Gentleman in boxing and the old word’s weight
A French critic’s view on the boxing championship sparks a reflection on the term gentleman. The piece traces how Americans relate to class, profession, and public image across history from Washington to modern sport, noting how the word survives mainly in military use and its uneasy fit for professionals like boxers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
John Henry Newman
Europe
Bayard
Mother's Cook Book from Nerece May well
A vintage recipe card style text presents popovers fritters and trifles from Mothers Cook Book by Nerece May well. It lists ingredients instructions for popovers apple fritters trifles and fritter batter with period kitchen terms and measurements. The piece emphasizes family meals and simple desserts suitable for breakfast or tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerece
The Romance of Words Tartars Tales of Tartarus origin
The article traces the word Tartars origin from Taters and Tartarus. It explains how mispronunciation and the 13th century European invasion shaped spelling and the phrase catch a Tartar. It notes associations with prophecy and invaders bravery and their feared reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle
Central Asia
Europe
Hell
The Girl on the Job How to Succeed How to Get Ahead
A columnist shares letters from women seeking farm income options, noting farming demands training and initiative. Two young women run a small sheep farm plus an apiary, selling premium honey by mail with striking packaging. Specializing in several goods builds markets and direct-to-consumer sales. An English traveler used a doctored tailor receipt as a makeshift passport from Petrograd to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Roberts
Petrograd
Moscow
Troops Withdrawn From Strike Area In North Carolina
Troops were withdrawn from the strike area after Governor Morrison directed Adjutant General Metts to arrange the move and transport for the Charlotte and Winston-Salem units. Most cotton mills reopened. buffalo mill remained closed. Officials say the situation is clarified though not fully settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Morrison
Metts
Faison
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Buffalo
Norcott and Brown
Ephemeral Prank and Soap Ad Sparkled in Odd Dialog
A fragment recalls Scott Fitzgerald at Princeton and a Salvation Army meeting where a poised speaker declares she would turn the other cheek if struck. An ad touts Cuticura Toilet Trio for complexion, scalp, and hands, followed by a quip about Einstein relativity and a joke on mother-in-law remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Fitzgerald
Princeton
Salvation Army
Salvation
Gayly
Professor Einstein
Why, Papa? Flora Station Controversy on Train
On a train bound for Flora a conductor announced the stop and a woman passenger left the coach. A young boy asked his father why Flora had to be off the train, a humorous moment captured in the Indianapolis News retelling.
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Daniel Webster
Jockey Club
Richmond
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Durham
Daudlers of
Confederacy
Papa
Flora
Indianapolis News
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F. A. Walker
Carpentier
Benjamin Franklin
Army
Navy
Heaven's Gate
Western Newpaper Union
Tartar
Timm
Rmecanr
Roder
Vance
State Council Jr
U. A.M
Greensboro
North Carolina
James EB. Boyd
J. W. Bailey
Internal Revenue
J. M. Ray
Bascom Ray
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Children’s ‘Nursery
Baptist
Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Company
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Marvin
H. F. Noell
Frank Page
State Highway Commission
Fayetteville
Campbelton
East Fayetteville
Kinston
Slaera
Tom = Linkins
Tori
Harper’s Magazine
Durham Tobacco
Boca
Ganslem O
Holland
Muskegon
Mivli
Michigan
Kelley
Courier-J Journal
Satvand
Ayden
N. C
Bist National’ Bank
Hiscox Chem
Hiscox Chemical Works
AEG
The
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