The Foothills Drive and a Fading Market tale
Irene and Dave plan a foothills drive while Mrs Hardy confronts fading faith in property values. Conward profits from a boom then faces pressure as Merton seeks a way to care for his sick son with Dave stepping in. A new office recruit Gladys Wardin complicates ethics as Bert Morrison’s case looms.
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Snow removal appeal to highway authorities to keep roads open
An appeal to highway officials nationwide urges prompt snow removal on winter routes to ensure coal and fuel deliveries, rural mail service, and main markets stay connected. Officials warn that delayed clearing damages subgrade, loosens base, and creates costly ruts as thaw begins.
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Federal aid road act drives vast highway spending outlook
The secretary of agriculture notes that by July 1, 1919 state bond issues totaling 224.8 million had been approved and next year plans call for about 314.0 million more. Across the present and following fiscal year at least 1 billion dollars will be devoted to road improvement, with rail transport, material supply, contractor networks, and labor shaping the 1920 program.
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Sentiment for Brick Paving on Asphalt Foundations Grows
The article notes a rising favor for brick pavements laid on bituminous foundations over concrete bases. Supporters argue defects in brick roads arise from weak concrete, and a bituminous base would be more resistant and enduring.
Rain Fells On Yuma For First Time In Forty Five Years
Citizens of Yuma Arizona witnessed rainfall on January 4 for the first time in 45 years. People of all ages watched the gray sky open and water fall, puddles formed, and excitement rose as the long drought broke. The scene became a local curiosity with news photographers and families leaving indoors to enjoy the rare meteorological event.
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Yuma
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Beating Incident At Straddle Ridge Not Fatal, Says Resident
A Straddle Ridge resident recounts an assault by The Main Point Newt Stodder on his wife the other night. The wife supposedly dropped a bottle of ticker lom’n on the mantel, causing it to shatter, but the story denies any fatal injury. The Acquaintance questions the value of the liquor involved.
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Newt Stodder
Straddle Ridge
Two Reasons for Complaint Pencils Razor Sharpening
A London Answers quip notes a wife asking why her husband was annoyed after she sharpened a pencil with his razor twice. The husband replies that after giving up on shaving, he tried to write with the pencil, illustrating how being ruled by feelings can send a man zigzagging.
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London
When Knights Were Bold
The article describes medieval European sports as tournaments and jousts dominated by nobility with the king as spectator. Tournaments used multiple knights in contests judged for adherence to rules, aiming to unhorse opponents with blunt lances. Jousts resembled deadly duels, with fittings to prevent riders from being thrown and to grant a vivid, ceremonial appearance.
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Europe
Still Chances in a Young Virginia’s Future Plans
Ten year old Virginia and friends discuss future careers with talk of teaching and domestic roles. Virginia jokes about becoming an old maid as family elders are, while John notes Aunt Ruth’s beau may change marriage plans, altering futures.
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Mary Pickford Speech at Los Angeles Tea Heats Beauty Talk
Mary Pickford declares beauty matters in film, quipping a woman’s looks can help her. She dismisses the notion that looks don’t count in the movie world. The remarks were made at an eight o'clock Los Angeles tea.
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