Marcia's Problem Sparks a Pair of Bookish Lovers
Winslow Tymerson a book reviewer and Mildred Swift, a young author, marry after a courtship rooted in intellect. He critiques her novel while she hides authorship, then discovers publishers’ payouts and a shift in their views on literary value.
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Winslow Tymerson
Mildred Swift
Tymerson
Miss Swift
America
Dickens
Thackeray
Cupid
Jorve
Haan
Kills Swift
Mr. Tymerson
Mildred
Hester Gwynne
Famliar
Marcia
Whoslow Tymerson
Dearie
Jim
Got Hip Answer in a Crowded Car
A demure woman rides with a baby on her lap as a fierce man beside her holds a newspaper. The child kicks its legs with delight at the sights while the man complains the vehicle is not his private carriage. The woman retorts that she would not claim such privilege.
Copying Our National Parks Approach
The piece discusses Spain aiming to create national parks like the United States. A law permits selecting picturesque lands, forming a national park system, improving access, and preserving features. It cites Yellowstone Yosemite General Grant Crater Lake as examples. It also notes a phonograph anecdote about seeking live music versus home listening and comments on Willis Bump office efficiency.
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Spain
United States
Yellowstone
Yosemite
General Grant
Crater Lake
Unfashionable Goosefish Delights Epics Abroad
Goosefish or anglerfish, known as devilfish and monkfish, fetches high German and English demand for its delicate flavor. It carries more protein than flounder and cod and resembles a flat three foot fish. Philadelphia housewives are urged to band together to demand it as fishermen discard it locally.
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England
Germany
Bureau of Fisheries of
Philadelphia
Popular Science Monthly
Claws of the Canary Care and Trimming Guidance
United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin explains how ageing canaries grow long claws that catch on perches in cages. It notes reduced wear in captivity, recommends trimming with sharp scissors every few months, and warns to avoid cutting into the quick while also mentioning bill care.
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Seage
United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin
If She Were Free Wants Warme Night In The City
A prisoner with criminal leanings answers a hypothetical absolution question. She says she would spend one rain soaked night in the city wandering misty park paths, listening to organ music in a quiet place, and finally verifying her door is securely shut for five minutes before sleep. Buffalo News.
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Buffalo News
Faithful Cook Recalled as Jewel to Birmingham Family
The Birmingham Age-Herald recalls a trusted cook who stayed with a family for twenty years, affectionately called by the family “mother” and deemed a jewel for her long service and loyalty.
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Birmingham
Replacing a Meat Diet in the American Diet
The article discusses U S meat consumption compared with Europe and suggests dried beans peas and lentils can replace meat notably for outdoor workers. It notes the potential dietary shift to improve health and costs. A brief humorous snippet references a detective scene and a Crook dialogue from the New York Globe.
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United States
Europe
New York Globe
Better Still. Mary-Why Harold and Tom
Harold Ix is described with potential deeds, while Matude notes ownership of something by Tou. the dialogue contrasts Harold with Tom and hints at personal assessment and possession within a fragmentary exchange.
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Mary
Harold
Tom
Harold Ix
Matude
Tou
Puck
Kidney Pills Helped Denton Man Sufferer Claims Cure
A Denton man named J H Morris reports chronic backache and frequent nighttime urination due to kidney trouble, improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy, noting lasting relief and urging others to try the product, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, distributes.
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Dolan
Doan
Denton
J. H. Morris
Railroad Ave
Morris
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffate
N. Y
For Sale: Boiler Engine and Saw Mill Equipment Easton Md
Auction notice listing a 60 H.P. Kingsford boiler a 60 H.P. Erie City Center crank engine a No 2% Farquhar saw mill plus several saw and planing mill machines of various kinds located in Easton Maryland.
Car Runs Through Chicago Traffic In March Noon Parade
At 12 noon on Monday March 26 a stock Chalmers seven passenger touring car with gears removed was driven north on Michigan Boulevard through Chicago traffic. The vehicle described matches the standard seven passenger touring model with full equipment and body.
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Chalmers
Michigan Boulevard
Chicago
Chalmers Cars Set Multiple Endurance Records in 1916
In 1916 Chalmers champions logged dramatic runs from Chicago to New York and Detroit to Indianapolis, breaking road records and defeating rival cars. Highlights include 1047 miles in 31 hours Chicago to New York, Pike's Peak victory for 230 cubic inch class, Giant's Despair hill climb, and 125 miles Atlanta to Chattanooga in 3 hours 53 minutes, outrunning the Dixie Flyer and Katy Limited train times.
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Chalmers
Chicago
New York
Packard
E. C. Patterson
A Chalmers
Wilkes-Barre
Giant’s Despair Mountain
Pike’s Peak
Colorado
Detroit
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Chattanooga
South
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Denton Journal
By Barbara Phipps
New York World
Willis-Bump
Gillis
Nuttle Hardware Co
Denton, Md
H. P. Kingsford
Farquhar
Heart of
Baltimore
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
U. & S. Manufacturing CO
Hartford Building
Ill
Chicago “Loop
Contest Board
The
American Automobile Association
Giant’s
Dallas
San Antonio
Den-Mar Mobile’ Company
M. K. Newnam
Greensboro
West
Towers
Western Union Telegram
Ford Motor CO
Baltimore, MD
Caroline County
Denton Auto CO
Western Union
Mar
Ford Motor: Company
Sunshine Poultry Farm
Ridgely
Gasolene Enne i Sale
F. Howard
T. J. Ellwanger
Win
Pepper
Maryland -Tevist
Maryland
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