Decade's New Century Fanfare Seen as Premature, 1901 Reflections
In a sweeping reminiscence nine years past, readers recall the dawn of the new century with exuberant celebrations from Bangor to Bisbee. The piece contrasts 1901 era life, gadgets, and prices with later views, noting quack medicines, rapid‑firing guns, and optimistic forecasts amid a gaslit, pre‑radio world while referencing figures like Rockefeller Morgan and the Vanderbilts. It also reports a soldier, Private Francis Mumble, missing in action with family details and wartime wages and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Andar
Light Brigade
Edison Phonographs
Vistoria
Hiram Maxim
Hollywood
Gitenigih
C. Napoleon
John D. Rockefeller
J. Fierpont Morgan
Vander Dijks
Universt Termizn
Z Lin
Books Put on Display at Public Library Exhibition
The Trey Public Library adds many new titles to a one week display. Notable entries include Best Plays of 1944, China Takes Her Place, Crow’s story of modern China, and Freedom of the Air. Works cover memory, culture, war, and mystery by authors such as Arthur Davis, Arkady Fiedler, Keith Hutchison, and Sherlock Holmes collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey Public Library
China
Enstead Satvean
EL Davis
Squadron 205
Arkady Fiebex
Keith Hutchison
America Unlimited
Johnston
Carey McWhams
Sret
Papa
Alvene Porter
Intimete Piettre
Johnney
Dixon Weeler
Cook
John
August
H BP M. Brows
Sol Margaret Halsey
Henry Rimoai
Sherlock Holmes
Em ‘Tery Queen
Pseud
LL. Turner
County Home Demonstration Meetings Reach Fifteen Thousand Plus
Attendance reached 15 579 at 831 county home demonstration meetings for the year ending Nov 3. Miss Mabel Mithan, Rensselaer County agent, notes lectures on food preservation and home skills, with many gatherings held in the evening due to war and staff shortages. The year saw 39 267 bulletins issued, fair exhibits at Nassau and Schaghticoke, and active Home Bureau membership growth from 36 in 1935 to 1 148 in 41 units by 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cie
Mabel A. Mithan
Rensselaer
Milkan
Nassau and Schaghticoke
Rand
Enroj Imert
Blue Grass
Speeatt
New York Power & Light Corp
Home Bureau
Shire
Holiday Preparations Drive Community Craft Output
In the lead up to the holiday season more than 100 sacks and dolls were crafted, with dolls priced around $2 in stores. Fifteen groups produced 59 Christmas greenery decorations. County groups have been active in bond drives and salvage collections. Many volunteers supported Red Cross and USO efforts, yet attendance fell despite a rise in membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red, Cross
USO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Lee Cemary
Pyt
Francis
Bernard Mumble
Ruth A. Sain
War Department
Membie
Pet
Mumbia
Camp Blanding
Fla
Infantry
Fort Edward
Scutan
Union Bag and Pager Corp
Charles E. Mumble
Leonard P. Borden
Mumble
Frank
Parry Street
Hudson
Gary
Sandra
Public Library
Broadway
Bonut Life Oil
Moderamella Beauty Salon
Government
F.H. A. Mortgage Loans
Total
J. Don Welch
Henry B. van Denburgh
Harold M. J. Lewis
George £. Barrett
James L. Cronin
Chauncey W. Cook
Frank 8. Twining
U.S. Government
Hester F. Millhouse
Leslie W. Truax
Trust Department
William Bolton
Thomas C. Boswell
John H. Broderick
Eugene F. Connally, M.D. Chauncey W. Cook
John H. F. Coughlin, M.D
Charles C. Freihofer
Francis E. Gallagher
Lillian M. Russ
Archie R. Joy Isadore L Kaufman
David B. Plum
Fred A. Roff
Irving
A. Rowe
James C.,ryan
Walter W. Schneckenburger
Fred N. Stevens
Frank M. Salzman, M.D. Frank B. Twining J
Don Welch
the Manufacturers National Bank of Troy
Freaklin Square
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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