Liberal Juries Highlight Mississippi as a Money Haven
Law Notes cites Mississippi juries as generous after Illinois Central vs Dacus awarded $500 to a passenger who heard a ticket agent use a slur, and Alabama Railroad Company vs Morris shows a white woman winning $15,000 for a brief ride with three Black men, reduced to $2,000 by a stingy court.
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Mississippi
Ilinois Central Railroad
Dacus
Alabama
Railroad Company
Morris
Two Gentlemen Argue Shakespeare Point in War-Era Tone
A quirky exchange begins with Gasserby and Dorfling recalling two elderly acquaintances debating Shakespeare. The segment blends ad copy for eye products and a satirical jab about colonial curiosities, ending with a rustic quip on interning.
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Gasserby
Dorfling
Blessedness of Forgiveness Lesson Notes
Lesson on Psalm 82 and Psalm 32 highlights forgiveness through God’s covering of sin, contrasts happiness with unconfessed sin, and presents confession as the path to joy. It outlines security in God, instruction through His Word, and faith as keys to a forgiven life.
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David
Nathan
God
Paul
Jehovah
Rome
Joey
Christ
Maclaren
Flow of Language in a Farmer's Conversation
Farmer Corntessel remarks on a friend's language flow noting its beauty, while hinting the speaker mainly uses it to drown out ideas. The exchange suggests a rural scene focused on speech and perception of eloquence.
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Farmer Corntessel
Parachute System Aims to Save Entire Aircraft
A French inventor has designed parachutes for the whole aeroplane. Two folded parachutes in cone shaped receptacles attach to the wings near the ends. A simple mechanism releases them with jet of air, opening regardless of plane orientation. The airman would only need to hang on to the aircraft.
Wordplay on English volunteers by Powell at New York tea
War correspondent Alexander Powell jokes about class by noting ear marks of workers in Britain. He waggishly claims bookkeepers stand at ease and tuck rifles behind their ears, prompting a young lady’s question about how to tell origins.
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Alexander Powell
New York
Midlands
Manchester
London
Mr. Powell
Brother as a Printer Helps Fussy Boss Do A Funeral
A boy boasts his big brother is a printer who can place a death notice in the paper to fool his boss into thinking he attends a funeral. The friend counters that it may not be bragging but the trick remains handy for the boy.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Sorghum
Chas. H. Fletcher
Hat drama and plain folks quotes surface in comedic talk
A humorous exchange centers on a borrowed $30 hat described as becoming and a jab at public witticisms. The piece juxtaposes light chatter with a line from Senator Sorgum defending plain folks against crowd influence in political opinion.
Knitting for a one legged soldier inspires quiet sacrifice
A mother learns her daughter knit a single sock for a wounded soldier while a husband explains his white waistcoat was stained because there were no menu cards to announce the meal. The dialogue reveals simple wartime generosity and domestic humor.
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Ethel
Inventions Rewarded at Army Ordnance Factories
The year ending March 1914 shows large sums paid to inventors at army ordnance factories. Col. C. L. Holden received £4,000 plus £500 for improvements in mountings and tools. W. T. Thomson at the Royal Gunpowder factory earned £2,850 for nitro cellulose advances, plus £1,150 earlier. Other payouts include £250 to W. H. Turton, £100 to W. Lambert, £25 to William Rogers and E. F. Pullar, and £20 to S. Capon for forge improvements.
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Army Ordnance Factories
Col
C. L. Holden
Royal Gun and Carriage Factories
W. T. Thomson
Royal Gunpowder Factory
W. H. Turton
Royal Gun Factory
Mr. W. Lambert
William
Unmaker of History Tells a Witty Family Tale
A directory canvasser questions a wife about her husband. She explains he unmakes history by writing historical novels, turning the inquiry into a humorous exchange about authorship and the meaning of history.
War talk and social fashion in 1917 Gotham chatter
A brief opinion exchange notes that American women and foreigners face many engagements during wartime while implying social scrutiny deters women from venturing beyond traditional paths. The piece reflects press tone on gender roles and foreign involvement.
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Church
Gotham
Why She Went to Church
A devout elderly woman, deaf from age, chose to attend a different church out of hearing difficulty. She spoke with the minister who welcomed her and encouraged attendance whenever possible. She quipped that all churches lead to heaven and she could not hear the sailors.
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Nerrey
Styles. Atlanta convicts drop striped clothing rule
Dialogue indicates a shift in policy allowing convicts in Atlanta to avoid striped attire. Fans remark that fashion followers may react by adopting new styles. The exchange suggests social reactions to prison dress norms without detailing enforcement or dates.
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Bill
Atlanta
Arty
Jill
Blank's Shoes Mark Down Prices By Size
A local store advertises marked down footwear focusing on shoe sizes rather than overall city price cuts. The dialogue notes expected discounts on specific size ranges.
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Blank’s
The Villain OutinNained in Mock Courtroom Tale
A fragmented dialogue depicts distrust toward a male figure described as treacherous by two women. The text shifts to a quip about human kindness arriving in small cans, underscoring a satirical, dialogic mood.
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Calif
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Indianapolis
BbteldeCo
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Indianapolia
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Binghamtoo, N.Y
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Washington, D.C
Hest
Fidibua
Tooker
McAlester
Okla
Sropontboo
Pacific Coast Sales Co
Dept. 6
Fresno
American Best Proof Co
Morrisburg
Sio Sien Avccesary
C. B. Pirring Co
Forrest
Minn
Lake Shore
Wisconsin
Lac Cuerte Orcilies
KE. L. Bean
Stone Lake
Wis
N. Y
Nel
G. W. Aird
Traction Terminal
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Liberal
Marine Eye
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the Man
Panama
Akhoond
Swat
Deligna
Noah
Lake Cruises For
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Charlevoix
Harbor Springs
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Detroit River
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Igo, Charley
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Ont
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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
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Hubby
Carter
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