User talk:Philafrenzy/Archive 8

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DYK for John Crook (classicist)

On 28 September 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Crook (classicist), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Professor of Ancient History John Crook tried to get his colleagues to sing "Waltzing Matilda" in Latin, with the chorus for swag of "ambiclitella! ambiclitella!"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Crook (classicist). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 28 September 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Victoria Cleland

On 29 September 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Victoria Cleland, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Victoria Cleland is the first woman to be Chief Cashier of the Bank of England? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Victoria Cleland. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Thank you from the DYK project and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 12:03, 29 September 2014 (UTC)

The final UK postmaster general

I eventually put Galfridus Walpole into mainspace and had actually been surprised to see a redlink at Postmaster General of the United Kingdom for so long. The story about Nelson's sword is quite intersting but if you can find any contradictory evidence besides the 1922 Oxford Journals' I cite, I would love to know. ww2censor (talk) 14:29, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

I will take a look. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:34, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Whenever you can. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 15:16, 24 September 2014 (UTC)

Great article! I haven't had a chance to do a wider search yet but have edited the article to make clear that the story is disputed. I don't think we will ever know for sure. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:09, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for the refinements. ww2censor (talk) 23:58, 30 September 2014 (UTC)

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909 articles

You're on a roll with the Roll. How would you like your tea on Sunday 12th? Edwardx (talk) 14:24, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

I am back academically next week so don't give up so easily. There are still 91 to go and I don't have 91 RDPs on the list so we will see. Good work on the Cov Garden pubs, maybe I will join in... Philafrenzy (talk) 14:35, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

Unless they are all deleted! See below. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:52, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

My pubs could go the same way... Edwardx (talk) 23:08, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

Both are unlikely in my view. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:10, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

Nomination of Pieter Korteweg for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Pieter Korteweg is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Pieter Korteweg until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. Bazj (talk) 14:55, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

I've added a note at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Philately#AfD pointing to the discussion. Bazj (talk) 15:07, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

In light of the many improvements you've made to the article it's obviously a keep now. It's unfortunate that the discussion won't be able to consider the many other stubs made in the same mould. I can only hope you'll do as good a job with each of them as you did with Pieter Korteweg. Regards, Bazj (talk) 03:26, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

I will certainly try. Feel free to do some of it yourself. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:31, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Max Harzof

On 4 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Max Harzof, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Max Harzof once owned the book that reputedly inspired Herman Melville to write Moby-Dick? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Max Harzof. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:02, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/David A. Randall‎

Tick. Trying to move this one, as its old and moldy at this juncture. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 02:51, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

What do you think for the hook? Manuscripts or typescripts or just manuscripts? I'm not trying to create a controversy. But this is the kind of minutiae that some higher level reviewer can get hung up on. And there are lots of cooks in the DYK kitchen. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 11:33, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

You are absolutely right that it should be correct. If it was typed it's typescript definitely. Randall would never have tolerated any ambiguity on the matter! Philafrenzy (talk) 11:35, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

Prep 5 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:04, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

Eurostocracy

Try untangling this one "...was a Dutch-born Swiss citizen with a Hungarian title, a legal resident of Monaco for tax purposes, with a declared second residency in the United Kingdom, but in actuality a long-time resident of Spain, and son of a German father and a Hungarian and English American mother" Gareth E Kegg (talk) 23:13, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

What's confusing about that Gareth? He was born in the Netherlands but became a Swiss or dual citizen and lives in Spain with homes in Monaco and the UK. He has an inherited title and his parents were of multiple nationalities. Crystal clear! Philafrenzy (talk) 23:23, 2 October 2014 (UTC)

Ha! I'm thinking of putting the young lover of his third wife up for GA, the redoubtable Alexander O. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 08:58, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

"Eurostocracy" is that one of those funny foreign stock indexes like the DAX that nobody pays any attention to? Philafrenzy (talk) 09:57, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

How dare you. My Draghi dollars are as sound as any foreign scrip. Perfidious Albion indeed. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 10:04, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

I was thinking of creating Eurostocracy. I have a reference in The Times from 1998 but not in the right context. It seems to be in use in social media but not otherwise. I think its a good word with a clear meaning. Do you have any sources? Philafrenzy (talk) 10:14, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

I'll channel Lady T's eurospirit and say no, no no! There are scant references to it and think it is already somewhat served by Eurotrash and Eurocrat. GLITZKREIG. Now there's a word. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 10:44, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

