Agreement Reached on War Revenue Bill by Senate and House
The war revenue bill pact reduces expected revenue by 15 to 20 million dollars after conference changes. It blocks liquor amendments including beer tax rises and the ed spirits tax, while navy manpower remains short with 18 thousand more needed and 12 of 30 battleships unavailable. Franklin Roosevelt cites the manpower gap and Treasury forecasts touch on international finance and gold flows as talks with English officials continue.
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Blowup Kills One at St. Joseph Oxygen Plant
An oxyacetylene welding accident at a plant on Eighth and Lafayette in St. Joseph killed Albert Geiss, 40, and critically injured three others. Injured include J A Fried of Kansas City with a dangerous fracture, Ernest Fairfield of St. Joseph with both legs shattered, Michael Kelly of St. Joseph with leg and foot injuries and possible death. The blast toppled nearby windows and tossed bystanders to the ground. Fried had been installing the oxygen system in St. Joseph for ten days.
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Skunk Farming Adds Fame to Sibley Farm in Missouri
M. F. Johnson in Sibley Jackson county reports rapid growth of a skunk farm raised for fur. Starting last winter with about twenty, the herd has grown to 125 in a 100 foot square pen. Johnson claims domesticated skunks are harmless and expects about $2,000 yearly income once established.
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New St Louis Cathedral Opens Amid Ceremony
The new St Louis Catholic cathedral, cost over 3 million dollars, opened with Archbishop Glenton blessing the building. It will be consecrated after the main altar of Italian marble, costing 100000, is finished. The exterior is done and interior work continues for years. The dome is visible citywide and pews for 2000 will be on the main floor with 1500 more in galleries.
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Hezekiah’s Prayer Defeats Rabshakeh Spirit at Jerusalem
In reflection on ancient foes, the author contrasts Rabshakeh’s defiance with Hezekiah’s prayer for God’s glory. He cites shared histories of persecution and asserts intercessory prayer as the victorious path, noting 185000 slain and linking to Washington and Lincoln in dark hours.
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Wholesomeness of Humor Reflections on Hope and Joy
A devotional meditation urges a kindly sense of humor to brighten today’s trials. It speaks of rugged edges becoming tomorrow’s smiles and yesterday’s crosses turning into refreshing memories. The piece suggests embracing the sunny side of life as clouds rise from the sea.
The Bravest Men. Ik t said that when Lord Cipde
A fragmentary notice references brave men and a lord named Cipde in an unclear wartime or ceremonial context, offering limited details on event, people, or place.
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Bet on Dutiful Hand Advice for Winners
A compact guide offers practical hand guidance for betting scenarios. It stresses careful risk assessment, disciplined staking, and avoiding emotional bets to improve long term results.
Kathryn-Did She Wear a Picture Hat Last Year
Kittye confirms yes describing an old master style picture hat worn by Kathryn last year.
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Gray County Probate Judge Endorses Dodds Kidney Pills
Philip Miller, probate judge of Gray County Kansas, reports relief from six years of heart trouble after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy and offers to publish his letter. The ad notes pills are 50 cents a box and invites correspondence and free household hints.
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How many states if DC is a state says Girard
The quote asks how many states the United States would have if the District of Columbia were considered a state under a Clayton anti-business bill. The remark plays on redefining political status to test constitutional counting.
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Cottage meaning in American usage shifts from laborer dwelling to summer home
The London Chronicle notes Harvard scholars Greenough and Kittredge explain cottage usage differs. In the United States the term never denoted a laborer’s residence, instead signaling literary sentiment and now larger summer homes, with “cottager” implying independence from hotels or boarding houses.
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When a girl looks miserable a wise man may wonder
A quip noting that misery in a girl can stem from a broken heart or a painful corn, implying difficulty in discerning true cause behind visible gloom.
Revenge and Mercy in Philosophy Says a Simple Truth
A short moral line asserts that vengeance balances debt, while forgiveness or passing over wrongs elevates a person above their foe. It frames revenge as a counter, mercy as moral superiority, in a concise reflective tone.
Trained nurse notes Postum benefits for headaches and indigestion
A nurse explains how coffee caused headaches and indigestion, while drinking Postum improved her health. She reports headaches and indigestion disappeared after using Postum and notes benefits for her patients.
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