Measured Romance on Staten Island Bungalow
Reynolds couple move into a $500 down bungalow on Staten Island where marriage, loneliness and social pressure unfold. Jane Reynolds feigns illness to host dinner for Bob while a matinee outing with Mrs Collins stirs secrets. A money misstep and a temptation from John Brand test loyalties as Dick locals preach socialism and a cement deal on the Pecos River dam looms over Bob. Jane overhears and begs Bob to accept offers amid poverty, but he refuses, deepening their chill.
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Bob
John Brand
Jane
Brand
Hudson Cement Company
United Construction Company
Pecos River
Reynolds
Peter
Paul
Dam plot in motion on Staten Island road
Brand persuades Mrs Reynolds to help her husband Bob gain wealth through a staged scheme involving a dam project and a fortune payoff. They press Jim toward a lucrative but morally risky plan as they speed toward Tottenville, while a bystander foresees hard work and empty promises.
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Brand’s
Reynolds
Jane Plans Hidden Purchases While Husbands Trust Keepsakes
Jane recalls how she hides bills and small luxuries to stretch a meager income. She schemes to buy a tailored suit and modest upgrades, while Brand eyes ready money and a path to influence through small bribes. The narrative follows her balancing act between debt, deception, and a dangerous alliance.
Pier Pile Mystery of Atlantic City Workman
A rumor grows that a workman vanished during Atlantic City pier construction not by drowning in surf but by falling into a caisson. An automatic concrete pour allegedly flooded the caisson and buried the body inside the piling, with no body ever found.
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Garden
Atlantic City
How to Correct the Mistake in a Letter
A reader advises correcting a letter by directly placing the corrected note in a box instead of waiting for the postman. The author notes that the postman will not fix the error and urges prompt action to correct the mistake.
Economy theme echoed in wartime social satire
The passage critiques wartime economy effort and general national thrift. It parodies a rooftop social exchange where a friend asks Gayboy about lectures on economy. The tale highlights public pressure to economize and the comic fallout of private misfiring purchases.
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Gayboy
His Easy Part
A humorous dialogue notes a man’s car troubles are minimal as his wife and daughters rarely cause issues and a puncture is only a repair bill to him. The quip contrasts domestic use with mechanical mishaps and fate of the vehicle.
Sweden Near National Prohibition of Alcohol and Tobacco
A Swedish move toward a nationwide ban on alcohol and tobacco is nearing approval. The government and parliament debate strict controls and penalties. Authorities warn of social harms, while opponents fear economic and personal freedoms impacts. The policy faces logistic and enforcement questions ahead.
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Sweden
Invents a New Chicken by Selective Breeding
George White claims to have produced the shortest legged chicken after two years of crossing breeds. The big white fowl sits low, waddles when it walks, and cannot roam or scratch well. White says it leads a quiet life and is a prolific layer. Eaton Dispatch reports.
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George White
White
Eaton
New York World
Cure of eczema in child with Cuticura care
Mrs. F Scofield of Oshkosh recounts her nephew's eczema starting at two months old. Itched severely, caused bleeding, and resisted treatments until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used from age three, taking about a year to cure. A Skin Book offer accompanies the ad.
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High St
Oshkosh
Wis
F. Scofield
Postecard “Cuthurs
Dept. L
Boston
Serious sewer gas issue noted in city health report
A health department notice highlights sewer gas as a serious matter and warns against lighthearted comments. It emphasizes the risks to public sanitation and calls for repairs and preventive action to protect residents.
Deserve the Punishment pun in Scrapp joke
A quip notes statistics that married men live longer than single men, followed by a quick retort that marriage punishes the single life. The brief exchanges reflect a humor piece on marriage outcomes.
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Scrapp
One Suit Too Many
Dialogue notes a sartorial matter with a joke about a tailor. A character recalls buying two suits from the recommended tailor, one dress suit and one law suit, highlighting cost and selection. The exchange reflects practical wardrobe choices and humorous wordplay.
New Jersey Man Fined Over Saloons Traducing
A New Jersey man was fined recently for libelous remarks about saloons. The case highlights an odd legal point as the chronic invalid is seen as a source of fees for doctors.
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New Jersey
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Mammon
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Chicago
Setee Dantes
Seer
Romean Guaranty
Pratt Food Company
Aie
Ania
Winchester
Joep Een
Uve Cheaiies
Kansas City
Nore
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