Chauncey Depew Dies at Ninety Three Elusive Era Ends
Chauncey Depew dies at age 93 after a long life bridging eras from pretelegraph times to modern aviation and radio. The former Yale graduate and longtime chairman of the New York Central Lines witnessed inventions from Morse’s telegraph to the Wright brothers and Marconi, ending a century of rapid progress.
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Yale
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Hasper's Ferry
Titusville
Bloomington
Chicago
Lincoln
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Paris
Washington preps for a rough presidential campaign
Washington on April 6 remarks on an impending ugly presidential race after conventions in June. Congress battles over partisanship, slush funds, and personal charges as duels of rhetoric echo from Capitol Hill. The coming conventions should settle rival doubts and spark full clashes.
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Depew on photograph sending and moderation
Chauncey Depew comments on the routine sending of photographs by radio stating to do everything in moderation. He argues this creed helps prevent mental strain and physical harm, contributing to a long pleasant and valuable life. The message suggests others adopt the creed for personal benefit.
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Rado
Chauncey Depew
Romance of a Shared Morning and Night by Stevenson
A lyrical vow of intimate domestic refuge and artful gifts. The speaker imagines a life built for two, with a kitchen, a room, forest paths, and caring routines set to music and memory. The verse blends nature imagery with personal devotion and homage to a beloved.
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
Janet and I know all the games the fairies play and where they live. The Queen has told us the magic word and we can ride butterflies and sail seas on boats of silver. We boast of feats we do with the word, though we must not tell it to keep the spell.
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Janet
Star Fish Turns Upside Down and Hatches Eggs
Mrs. Water Bug calls for help when she finds Star Fish on her back. Star Fish explains she turned herself over to incubate eggs held in a five point basket. Eggs hatch into small fish as the friends gather for a feast at Mrs. Turtle’s house.
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Dinner Stories Of The Barber And The Horse
A man drives his horse to a barber shop before closing while the horse foams at the mouth. A curious youngster waits outside and reveals he has never seen a barber shave a horse, asking when the barber will come out.
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Boy's Woe Moves Judge in New York Court
Nine year old Victor Adanzio sobbed as he carried his dog Ano into Tombs court. Patrolman Stern had summoned him for letting Ano run unmuzzled. Victor pleaded fears for Ano and promised never to let him go unmuzzled, receiving Magistrate Simpson's assurance. Ano wagged his tail as Victor left, reunited with his pet.
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New York
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Ano
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One Minute Pulpit Quote on Going to Him
A brief religious meditation cites John chapter sixteen, verse five to seven. It notes that sorrow follows questioning, then asserts the truth that departure enables the Comforter to come, framing departure as expedient for followers.
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The Diary of a New Yorker brings backstage gossip
In New York on April 6 the diary notes that the stage door Johnny is passé as chorus girls now command higher pay and independence. It describes chorines leaving theatres, safe Times Square nights, and chorus girls juggling singing, dancing, and appearances while aging artists and other locals pursue art and self reliance.
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Johnny
New York Times
Forty-third Street
George White
Times Square
Diet and Health: Vegetarian Diets in Pregnancy and Nursing
An exploration of vegetarian diets during pregnancy and nursing advocates lacto-ovo options while noting the need for adequate protein, calcium, and energy. Emphasizes milk, eggs, cheese, and butter as key protein sources and warns against unbalanced fat intake. Advises continuing moderate animal protein and full milk intake for mother and baby. Alcohol is advised against during pregnancy due to risks to the baby.
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Jehovah
Samson
Eight bids opened for Warren-Sheffield highway improvement
On April 6 1924 Harrisburg Mississippi officials opened bids from eight construction firms for the proposed Warren Sheffield highway project from Glade to Weldbank. Saturday's double collision near Akeley Hollow injured Inez Young and caused minor to moderate damage to three cars.
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Warren Elks secretary honored with life membership
H M Putnam of Warren retired after 27 years as secretary of the Warren Lodge of Elks. He was honored with a life membership presentation by the lodge trustees. The notice also covers local matters including Limestone Township seeking a 6 mill road levy in addition to the current 10 mills, a Pittsburgh university music concert at First Presbyterian Church, basement excavation on the New Process building site, and upcoming Holy Week sermons by Rev Carl Jacobson, plus scout leader R F Seymour visiting Warren.
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Carl Jacobson
Swedish Lutheran Church
Jamestown
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