Europe and Wilson blamed for Balkan tension and civic change
The piece discusses Roumania's actions in Hungary's wake, questioning allied responses and potential backers, and warns of volatile Balkans. It also critiques President Wilson and King George decorations, then debates U S governance, urging reflection on democratic balance and executive influence. It notes meatpacking unrest and calls for responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Republic
George
Congress
Binet Test Types and Feeble Mindedness Classifications
The column reviews early Binet mental tests and feeble mindedness categories from idiots to morons, noting the limitations in defining types. It lists tests for a three year old norm and discusses the need for expert eye disease assessment for a serious eye condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Binet
Paris
Confidences of a Couple on Wealth and Thrift
Imogene notes wealth in New York as Andrew says he works hard. Parable of Jim and Tom shows thrift and laziness shaping fortunes, a banker father guiding Jim toward savings while Tom squanders earnings on toys and rides, ending with a moral about real life outcomes.
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Andrew
Imogene
Little Luie
Kok Fulkerson
New York
Beta
Bob Young
Tom
Dempsey
Jess Willard
Jim
Nickles
Bob
Sims
Twenty-first Century Press
Spendthrift Ways, Inc
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker and the Grasshopper Tale
In a field Jack Rabbit and Tim Squirrel trade stories under a stone wall. Jack spins a tall tale about how their family taught grasshoppers to hop and dogs to run, a comic clash of boasting and misdirection ends with Tim correcting the tale and a dash of chaos as a dog barks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rabbit
Tim Squirrel
Mr. Possum
Mr. Coon
Tim
Jack
Dog
Mr. Dog
Tim Sauitrel
Postal card long travels from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
A postal card mailed February 16, 1880 in Cincinnati arrived in Indianapolis addressed to Joseph Allerdice. The fragmentary message suggests a long, unclear journey and a hint of a prior misdirection or fate tied to the envelope. The item reflects lengthy postal wandering across states over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Huber
Cincinnati
Joseph Allerdice
Indianapolis
Ind
Austria in Peril and Peace Terms in 1921
Uncle Harry discusses Austria after World War I, comparing its decline with Germany's recovery. He notes the peace terms as harsh, Austria's shadow of former greatness, and debates whether Austria should remain sovereign or align with Germany. He covers debts, reparations, territorial losses, military downsizing, and possible futures involving economic unions.
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Austria
Wuele Harry
Jimmy
Europe
Uncle Harry
Renner
Helen
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Harry
Serbia
Roumania
Italy
Czecho Slovakia
Hungary
Vienna
Postcard shows moving hides due to Ohio river water rise
A postcard from Nathan Wolfstein & Co of Cincinnati dated June 28 1918 notes moving hides upstairs due to high Ohio river water. It offers 1000 buffs at 9 14 cents with acceptance in a reasonable time. Postmaster Springsteen comments on acceptance timing and cites the mail date as the Cincinnati departure at 8 p m. The Postmaster General disclaims responsibility in this case.
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Somerville
Mass
Nathan Wolfstein & Co
Main St
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Springsteen
Iowa Editors Cut Expenses and Taxation
Davenport Times notes Senator McCormick of Illinois urged in the Senate a resolution to cut federal expenses by one billion dollars without undermining defense and to supply a financial statement of revenues and expenditures through recent years with a December 1, 1919 deadline. Fort Dodge Messenger discusses Dr. L G Gray’s Iowa land price investigation and contrasts eastern views with Iowa's land value, stressing town land as distinct from farm land. Sioux City Journal ponders picnic choices and cites imperial land area data from World War I.
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Davenport Times
McCormick
Illnois
Senate
Congress
Fort Dodge
L. G. Gray
Iowa
Most Married Man Has Eight Wives Charged
New York reports Charles Wilson will be brought back from Waupun Wisconsin to stand trial for bigamy. He has been characterized by officials as the most married man, with eight wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Wilson
Waupun
Wis
District Attorney labels man New York's most married
Wilson faces four grand larceny charges and will begin a two year term in Waupun prison Sunday. Ryttenberg says grand jury information shows Wilson married at least eight women, then left them with their money. He will be arrested immediately after sentencing.
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United States
Wen
National
Congress
Washington
Uncle Saty
Jig
Wilson
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Harrison
McKinley
Taft
Legislative Branch
Wison
Ant
Ryttenberg
New York
Waupun
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd puzzle answer
A 1919 Loyd brain teaser asks for a yellow flower name hidden in a double anagram style puzzle. It lists costs for tradesmen: paperhanger 200, painter 900, plumber 800, electrician 300, carpenter 3000, mason 2300, with the answer to No 158.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Sam Loyd
Auntie Moon Rebounds After Midnight Setback
A local figure Auntie Moon improved after a late night medical issue. Residents recall earlier times when shops stayed open long hours for nickels on the street. The incident occurred around midnight with no further details released.
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Moon
National Newspaper Service
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