Putman Griddle Tale Ties to Virginia Widow
Major George Haven Patman offers a new flapjack griddle to a Virginia woman who lent him a griddle long ago. He recalls the Civil War episode, after which he was captured, and promises a replacement if the owner is found. The story also notes Patman’s Sons publishing a Shenandoah Valley history.
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George Haven Patman
Lady of South
New York Evening Post
New York
Rotary Club
Herane Putman
Virginia
Cedar Creek
Putman
Forag Wg
Adeutenant Putman
Major Putman
Brooks Pharmacy Classified Gift Offers and Medical Claims
An old classified ad from Toledo Ohio promotes medicines claiming to cure catarrh or deafness by a 40 year experience. It includes special gift values aimed at pleasing her or him and is dated December 16 1921.
Sportsmen in Commons Mirror Victorian Era
London dispatch notes the new House of Commons resembles mid-Victorian times with many sportsmen elected. A London daily listed 180 sporting candidates during the campaign and sees about 150 elected, indicating electors favor men deemed good sportsmen to Westminster as in the late queen’s era.
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London
New House of Commons
London Daily Sporting Papers
Westminster
English Blue Blood Again Takes Charge Of Empire's Destiny
The article notes a shift to a conservative British cabinet under Stanley Baldwin. Most ministers are college bred, with only two from public schools, reversing Ramsay MacDonald’s earlier inclusive mix of ex-miners and clerks. The piece emphasizes the return of the old aristocratic leadership.
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Blue Blood
Empire
Ondor
Stanley Baldwin
Ramsay MacDonald
Baldwin
Berlin Bans Rooftop Radio Antennas Citywide
Berlin authorities pass ordinance requiring all radio equipment over roofs to be removed. Chimney sweeps roof workers landlords and radio fans react as frost coated wires form a vast spider web above the city. The move signals a curb on wireless commerce and social use.
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Berlin
English Displaces Spanish At Santo Tomas University
Santo Tomas University in Manila will shift all classes from Spanish to English early next year as it moves to larger quarters. The change follows English instruction already in the college of engineering and other departments. The university will admit women to all departments including law, medicine, engineering, pharmacy, philosophy and theology once the new building is ready.
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Associated Press
Manila
Santo Tomas University
Manuel Arellano
College of Engineering
College of Pharmacy
Be Pretty Turn Gray Hair Dark
A historic hair dye touts Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound as a simple way to darken gray hair. It claims natural color, even results, and easy application with a sponge brush for gradual darkening after mornings and multiple uses.
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Wyeth
Xmas Greeting Cards Shooting Match at Winchester on North Western Grade
An all day shooting event is planned for Xmas Day one mile from Winchester on the North Western Grade. Prizes include turkeys geese ducks and chickens. Carl J Renner signs the notice.
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Shooting Tor
Winchester
Carl J. Renner
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