start over thirty-five years ago amid improving relations between the North and South. It observes a current trend toward mixed Kine and Gray observances while stressing the day’s purpose to honor Union soldiers and their graves.
Mondell mocks graft seeds in House debate on Memorial Day
In a lively session, Mr Mondell questioned entanglements with seed packages symbolizing heredity. He ended with a humorous poem from the state’s poet laureate, while addresses from Mr Cocks and others denounced corruption. Memorial Day honors veterans as the nation’s enduring patriotic symbol. Boston teacher Miss Clara Doane is noted for fifty seven years of continuous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leson
Mr. Mondell
Roosevelt
Feland
Messrs
Sailoway
Pettus Eyes Senate Term Despite 88 Year Old Age
Alabama seeks Pettus successor while Pettus insists on reelection claiming vigor and years of service. The piece recounts Pettus life from Texas legend to Confederate hero, noting his self proclaimed youth and active Senate tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronstaners
CaseHe Jes
Alabama
Edmund Winston Pettus
United States Senate
Pettus
Vicksburg
Texas
California
Tree Fakir Promises Rare Plants But Delivers Common Seedlings
In early spring a tree fakir roams neighborhoods selling cheap sprouts of exotic looking shrubs and trees. Customers pay for prized varieties only to find they received ordinary sumach, maple, or peach saplings. Once realized, the vender vanishes and returns no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fakir
Takir
Japan
East Indies
Afterthoughts and remarks from a busy era
A collection of clipped observations cites a ratio for golden anniversaries, compares bandit activity to New York rioters, notes a Milwaukee poetess winning flour in a contest, and references Henry James and George Melse. It also mentions Dr. Wiley studying refrigerator safety and food preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Chi- Heese
East Side
New York
Milwaukee
Dr. Wiley
Brooms and Bureaucracy Echoes From Civil War Memoir
A Civil War veteran recalls the Panama Canal era office delays and the old days of red tape. He, a former quartermaster sergeant with the New York regiment, describes a recruitment handling mishap that left his unit short of brooms after a week, prompting a ration trip to the ordnance store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Eve Sone
New York Regiment
Washington
Campnd
Ordnance Store
Wajor
Confed erate Daughters founder Mrs Goodlett of Nashville
Mrs M C Goodlett of Nashville founder and first president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy united Southern women for patriotism and charitable work. Her efforts spanned organizing the national group, promoting interstate cooperation with veterans, and expanding the network to about 40,000 members while shaping memorials and social outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrs. Goodlett
Nashville
National Order
Southland
M.C. Goo Jott
The
United
Confederacy
Xokbert
Goodlett
Mer
South
Aristine
Weli
Tennessee Daughters
National Conference of Charities On Corrections
Society United Daughters of the Coun Wis
Gore Lett
Richmond
Via
Nasheville
Tena
M. Cc. Qooplett
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Scrutiny Reveals Counterfeit Thousand Dollar Bill Discovery
A damaged clipping notes a counterfeit thousand dollar bill found, pirates seizing a Standard Oi vessel, and unrest among professionals. Dr. Wiley comments on the ongoing battle, while The Chicago News quotes a controversial take on men and flirtation with women.
Grant family dinner toast taints memory of public speaking
Major General Frederick D. Grant recalled a dinner where the toastmaster praised his resemblance to his father to win over the crowd. The general admitted he felt his speech fell flat and, relieved, sat down as the toastmaster quipped that he could not speak well worth a cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Frederick D. Grant
Ipoke
Worth & Cent
Also Mentioned on This Page
House For Free Seeds
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Boston
Misa Clara Doane
Hans
Arlington National Cometas
Gen
Robert B. Lee
Lena
Chicago
Henry James
Lake Shore Road
Ife
Mr. James
Chicago News
Pat Datelennty
Manne
Ieee
Maxwell
Crockett
Gardena Notes
Ove Wators Yean
Maxwell’s Homemaker Magazine
Fisher Building
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!