Museum's Fine Exhibit of Tropic Butterflies
The National Museum in Washington houses the world's most comprehensive collection of South American tropical butterflies. William Schaus led efforts to acquire specimens from wealthy French amateur entomologist Monsieur Dognin after a wartime financial slump, raising $50,000 by subscription and traveling to France with J. T. Barnes to unpack and ship five weeks of careful preparation.
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United States National Museum
Washington
William Schaus
Tropics
Monsieur Dognin
South America
Europe
Orient
Schaus
Sehaus
J.T. Barnes
France
The Vanishing White in Europe Joke
A dated quip contrasts white Europeans with those who turn red or blue, suggesting dwindling whiteness in Europe as a humorous remark. It reflects period tone and racial color metaphors in a light exchange.
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Europe
Milks and Misdirection in a Cow Trade
A real estate man tries to buy a milch cow claiming eight gallons daily. The owner says eight pints, leading to a humorous misunderstanding. An Indianap olis News item notes Albanian miscommunication where yes and no are reversed by nodding or shaking the head, explaining diplomatic misunderstandings in Albania.
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Mr. B
Indianapolis News
Albania
Gandy Bridge Reaches Milestone in First Year of Tolling
Toll totals reached 800000 dollars from 861000 vehicles crossing the Gandy bridge linking Tampa and St Petersburg Florida. The five and a quarter mile structure is billed as the longest motor toll bridge and longest overwater highway in the world.
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Gandy Bridge
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Florida
Bell donated by McCobb family rings at funeral
A church bell at Phippsburg Center Maine purchased by a McCobb family member lay on the ground when the donor fell ill and died. Workers toiled three shifts to place the bell before the funeral and its first ring marked the donor’s burial.
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Phippsburg Center
Maine
McCobb
Complaint About Salesgirl Sparks Shopper Fracas
A shopper confronts a salesgirl over service at a store, alleging indifference and poor attention. The incident prompts decorum concerns and a demand for improved customer care from staff.
Sleeve Heart Inquiry Sparks Insurance Oddity
A humorous exchange recounted about a doctor failing to locate a heart during a life insurance exam, with a witty remark suggesting the heart was on the sleeve. The anecdote highlights a quirky moment in medical screening.
German firm to market iron carbonyl anti knocking compound
The Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik reportedly plans to market a new anti knocking agent iron carbonyl. The brown liquid allows unusual cylinder compression, boils at 108 C, and dissolves in benzole and petrol. Though toxic, it oxidizes to ferric oxide and carbon dioxide in daylight and atmosphere.
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Badische Anilin Und Soda Fabrik
Joe Collins for Congress in Ninth District
Candidate Josgerm Contixs announces a Democratic primary bid for Congress. He stresses federal aid for roads, farm and labor improvements, and South influence on national policy. He cites poverty and self made education, noting four years as Solicitor General with no reelection bid.
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Ninth District
Log Cabin
Hiwassee
Mercer
Virginia University
Georgia Ninth District Congress Candidate Appeals for Support
A Georgia candidate for Congress in the Ninth District announces his run subject to September primaries. He highlights farming and business experience plus a lifetime in the district, pledging faithful, conscientious service and urging voters to support him.
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Ninth Congressional District
Georgia
Ninth
Pance
Congress
Notice of Sale at Dahlonega Court House
A Ford Roadster 1126 with motor number 19999413 will be sold at the Dahlonega courthouse at 11 00 A M on Saturday May 8 to satisfy the Motor Finance Co claim against Leman Parts principal and Dahlonega Motor Company endorser. Cash terms.
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Motor Finance Co
Leman Parts
Dahlonega Motor Company
Public Auction of Lumpkin County Timber Land and Water Power Lot
Under a Lumpkin Superior Court decree a public outcry sale of Lot 827 in the 12th district 1st section Lumpkin County Ga 40 acres more or less with timber and water power will occur at the Court House Door on the first Tuesday in June 1926 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The property lies along the Etowah River near the Atlantic to Asheville Interstate Highway about 68 miles from Atlanta and 6 miles from Dahlonega. Commissioners W A Haverrgson W B Davis and W M Hovsiey oversee the sale.
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W. EB
Davis
Lumpkin Superior Court
Lumpkin County
Equitable
Court House
Said
Etowah
Atlantic
Ashville
Atlanta
Dahlonega
W. A. Haverrgson
W.B. Davis
W. M. Hovsiey
Serve You Better Tire Service and Trade In Offer
Our experience and equipment maximize mileage comfort and safety from tires. We repair tires using the Firestone method. Trade in old tires for liberal allowance and equip cars with Gum-Dipped Cords and Steam-Welded Tubes.
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Firestone
Public Auction of Property in Lumpkin County Georgia
Administrative and tax sale notices from Lumpkin County Georgia list multiple parcels to be sold on the first Tuesday in June 1926 and 1928. Items include Lots B14 815 816 865 608 867 in the UK district 1st section and 249 acres, plus real estate known as Tates Hotel and Brick House with pasture. Also Liberty Bonds Bank shares and Ford Motor Co shares. Sealed notices show tax levies and estate administration with cash terms.
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Sileripics
Geoosa
Limpkin County
Lumpkin County
J. A. Taylor
QO. A. Vorter
GH. Moore
W.M. Housley
Jevy
Georgia
Court of Ordinary
Dahlonega
J . Tate
Said County
East Main Street
Chestatee Stree
Liberty
Bank of
Ford Motor ‘Co. Limited
Canada
J. W. Born
J. E. Tate
Missouri Houn’ Dog Old Settler in State
Missouri houn dog has long been a rural Missouri companion from Ozark hills to Femme Osage country with traits of intelligence, loyalty, and a distinctive look. The breed’s story ties to farmer life and a famous tribute from Senator George Graham West, reflecting its place in the state’s cultural memory.
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Missouri
United States
George Graham West
Christian ¢ Science Monitor
Fheir Habitat in Mexico Cited by Oil Field Joke
A humorous exchange notes where the so called creasers are found in Mexico within oil fields. The remark points to a local dialect joke about workers in the oil industry.
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Mexico
Radio Influence Sparks Debate at Indiana Republican Meeting
Wilbur Sutton editor of the Van cio Press argued that radio keeps families at home. An anecdote used shows Dorothy asking Ruth why not attend Sunday school, Dorothy replying that they no longer need church since they have radio at home.
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Heaven Wilbur Sutton
Vancio Press
Indiana Republican Widitorial Association
Dorothy
Nush
Ruth
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Joe Collins
Josgerm G
Contixs
Laws County
A. Hutcheson
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Dodge Brothers Motor Car Remks
Dodge Brothers
Seden Coupe
U. V. Nalley & Company
Gainesville, Ga
Dodgee Grothers Motor
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