Ring Gets Shaved on Porch on Long Island
A Satirical Long Island column recounts a playful porch shave by a prominent citizen’s barber, then a lively bridge game with Jules Schweb and a charades session featuring a riddle about actress Elsie Ferguson, ending with bemused, social-glee reflections on local life and gossip.
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Long’s Island
Jnst
Uni
Tim
Jules Schweb
Florence Moore
Mr. Schweb
Big Boy
Elsie Ferguson
Frank Craven
Forest Hills
Enlle Cove
el Paso
Nutchey
By the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Youth and Courage Define an Age of Adventure
A philosophical passage contrasts youth with infancy and senility, praising youth as freedom, strength, curiosity, and action. It asserts youth drives cultural creation, progress, and the potential to save humanity, while immortality dims with age and happiness rests in perpetual youth. It quotes George A. Dorsey on happiness and Cosmpolitan, and La Rochefoucauld on pity and mutual aid.
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George A. Dorsey
Cosmopolitan
Femininity Not Weakness and Strength in Gender Roles
A True Story Magazine excerpt argues femininity is not weakness and that strength can exist in femininity as well as masculinity. It links vitality and buoyancy of muscles to beauty culture and asserts gendered traits can coexist with power.
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True Story Magazine
To Wash Or Not To Wash Canned Peas Debate
A historical feature argues against washing canned peas, detailing the cannery process from field to can. It explains multiple washes and sterilization, asserting no washing is needed after canning and emphasizing preserving the flavorful canning liquor for soups or sauces.
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Ty A. A. Milne
Orders Is Orders but the Band Didn't Play
At a Garfield era White House reception the United States Marine Band sat in full dress but played nothing. Sousa and the bass drummer returned to barracks only to be dismissed. A clash of orders kept the musicians from performing that night.
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White House
Garfield
John Philp Sousa
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Washington
Lace from Nottingham Past and Present described
The article recalls Nottingham as a historic market town near Sherwood Forest, now a modern city of over 250000 people famed for machine lace and hosiery. It notes its enduring romance, long line of notable natives, and mentions General Booth as a prominent son.
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Robin Hood
Richard the Lion-Hearted
Nottingham
England
Sherwood Forest
General Booth
The
Salvation Army
Wheelchair Rider Powers Pace with Electric Motor
A Denver man paralyzed from the waist down gains mobility and exercise by riding in a chair propelled by an electric motor. He reaches about seven miles per hour and recharges nightly by plugging the chair into a Helit socket using a stored battery. Simple ingenuity reshapes daily life.
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Denver
The Ultimate Straw Ends In Tragic Note At Golf Cliff
A grim whispered tale centers on Oll Slyce who faced relentless misfortune. He reportedly jumped from a cliff by a golf course, leaving a note with his clubs claiming a made hole in one with no witnesses and bidding goodbye.
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Oll Slyce
Black Carnation Spotlight From Ghent Flower Show
The Farm Journal reports a near black carnation from Cullbloom as the latest floral novelty. Ghent, Belgium, hosted an international show noted for its color, with 700 flower nurseries, numerous markets, and conservatories large enough to house full sized palm trees.
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Ghent
Belgium
Yankee Invented Scissors In 1826 By Seth Boyden
A New England craftsman Seth Boyden is credited with creating the first scissors using a high grade steel blade and molded handles. Invented in 1826 this tool is regarded as a mechanical milestone with world impact.
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Seth Boyden
Walding
Lightning explains summer stroke victims' torn shoes
A Farm Journal explanation notes lightning heat travels to the feet, moisture converts to steam, causing an explosion that tears off footwear.
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Farm Journal
Joshua the Childrens Dictation Reveals Joshua Lesson
A Sunday school exchange shows a boy saying Joshua was no man who told his son to stand still and he did. The Christian Advocate notes Joshua was more successful than the modern father in this humorous contrast.
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Joshua
Tman
Women's Contrariness in Fashions
Paul Poiret notes in the Forum Magazine that contrariness is a charm to be cultivated in dress. He cites summer fox furs with light gowns and velvet hats in August, straw hats in February, and historic例 examples like paniers and crinolines. He argues fashion reflects whimsy and is often illogical, especially when finances strain luxury.
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Paul Poiret
Forum
Mangazine
English Tongue in France Eleven Lessons Aid Paris Police
Paris police trained in English at a new language school with eleven lessons. The effort had 20 officers answering 350 questions. Prefect Jean Chiappe ordered 950 more officers to enroll. French travelers advise notebooks and pencils to aid questions in English and American practice.
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Paris
Jean Chiappe
England
America
Business leaders urged to fund new ideas says Belknap
Charles Belknap president of Merrimac Chemical tells the Magazine of Business that only alert progressive men can spend money wisely for new things. He argues one person cannot start or safely realize a new view and stresses collective effort to turn ideas into reality.
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Charles Belknap
Merrimac Chemical Company
Magazine of Business
Cosmopolitan Ocean Tree Grows in Diverse Soils
The ocean is one of the most cosmopolitan native trees. It grows well on high dry lands, in clay loam and light sandy soils, and on river bottoms where water does not stand during the growing season.
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Ocean
Glass House Residence in Nyack, New York
A glass house is occupied as a residence in Nyack New York. Residents rely on the transparent structure for light and views while maintaining privacy through interior design choices.
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Nyack
N. Y
Proclamation on Maryland Constitutional Amendment 1927
Governor Albert C. Ritchie issues proclamation ordering publication of Chapter 379 Acts of 1927. Amendment targets Section 15 of Article II steering legislative pay and session rules. Submits to 1928 general election voters with For or Against options. notices to newspapers statewide.
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Wilerers
General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
State of
General Assembly
Albert C. Ritchie
Baltimore
Annapolis
David C. Winebrenner
Notice of administration pendente lite for Sarah A Williams
Sub scribes of Caroline county Maryland announce letters of administration pendente lite from the Orphans Court on the personal estate of Sarah A Williams late of Caroline county deceased. All claimants must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by April 20, 1929 or be barred from benefits. Given October 2, 1928 by Edward E Nuttle and Ernest C Collins Administrators pendente lite.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Sarah A. Williams
Edward E. Nuttle
Ernest C. Collins
Cynical Sue Reflects On Human Flaws And Pride
Cynical Sue remarks that even the best people carry flaws and tend to boast about them. She suggests that the imperfect part of character often dominates the public image of virtue.
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Sue
Smart Cape Coat Pattern for Fall and Winter Wear
Elegant cape coat design with short back and long sides hanging over arms. Back buttoned to coat. fabric options include kasha flannel wool back satin broadcloth zibeline with fur collar and cuffs. fur bands optional. sturdy tweed for general wear. Pattern No. 4525 fits bust 34 to 44 and ages 14 to 18, 50 cents.
Taxpayers notice for tax collection hours and locations
Notice to Taxpayers lists dates and times when the Treasurers Office will collect taxes at Federalsburg Covey Williams Store Greensboro Caroline County Bank Henderson Stubbs Store Preston Coveys Store Isa Thompson's Hardware American Corner Ridgely Ridgely Bank October schedule specifies 1 to 6 pm days and 6 pm end times with total 9 locations and venues.
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Federalsburg
Covey & Williams
Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
Henderson
Stubbs
Preston
Covey’s
Isa
Thompson’s Hardats Sia
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