Dog Hero of Conflagration Keeps Sheep Safe
Rover the shepherd dog, owned by Teadore Noliet of St Paul Park Minnesota, alerted the family to a massive fire threatening 7 000 sheep and sheds. By guiding the flock out, Rover saved more than 6 000 sheep while his coat suffered minor burns. The incident triggered a $70 000 loss in sheds feed and machinery.
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Rover
Teadore Nolict
St. Paul Park
Minn
Agnes Noliet
Noliet
Workplace Accident Sparks Wage Increase Plea
An employee named Mr Bigman asks for a higher wage after an accident. The employer refuses, citing that the company bears no responsibility for accidents occurring to workers outside the factory.
Ten Year Old Sells Old Gas Lamp for a Quarter
The Smiths planned to move and sell unused items before electrification. Mrs. S- sent ten year old Teddy to sell a gas lamp to Mrs. B- offering a half dollar if possible, otherwise a quarter. Teddy returned with a quarter.
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Flore
Telephone growth amazes users and investors
The growth of the telephone since its invention in the last four decades astonishes readers. US telephones now exceed 12.5 million with messages totaling over 22 billion annually, about 211 per person. Roughly 30 million miles of wire support the system, funded by about 700 thousand securities owners.
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Beert
United States
Securities Scientific American
Preliminary Try-Out Sparks Old-Time Quips
A playful exchange features Uncle Bill Bottletop and the Old Fogg debating old customs on liquor and learning. The Cincinnati Enquirer scene recalls a quip about first attempts at running an automobile and a line about a little learning being dangerous.
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Old Fogg
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hicks and Mrs Hicks Quip Over Modern Women Roles
A humorous exchange shows Hicks resisting new women activities while Mrs Hicks corrects him that they mean the cook stove. The Boston Transcript notes the domestic humor in the dialogue.
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Hicks
Local Government and County Officials Listing
A dense OCR readout lists city officials aldermen and trustees, county officers, education board members, surveyors and tax roles. It names Mayors, Secretaries, Treasurers, Registrars, notaries, road officials, and multiple precinct notables across towns such as Auraria Creek Chestatee Dawntown and Wahoohoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickery Aldermen
G. H. Moore
W. M. Housley
T. Z. Smith
W. P. Rider
Wil, Jones
G. W. Vaughn
Wim
Rive Trustees City School
John H. Moore
Treas
W.L. Ash
Hyers
O. J. Lilly
0. Meaders
T .F. Christian
Auraria
W. A. Husteheson
J. J. Gane Creek
C. ©. Smith
Ng Zs
Cromby
L. B. Hatfield
Chestatee
J. M. Wilkins N
Davis
B. H. Higgins
N. RP
W.M. Wehunt
J. Dahlonega
N.v
Shoal Creek
H. C. Burges
Wahoohoo
J. A. Abercrombie
Bunyan Pierce
N.V. Yahoola
K. O. Jarrard
Finest caskets line offers copper lined burial goods
An advertiser promotes a wide range of coffins and caskets priced from cheapest to highest with a large stock north of Atlanta. The seller claims guaranteed Atlanta pricing on all burial goods and pledges top quality and neat presentation, inviting customers to visit.
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Atlanta
Watkins Co. hires men for direct selling to farmers
Advertises a permanent, safe lifelong business with 187 Watkins products for sale directly to farmers. Requires owning or recruiting a sales team and posting a bond. Backed by 52 years in business and 20,000,000 product users. Territory information available from J. H. Watkins Co. Dept. 111 Winona Minn.
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Watkins
J. H. Watkins CO
Winona
Minn
Lumpkin County Sheriff Sale List for 1921 Tax Districts
Public sale by Lumpkin County Georgia sheriff at the courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1921 to satisfy 1920 tax executions. Property includes multiple land lots in 11th 12th and 18th districts, mineral interests, and milling company assets tied to Anderson Real Estate Co G M Co and Dullonega G M Co. Auction to be cash, highest bidder.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Said
C. Porter
Lumpkin
Anderson Real Estate Company
Armory Austin
P. J. Long
Dahlonega G. M. Co
R. G. Elliott
Dullonega G. M. & Milling Qo
W. M. Sasser
Maral
Forfeit of Recognizance in Lumpkin Superior Court
In Lumpkin County Georgia the forfeit of recognizance is issued against George Pierce as principal and L W Little as surety. The bond relates to Lumpkin Superior Court proceedings under the G eorgia summary.
