Burleson Faces Probe Over Wire Receipts and Control
Congressional inquiry continues into Burleson and the government run telegraph and telephone properties. Hearing transcripts reveal discussions on revenues, expenditures, and whether vast funds bypass the treasury, with Steenerson signaling a future congressional probe in the next session.
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Steenerson
Lamar
United States
Treasury
House Post Office Committee
Burleson
Congress
McKinley
Illinois
Acid stomach causes indigestion described by authority
An authority explains indigestion as due to excess hydro-chloric acid in the stomach, causing fermentation of undigested food and souring. Symptoms include belching, flatulence, and chest heaviness. He recommends four ounces of salt and lemon water daily before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid and relieve gas.
Bungalow Looting Targets GOP Leader Frederick Tanner
Westport reports the bungalow of Frederick C. Tanner, a noted New York Republican, looted Tuesday afternoon. Thieves used a parked car to haul furnishings out in blankets, crossing an open lot to flee. Loss amount unspecified. Saugatuck depot's Adams Express window was smashed the same night but likely no theft occurred. State police and investigators Vierelli and Nichols are probing both incidents.
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Westport
Frederick C. Tanner
New York
Greens Farms
Adams Express
Saugatuck
Vierelli and Nichols
Strike Shuts Down Berlin Papers
Berlin newspapers were not published as of January 23 due to a strike by tram workers. The city was dark as streetcars halted and the walkout disrupted daily life and propaganda activities amid concerns over a Spartacist uprising.
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Berlin
Hague
Tric
Ex Kaiser Plays Like a Child in German Occupation
A Spa resident reports to Dr. S A Brown, via Nancy, that the ex Kaiser William II behaved childishly in Spa while under Allied occupation. Brown recounts a mock trench, pebbles tossed, and a two-locomotive train plan for scenarios. Schwab and Runyon appearances at Rasberry Club frame the tale.
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America
Germany
Jen
Nancy
Spa
S A. Brown
Jesus Medium School
New York City
Charles M. Schwab
Coblenz
William II
Dr. Brown
France
Car Headwarters
Holland
Berlin
Mr. Schwab
Rasberry Country Club
Damon Runyon
Treasury plans long term War Savings securities
War Savings plans announced by the treasury department aim to issue long term securities into which War Savings Stamps and certificates may be converted and to continue the war savings system in 1920 and subsequent years. Details await shortly as plans for $100 and $1000 War Savings Certificates are developed to spare buyers from adhesive stamps.
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Hartford
Treasury Department
Richard M. Bissell
Treasury
Those Shoe Bills Keep Them Down in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City merchant John Held records shoe wear per Nedlin Soles, noting pairs last about 19 months and keep costs down. Nedlin soles are advertised as long-wearing, scientifically made, offering durable comfort for the whole family and offering resale or repair services.
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John Held
Salt Lake City
HAPPENINGS IN THIS VICINITY TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO
Buhoe sells Brussels and carpeting for set prices. Professor Andrew Stephenson of Wesleyan named history chair at Depaw University Indiana. New shoe store in Penny Press block offers ladies French kid shoes at 1.98 men calf shoes 2.00 and Woonsocket boots 2.76. Peter Anderson fills ide house with 14 inch thick ice from Portland reservoir. Miss Margaret Hubbard and Miss tasey Russell plan extended Europe tour. Haddam jail report recommends white breached sheets for beds. Horace R Butler contractor on municipal building to depart for Europe. work paused until spring. Swathel house Durham to host turkey supper and dance. tickets 60 cents. President Raymond says students may choose church attendance by own judgment. Middle town Horse Railroad annual meeting to be held at office on Saturday afternoon.
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Buhoe
Andrew Stephenson
Wesleyan
Depaw University
Indiana
Peter Anderson
Portland
Margaret Hubbard
Tasey Russell
Europe
Drs
Linsley
Wilsof Oh
Haddam
Horace R. Butler
Swathel House
Durham
W. M. Way
Raymond
Middletown Horse Railroad Company
Leading Up To Sentiment Poem Joke Fragments
A brief dialogue about liking poetry features a young man asking for a favorite poem. The exchange mocks anticipation by misnaming lines and foiling expectations. The Washington Star fragment hints at Omar Khayyam and a misdirection about a verse from a famous anthology.
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Oman
Omar Khayyam
Washington Star
Old Habits
A note from the Louisville Courier Journal recalls a playful moment about reaching for a clove while they meant the soda water they had shared. The exchange highlights how familiar habits can surface even in casual conversations.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
South Church Reunion Draws Large Crowd at Supper
More Than 150 attended the South Congregational church reunion and supper. Rev Frederick W Greene acted as toastmaster. Miss Alice Richardson gave the church history for 1918. Rev William H Hall spoke on impressions of a sojourner and Rev William D Beach discussed what the war has taught us. The gathering featured music and made for a delightful evening in the church parlors.
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South Congregational Church
Frederick W. Greene
Alice Richardson
William H. Hall
William D. Beach
Methodist Church
Pape's Cold Compound Offers Quick Grippe Relief
Don’t stay stuffed up take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses to end grippe misery and break up a severe cold. It opens clogged nasal passages stops discharge and sneezing, relieves feverishness and sore throat, works without aid, tastes good, and costs only a few cents. Don’t accept a substitute. Insist on Pape's.
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Pape
Grippe
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