Grandma Gregory's Squad
Alma Winston aids Grandma Gregory's birthday and two grateful, reformed ex-tramps enlist after returning knitted sweaters. Bryce Alden uses patriotism to help the old woman and inspire civic virtue, earning her a new unit of committed soldiers named Grandma Gregory's Squad.
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Grandma Gregory
Alma Winston
Alma
Arthur Gourley
Mr. Alden
Grandma
Alden
Gregory
Hampden
Bryce Alden
Jim
Inventor Samuel Davis of Oregon Behind Early Combined Harvester
The Denver Field and Farm credits Samuel Davis of McWinnville Oregon as the inventor of the combined harvester. Built on his farm in 1862 the machine revolutionized farming, thrashing 1200 to 1500 bushels a day with three men and ten horses. California also claims the invention but the Davis machine popularized it.
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Samuel Davis
McWinnville
Ore
Denver
California
Davis
Viewpoint on Mr Jackson Sparks Quiet Debate
The column reflects heated chatter over Mr Jackson's appearance and reputation, contrasting chatter about looks with opinions on character, highlighting a social stereotype in the era's discourse. The piece uses a provocative voice to draw readers into the local judgmental tone.
Power of Music and Local Snippets in Patchy Verse
A quirky collection of lines mentions a tango band that would make one dance eleven miles, a green and yellow snake seen in Texas, jokes about wages and a whisky barrel, and humorous exchanges about wings on a bungalow and a hat. A brief sketch includes references to a band leader and wartime anecdotes with social quips.
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St. Jaggs
Texas
Are the Americans a musical nation in public voice
National Art asks if Americans are a musical nation. a character dismisses campaigns as louder than speakers. A Common Type notes Oubhwaite as limited humanitarian, caring for humanity generally but not individuals. Acquiring Musical Strength reveals a daughter excelling at the piano, feet steady on the pedals. The Whole Orchard presents a fairy tale wish.
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Oubhwaite
Spooner and Mooner Courtship Note Catchy Verse
A playful verse pairs Spooner and Mooner in a tongue in cheek courtship line. The speaker declares affection for Spooner, calling her the apple of his eye, and warns Mooner to be cautious.
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Spooner
Phimb
Mooner
Chary
No Skidding and Cheerful Load Reminders on Road
A brief poem-like line urges drivers to keep safe by avoiding skidding and to leave behind antiskid treads as they travel, reflecting a cautionary message about road safety and prudent driving.
In Need of a Rest From College Life
Farmer Cobbles says his son enjoys farm life after four strenuous years at college. He finds loafing at home pleasant and watching the hired men at work relaxing.
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Farmer Cobbles
Last Bullet and a Suicide Try in Wartime Jest
A sergeant orders Private Jones to shoot himself behind a wall after refusing more bullets. Jones complies and a shot rings out, but he returns saying another miss. A quick, grim humor strip from a distant era quotes the sergeant’s relief at Jones’s failed attempt followed by a quip in a humor column.
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Private Jones
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Mixed at Home
A home formula combines water Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. It claims to color without staining the scalp, staying non sticky and non greasy. Directions are in each Barbo Compound box and can be done by a druggist. The piece ends with light jokes about a wet day and safety razor quips.
Garfield Tea Promotes Health and Wealth Advice Ad
A dated advertisement encourages readers to “Take care of your health and wealth will take care of you” and claims Garfield Tea promotes health. It notes easy finances when the financial end isn’t short and frames tea as a remedy for wellbeing and economic balance.
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Jnet
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Elise Waring
France
Mr. Jackson
Mutt
Jackson
Tallpay
Dobbs
Gyer
Myer
Professor Highnote
Johnny Wise
Hannibal
Alps
The
Boston
Johnny
Sis
Fanny Jones
Jane
NiCe
Castoria
Billy Cascara
Figu
Hill
Arterl
Carter
Holstein-Friesian Association
of America
Brattleboro, Vt
Small Bobby
Bobby
Dr. Pierce
Straits Settlements
David Roberts
Vet. Co
Grand Avenue
Wauketha
Drugriste
Chicago
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