William Penn born in London and founder of Pennsylvania
The eminent Quaker and proprietor William Penn was born in London on October 14, 1644. He died July 8, 1718 and was buried in the churchyard of the Friends meeting house at Jordans near Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire England.
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Penn
London
William Penn
Colony of
Pennsylvania
Friends’ Meeting House
Jordans
Chalfont St. Giles
Buckinghamshire
England
Chatterer the Red Squirrel Accosted by Angry Birds
In Old Orchard a commotion erupts as Chatterer the Red Squirrel dodges birds mobbing a nest. Peter Stabbit and Skimmer the Swallow watch, while Hummer the hummingbird and Klummer the hummingbird join the scene near a stone wall.
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Peter Stabbit
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Peter
Hummer
Trummer
Slummer
First regular baseball game played in Hoboken 184
The first regular base ball game was played at Hoboken New Jersey on June 29 1846 between the Knickerbocker club of New York and the New York club a picked team. Only four innings occurred as the rules then stated a team won by 21 aces or more on an even inning.
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Hoboken
N. J
Knickerbocker Club
New York
New Yok Club
Bmcclurs Newsansper Synudicate
WNT Service
Through a Woman's Eyes by Jean Newton
An essay argues beauty alone does not condemn a wife to dullness and that intelligence and shared tastes are key. It cites Judge Joseph Sabath’s view on divorces and contemplates varying male attitudes toward authority, partnership, and who leads in marriage. The piece balances critique of the stereotype with recognition of individual temperaments.
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Sears
Guestion Box by Ed Wyrm The Perfect Fool
Dear Mr Wren a nephew in England reports his wife has water on the brain explaining it as a notion in her head. A boarding house guest complains of poor food and seeks remedy. A husband plans to name a nursery in a room painted for their newborn triplets.
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ED Wyrm the Perfect Fool
Mr. Wren
England
Air Wynn
Nursery room babies and a housebound answer
A reader asks about moving babies and a “bawl room” suggestion. Another letter explains a department store job loss after one week. A birthday gift glove issue prompts a Scotch whisky sizing tip.
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Br. Wynn
Alb. Siddle
Associated Newspapers WU Service
Gold Star Mother Poem of a Son’s Remembered Star
A reflective verse memorializes a fallen son with a mother’s love and sorrow. It frames the Gold Star as a five point star symbolizing memory duty love grief and enduring pride as the heavens receive the luminance of the child. The piece emphasizes maternal courage and the lifelong bond beyond loss.
Little Girl Frock Pattern 6064 for Shirley Temple Charm
Pattern 6064 creates a dropped shoulder frock with a cute collar puff sleeves and box pleats designed for speed and charm. Sizes 2 4 8 8 and 10 require specific yardage with 39 inch fabric and 14 yard contrast. Send fifteen cents and plain name address style number and size to The Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West 18Th Street
New York
Fresh From Paris Hat by Jane Blanchot Parisia
Hat designed by Jane Blanchot of Parisia features a green taupe body trimmed with a steel chain and wooden buckles. The piece reflects Parisian millinery flair with bold hardware accents and a structured silhouette.
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Lhis
Jane Blanchot
Parisia
Bride of Today Cook Book Fancy Biscuit and Coffee Cream
A wartime era Cook Book entry offers simple recipes for Fancy Biscuit and a coffee cream dessert. It lists ingredients like flour shortening dates peanut butter and milk for the biscuits. It also includes steps for a coffee custard and a chocolate coffee frosting.
Bridge Game Misread as Family Quarrel Reported
Neighbors play a game of bridge misread as a family quarrel. WN Bersice notes the incident lacks evidence of domestic dispute and remains a neighborly dispute over card play.
Any Wife Thoughts on Her Husband’s Mood Swings
A fragment from CinelneaInquirer quotes a wife describing her husband as alternating between a big baby and a strong man in his prime. She laments his reluctance to go out and jokes about deceiving an elderly person, noting rheumatism and fatigue as excuses.
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Cinelneatl Inquirer
Acquiring Knowledge From Russia Caution and Learning
Senator Sorghum asserts that learning from foreign friends is valuable while warning against inflationary costs. He stresses careful engagement with Russia to avoid unreasonable expense and preserve national interests.
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Russia
Senator Sorghum
Accidental Prospect Conversation
The dialogue explores whether a long period without an accident counts as an accident. The speakers debate semantics and intent, weighing language and perception in a terse exchange.
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