Rum runners and their bold sea gambling on liquor lanes
The article describes rum runners using a stern rope coil and heavy ax to entangle pursuing revenue cutters, cutting lines and tossing them overboard to disable pursuers. It portrays former fishermen as fearless, skilled seamen who know the bay well and prize profits, resisting changes in liquor laws.
Newspaper subscription rates for three months and six months
The readable text lists subscription prices: one three month term for $2.00 and six month terms at $6.00 and $13.00 respectively. This card notes durations and prices for multiple periods.
Mitchell Found Guilty Sparks Army Air Defense Debate
The verdict of guilty in the Mitchell case provokes strong defense of bold critique of aviation policy. Mitchell’s defiance, calls to reform, and clashes with senior officers are seen as challenging outdated traditions. Supporters argue public debate will advance aviation progress despite punishment.
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The Merry Men of the Sea Return Off Sandy Hook
The Brooklyn Eagle notes renewed rum smuggling cruises near Sandy Hook with 600 cases daily, as faster 40 to 50 foot boats carry fish, bait, and rum. Inventive dodges persist to outwit coast guard, while former rum runners shift to Florida and Nova Scotia to evade interdiction.
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France Counts Third Finance Minister in a Month
The Paris government names its third minister of finance within a month as France debates reforms to its treasury and a balanced budget. Radical elements push for a capital levy while the senate signals skepticism about any new revenue method. France's costly military ventures strain resources and echo fears of a restrictive Dawes style plan if reforms stall.
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Favors Received by Florence Davies
The piece argues that receiving gifts expresses friendship and trust more than keeping score. It contrasts giving and accepting, notes true friends accept gifts despite hard times, and urges grace in receiving, citing personal reflection about Christmas and trust in loved ones.
Bedtime Burgess Story of Ruddy the Red-backed Mouse
Thornton W Burgess tells how Peter Rabbit tries to call on Ruddy at his home and Ruddy vanishes among red leaves. Peter searches, talks to himself, and misreads Ruddy’s hiding place as he learns a lesson about appearances and trust.
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Peter searches for Ruddy the Wood Mouse home
Peter doubts his climbing limit and hunts for Ruddy. He checks stumps and dead trees but cannot climb. He then tests ground holes and concludes Ruddy’s home may lie underground, watching holes for the head to appear.
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Fortunate Day For Business And Arts In Sagittarius
The horoscope predicts a highly favorable day across business and social relations under benefic planetary influence. It foresees profit from advertising and optimism for new contracts, with strong notes on writers, theater, and artistic talent. It warns of rare introspection and urges cheerful company.
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Mayor Proclaims Sunset Lighting Rule in Koege
The Koege mayor orders cycles and motor vehicles to light lamps 30 minutes before sunset, with exact sunset time set by the mayor. This AP report from Copenhagen notes the proclamation contrasts with King Canute's flood tide command by a Danish town official.
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Canute
Koege
One Senator’s Plan to Curb Senate Filibusters
Senator Simeon Fess of Ohio proposes a resolution to end senate filibusters by confining debate to the business on the floor. The rule would allow any member or the presiding officer to call to order, require proceedings to stay on topic, and permit an appeal vote without debate. A 20 minute speaking limit in the last six days, plus a strengthened cloture option, aims to protect the majority while shielding the country from obstruction.
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Boston
Which Love the More Men or Women in Life
A reader’s letter discusses whether women or men love more, outlining masculine and feminine emotional types. It argues love depth varies by individual, cites two life examples of men and women affected by love, and notes men often hide such affairs, while women seek shared devotion.
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Courtroom Laughs and Witty Anecdotes in Odd Tales
A stitched collection of brisk vignettes from a court, a painter, telephone operators, and a German farmer. It recalls a Irish witness missing a shot but hearing it, a painter's rabbit trap for Mrs Millions, misdialed theater numbers, and a milk ticket gimmick in a bank panic, all delivered with light humor.
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