Nancy Anxious for a Thrill in a Rural Elopement
Nancy, a young Maple Grove girl, plans to elope with her lover Norman Caldwell but romance shifts when a barn fire draws her into John Emerson’s car. Wet and shaken, she realizes the thrill lies not in running away but in marrying John, the man she truly loves, while Norman waits in the rain.
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Angy Griffin
Ulat
Nancy
Lesa
Mat
John Emerson
Bessie
Hadley Springs
Creampot
John
Aunt Mat
Norman Caldwell
Norman
Deel
Mary Dean
Bryan Harvey
Gay
Oliver
Attie
Dada
Norman Caldwall
Maple Grove
Talk Is Cheap In Many Places Says Los Angeles Ties
A long fragment discusses the phrase talk is cheap, noting it appears in media, politics, and public life. It contrasts verbose assurance with actions, condemning talk from radicals, politicians, and workers urging charity or war effort, while praising substantive effort elsewhere.
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Pullman
Pershing Square
Ovary Charity
Patrick
Los Angeles
All Set and a Mouse Trap Plan
A small boy weaves a wreath from grogg and leaves as his mother asks about a mouse heard in the paged story. The mother suggests buying a trap, and they discuss the possible outcomes if the mouse is caught or drowned, mentioning Montreal.
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Montreal
Statty
New Woolens and Tailored Sheer Weaves Shine in Fashion
The article surveys new woolens and sheer weaves favored for tailored outfits. It highlights boucle yarns, frost coatings, and bright color contrasts in tweeds, with navy georgette and patterned net ensembles rising for warm weather. It notes jacket mid skirts and contact dress ensembles as practical, stylish options, praising unified color schemes and versatile coat-and-dress combinations.
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Georgette
Advanca
Hare
von Ince
Spark Plugs Cause Faults and Performance Loss
Spark plugs worn, dirty, or poorly gapped cause engine misfiring, hard starting, battery drain, reduced power, and higher fuel use. Cleaning or regapping fixes many issues. replacing dead plugs restores power, as illustrated by a 10 000 mile comparison showing horsepower gains with new plugs. Regular inspection of plugs and breaker points advised.
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Nuitiner
Dal Bern
Contler Pati
Tony
Gasoline Use and Tax Per Vehicle by State
The United States motorists averaged 384 gallons of gasoline per vehicle last year, paying about 18.90 dollars in gasoline tax. New Mexico topped per capita gasoline taxes at 37 dollars with 710 gallons consumed. Massachusetts had the lowest at 8 dollars with 400 gallons used per vehicle.
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United States
Almerttan Motorista
Acguesition
New Mexico
Magandingetts
Methods of Fixing License Fees Across States
Sixteen different methods are used by states to fix registration fees for passenger automobiles. Weight is the basis in 20 states, horsepower in 14, value in 5, and other methods appear in smaller counts. Total revenue from license fees reached 844,704,353 dollars. In 1920, AAA estimated 48,045,108 passenger cars.
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Commonwealths
American Automobile Association
Anys
The Motor Quiz and Its Answers From a 1920s Desk Card
The quiz asks about engine backfire causes from improper carburetor adjustment and faulty ignition. It notes intermittent faults from distributor wear and wiring issues. It also asks recovery rate of cars and US share of world production in 1924 with figures around ninety percent and eighty-three point five percent.
Tallest Traffic Cop Guarding Busy Corner
The six foot three officer known as the tallest guard patrols a busy intersection near Disy corner ME Pouricenth Street and Monasslvania avenue. He is celebrated for a distinctive upward gaze and the domed Cypriot lighting viewed from the street, becoming a familiar landmark at the junction.
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Ifoloson
Pouricenth Street
Monasslvania Avenue
de Crohel
White Bronxe
Automobiles and Courtesy in Modern Driving Etiquette
A terse discussion urges motorists to respect pedestrians and practice restraint. It notes dangers from reckless speed, warns women drivers not to expect automatic courtesy, and emphasizes courteous behavior as essential in this era of unchivalrous traffic.
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Julia
Weaters
Chic
Sevyon
Johnson
Sermplore
Lim
Distilce
Brooklands
Kaye Don
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