I had reluctantly reached the same conclusion though I think you could argue Eurostocracy refers to a wider class of persons than Eurocrat, but I have only seen them from outside their BMWs so I can't be sure they really exist. One day. I have just done a stub of Fat-finger trade. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:49, 3 October 2014 (UTC)

Building of a new Headquarters hubris...what an amazing historic phenomenon. So many great articles [1] [2] [3] Gareth E Kegg (talk) 23:33, 4 October 2014 (UTC)

Not to mention the curse of being named entrepreneur of the year. Are you seriously intending to do it? Philafrenzy (talk) 00:11, 5 October 2014 (UTC)

Sadly not, unless a journo coins a phrase for it. State capture needs to moved to 'captured state' + massive expansion. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 12:05, 5 October 2014 (UTC)

I will take a look, I am operating on a micro level at the mo, working on tragic showgirls. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:10, 5 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Gabriel Wells

On 6 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gabriel Wells, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after Gabriel Wells bought a book whose 1,050-jewel binding had required two years to complete, he decided to send it to the U.S. via a passenger on the RMS Titanic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gabriel Wells. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:02, 6 October 2014 (UTC)

R. H. Naylor

I predict that before the week is out, you will be helping to expand R. H. Naylor from its previous 441 characters to reach the 5x DYK expansion target of 2205. Edwardx (talk) 20:32, 6 October 2014 (UTC)

It's funny, I knew you were going to post this message. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:45, 6 October 2014 (UTC)

What a load of rubbish. I love it. Check out my enormous piles of stones. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 20:31, 7 October 2014 (UTC)

Amazing, I had no idea those even existed. If Edward had known how I feel about astrology (about the same as he feels about Milo Moiré) he wouldn't have asked me to do it but it won't stop me. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:36, 7 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for David A. Randall

On 8 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article David A. Randall, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that David A. Randall obtained the typescripts of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels for the Lilly Library? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/David A. Randall. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 8 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Esmeralda's Barn

On 8 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Esmeralda's Barn, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Kray twins allegedly extorted Esmeralda's Barn from Peter Rachman? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Esmeralda's Barn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 8 October 2014 (UTC)

Adam Matthew

Hi Philafrenzy,

Are you still interested in getting access to the Adam Matthew database? Your application was approved and an email message with a link to the signup form went out on October 1. Thanks! HazelAB (talk) 13:03, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

I will do it shortly. Thanks. Philafrenzy (talk) 13:28, 10 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Barton Currie

Hello! Your submission of Barton Currie at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 20:43, 12 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Endell Street

On 14 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Endell Street, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that London's Endell Street was the site of a World War I military hospital staffed entirely by women? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Endell Street. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 14 October 2014 (UTC)

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DYK for John Cowan (photographer)

On 18 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Cowan (photographer), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the British fashion photographer John Cowan was known for his "high-octane image-making"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Cowan (photographer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 18 October 2014 (UTC)

Nomination of Ronnie Spafford for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Ronnie Spafford is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ronnie Spafford until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. WWGB (talk) 08:48, 18 October 2014 (UTC)

The Caravan Club (Endell Street)

I reviewed your article on The Caravan Club (Endell Street) for DYK and I just wanted to say how I enjoyed it immensely. Well done! Hawkeye7 (talk) 20:07, 18 October 2014 (UTC)

Thank you, you are very kind. If you liked that you might like Crab Tree Club. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:09, 18 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Stewart Gray

On 21 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stewart Gray, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Stewart Gray (pictured) was a "heroic dreamer" who originated the back-to-the-land movement in the UK and started an artists' colony in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stewart Gray. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 01:58, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Clifford Hall (painter)

On 21 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clifford Hall (painter), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in his later career, Clifford Hall painted women covered almost head to toe and with their faces usually hidden? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clifford Hall (painter). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 13:44, 21 October 2014 (UTC)

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DYK for Iron Foot Jack

On 23 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Iron Foot Jack, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Iron Foot Jack, "a more agreeable kind of Alistair Crowley in a poorer way of business", was an inspiration for a young Ian Dury? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Iron Foot Jack. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:45, 23 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for The Caravan Club (Endell Street)

On 25 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Caravan Club (Endell Street), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that The Caravan Club in London claimed to be "the most unconventional spot in town" with "All night gaiety" and "Dancing to Charlie"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Caravan Club (Endell Street). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:03, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Dolores (artists' model)

On 25 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dolores (artists' model), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the model Dolores was a "happy prisoner" of the sculptor Jacob Epstein? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:04, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

