The Amount Framing a Probate Laugher
A brief dialogue notes an elderly miser leaving little behind and another person claiming he left all he had, capturing a humorous sting in inheritance talk.
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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
11
Old Jones Satisfied for Courtship, Not Against Union
A dialogue from a historical piece shows a suitor testing the father's approval. The reply indicates cautious acceptance with light humor as the father signals no strong objection. The exchange captures social norms around courtship and parental blessing.
Kidney Trouble Not Easily Recognized
An examining physician for a major Ife insurance company explains many insurance rejections come from undetected kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root, an herbal remedy, is praised for helping such conditions and is advertised as available in two bottle sizes with a sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Kilmer
Difference in Industry and Prosperity Spelled Differently
A note highlights that industry and prosperity convey related ideas though spelling differs. It discusses nuance in meaning and usage without altering core context.
Laundry Aid and Market Jab at War Prices
War raised costs doubling cotton and linen prices. Red Cross Bull Blue touted as laundry aid to lengthen cloth life. Grocers advertise items at five cents. Quip on men’s understanding of women closes the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Red Cross Bull
Modest inventor claims new law of nature for wireless reach
Roy A. Weagant, chief Marconi engineer, says after ten years of work he solved the static problem and discovered a new law of nature enabling continuous long distance wireless. He asserts the discovery aided Allied war effort and could transform global communications after peace, with reduced mast heights and major cost savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Isaac Newton
Newton
Roy A. Weargant
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Mr. Weagant
Marconi
Weagant
Edward J. Nally
Marconi Company
North Atlantic
Atlantic
San Francisco
Japan
New Jersey
Miami
Florida
United States Patent Office
Mothers in Italy Thank Red Cross for Kinder Camps
Mothers across Italy express gratitude to the American Red Cross as mountain camps and seaside colonies close for the season. A Rome letter from Maria Ferrario celebrates her son Angelo Ferrario’s health improvement after a Red Cross camp at Gressonei and thanks the benefactors who aided Italy’s soldiers’ children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
American Red Cross
Italy
Sardinia
Sicily
Red Cross
Giuseppinas
Angelos
Maria Ferrario
Angelo Ferrario
Tie
Gressonei
Norfolk Triangle Transformed Into Tract of Glory After War Losses
In Norfolk Connecticut a neglected triangle becomes a tribute to World War I dead. Four crosses mark the fallen, each named, with a tree planted for every hero. The display honors boys who went to France and did not return, shaping a living monument to memory and sacrifice. George Barr McCutcheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Norfolk
France
Irrance
George Barr McCutcheon
Texas oil industry booms during wartime expansion
Texas oil expands rapidly under war pressure. In the past year 42 refineries operate with 278 500 barrels daily capacity, able to refine twice the Texas fields output. Coastal plants rise near Houston, including a new canal refinery unit targeting 20 000 barrels per day with an $8 000 000 to $10 000 000 investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Army Motors
Houston Shily Canal
Save Garden Surplus Cooperative in Gila County Arizona
A US department of agriculture report details cooperation between the Gila county home demonstration agent and county agricultural agents. They conserved 81 200 dollars worth of surplus produce from over 100 irrigated acres split into one eighth acre gardens. A cooperative store and a community canning kitchen provided services at no charge to gardeners, promoting efficient canning and drying methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Gila County
Arizona
Watches Made of Cannon From Belgian Front Returned as War Souvenirs
Watches built from steel of Belgian front cannons, used since 1914, are manufactured in Switzerland by order of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. The timepieces bear engraved monogram A and E and will be presented to distinguished soldiers and military competition prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Albert
Elizabeth
Device Lets Hold Telephone Receiver While Dialing
A newly invented wire device holds the telephone receiver in a convenient position allowing free use of both hands during calls. The bracket depresses the receiver hook, and a thumbs piece releases it. When not in use the hook returns to its place, aiding use at home, in offices, or public booths.
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U.S. A
Dr. Pierce
Cascara
Mr. Hill
David Roberts
Uigstetes
Outfit Free
S. D. Thompson & Co
Fullerton
Old Jones
Emedy Co
R. A. Weagant
United States District Court
Julius Mayer
Kintner
Atlantic Communication Company
Mayer
Wengant
United States
Weegant
Canada
Vermont
Stanstead College
McGill University
Montreal Light, Heat and Power Company
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburgh
de Laval Steam Turbine Company
National Electric Signaling Company
HMS
Pamiuliere
Luis
Heautif
Douai
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