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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented quotation suggests happiness comes in imperfect pieces and that serious reflection makes us accept broken fragments as part of life. Beatrice Harraden notes the absurdity of expecting uninterrupted joy and warns against overly idealized contentment.
A famed Lincoln letter to Mrs Bixby, lauded for its simple, heartfelt words, is discussed as U.S. and British press note it may not exist in England. An American in London finds Bodleian records disagreeing with earlier beliefs, while Oxford colleges display a copy with praise for its pure English.
A discussion on escalating crime rates and crowded prisons across the United States. Burglaries rise in the west raising insurance costs. vigilantes form in one city. convictions rise while sentences shorten. Chicago shows high murder rates versus Philadelphia and New York, with Jacksonville and Memphis also noted. Lawmakers draft numerous new statutes, prompting debate on effectiveness and public skepticism.
A column argues that laws alone cannot build character or curb crime. It critiques high tariffs, citing the Fordney McCumber era and the American Woolen Company losses, wage cuts, and rising prices as proof that protection harms consumers and labor. The piece cites figures like A C Bedford of Standard Oil and mentions Senator Pepper in a broad policy debate.
The column argues Britain cannot bottle up the Mediterranean or control sea routes. It praises President Coolidge and U.S. aviation plans, urging widespread aircraft development for daily commerce. It cites Boeing, Ford, and postal use while predicting government orders for thousands of machines.
Fragmentary notes recount Wert Virghulia settlers in a ruined parishyard with stark religious imagery. The text names Halkeiut Jane Biuwhter and Mara Hartley amid lines praising the Bible as life’s sole rule, hinting at ritual conflicts and fatal reverence.
A diary fragment recalls the Sukskind brothers, two alert Jewish boys who built fortunes as hat checkers at the Hotel Azur. They later controlled Broadway hat checking concessions and owned road houses on Bang Island. The piece notes their waxed manners, solitary schemes, and a bold attempt to inflate a tip to 150 dollars, with a plan for a 1 year 12000 dollar payoff that would have driven larger changes.
An extended profile of a famous comedienne described as gracious to all in New York and on Broadway. The piece contrasts her refined, kind nature with the darker, humorous world around her, including a vaudeville anecdote about Bert Lealle and a poignant note on an elderly man waiting at a Fifth Avenue window after his wife vanished years ago. Copyrighted 1920s material from the McNay Syndicate is noted.
A chaotic, OCR-like account describes a whimsical adoption scene on Alxth Avenue with Mrs Doteldeiat adopting clothing and a curious display of dolls. A character named Gaat is reported safe in the subway while a person named Cindersiin refuses glass shoes. The text contains garbled names and phrases, but centers on a bustling adoption mood and odd fashion items.
Nonsense OCR fragment mentions an exhibition by BUGS BAER and an orphan accompaniment rule. A Galtmore Dairy Lunch opposite estate is noted, with cars along a grove. A character Wig new We and Bull Montana are referenced with Swiss clocks and a clotting dummy on painted feet. The text ends with an odd street scene about walking miles to tell Mr Brown Ink of affection.
Fragments of a promotional style text describe a vague invitation to experience pleasure at one's doorway. The source is garbled and lacks coherent names places or dates, but hints at lifestyle marketing and sensory themes. The fragmentary nature limits precise identification of event or organization.
A fragmentary verse piece by Edgar A. Guest prompts reflections on fame, trust, and personal effort. The lines urge self-reliance and pride in one’s work while hinting at public acclaim as a distant shimmer within a poet’s life.
A series introduces public life figures through profiles, highlighting Senator Pat Harrison and his rise in Washington. The piece praises his wit and popularity, noting his stance against the Republicans and his skill in debates, while describing him as a loyal Democrat with broad friendships.
A story follows Peter and Danny near Meadow Brook as a storm breaks a branch releasing Mrs. Timmy the Flying Squirrel from a hollow, who then moves to a new home while Peter and Timmy exchange thanks for the help. The tale shifts to a unrelated segment about President Coolidge and Senator Pat Harrison noting political careers and personal history.
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