Jim Takes His Lunch Fights a Hidden Office Snack
In a 1922 McClure piece Jim Leroy lives with Aunt Sally Stone and endures her thrift plan to pack his lunches. He discovers a lunch thief in his office, puzzled by missing cheese sandwiches and banana bits while pondering salary, pride, and office dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Stone
Jim Leroy
Jim
Sally
Miuil
Jin
Ste
Aunt Sally
Miss Baldwin
Tam
Mary Baldwin
Wireless Telephony and Continuous Waves Explained
A historical discussion on how wireless telegraphy principles apply to radio telephony. It explains interrupted versus continuous waves, the need for continuous high frequency waves for clear voice transmission, and the roles of transmitters and receivers. The article emphasizes receiving as the easier part and uses diagrams to illustrate wave behavior.
Lunch Confessions Tie Jim and Molly in Engagement Hope
Jim, a detective, and Molly grow closer over a lunch ration debate and money saving plans. Molly admits avoiding bananas while discussing thrift and future hopes as Jim asks to become engaged, Molly accepting.
Where Luck Changes in Crimson Gulch
In Crimson Gulch a comic exchange centers on Cactus Joe winning two straight bushes last night. Three-finger Sam declares luck, while Joe insists two in one night signals a bad omen and a ban on future party invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Crimson Gulch
Fractured Boston Transcript Snippet
A clipped Boston Transcript line shows a host jeering at a guest, insisting on a third serving. The guest complains of isolation and appetite loss as the host fears discovery of others’ reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Boston Transcript
RENGYIED AS GREAT RULER Trajan the Roman emperor born near Naples
Trajan, born in a Roman province, rose from military service to emperor in 98. He expanded Dacia, Armenia, and Mesopotamia, faced defeats at Ctesiphon, and died in Cilicia. His reign featured urban beautification, canal and road construction, and firm law administration.
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Trajan
Munreus Ulpius Trajanus
Naples
Spain
Nerva
Ure Danube
Aramedia
Mesopotama
Ctesiphon
Kuvel-Amuara
Cyrus
Cyrene
Italy
Selimus
Cilleta
Asia Minor
Rome
Tanlac credited for health boost by Baltimore man
William H. Russell of 647 North Calhoun Street says Tanlac cured years of stomach distress headaches and fatigue. He reports renewed appetite better sleep and ability to work with ease. The ad asserts Tanlac as a powerful reconstructive tonic sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Russell
North Calhoun Street
Baltimore
Tam
Tannie
Sailor-fish Misperceived Vessel Baffles Mariners
A massive swordfish near the Indian Ocean shore captivated travelers who mistook its enormous dorsal fin for a sail. As the creature swam close to the surface, the fin flashed blue and iridescent hues, quivering and gliding, until it disappeared, sparking belief in a strange sailing craft.
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Indian Ocean
Father of Kings Charles Bonaparte and his famed sons
Charles Bonaparte, humble Corsican lawyer and father of three kings, Napoleon’s father, raised a large family with thirteen children. Though not well-to-do, he sought the best education for his sons, sending Napoleon to a military school at Aiienne, altering world history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bonaparte
Napoleon
Noo
Ajacelo
Corsica
Gloseph
Naples
Spain
Louis
Holland
Jerome
Westphalia
Aiienne
Notice to all dog owners in Caroline County
The Caroline County Commissioners appoint William C. Andrew as sheriff and special officer to issue dog licenses and enforce payment. All dogs over six months must be licensed by July 1 1922 or face fines or jail. Locations and dates listed for license issuance across districts, with varying fees for spayed, unspayed, and kennel licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
General Assembly of
Maryland
William C. Andrew
Sherif
Marydel
Heather's
Goldsboro
Frank
Greensboro
Enterprise
Ridgely
Caroline Sun
Denton
Hillsboro
Thompson's
Wairican Corner
Lord’s
Federalsburg
Covey & Williams Hdw. Co
Freston
Covey Hardware Store
Henderson
Walls
Ali
Sherdf
Warren S. Rutrenr
Free Scholarships Offered by Denton Board of Education
The Denton Maryland Board of Education announces four year and three year scholarships in Western Maryland College Blue Ridge College Maryland Institute of Art and Design and Charlotte Hall Academy. An examination for applicants will be held at the Denton office on June 21 at 10 am. Candidates must bring pens and blotters and submit two letters of recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Maryland
Blue Ridge College
Maryland Institute of Art and Design
Charlotte Hnall Academy
Board of Education
Denton
Yaom
E. M. Noble
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements Exceed Fifty Thousand In Denton Area
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills with over 50 000 public endorsements including Denton residents like Aaron Statum a painter from E Main St He claims relief from kidney and backache caused by paint fumes The ad cites 60 000 testimonials and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents from Ledman’s Pharmacy Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Denton
Dean
Denton Man
Aaron Statum
E. Main St
Doran
Ledman
Statum
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Notice to Creditors from Caroline County Orphans Court
Notice to creditors that the subscriber in Caroline County Maryland has obtained letters of administration a. t. a. on the personal estate of the deceased, issued by the Orphans' Court of Caroline County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mies Baldwin
ACE
A. Hyatt Verrill
Jatper & Brothere
Roy
Molly
Mr. Leroy
Jhn
Leroy
Tanner
Vino
Rengyied
Homan
Russell
M. K. Newnam
the Board of Education
J. Twiford Williams
Jacob O. Williams
Ec. T. An. of
Nuttle & Smeph
Denton, Md
Krebs
Siar
Detroit Vapor Oil
Walter Sparks
The
New York
Life Man
Farmers’ Supply Co., Inc
Samuel G. Nuttle
H. Earle Smith
Warner
Nutter & Smite
Keystone Hide CO. S
H. C. Wright
Calvert C. Merriken
Ford
Denton Auto Company
Goldsboro Bank
the Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Robert Jarrell, JR
Bayer
Hoffman
Fletcher’ S
Vick’s
Denton Drug CO
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