Man of Few Words and a Humorous Navy Letter
A recalled anecdote shows J. K. Paulding, as Navy secretary, asking how far the Tombigbee River runs. The village postmaster answers it runs down. The Postmaster General revokes the man’s appointment, who replies with a financial note to balance funds and instruct the successor.
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J. K. Paulding
Navy
Tombigbee
Estate sale offers two five room houses low price
For the purpose of closing up an estate I am authorized to sell two 5 room houses for 2600 dollars and one at 2100 dollars. All are in desirable location and the price is very low. Ce C Newman Room 314 Telephone Blk Dillon Mont.
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Ce. C. Newman
Dillon, Mont
Raise and Bride in a Complicated Office Romance
John P. Stevens plans a raise for his stenographer Miss Keith who hopes to marry his stock keeper Henry Austin. Stevens confronts his own marriages and a failed relationship with Mary as he contemplates a fresh start with a new partner, then aborts the plan and questions Mary.
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John P. Stevens
Miss Keith
Mr. Stevens
Anderson Iron Foundry
Lucy
Stevens
Sheffield
Mary
Henry Austin
Austin
Keith
Knotty problems loom beyond fresh graduates
A skeptical observer notes that even recent girl graduates may not solve all upcoming global challenges. The remark signals doubt about preparedness and hints at broader concerns about future leadership. The dialogue frames uncertainty facing society and education.
Making Happy
A compact aphorism notes that true happiness lies in making others happy, reflecting Bharavi’s belief in action as a path to contentment. The quote emphasizes generosity as the source and measure of joy.
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Bharavi
Great Nights of Paris Firsts in French Theatre History
A condensed review notes six unforgettable Paris first nights marking milestones in social and literary history. It highlights Corneille Le Old Racine Andromache Beaumarchais Marriage of Figaro Hugo Hernans and Rostand Cyrano de Bergerac Chantecler with dates for Rostand's works.
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France
Phiys
Paris
Corneille
Racine
Andromache
Beaumarchais
Figaro
Victor Hugo
Hernans
Carneille
Hugo
Hach
Cyrano de Bergernc
Chantecler
Edmond Rostand
Philadelphia Ledger
How Camel Got His Harelip Tale from Egypt
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper recounts a tale within The Women of Egypt about a lonely camel whose smile created his harelip. Allah sent a genie to announce a mate, provoking such delight the camel smiled until his lip split, a mark said to reflect ill camels’ nature.
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Egypt
Elizabeth Cooper
Allah
Charm of English place names and their roots
The piece notes the deep roots of English place names across languages and centuries. It contrasts indigenous origins with Latin Danish Norman influences and observes how French remains comparatively exotic yet increasingly familiar to English speech.
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Beaulieu
Hampshire
Christian Science Monitor
How do you happen to be so lucky with your rose garden
A reader compliments a neighbor on a rose garden and the reply credits steady work. The neighbor says luck comes from daily effort in the yard, noting consistent labor yields beautiful blossoms.
Reward Offered in Madison National Forest Thefts
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association posts a reward of 500 dollars for conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for conviction of any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Grower’s Association
Public Improvement Remarks Stir No Taxpayer Remonstrance
A fragment referencing public improvements and remonstrances by home taxpayers questions reform zeal and notes a sting from experience. The quote contrasts youthful desire to reform with the sting of opposition.
Modern humane methods of handling young children
Dorothy Canfield Fisher recounts a lecture by a National Kindergarten Association speaker on child rearing. A confrontational question about spanking prompts a reply stressing individual needs, environment, and the need to tailor responses to each child.
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Dorothy ‘Canfield Fisher
Ahal
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Marketed For Digestive Ailments
A reader recounts being refused life insurance due to heart symptoms blamed on gas pressure. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, they report swift relief and praise the product as the best life insurance. The ad claims the remedy cleanses the intestinal tract and eases stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded.
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Mayr
Beaverhead County Seeks Help for Dumping Rubbish Crim
Beaverhead County offers a 25 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of anyone who dumps rubbish along county highways in Beaverhead. Notice signed by D D McKnight chairman dated June 8 1920. Dillon Montana.
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Beaverhead County
Board of County Commissioners
D. D. McKnight
Dillon
Mont
Homecoming Image of Local Success After Time Away
A pithy observation on how returning locals cultivate a success image after years abroad. It contrasts perception with reality, noting that community opinion often hinges on recent absence and the aura of achievement.
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