Washington Hicks Peace in Rail Strike Looms
President Harding will submit a compromise basis to both rail and labor factions as the federal government tightens control of coal distribution and rail facilities. Henry Spencer appointed federal coal administrator. cost of living up 66.6 percent since 1914. hospital site chosen for St. Cloud Minnesota with 250 to 350 mental cases.
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White House
Washington
Harding
Henry Spencer
United States
Department of Labor
St. Cloud
Minn
Something to Think About by F. A. Walker
Essay reflects on the lives of great men, urging readers to follow a straight path of integrity and steadfast faith. It praises self discipline, humility, and perseverance, arguing that true achievement comes from choosing truth, mercy, and love of God, guiding future generations.
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F. A. Walker
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Reading the Hand for Business Success
The text outlines palmistry criteria for a successful business person. It stresses a square, practical hand with a firm consistency, a large well shaped top phalanx of the thumb for willpower, a well formed second thumb segment for reason and logic, and a long well shaped middle phalanx of the ring finger indicating a love of work and potential success.
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Apollo
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Face the Music With Hopeful Ballad by Maupin
The piece, attributed to Will M Maupin, encourages perseverance through hardship. It emphasizes facing daily tasks with effort while trusting God to handle the rest, ending with a hopeful tone for tomorrow.
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Will M. Maupin
Education costs little but yields vast returns
In John Blake’s column the value of self education is praised. He argues education is affordable, achieved through libraries, reading, and inquiry rather than formal schooling. He cites Twain and Dickens as examples of self taught greatness.
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America
England
Mark Twain
Charles Dickens
Dickens
John Blake
Meter's Cook Book Salads and Dressings for Warm Weather
The excerpt discusses age and learning later in life, then provides instructions for various salad dressings. It covers French dressing, mayonnaise, boiled dressing, and uncooked dressings made from sour cream, with details on proportions, beating, and seasoning to taste. It notes oil to vinegar ratios and optional additives like mustard and cayenne.
The Tomboll Tumbler and Its English Echo
The article traces the origin of the word tumbler from Italian toy tomboll, describing early hollow metal and wooden vessels weighted to stand upright when empty. It notes these wobble-proof forms inspired the modern drinking glass name, with German examples bearing the inscription Lay me down when empty, I’ll stand again when full.
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Italy
Europe
Germany
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised By Ohio Mother
Wauseon Ohio mother Mrs A M Burk testifies her daughter born with backache and long periods found relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes the daughter now active and well though cautious with heavy work. The ad urges mothers to trust the remedy for balancing women's health.
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Wauseon
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Genghis
A.M. Burktom
Sixth Sense Saves Train From Potential Wreck
Sunbury engineer Robert Getz felt something wrong under his locomotive as the "Sixth Sense" kept the train of 100 passengers from disaster. He halted the engine and found a brake rigging hanging by a torn chain under the tank, which could have caused a bad wreck if it failed.
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Robert Getz
Sunbury
Getz
Young doctors discuss beginnings under prohibition era judge
A dialogue shows two young doctors reflecting on starting practice during prohibition. One says gratitude for choosing medicine now, the other agrees. A judge comments on the era and practice timing.
Lost His Spokes and Missed Stage Fright on Holiday Show
Charles made his first stage appearance during holiday exercises and showed some nervousness. His mother praised his performance and noted his voice may have betrayed him while he insisted he was not scared. The New York Sun quip about Flubb-Age and a woman's friend rounds out the snippet.
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Charles
Dubb
New York Sun
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