Fix Responsibility for Injury to Cars
The American Motorists Association and Automobile Club of Illinois summarize three court decisions changing motorist liability. A PA case holds drivers liable for injuries when parked cars on curves cause damage even without contact. CT and NJ rulings extend duty of care to prevent wheel detachment and limit liability for licensees unless willful injury occurs. Authorities urge strict accountability to protect motorists and pedestrians alike.
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American Motorists’ Association
Automobile Club of Illinois
Pennsylvania Superior Court
Connecticut Supreme Court
Hicle
New Jersey
New Jersey Supreme Court
St. Mayer
Association
Mr. Mayer
Office on Wheels Found Handy for Hotel Manager
John F. Daschner of New York City describes using his sedan as a mobile office between a construction site hotel and an old hotel. A homemade desk setup spans the back seat, with fittings to support writing materials, and even allows meals to be served with the interior lights on at night.
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John F. Daschner
New York City
Popular Mechanics Magazine
City Employs Radio to Speed Law Enforcement
New York becomes the first city to use radio extensively for police work. The system allows headquarters to reach any precinct or all stations in a fraction of a second, extending the police arm across the city.
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New York
Auto Travel and Vehicle Care Reflections from a Bygone Era
A humorous provincial discourse on road trips and car upkeep notes how vacations shift to rapid city hops. It warns on theft law, back seat drivers, license plate upkeep, tire changing under stress, and spark plug maintenance.
Connie Mack Sees Bright Future Amid 1928 set of Young A’s
Connie Mack focuses on the Athletics future as 1928 underperforms yet yields four new players. Jimmy Foxx, 20, plus pitchers Osele Orwell and Earnshaw, shortstop Joe Hassler, and outfielder George Haas emerge as core talents. Mack lauds Foxx as a potential great, recalling his 1925 discovery and early praise before the team’s next campaigns.
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Connie Mack
Connie
Jimmy Foxx
Jimmy
Mack
Ruth
Cobb
Collin
Athletics
Osele Orwell
Earnshaw
Joe Hassler
George Haas
Habits of Mind to Change as Radio Transforms Life
Sir Philip Gibbs argues in Hearst International that radio will alter human habits and social customs as science brings new opportunities. He says wireless etches wider knowledge, connects minds across nations, and may elevate life though risks vulgar broadcasting.
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Philip Gibbs
Hearst
International Cosmopolitan
Sir Philip
Interesting Bits of Sport Look to Prize Fights and Faculty Players
Johnny Risko may fight Sailor Jack Sharkey for 100000 dollars as boxing remains a lucrative draw. Ohio State players will wear lighter uniforms to boost speed while Toronto eyes a Genaro Rocco flyweight bout. Gene Sarazen denies joining a Buenos Aires club and aviation's hazards rise. Nettie Stone sold for 25000 dollars to Mrs. John Hertz. Tilden notes lessons from France loss. Pat O Hara age fifty six at Bellaire golf. Don Jones promotes a four team semipro league in British Columbia and Seattle area. Dorothy Campbell Hurd bought her first golf tile in 1900. U S athletes scored 18734 of 173 points in Olympics. James Butler horses prompt green wear when winning eastern tracks. Bennie Oosterbaan to lead freshmen football this fall and assist varsity basketball.
Yale Pole Vaulter Sabin Carr Sets Olympic Record
Sabin Carr of Yale wins the pole vault final at the Olympics setting a new record height of 13 feet 9.55 inches.
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Sabin Carr
Yale
Royal Jewels Worth Millions Highlight World Treasures
Washington bulletin notes Turkish crown jewels could fund a state bank. It details Sultans throne, ebony throne, diamond studded regalia, and vast emeralds. It cites Moscow Tsar jewelry, Britain’s Crown Jewels, Queen Mary’s Kohinoor, and Indian royal collections as multi million dollar showcases.
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Washington
Constantinople
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Moscow
Shah
India
Orloff
Catharine the Great
Tower of London
London
Great Britain
Yeemen
Empire
England
Teheran
Persia
Shah Jahan
Nazerbagh Palace
Baroda
Gaekwar
Indore
Sticking to Diet A Promoter’s Illness Masked by Prison
Two friends reconnect and learn of Snaggs, a company promoter, who has been unwell and forced to follow a strict diet. The punch line reveals he is in prison, not ill, in a witty London Tid-Bits vignette.
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Old Snaggs
London
Blank Space For Ads The Illiterate Readers Question
A lighthearted cartoon scene questions why a large blank area above ads exists. Two men, Jim and Bill, discuss the purpose as one explains it is for people who cannot read. The caption uses humor to highlight literacy.
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Jim
Bill
Take 'Em You Never Ask For a Kiss From Lizzie
A playful verse warns that Lizzie’s lips invite a kiss and a bold invitation to sail in and get busy. The lines mix humor and flirtation with nautical imagery and brash bravado.
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Lizzie
Diamond in the rough Newgilt-Hostall confronts street encounter
A cryptic line depicts Mr. Newgilt-Hostall claiming he met you on the street and you refused recognition. He describes himself as common folk yet a diamond in the rough, noting his daughter’s view, before asserting a severed relationship.
Reading Habits Highlighted In Washington Star Quip
In a witty Washington Star exchange, Mr Meektoo notes the need for broad reading to keep up while his partner pursues politics. The reply emphasizes the humor of balancing domestic life with public discourse, preferring the cook book as a constant read.
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Mr. Meektoo
Washington Star
Meeting Man's Needs Through Ancient Monuments
An eminent archaeologist reflects on explorations of ancient tombs and argues that progress would have benefited if the ancients had prioritized public structures over private monuments, suggesting a shift toward modern skyscrapers as a lasting contribution.
Brown as a Berry Fashion Quip Sparks Mixup
A comic exchange unfolds as a passerby compliments Mrs. Van Lucre on her tan coat, only to discover she was addressed by a mistaken identity and the speaker claims to be her new cook. The humorous mixup highlights social flirtation and costume details in a lighthearted anecdote.
Wildcat in Tree Sparks Quiet Contemplation
A wildcat perches in a tree provoking calm reflections on restraint and the absence of risky speculation. The piece blends natural imagery with a light, amused mood about safety and prudence.
You seem willing to listen to hard luck stories
In This Age the Courier-Journal quotes a person remarking on others listening to hard luck tales. The tone suggests a wary calm about hearing inefficiency and personal hardship.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Shakespearean Echo Slogan for Bank Competition
A witty prompt asks for a bank themed success slogan using a Shakespearean style. The line Neither a borrower nor a lender is adapted for a bank context, emphasizing prudent finance and trusted stewardship.
Fishing Joke Remains Untouched by Wife for Seven Years
A Louisville Courier-Journal quip notes a fisherman named Flubdub prompting a joke about a wife who didn’t see him for seven years, highlighting impatience with the fish in a light caption.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Might Get Hooked Gilbert-Never tell a girl you love her
Gerald jokes about romance with playful banter. A witty exchange explores hesitation and belief in love as a girl may take flirtatious lines seriously. The brief cartoonish moment captures lightweight dating humor.
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Gilbert
Gerald
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Jack Sharkey
Ohio State University
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Rocco
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Reigh Count
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Bellair
Clearwater
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Vancouver
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