Seven ages of mankind parodied as auto accidents
The Stewart Warner Safety Council imagines a parody of Shakespeare's ages noting how automobiles claim many lives. It outlines infant, schoolboy, lover, young professional, family man, and elderly victims in truck and taxi related incidents. The chart shows high auto accident shares among the very young and very old due to heedlessness and infirmity.
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Hakespearer
Stewart-Warner Safety Council
Jay
Saint Peter
Nest
Wyoming selects Indemnity School Land in 1925
Notice from the United States Land Office Evanston Wyoming dated December 18 1925 states Wyoming has filed an application to select lands in Indemnity School Land Selection List No 226 Serial 010943 described asSEXNW Sec 26 T 31 N R 106 W 6th P M containing 40 acres The list is open for public inspection and protests or objections must be received before approval and forwarded to the General Land Office in Washington DC Register T Booth
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United States Land Office
Evanston
Wyoming
State of
General Land Office
Ad. T. Booth
Register
Sultan Hafid Gambler King Delivers Fortune Under Judgment
Sultan Hafid of Morocco enjoyed a gambling night hosted by the French resident-general. A British reporter warned against profiting from luck, while a French judge ruled that fair play meant the sultan could keep winnings won by skill, not cheating. The sultan thanked the judge and pocketed the money.
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Mutai Hafids Sultan
Morocco
Mutai Hafid
Loria
Apple Tree Honored by Canadian Farmers Monument Lays Claim to McIntosh Heritage
A marble monument in Dundas county Canada marks the site of the original McIntosh apple tree found by pioneer John McIntosh in Matilda township. His son Alan promoted the fruit, later called McIntosh Red, which spread across North America. The burning tree of 1896 did bear until 1903 when it died, prompting farmers to raise the tribute.
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Dundas County
Canada
John McIntosh
Scotland
Matilda Township
John
Mcintosh
Alan McIntosh
Tea Processing Dictates Green Black Distinctions
The text explains that the same tea leaves can become green or black tea based on curing. Green tea is sterilized by steam to prevent oxidation, retaining green color, while black tea ferments to dark brown. Oolong is semi fermented to a chosen level.
Beard Facts Stir Laughs From English Writer
A humorous piece argues a beard adds daily effort and cost. It cites measurements of facial hair and shaving routine, claiming the average man shaves about 68 inches daily and 24 820 inches yearly, totaling roughly 20 miles, with five minutes spent each day.
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Faye
Advertising Rates Sent On Application
Subscription rates listed at two dollars and sixty cents per year with payment in advance. The notice indicates rates require advance payment and are provided on request.
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Tge
Organize Industrial Club for Chamber of Commerce
The writer urges forming a Commercial Club or Chamber of Commerce style group to manage tourist traffic and secure external advertising. He argues timely organization will benefit the region as summer visitors rise and opportunities grow.
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Chamber of Commerce
Keep Money Home by Evans ton dealer in Piney trip
J A Allard of Evanston Wyoming for Thomas D Murphy Calendar Co. canvassed Piney Tuesday afternoon then left for Daniel and Pinedale Wednesday morning. He showcased calendars and art goods at reasonable prices and urged Wyoming residents to keep money in Wyoming with a local slogan.
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J. A.allard
Evanston
Wyo
Thos. D. Murphy Calendar Co
Piney
Daniel and
Pinedale
Snowfall Cost City Millions in Clearing Streets
A heavy snow recently blanketed New York City, with 10 to 12 inches falling and an estimated cost of one million dollars to clear the streets. The author notes that a similar snowfall would be highly valuable to local ranchers next summer.
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New York City
Lincoln's Birthday Observed Friday February 12
A brief notice notes Lincoln's Birthday is observed on Friday February 12 and promotes Carbon Paper for sale today.
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Lincoln’s
Italian soldier declared dead taunts government over pension
An Italian veteran who was listed as dead in the war claims he is alive. He has since married and received a pension for a widow, plus a medal noting the battle of his death. The war department refuses to admit he lives, while the income tax collector insists he is alive and seeks payment.
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War Department
Los Angeles
Poles Treated With Coal Tar Creosote Save Lines Nationwide
Large telephone companies report pine and fir poles impregnated with coal tar creosote last longer. California electric lines use yellow pine and Douglas fir poles treated by open cell pressure method, avoiding bleeding and sweating and reducing damage from termites.
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California
Ambiguous quote leads to a punchline at streetcar stop
A scene outside a club window shows Rob with friends when a streetcar arrives. Perkins, his wife, and sister exit, prompting a joking question about which is his wife. Roberts quips she is the woman he didn’t help off the car.
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Rob Sie
Perkins
Ansaver Mntit Roberts
Guest Towel Confusion at Luncheon
Mrs Miler hosted a luncheon and card session. As the last guest left, Theodora, her blond daughter, noted that someone had used a guest towel, prompting Mrs Miler's surprised remark about guests' towel etiquette.
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THE
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Big Piney Wyoming
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Wood Oswald CO
Stock Yard
Omaha
W. S. Nichols
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Joe) Norris J.G
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Tos Angeles
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Chicago Union
D. H. Lillywhite CO
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C. A. St Clair
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