Dolores

Just read Dolores (artists' model) - great work! Andy Mabbett (Pigsonthewing); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 17:55, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

Thank you, you are very kind. It was a pleasure doing it. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:21, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Lilian Shelley

On 27 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lilian Shelley, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that one of Lilian Shelley's jobs at The Cave of the Golden Calf was to feed Madame Strindberg's monkey each evening at the Savoy Hotel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lilian Shelley. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:02, 27 October 2014 (UTC)

Mister Smile Proposal for Deletion

Hi. I removed your proposal for deletion tag from the Mister Smile article, as I have been able to find several sources that discuss the film. In addition to a few sources that simply list its participation in the Chicago International Film Festival [4] and the Ottawa International Student Animation Festival, [5] [6] I was able to find this article [7] on Film Threat, this detailed quote [8] from the filmmaker posted on the Ottawa festival's site, this bio [9] on the filmmaker, and this [10] article from Animation World Network, which briefly reviews the film. --Jpcase (talk) 03:08, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Thank you. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:44, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Phuti Mahanyele

Please see question to you about credits. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:49, 1 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Barton Currie

On 3 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barton Currie, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Barton Currie edited the Country Gentleman and the Ladies Home Journal, and hired Zane Grey to write for both? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barton Currie. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:03, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

Becky's Diner and other Topics..

Appreciate if I could tag along, with your analysis and call for deletion of various articles. I am finding a general resistance to objectivity in terms of deletion. Becky's Diner a good example of a entry that "refuses to die," not everything mentioned on the Internet is worth of inclusion or is encyclopedic. Regards--Star Log, Lfrankblam, Kirk Out (talk) 18:43, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

This came out of the article about the de-orphaning project in The Signpost recently. A worthy project but I discovered that the reason a lot of them were orphans after years was that they weren't notable to start with. Mostly I have prodded them, but some were not eligible for a prod. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:50, 3 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Phuti Mahanyele

On 5 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phuti Mahanyele, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Phuti Mahanyele was chosen as ForbesWoman Africa Business Woman of the Year in 2014? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phuti Mahanyele. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:03, 5 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Crab Tree Club

On 5 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Crab Tree Club, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Crab Tree Club fined anyone who arrived in evening dress one shilling? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crab Tree Club. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:03, 5 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Henrietta Street, London

On 6 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Henrietta Street, London, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that London's Henrietta Street once had five pubs, but by 1970 had none? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henrietta Street, London. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:03, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

Joe Carbone

To propose this for deletion because this allegedly doesn't pass notability means that (a) you didn't even look at the citations, and (2) you didn't notify any of the newbie editors. I don't want to hassle you, but please avoid such actions (or inaction) in the future. We all make honest mistakes. Bearian (talk) 22:21, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

Yes I was wrong about that one, too quick to click. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:00, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

Carlisle Area Science Advisory Committee

Please don't take this personally ... I redirected this one, too. Bearian (talk) 22:39, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

But not about this one (and a load of others). Philafrenzy (talk) 23:00, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Betty May

On 7 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Betty May, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Betty May testified under oath that her husband ritually sacrificed a cat and drank its blood? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Betty May. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Four pages on fives, and I'm in sixes and sevens.

What an incredible book, essential addition to the London Encyclopedia...[11] I'm just marveling at the four pages on extant fives courts in London! Gareth E Kegg (talk) 13:41, 5 November 2014 (UTC)

Plenty of article ideas there I am sure. Are you attending the meetup on Sunday? Philafrenzy (talk) 17:26, 5 November 2014 (UTC)

Alack, I am not. :( Gareth E Kegg (talk) 14:07, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

Pity, I was planning on starting a Futurist-style riot (one plan they had was to give the same seat ticket to 20 of the most troublesome people they knew at one of their events), now it will be impossible. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:58, 6 November 2014 (UTC)

I am coming now! Huzzah! Has your doorbell rung yet....? Gareth E Kegg (talk) 00:08, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

I live in a secret lair only reachable by submarine Gareth. Look forward to seeing you. Philafrenzy (talk) 00:19, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Madge Garland

Thank you for your note Philafrenzy – an interesting lady to research. And who knew about Iron Foot Jack and the Caravan Club? Great articles and fascinating subject matter. To use an old turn of phrase, you couldn't make it up! Libby norman (talk) 14:54, 9 November 2014 (UTC)

Thank you Libby. I didn't need to make it up as truth is stranger than fiction! Hope to see you perhaps at the next London meetup 14 December. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:26, 9 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for R. H. Naylor

