The Silent Observer Finds a Mixed Bag of Local Quips
A compilation of rambled quips, jokes, and curios from town life. Observations touch on courtesy, puzzles, gossip about twins, names, and odd exchanges at the post office. The piece notes social trends and minor ironies amid everyday remarks.
Anniversaries listing of notable births and deaths
A dated roll of anniversaries lists births and deaths of artists, writers, and public figures. Included are Sir Anthony Van Dyke, Rosa Bonheur, Braxton Bragg, Laura Libbey, John Bannister Tabb, and others with birthplaces and death dates noted across various years and places.
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Sir Anthony van Dyke
Stephen PL Andrews
New York
Texas
Templeton
Mass
Pstt
August Gemunder
George
Germany
Braxton Brage
Warrenton
N.C
Galveston
Tex
Rosa Bonheur
John Bannister
Maryland
Amelia Ca
Pogo
Derman H. Kohlsagt
Chicago
Albion
Washington
D. C
Get
Laura Jean Libbey
Brooklyn
Ncy
President Roosevelt Opens New Era of Press Access
The first White House press conference under Roosevelt replaces restraint with open dialogue. He recalls using informal Q A as governor and secretary of the navy, invites reporters to question him, and extends the approach to Mrs. Roosevelt and other departments. The era aims to forge informed public support amid economic stress.
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White House
Roosevelt
Albany
Jim Farley
Post Office Department
Woodin
Washington
Wilson
Hoover
New United States Senator From Montana
Governor John E Erickson becomes the new U S Senator from Montana succeeding the late Thomas J Walsh in a rapid transition. Lt Governor Cooney names his predecessor as senator and Erickson faces expectations to establish influence in Washington. The report notes his three term governorship and the challenge ahead compared with Walsh, with a tone of cautious public interest.
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John E. Erickson
Nvew
Montana
United States Senate
Thomas J. Walsh
Cooney
Senate
Erickson
Sanger
Washington
Walsh
Nael
Choctaw Learn to Farm Like Whites in Oklahoma Novelty
Des Moines Tribune notes Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma organize to farm in a manner likened to white settlers. The piece frames the effort as a novelty while acknowledging cries for relief in another dialect.
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Oklahoma
Des Moines Tribune
Reader letter defends game warden and fish protection efforts
A Chronicle Telegram reader praises W. F. Holcomb for enforcing fishing rules and restocking efforts led by the Lorain County Fish and Game Club. The letter argues taxation should not fund all fishery programs and defends licenses, urging support for wildlife protection as essential for future recreation. It also references pension debates and a public building furnishings bill.
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Chronicle Telegram
Orlo Higgins
W. F. Holcomb
Higgins
Mr. Holcomb
Enenza
Mr. Higgins
Lorain County
Texas Groves Find Harmony In El Paso
Texans recount a historic settlement at Ysleia near El Paso where Indians Mexicans and Anglo Saxon Americans coexisted in a town split into distinct areas. Indigenous groups maintain tribal organization while living under state and federal law.
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EL Paso
Tex
Ysleia
Here
San Augustine
Fla
Notable Early American Military Pensions and Deaths
The record notes that in 1783 Congress granted five years full pay to Revolution officers instead of life half pay. It also records the 1820 death of Stephen Decatur the famed American naval officer in a duel. A 1910 entry notes the German poet S31ioetne dying at age 89.
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Congress
Stephen Decatur
Ioetne
Notable Figures Born In Washington Or Elsewhere
A list of prominent individuals with birthplaces and ages: Dr. Robert A. Millikan of Caltech born Morrison Ul 95 years ago, U. S Senator Arthur H. Van denburge born Grand Rapids 49 years ago, Dr. Robert L. Kally New York City born Tuscola Ill 68 years ago, Henry O'Malley born &J Johnsbury Vt 47 years ago, Kent Cooper born Columbus Ind 53 years ago, George B. Eliott president Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
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Robert A. Millikan
California Institute of Technology
Morrison
U. S
Arthur H. Vandenburge
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Robert L. Kally
Council of Church Boards
New York City
Tuscola
Ill
Henry O'Malley
U. S. Commissioner of Fisheries
J. Johnsbury
Today’s Horoscope Announces New Year’s New Start
The reading describes a forceful start to the year and a person born today as capable of arduous duties. It warns of aggression and quarrelsomeness if provoked and advises circumspect help rather than direct control.
Burglar Used Self-Mawn Entry Woven Hole Heist
In Portland a thief created a floor opening to access a store for several days. He sawed a hole in the floor, stole goods valued at 1800 dollars, then replaced the lid to conceal the entry and avoid discovery.
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Portland
Orealth
Sergeant-at-Arms in Congress Pays Salaries
The sergeant-at-arms in both chambers of Congress is responsible for paying members their salaries.
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Congress
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Poole
Eee
A. GC. Hudnott
J. Clare George
Elyria
Sawyers
Straner
Harold
Donald
United States
Norfolk
William Heyliger
Hoboken
Frank W. DeWolf
University of Dilmais
Burr
Vail
Iowa
New Orleans Times- Picayune
San Antonio Express
Voice OF
THE
People
Malcolm Thomson Sooks
Association of Commissioners and Trustees
Elsrna
Cleveland
Gov. White
Chronicle-Telegram
H. A. Cohn
LaGrange
Sallys
Hoa
St. Moritz
Switzerland
American Tobatoo Company
Howard B. Somers
Nurkoal