Changes in coal trade and mail service amid political shifts
The piece notes altered customer practices at coal dealers, a new mail receptacle deadline after March 4, and broader political reshaping with Dahlberg’s support from Mayor Thompson and figures like Governor Small. It discusses policing bills, labor views, and a college salary anecdote on professor pay, arguing for practical progress over theory.
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Burleson
Mhicago
Stile
Dahlberg
Wnglewood
Ile
Ettelson
State Senate
Duhlberg
Thomperon
Small
Chateman Smith
Saat
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Extraordinary Hurdling, Win Priestly at Bull England 1808
Extraordinary hurdling result reported in Bull England in 1808. Priestly cleared one thousand hurdles each three feet high. Time noted as lx ty-one and 3 half minutes, a feat equal to lifting his weight nine times the height of St Pauls. Event described as running ax miles into the bargain.
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Bull
England
St. Paul's
London
Vaccination talk and village musings in old diary notes
A reflective column blends village gossip with public health debates on vaccination, civic meetings, and holiday mischief. It recalls school days, protective leagues, and local figures as it critiques social rituals and provincial politics with sly humor.
Odd Cures and Quack Tales From a Bygone Era
A collage of humorous anecdotes features tales of fake cures and folk remedies. A man claims hot drinks cure diseases while a horse chestnut in a pocket supposedly defeated rheumatism. The piece mocks gullibility and huckster schemes, recounting dances with morning air cures and fake mineral waters that made money then collapsed.
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Anya
Maya College of Physicians
Heven
Boarder
Jasper Jones
Rhea
Moth
Baan
Jasper
Echo
Jiggers
Eoy
Ira Gritney
Wen
Mirage on Sidewalk Cites Curious Floating Illusion
Prof W McNair of Michigan College of Mining notes a sidewalk mirage seen at dusk. He described a clear dark water-like reflection on the walk, caused by a small viewing angle, with the sky cool and humidity moderate. Weather data cited supports plains mirage conditions.
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W. McNair
Michigan College of Mining
McNair
Weather Bureau
Viola Dana Stars In Cinderella's Twin At Archer's Sunday
Viola Dana, Metro's celebrated actress, stars in Cinderella's Twin at Archer's Morest Park theater Sunday. The film follows her in a lively kitchen scene as she juggles cooking with acting, reflecting her belief that every woman should know to cook.
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Cinderella's Twin
Archer's Sunday
Metro
Vollcle
Hollywood
Collf
Misa Dana
Eelus
Mis Dana
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