Hard Highways Bring Comfort and Safety
An article urging city residents to back federal road-building plans in 1919. It outlines the large scope of public road needs, the expected $500 million federal investment, and a three year program funded by federal, state, and local bonds. It argues better roads cut tire and fuel costs and enhance military mobility and civilian safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Congress
Post Office
Bureau of Public Roads
Beas-Some counterfeit dime troubles Bob for a year
A man named Beas passed a counterfeit dime to Bob about a year ago and he has struggled to move on from the incident. A maidens aunt reacts with horror asking if the young man ever attends church, while a character named Paul Dispatch remains silent.
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Beas
Bob
Paul Dispatch
Bowles Sand Hill Market Reports Live Stock Prices
The Bowles Live Stock Commission Company in South Omaha notes Sand Hill cattle move freely with good average quality. Omaha prices remain higher for Sand Hill and other good cattle, with general market down 15 to 25 cents from Chicago and Kansas City. Calves rise 60 cents to $1.00 weekly. hogs close weak. sheep and lambs 1.60 to 2.00 higher than the low period. Bowles expands Nebraska cattle business with strong local pen locations. those missing special letters should contact the outfit soon.
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Bowles
Ceramiasion Company
Onaha
Sand Hill
Chicago
Kanengi City
Omaha
Nebraska
South Omaha
Dying Soldier Repeats Name After Battle
A faded dialogue from Passing Show notes a soldier recalling a dying comrade uttering a fragment of a name. Ima Viadoffovitch challenges the claim as the other replies that only part of the name was spoken.
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Ima Viadoffovitchaki Offaky
Ivan Ninespotsk
Wounded Soldier Hopes to Play Piano Again
A wounded soldier asks if he can play piano after healing. the doctor assures recovery and the patient expresses relief at regaining a skill he longed for. The exchange captures optimism amid recovery.
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Boston Transcript
Pious man and sequence in rapid fire restaurant
A customer in a rapid fire restaurant jokes about two per cent and orders a ham sandwich while staff volley phrases about taking it to go. The scene pairs a pious theme with witty banter as the exchange unfolds.
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