Flycatcher tale reveals a Scissor Tailed Bird
In a playful dialogue a family hears of a new winter visitor named the Scissor Tailed Flycatcher. The bird is described with a long forked tail like shears, graceful flight, a preference for insects, and a habit of moving to a summer home as winter nears. The tale ends with the insect narrator being swallowed by the Flycatcher, a humorous exchange in old timey prose.
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United ‘States
Daddy
Neary
Sin
Nick
Tinddy
le Tuseety
Bolas Taliel Vipesteher
Fragmented Humorous Snippet From Aims And Laughter
A mixed string of jokes and conversational fragments recounts childlike remarks about confidence and success, a mock question about civilization, a sanitary paper towel quip, and a family exchange about a monocle. The text also notes a Danish potato crop harvest and a shift in alcohol production capacity, plus a deflected dividend remark regarding a broken window.
Tailored suits set apart by furless lines and bold linings
A New York fashion column notes the shift away from fur and fringe in spring suits. It describes straight skirts with double bias hems, slim sleeves, and high collars, plus coats with vivid pictorial linings and mandarin blouses. Designers urge cautious purchase for January through morrow.
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New York
Palm Beach
Georgia
Carolina
Jota
Mermaald
McClure Nowapaper Syndicate
Holding Forth the Word of Life
A devotional tale urges Christians to personal outreach, recounting Mrs Walker guiding a milkman to faith after a prior missed opportunity. A mother’s repentance leads to nine neighbors hearing the gospel, with seven becoming Christians. Includes reflections on simple faith and daily witness.
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Paul
Christ
Proper Shoe For Street Wear With Tailored Costume Form
Discussion of wartime and fashion trends contrasts low military inspired heels with older Louis Quinze styles. It notes street wear favors sturdy military or Cuban heels, while formal footwear remains dainty with higher heels and lighter soles. Mentions mahogany tan or black Russia calf leather, low boots, wing tips omitted, and pale stay buckskin tops.
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Russia
Novel Hat Trimming Charms Fifth Avenue Shop Window
A mushroom sailor hat in black velvet features a simple trim of jet bends tied at the crown with the brim, ending in two dangling bead ends. The trim is compact and striking, with neatly cut heads enhancing the overall pleasing effect.
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Fifth Avenue
A Dainty Handkerchief Handkerchief with blue dotted border
A dainty handkerchief described with black dots on blue forming a decorative irregular border. Corners widen and feature embroidery in white cotton threads, giving a refined finish to this delicate accessory.
Thirteen in Myth and Modern Tales
The text references the number 13 as sacred to ancient Yucatan peoples with a 13 day week and 13 snake gods. It then pivots to a remark about an automobile company giving the Kaiser’s son a job and fears about car security. A brief note on women dressing to please and some to worry, reflecting social commentary.
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Samus W. Allen
Cleveland
Fannite Adler
First Congregational Church
Canton
Hancock County
Daniel Gooding
Santoy
Crooksville
Albert Eisenbacher
Frank Seaman
William G. Lamar
Boston
Miami University
Girard Home Savings and Loan Company
Ashbrook
C. L. McCracken
Johnstown
Godfrey Jones
Columbus
Toledo
Marietta
Ohio State Aerie
Order of Eagles
D. H. Rejy
Washington D. H
Clark Canfield
Norwalk
Warren Fire Department
Edward Marshall
London
Lorain
Lake Front
Ohio
Ohio Senate
Congress
House
Cox
D. Q. Morrow
Oe Chaney
Hillsboro
Morrow
W. L. Day
W. D. Wilkins
Price
Andrew ©. Bauman
Ian
Edward Forest Jeffries Egger
Thomas
F. Little
Ohio Penitentiary
Marion Field
Carpenter
Wilmington
Geauga County
Madeline Turner
Cambridge
Turner
Yucatan
Slim margins define Swift beef business profit
Swift & Company paid 13 dollars 13 cents per hundredweight for live cattle last year and 13 cents per pound for dressed beef, showing profits razor thin. The article credits enormous volume, refined facilities, and a large workforce for the near break-even margin that ties producer and consumer together in the meat industry.
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Swift & Company
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Theologia Germanica
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Riverview
Martins Ferry
Frank Stith
Findlay
Knox County Pure Bred
Mt. Vernon
Congressman Fess
Lincoln
Tuscarawas County
Lincoln Club
Arthur McClain
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McCookfield
Dayton
EB. Workman
Akron Chamber of Commerce
Akron
Ohio Asseme
Charles
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John Gincer
Oliver Ott
Clyde Robertson
Waldo
Marion County
Chillicothe
Council
Cincinnati
320Th Infantry
John N. Drake
Charles P. Taft
Charles Lintz
American Railway Express Company
Marion
Mansfield Reformatory
William H. Cowdry
Lorell L. Wardlow
Hamilton
Whittemore
United States
Pomerone
Harding
Jones
C. H. Lindenburg
East Broadstret
Bucyrus Public Schools
Manufacturers’ Association
Ohio House
Scott
Glenn
Johnston
Senate
David Felgar
Unity
Columbiana County
Robert G. Lybrand
Delaware Chair Company
Delaware
Eva Courtney
Nora Courtney
General Assembly
George W. Warner
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Ohio Electric Railway
Jared
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State Public Utilities Sommission
Wrigleys
Goody-Land
Rept
Jimmie
Diamond Dick
Garfield
Packer
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
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