Mastermind sought as jail cell clues deepen mystery
In a New York Granddeck prison, the accused man discusses a secret panel and a hidden passage with detective Gorman. They doubt Wick’s role, suspect a master mind behind the plot, and weigh how old Rufus Gaston may fit the scheme while Barbara Bradford stays loyal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wick
Claire Bradford
Barbara
Wick
Gorman
Granddeck
Luton
Miss Lutan
Bradford
Gaston
Lutan
Bradfords
Gaston Apartment
Fanny
Rufus Gaston
Rufus
Vick
Wren Rufus Gaston
Daisy Lutan
Tdd
Nellie Kelly
Lefty Moore
New York
Wood
France
Birge
Roller
John McGregor
Barbara Bradford
Claire
McGregor
Tane
Where He Was Weak
A short anecdote shows a boy named John earning A plus in all subjects except deportment. His father asks how this happens and John explains that deportment is his hardest study, highlighting a humorous contrast between grades and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Not to think of yourself more highly than you ought
A devotional line citing Romans 12 3 urging humility and sober judgment in self assessment through grace. It references Paul and admonishes believers not to overestimate themselves. The quote emphasizes modesty over pride in Christian conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Uncle Sam Honors Pilgrim Tercentenary Observances
Congress appropriates 400000 for federal Pilgrim tercentenary participation with a nine member commission. Funds target Provincetown monuments and Plymouth rocks, burial grounds, and marker projects in Old Colony. Massachusetts and Plymouth also contribute sizable amounts to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Provincetown
Mass
Truro
Wellfleet
Eastham
Pilgrim Tercentenary Commission
Plymouth Rock
Coles Hill
Burial Hill
Plymouth
Old Colony
Massachusetts
United States
Milk prices show farmer gets about half of consumer cost
A Department of Agriculture report for April shows U S dairy farmers received 4 to 18 cents per quart across regions, averaging 8 cents, while consumer prices ranged 12 to 30 cents a quart. The 97 cities surveyed indicate freight and middleman costs absorb about half the dollar spent on milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
New England
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central States
Mountain States
Pacific States
Savannah
Agricultural Department
Seattle
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Wis
Salt Lake City
Best
Omaha
Neb
Every Child in a Garden in the School Garden Army
The 1919 U.S. School Garden Army enrolls 2,500,000 children in the United States. The 1920 insignia feature lithographed design on a celluloid bar with a bangle pin. a certificate of honor will be given to successful participants. Manuals are available free to teachers from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildren
United States
School Garden Army
Garden Army
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington
Oklahoma Growth Notes From Early Territory Speech
Representative Everette B. Howard of Oklahoma cites 381 years since the Indian Territory homestead race and lists 1919 crop values totaling 547 million dollars, livestock value at 214 million, and farm incomes averaging 3600 dollars for 200000 farm families. He notes state ranking in crop value and landowner earnings from leases and royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette B. Howard
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
South Atlantic
South Central
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Nelson
Brian Irwin Myers
U.S.S.G. Army
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!