Two Lost Souls Find Nighttime Courage in City
A book factory worker and a clerical hopeful girl in a shabby rooming house share a brief, hopeful romance after a lonely day. They vow to stay, resist temptation, and face uncertain futures together, each seeking better odds in a hard city.
Origin of Phrase Sparks Fire Inquiry Fracas
In Montreal, during a fire inquiry at Cafe Parisien, Fire Inspector Hackett cited the saying by hook or by crook causing tension with Leon Garneau who represented cafe owners. Hackett explained the origin to defend a witness while Garneau threatened to invoke courtesy rules if insult implied crooked methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafe Parisien
Ritchie
Montreal Star
J. T. Hackett
Leon Garneau
Hackett
Garneau
Mr. Garneau
Limerick
Camphor in the Philippines
The plant Blumea balgami fera grows wild in the Philippines and is found identical to the source of near camphor in parts of China. Philippine agencies study its commercial potential, with the Bureau of Science and Bureau of Forestry pursuing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
China
Philippine Bureau of Science
Bureau of Forestry
Scientific American
Tuna fishing boast sparks Capitol humor
A California representative bragged about catching a hundred pound tuna from small motor boats with flying bait. A colored messenger challenged the image asking if one could actually be caught, noting the size and danger of such a catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Capitol
California
Pacific Coast
Scusa
Darky
The Pendulum Whom The Clockman Repaired
A man entered a clock shop and handed over a pendulum for repairs. The clockman asked why not bring the whole clock. The man replied the clock is all right, it’s the pendulum that won’t go. As soon as I pulled that out, the rest went like the very dickens.
One Sided Definition of Neutrality by a Diplomat
A diplomat defines neutrality as a state of mind of total disinterest and accuracy that admits no question about whether the speaker's side deserves full support. The remark frames neutrality as absolute impartiality capable of recognizing only the truth as seen by the speaker.
Tea Drinker Fears Paralysis and Turns to Postum
A tea drinker with years of nervous headaches bilious spells and numb night pains finds relief after quitting tea and taking Postum cereal or Instant Postum. The testimonial from a Battle Creek company voice notes improved sleep stronger heart and no headaches after six months without tea. Postum is sold by grocers in 15c 25c 30c and 60c sizes with instructions to brew well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Postum
Also Mentioned on This Page
Children of
Babylon
W. G. Chapman
Vincent & Co
Vincent
Mr. Jones
Dutton
Darrow’s
Darrow
Mr. Vincent
Berlin
Bismarck
Suwalki
Poland
Desert
Jean H. E. St. Cyr
New York
Yonkers
St. Cyr
Daniel Stewart
James Screven
Liberty County
Georgia
Stone Mountain
Pennsylvania
E. L
Trey Picture Schanck
Glenn
Avvc
Cambridge Springs
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Masa