Washington Stopped Here as a Bus Tour Legend
Lyda Jones, a sixteen year old with a pink dress, captivates college student Robert Dawes who scouts Cedar Street for a new sightseeing route. Their romance unfolds around an old house claimed as a Washington and Lafayette stop, a local tradition that drew bus crowds and inspired future tourism plans.
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Lyda Jones
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Lafayette
Daniel Webster
John Hancock
Paul Revere
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Phil Revere
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Bunker Hill Monument
Old South Church
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Prominent townsman endures public liquor tumble
Dignified and wealthy a man of local standing returns from the city with a heavy package. He slips on ice, scatters the contents, and liquor flows while townsfolk watch. He quips that his wife will need sor soaps, sparking a sharp remark from a traveling observer about his purchases.
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London
Senator Sorghum Declares Campaign Ambition With Flamboyant Phrase
In a crowded room Senator Sorghum proclaims his hat is in the ring. He jokes that the line is always good for applause, though he admits the meaning remains unclear. The quip signals possible bid for higher office.
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Senator Sorghum
Suspenseful Opera Night Draws First-Time Patron
A first-time opera attendee described a tense moment during a grand performance, noting the soprano hit a striking high note and that he nearly jumped from his seat in reaction while others reacted with shared astonishment.
Conversation Snippet From Boston Transcript
A dialogue fragment shows a caller asking about whereabouts last night and mentions visiting a newly married couple. The exchange reveals a social probe pattern as the Boston Transcript records the repartee.
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Boston Transcript
Wallace Threatens Cabinet Resignation Over Reorganization Plan
Secretary Wallace declares he will resign from the cabinet if President Harding accepts the government reorganization committee’s plan to transfer the bureau of roads and forestry to Interior and the bureau of markets to Commerce. Agriculture officials say Wallace’s allies will pressure Congress and that Wallace may resign in protest. Harding favors the transfers.
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Bureau of Roads
Bureau of Forestry
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Markets
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry ©. Wallace
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Thomas to Aid in War Fraud Prosecutions
Former Senator Charles H. Thomas of Colorado is named by Attorney General Daugherty as a special assistant to prosecute war frauds. A new department tribunal will centralize oversight with five specialists guiding aviation camps foreign expenditures quartermaster and ordnance cases. Hoover and Gordon will handle cases with equal authority.
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Daugherty
Aldrm
Department of Justice
Board of Review
Thomas
Hoover
United States
Peyton Gordon
District of Columbia
Gordon
Senate
Quartermaster Corps
Bottomley Sentenced to Seven Years for Fraud
Horatio Bottomley MP and John Bull publisher was found guilty at Old Bailey of fraudulent conversion totaling £150,000. He received seven years in prison and may be expelled from Parliament, with an immediate transfer to Brixton after denial of bail. He plans an appeal.
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John Bull
Old Bailey
House of Commons
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Brixton
Bottomley
Victory
America
Reed Nominated to Fill Knox Senate Seat in Pennsylvania
Maj. David A. Reed, World War veteran and Princeton graduate, nominated by Republicans in Pennsylvania to fill the unexpired term after Sen. Knox's death. A 42 year old lawyer and former commander in the 311th field artillery, Reed fought at Verdun and the Argonne and chaired Pennsylvania’s industrial accidents commission. He is a son of Judge James H. Reed and a member of the American Legion.
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David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Senate
Knox
Major Reed
France
James H. Reed
Princeton
Pittsburgh
Three Hundred and Eleventh Field Artillery
Verdun
Argonne
Allied Economic Commission
Tener
Industrial Accidents Commission
American Legion
Visitors Spur Alarm Over Family Dog Entrance
A report notes that when callers arrive the sight of the family dog at the entry becomes a strong prompt for concern. The account describes how visitors' arrival triggers reactions connected to the dog’s presence at the doorway.
Fragmentary Observation Described As Heaver Visibility
A reader notes limited visibility of a heaver object, claiming only what is clearly observable with the naked eye. The remark does not specify location context or accompanying details.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore reports highlight kidney disease as widespread yet often undetected. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is promoted as a remedy with a proven track record, claiming many insurance rejections stem from unseen kidney issues. Sample bottles offered for ten cents via Kilmer & Co. with a newspaper reference.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Cuticura Kit Promises Pimples Clear Skin
Pimples and blackheads can be removed by smearing Cuticura Ointment and washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes. Daily use keeps skin clear, and Cuticura Talcum is recommended as part of the routine.
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