Grave's Elegy and Public Safety Jokes Prompt Crossings Reforms
A Michigan public utility correspondent suggests jazzing rail crossing warnings to curb contempt for stop look and listen signs. The piece parodies epitaphs noting deadly outcomes from careless driving including unbraked collisions and alcohol impaired deaths, urging stronger safety messaging.
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Michigan Public Utilility Information Bureau
Two Ays Only No Charge for Consultation
Dr Mellenthin a Texas licensed physician states he does not operate for chronic appendicitis gall stones ulcers ulcers or adenoids. He lists several satisfied patients including Mrs J T Tucker Clarksville gall bladder Mrs J H Weiser Lexington heart trouble and others such as R A Schumann New Braunfels headaches H A Newton Cragg Plains gall stones and Mr H D Brown Burkburnett.
Local notices mix with ads from Brookshire era
A garbled local notice column mentions free consultation, a different treatment, and companion rules for married women with husbands present. It lists animal descriptions and a reward for information about two mules and a horse, plus contact E P Henry in Brookshire Texas. Also notes a rollover in a Ford near Brookshire and a Houston visit, with tax notices and train times and a cement sale at Gro’s Lumber Yard.
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Houston
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