On 14 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article R. H. Naylor, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after R. H. Naylor was credited with predicting the R101 airship crash, he became Britain's first regular astrology columnist? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/R. H. Naylor. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 14 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Brilliant Chang

On 16 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brilliant Chang, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brilliant Chang sold cocaine, heroin, and opium to young women in London, fueling a "white slavery" stereotype? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brilliant Chang. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 13:13, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

PMGS

When you get a chance please have a look at Postmaster General for Scotland and let me know what you think. TIA ww2censor (talk) 11:48, 7 November 2014 (UTC)

Did you get a chance to give this a look? ww2censor (talk) 13:37, 10 November 2014 (UTC)

Hadn't quite got to it. Will take a look later. Thanks. Philafrenzy (talk) 13:51, 10 November 2014 (UTC)

No problem, I was going to put it into mainspace today or tomorrow. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 19:52, 10 November 2014 (UTC)

Looks good to me, I didn't check the refs but it all makes sense. Made a few changes including the lead. I think the reference to the Union in the first sentence needs a wikilink or explanation. Philafrenzy (talk) 01:51, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

With so many DYKs and your prolific output, especially in the philatelic area, I though you would be good a giving it the once over. This was a rather difficult topic to get me head around but think I have created an article that makes sense of the position. Thanks for your input. I refined the Union with additional prose and a wikilink so it is explained better and it is now in mainspace at Postmaster General for Scotland. Thanks again. ww2censor (talk) 11:31, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

The history of these official offices is tricky but I think you have cracked it. Philafrenzy (talk) 11:46, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, now I need to do a job on Edward Lees who was secretary to both the Irish and Scottish Post Office. Do you have any sources? ww2censor (talk) 23:20, 11 November 2014 (UTC)

Have you seen this? Philafrenzy (talk) 14:59, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

Yes, but I don't have access to the rest of it. Maybe the Credo account allows that but I'm not sure. Unfortunately the page shown does not talk about Edward. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 15:24, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

There is a link to sign up for a limited free account which would enable you to read the whole article. There are also free Jstor accounts via the Wikipedia Library. Philafrenzy (talk) 15:50, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

Govanhill

Although I did a major edit to the article, if I am listed as a creator, nominator or write the hook, I cannot pass it for review, and strictly speaking I am over a month late for that but I'll consider that a compliment to my effort, thanks o/ ~ R.T.G 22:14, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

No problem, thanks for doing it. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:19, 16 November 2014 (UTC)

Pérez Simón

Had thought of starting Juan Antonio Pérez Simón myself. I've added it to my list and will do a DYK nom shortly. Edwardx (talk) 13:55, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

Thanks. That must mean it's not too late for Audrey White and Phyllis Digby Morton, or am I too optimistic? Digby Morton's a little weak on notability, truth be told. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:02, 19 November 2014 (UTC)

Today is the last day for Digby Morton, but sadly you will need to nominate it yourself - "according to the new rules that went into effect as of November 21, all nominations, whether self-nominations or nominations of articles by others, require a QPQ review." Edwardx (talk) 10:16, 24 November 2014 (UTC)

I saw the notices but haven't had a moment to find out what a QPQ is. Can you get them at Waitrose? Is it one of those devices in orange plastic that make your garden sprinkler work better? Thanks for doing one on Simon. Digby Morton is a little weak so I will leave that one. Where does this leave Audrey White and Dolores of Ziegfeld fame? Philafrenzy (talk) 12:56, 24 November 2014 (UTC)

Well, I've done the nom for Audrey, but someone (hint, hint) has to do the quid-pro-quo review of another DYK nom. And you still have three days to nominate Dolores. If I could make meaningful contributions to either and plausibly claim a co-credit, I'd help out, but as both are pretty comprehensive articles, I can't see much scope. I did think about a new article, but there is good enough coverage at Waitrose#myWaitrose_loyalty_card. And congrats on your first pub article - plenty more opportunities. With a little research, nearly all central London pubs seem to have notable ~~drunks~~ regulars. Edwardx (talk) 19:10, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

My Reader's Digest Book of Home Maintenance had no instructions on fitting a QPQ. On the bright side I now know how to change a tap washer. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:48, 25 November 2014 (UTC)

DYK for Govanhill Baths

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Curious

Were they two Dolores at Ziegfeld - or is it the same? Hafspajen (talk) 20:55, 26 November 2014 (UTC)

At least two! That was a popular stage name then. See this one too and the last section of that article. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:07, 26 November 2014 (UTC)