Employment Gains Shown By Washington Labor Figures
Monthly Labor Department data from Washington indicate a modest rise in employment and a drop in unemployment. Gains occur mainly in industrial centers while farm layoffs are not fully counted. Some industries have resumed full or part time work, yet overall figures remain below needed levels.
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Virginia
France
Gaelic Names in Treaty Signatures Reflect Pride Not Practical Policy
The Anglo-Saxon reader notes Gaelic renderings of Sinn Fein leaders Arthur Griffith Michael Collins Robert Barton and George Gavan Duffy in the Great Britain Ireland treaty signing. The piece praises linguistic pride but questions returning to ancient forms as a practical policy, arguing survival favors prevailing languages and many obsolete tongues fail to revive.
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George Gavan Duffy
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Tax on Soft Drinks Lifts January 1
The article notes the soft drink tax will be lifted on January 1 and predicts an early return of swallows.
Ornithologist Appeals for Bird Feeding Outreach
An ornithologist asks the public to feed wild birds and support urban avian habitats. He warns against feeding domestic chickens at midnight, stressing wildlife safety and proper feeding practices.
Jokes and Tales from a Historical Page
A collection of humorous anecdotes featuring a rector and gamekeeper, a golfer, and two wisecracking sailors. The pieces pivot on wordplay and social observations with dated dialect and playful miscommunications.
Frisky Pet Trick Stuns Family Visitor
A playful exchange unfolds as a woman kisses Harold the family dog and the animal responds by rubbing his lip on his sleeve. The visitor exclaims in surprise while Harold quips that he is rubbing it in.
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Samuel Woodworth
Duane Street
New York City
Bureau of Fisheries
Restaurant Man Shot by Diner
A diner shot the restaurant man after finding an oyster in his stew. The item reflects a sensational era tone with clipped, witty notes and stray publicity lines about fashion and marriage headlines.
Veterans Bureau finds curio claims in postwar round up
Frederic J. Haskin reports the Veterans Bureau surveyed thousands of World War veterans, identifying 56,334 with potential claims and guiding them through evidence prep. Cases include a Grand Rapids man with lost limb seeking U S recognition, a Michigan veteran asking for a stolen glass eye, and others misinformed about rights and eligibility during the nationwide effort.
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Diary Excerpt Shows Athens Life and Local Gossip
A diary style item from Athens recounts a day after a late dance, church attendance, social jests about dancing, visits with local figures, a Guinea farm excursion, and domestic worries over money and household needs. It notes sanitation concerns and urges readers to report troubles to local officials.
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Court House Corner Friend Seeks Perfect Man Admits Marital Tie
A friend at the Court House corner reads of a movie actress seeking a perfect husband. He laments the thought, knowing I would fit the bill if not already married to Abrigal.
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Fragmented public notice fragment from health department dispute
A partial OCR reads a citizen statement denying health department involvement and mentioning payments split between two parties. The text is incomplete, limiting factual certainty about nature or scope of the dispute.
Christmas Geese and Penney Hat Ribbon Call
A seasonal rhyme from an old time era evokes charity and tradition. The verse urges readers to give what they can, even small coins, to support the needy during Christmas.
Palace Safe Holds Millions in Jewels Guarded by Fifty Men
In Teheran the Shah's palace keeps a vast jewel hoard secret in a safe. A force of fifty armed guards is employed to protect the treasure, underscoring the value and risk surrounding the royal riches.
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Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
The Athens Messenger advertises a reader Q and A information service directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. It states the bureau will not give legal medical or financial advice and asks readers to submit brief questions with full name and address for mailing.
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Washington, D. C
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Ad mission estimates for sports events reach high figures
Grantland Rice, famed sports writer, estimates about 100,000,000 admissions paid to view sporting events in the past year. He also puts total money paid at about $200,000,000, covering baseball, racing, football, boxing, wrestling and other sports.
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Grantland Rice
Noah Webster’s Dictionary Timeline and Facts
Noah Webster began preparation for his American Dictionary in 1807 and published it in 1828, following earlier works that aided the project. The dictionary contained about 12 000 more words and 40 000 more definitions than any prior English dictionary.
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Hyomei at First Symptom for Quick Cold Relief
At first cough or cold symptom breathe Hyomei. The best people keep it in the house and use it to end a cold before it deepens. Sold by McKee Drug Co.
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McKee Drug Co
American woman astronomer measures star distances at a glance
An American woman astronomer achieves a rare feat by judging stellar distances from Earth almost instantly. Her method stands out for speed and accuracy, reflecting significant progress in observational astronomy and recognition for women in science.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as instant relief for colds. It claims to unblock nasal passages, stop runny nose, relieve headache and feverishness, and does so with a tasty formula containing no quinine and costing only a few cents.
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