December Purple Parrot article sparks campus controversy
The December issue of the Purple Parrot at Northwestern and Methodist schools features an intimate piece on kissing that faculty rarely reviews. The article advises readers to struggle, pretend, and stage reactions during an advance, prompting concerns from local businessmen about its intent and potential obscenity.
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Northeern University
Chicago
Northwestern
Ita
Northwestern To & Methodist
Salvation Army leader warns of crowded cities
Washington reports Miss Evangeline Tooth, commander of the Salvation Army in America, warns that urban crowds deplete rural populations. She cites contact with 830 cities and urges plotting out the 20 year trend to reveal an alarming future.
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Washington
Evangeline Mtooth
Salvation Army
America
Ambiguous Historical Montage of Early Industrial Figures
A fragmented, OCR style passage lists names and roles from early industry, mentioning Edison, Ford, Wright, and others in a loose roster. It references miners, machinists, draftsmen, and presidents and hints at work life and transportation history without a clear narrative or event.
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Tetera
Fulix Speman
Warner
Cobain
Fuwre
Wetton
Edison
Porgy Ford
Mert Beaver
Jehwab
Charles P. Stelomete
Frederick Underwood
The
Erie
Brekemen
Daniel Willard
Tram & Fireman
Samuel Voweluin
Frank A. Vomtarlip
B. HW. Gary
Ford
James A. Farrell
Chelles I Sabin
Wilbur Wright
Lessons in Domestic Harmony from a 19th Century Guide
A humorous Home Bureau style piece presents rules for avoiding divorce through ritual, church attendance, and admonitions about behavior. It cites advice from a Judge on household conduct, including discipline, modesty, communication, and social appearances, framed as counsels for wives.
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Sutee Ava Adams
Chicago
Jowala
Oth
Adam Ja Kevdiity
Notator laments Nevada wealth drain from Comstock mines
The Notator in the Carson Appeal laments how the Comstock’s Con Virginia mine in 1876 grossed 5 262 780 dollars and paid the State 227 123 in bullion tax. He notes millionaires rose in Virginia City while little wealth returned to Nevada, questions taxation generosity, and asks if a new ore yield will repeat this neglect. Red Cross Seals are trained to perform wonders.
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Virginia
Virginia City
Nevada
Con Virginia
Palace Hotel
Nevada Bank
Baldwin
Retdouts
Sharons
Bay City
Mackay and Fair People
New York
Europe
Clarence Mackay
University
Comstock
Churchill Flats Road Progress Report in Reese River Reveille
After years of effort funds surveying planning and bonds the four and eight mile section of the Lincoln Highway in Churchill County nears completion. An embankment built last year has withstood winter snow rain and summer heat and is expected to become solid when rock cover is added. Official notices mention legal blanks for sale at the Semine offices.
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Churchéi County
Lincott Highway
Reese River
Henderson Banking Co. Services and Rates
Henderson Banking Co offers four percent annual savings on deposits. The bank provides safety deposit boxes from $3.00 a year, drafts on major world cities, fire and life insurance, travelers' checks, and Cunard Line steamship tickets.
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Cunard Line
City well sustains seven weeks of nonstop pumping
The well has operated for seven weeks with two pumps running day and night, undergoing tests and proving satisfactory to residents. About 500000 gallons per day have been pumped, meeting the city’s ordinary needs. The well is 2% feet deep and no artesian aid has been added.
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Biko
Eureka QMO Anlway Co. Interstate Commerce Act Notice
The notice dated February 29, 1920 requires delivery or relinquishment of possession for freight until all tariff charges are paid. Railroad agents are urged to follow the mandate, with prosecutions to follow for violations. J. E. Sexton, General Manager.
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J. E. Sexton
Notice on demurrage charges and mining tax due
The Eureka Nevada Railway Company warns that demurrage will be charged on all cars held over free time. Eureka County mining tax for the quarter ending September 36, 1921 is due and payable at the office in Eureka, with strict enforcement of the law. W. J. Hooper, Eureka County, Nevada.
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Best King
Eureka
Eureka Nevada Railway Company
Tureka
Tri-Weeia
Otihe Bureka Nevada Railway Company
Eureka County
W. J. Hooper
Nevada
Draying and General Jobbing Offered by Marco Venturine
Marco Venturine offers hauling services including team and truck draying at reasonable rates. Almont Pastorino endorses the service.
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Marco Venturine
Legal notice of appropriation request under 1919 statute
On November 0, 1921 a request was filed under Chapter 9 of the 1919 statutes by Corts of Ziko, Nevada, for an appropriation of water rights. The plan uses a well and pipe to convey water to troughs in Section 7, Township 26 North, Range 63 West, M.D. Nevada. State Engineer to oversee the conveyance with public filings spanning November 12, 1921 to December 10, 1921.
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Swelien
Corts
Ziko
Mito
State of Nevada
State of
Nevada
Water Notice for Nevada Permit to Appropriate Public Waters
Application No 6585 seeks state permission to divert public waters from Corta Well in Elko County Nevada. Permit would convey one fourth cubic foot per second to troughs in Section 14 T20N R63B for stock watering with return to stream not required. J G Scragham state engineer. First published November 12 1921.
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Corta
Elko
Nevada
J. G,. Scragham
Notice for Publication Land Entry in Nevada
United States Land Office at Biko Nevada publishes notice that Robert M. Price of Reno Nevada filed to enter under sections 2406 to 07 R. 8 the SE4SW Section 11 Township 18 North Range 67 East M.D. B. and M. Adverse claimants or objections must file protests by December 20 1921 with Register Joan E Robbins. First publication November 19 1921. Last publication December 17 1921.
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United States Land Office
Biko
Nevada
Robert M. Price
Reno
Washoe
State of Nevada
Oita
Baxi
M.D
Joan E. Robbins
Register
Notice of Forfeiture in Mining Claims
Notice to Julius Huebner heirs or assigns of forfeiture for mining claims Rustler No 1 Bi Ruathy No 2 and Windfall Extension fraction. Undersigned claim co owners expended over 100 dollars yearly labor and improvements. failure to pay 125 dollars within ninety days after publication forfeits interests to co owners. Eureka Nevada dated August 26.
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Julius Huebner
Taw
United State
Alma
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