Sherrill a Czar Poobah by Washington standard
Long profile of Col. Clarence O. Sherrill U S A who holds multiple executive and disbursing posts over Washington parks memorials and federal buildings. The piece compares him to a Czar and notes his control of parks, monuments and a vast staff while shaping the capital’s landscape and public facilities. It highlights his career from West Point to the White House where he served as escort and aide and lists his numerous commissions and responsibilities.
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Willis and Nillis Dental Dispute in Comic Exchange
Willis taunts Nillis about a fight and unpaid bill. Nillis confirms two teeth knocked out and a demand for a $2 payment labeled as dentist fee, provoking a sharp comic jab.
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Willis
Nillis
Mother Was No Cook in Old Family Tale
A young wife Agatha asks if she cooks like her mother in law. Gerald, wearing a monocle, declares his reduced state but insists he comes from an old distinguished family and that his mother was not a cook.
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Agatha
Daring Invitation Prompted an Evening Confrontation
The dialogue shows a bold invitation to dine together followed by a sharp insult about a necktie. The punch line reveals the speaker intends the other man to repeat the remark in front of his wife, setting up a potential domestic reckoning.
That Cousin and the Short-Tempered Joke
A humorous quip about a cousin described as very short in stature. The response notes the punchline that his height is so small a headache powder would affect his feet, delivering a playful exchange.
Poor Thing She Is A Poor Working Girl
A short line praises a working girl nicknamed One Alien Painter who works overtime as a face painter in a local setting. The item notes her labor and artistic effort in a concise card-like blurb.
Parrot in the Closet as Mrs Bangs Issues Household Command
In a domestic exchange Mrs Bangs orders the parrot placed in the closet and doors and windows closed while her husband Mr Bangs intends to repair his car. The servant responds with curiosity about the ruling.
Joking Exchange Stirs Golf Course Banter
A playful exchange highlights a golfer boast about his skill and a girl guessing his handicap. She quips that his face or general appearance might be the reason others fear playing him, reflecting lighthearted social banter.
Local Court Tension Echoes Family Strain in Arrest History
Dialogue reveals a tense confrontation about a son with repeated traffic arrests. A lawyer character warns that fear of law may shape behavior, reflecting on past encounters and potential consequences.
Old Aunt and Niece Exchange on Exercise
A grandma asks about her husband’s capacity for digging in the garden while the niece notes his golf playing counts as exercise. The exchange highlights everyday activity and health norms in a light family moment.
Paris Firm Develops Coal Based Alcohol Process
A Paris company reports a new method to extract fuel alcohol from coal yielding 30 to 40 pounds per ton. The claim highlights a potential energy source and production efficiency from coal conversion.
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Paris
NYC Block Sees Property Assessments Cut Dramatically
In New York City a single block’s assessed valuations dropped from 17 million dollars in 1911 to 7 million in 1917, reflecting a substantial revaluation over the period.
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New York City
The Dilemma: How to Make One Dollar Do Two
A concise musing on efficiency and value asking how a single dollar can be stretched to perform the work of two. It implies budgeting, smart spending, and resourcefulness without offering concrete steps. The tone resembles a philosophical economic note from a period publication.
Rug Exchange Plans Promise Half Price Olson Rugs
An ad explains two rug exchange plans allowing customers to trade in old rugs or carpets toward new Olson Standard or Olson Supergrade rugs. Old material is washed, sterilized, and blended with wool. the company claims seamless one piece construction, dual sided luxurious nap, and custom sizes and colors. The offer includes free shipping on old material and a week trial with a strong guarantee.
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Olson
Chicago
Olsen
Olson Rugs Offer Fast Home Delivery And Big Savings
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Rug and Home Decorating Book Offer Request
A reader from Chicago requests Olson Rug Co. catalog on rugs and home decorating. The note promises to exchange old carpets and rugs for new ones under a money-saving plan with no obligation.
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Olson Rug Co
Dept
Laflin St
Chicago
Be Sure You're Right Friend Do Not Be a Quitter
A compact maxim urging persistence and completion of tasks. It reinforces finishing what you begin and resisting fear that undermines steady effort.
Weight loss leads to new town phone booth plan
Crist notes his wife’s rapid weight loss allows her to fit into a telephone booth, a remark echoed by Blake about downtown events. The exchange suggests a humorous or surreal conversation centered on changing body size and public space use.
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Crist
Blake
P. S. C. A Supporter Story About Feeding the Kitty
A short humorous exchange involves an animal shelter supporter and a comment about feeding a stray cat. The cat is a domestic detail in a larger conversation, reflecting local interest in animal welfare.
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