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Geone Pierce
Lynn Lilie
Securiuy
Lumpkin Superior Court
Georgie
Lumpkin County
George Pierce
L. W. Little
Forfeiture Proceeding In Lampkin County Georgia
The defendant is ordered to appear at the April term of the Superior Court in Lampkin County Georgia to show cause why the final judgment should not be entered on a forfeited bond with interest and costs. Judge J. B. Jones signs the order, dated February 1, 1921, with Clerk TY. Christian.
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Trun
Georgia
Georgina
J. B. Jones
TY. J. Christian
Lampkin County
Notice of Forfeiture of Recognizance in Lumpkin County
Hugh M. Dorsey governor in office of John M Slaton vs R M Sammerour principal and V R Bearden security for forfeiture of recognizance in Lumpkin County Superior Court. Sammerour to appear to answer indictment for misdemeanor. final judgment to be entered if bond not shown and appearance made on the third Monday in April 1921. Witness T F Christian clerk.
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Hugh M. Dorsey
John M. Slaton
Forfeiture of Recognizance in Lumpkin Superior Court
Notice to Marvin Pierce as principal and J C Pierce as security that a bond forfeited on a misdemeanor indictment has triggered facias. They must appear at the next Lumpkin Superior Court term to show cause why final judgment should not be entered for the amount, interest, and costs. Witness J C Christian, February 21, 1921.
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R. M. Sammerour
V.R. Bearden
Lampkin Superior Court
Georgia
Lumpkin County
V. R. Bearden
M. Sammerour
County of
Lumpkin
State of Georgia
B. Jones
T. F. Christian
Jail sentence or arraignment notice in 1921 Georgia case
The document records an arraignment of Guy Elliott and others for larceny from the house in Laurinburg County Georgia. It notes their appearance before the Superior Court and the February 1 1921 date with Judge J B Jones and Clerk T Christian.
Study of Bacteria at Lister Institute
The National Collection of Microbes at the Lister Institute in London now holds over 800 bacterial strains. Dr John Brooks and Miss M Rhodes care for them, noting the collection includes microbes from many countries useful in industry and disease research.
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Lister Institute
London
Eng
John Brooks
M. Rhodes
Honeymoon Sparks Turn to Strain in Quiet Conversation
A domestic quarrel unfolds as a wife questions her husband about his folly after marriage. He defends his choice, insisting he sought better or worse outcomes, not foreseeing the trouble to come.
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Mr. Pester
One-Piece Slipper Invented by Michael J. Hollenbach
Michael J. Hollenbach of Gloversville New York devised a one piece slipper cut from a single leather or cloth piece. It requires only a few stitches to finish. It fits over the foot like a surgical shoe with no heel seam to irritate and reduces manufacturing costs.
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Michael J. Hollenbach
Gloversville
N. Y
Worth-W worthwhile Acquaintances in a Pullman Car
In a Birmingham Age-Herald humorous exchange a traveling salesman notes the growing number of laborers riding Pullman cars and hints at fresh tales heard in the smoker. The quip underscores changing social scenes on rail journeys.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Attitude toward blue laws shocks Mrs Gripping
Mrs Gr gripping asks about Mr Grumpson stance on proposed blue laws. Mrs Grumpson replies her husband’s attitude is such that she fears discussing the subject to avoid upsetting him and spoiling the evening.
What became of that man who would try anything once
Uncle Bill Bottletop recalls a man who pledged to try anything once and then proved his boast by taking a denatured alcohol drink that proved to be his last. The exchange underscores a cautionary tale about reckless bravado and dangerous choices.
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Uncle Bill Bottletop
Bill Bottletop
Cholly Shifts From Style to Politics Says Free Press
An old Detroit Free Press quip notes Cholly's shift from fashion and cars to politics. The comment suggests social talk now requires political savvy, reflecting a crossover between personal taste and public interest.
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Real Business
Mrs. T
Littlefield
Sheriff's Sales
Notiol
Nel M. Dorsey
John ML Staton
Marvin Pierce
J. C. Pierce
J. C Pierce
J. C. Jones
T. BF. Christian
Guy Elliott
J. F P. Smith
Guy Knou
A. F. Smith
Guy Eliott
Jarceny
Lamyhin
Elison
Shal Ayy Ovinin
J. 2. Jones
T. ¥. Christian
Laupkin County
Charleston
Miss
R. V. Heins
Thedford
Firestone
America
Toty
Onus
Frank Moore
W. M.tiousley
Townsend
Thacher Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
England
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