Puzzles in the Mail Showcases Postal Oddities and Mixups
The piece recounts humorous and puzzling postal addresses and misdirections, from a German labeled Michigan Ohio to an Italian Fernandio case. It notes Uncle Sam’s efficiency and the dead letter office, with anecdotes of letters sent to the wrong places and a Providence delivery of a Chicago leader’s photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New York
San Francisco
Maine
Florida
Buffalo
New Orleans
America
Uncle Sam
United States
Queen City of the Lakes
Boston
John Harris
Union Station
Pop Anson
Chicago Baseball Colts
Providence
R. I
Buffalo Times
Getting Used to Millions in a School Credit Game
A New York Press quote describes a town parent praising a school system that assigns credit marks in millions and billions. A nine year old reportedly earned 13 000 000 good marks, with prizes at term end. The parent notes the aim to foster large thinking and quicker grasp of vast figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Wasps as Paper Makers and Nest Builders
The article explains how common wasps prepare for spring by feeding and hibernating queens, then building paper nests from wood pulp. It covers nest structure, division of labor, colony growth to about 10 000 wasps, and notes both their ecological role and methods used to destroy nests, including cyanide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall
Great Britain
Sunday Services At Local Churches
Unitarian, Swedish Baptist, Christian Science and Nazarene churches announce Sunday services and sermons. Revivals listed include Kerr of Sandwich and Tjernlund with morning and evening schedules. Additional details cover Christian Science at 800 Ninth Street and Lutheran events with Sabbath school at 11 a.m. and evening service at 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Ninth Street
The Politician Who Was Not a Born Speller
The tale centers on a politician with poor spelling skills who defends his letters by claiming he proofs them after writing. A friend urges hiring a secretary to write for him, noting public laughter at his errors. He learns the hard lesson that one cannot be a dictionary unto oneself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Took Something Mrs Brown Discusses Soaked Transport
A rainy day scene follows Mrs Brown urging Hamilton not to take medicine when soaked from carrying five trunks three miles from the station. Hamilton admits rheumatism and eagerness to take something once home. The dialogue shows care and concern in a domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brown
Hamilton
LOOK AFTER JAP STUDENTS IN AMERICA
The Japanese mombusho sends students to America with $100 for clothing and strict allowance for proper attire. They receive $900 yearly for ordinary expenses and $400 for travel. Additional funds may be given to reliable students to visit various American industries or social conditions. The Japanese student presence in the U S is larger than any other foreign group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mombusho
Department of Education of
Japan
America
Camping Out Wins Women In Outdoor Life
The article notes growing female participation in camping with the Association of Cycle Campers in England reporting steady membership growth. A women’s committee and women stewards assist newcomers at official camps while the kit includes tent ground sheet stove and cooking utensils all carried on a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of
Cycle Campers
England
Profit from Rats in Paris Glove Trade
Parisians run a rat pound where thousands of rats feed on a dead horse each night. Monthly gas slayings reduce the population, and the sleek plump rats yield skins processed into kid gloves, turning vermin into profit.
Rooster Advises Parker In Grim Breakfast Moment
A rooster consoles Parker amid a dire moment as a patient voice warms the scene. The exchange frames a hopeful arc though the speaker remains uncertain about an ultimate cure.
Lueck family figures in circuit court case at Juneau
In Juneau Wisconsin a circuit court case becomes a family affair as Robert R Lueck of Jefferson coun ty leads the plaintiffs case with his brother Arthur Lueck of Beaver Dam for the defendants and another brother Martin L Lueck sits as presiding judge The town clerk notes there will be luck for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Wis
Robert R. Lueck
Jefferson County
Arthur Lueck
Beaver Dam
Martin L. Lueck
Burke Sept a Will Not Found in Probate Search
Denver dispatch reports Lew Burke a Chicago hotel man presumed intestate may have drafted a will in Los Angeles within the past two years. Deputy District Attorney Crank as conservator for Burke after he was declared mentally incompetent received letters from medical staff in a California hospital. the will has not been located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Tribune
Denver
Lewis Burke
Chicago
Los Angeles
Crank
Burke
Callinia
Miner dies in rock fall at Green Canon Coal near Aguilar
David D. Morgan aged 21 was instantly killed by a rock fall in the Green Canon Coal Company mine near Aguilar. He came from Louisville where he has relatives. The incident was reported as a fatal mining accident in Trinidad.
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Lally Tribune
Trinidad
Colo
David D. Morgan
Green Canon Coal, Company
Aguilar
Morgan
Louisville
Commercial club elects officers and directors
The newly elected board of directors for the Commercial club met with W. I. Clayton as president, L. B. Hickman as vice-president, G. T. Neill as treasurer, and M. H. Lowe as secretary to organize the leadership team.
Grain Market Briefs Incomplete Listing From Greeley
Fragmentary OCR notes from The Greeley Markets show potato and pearl prices per hundredweight with unclear figures and stray characters. No clear event or names are identifiable beyond commodity terms and unit measures.
Weather Forecast Indicates Rain Tonight in East
The forecast warns of rain or snow tonight in the eastern portion with colder temperatures. Sunday is expected to be fair across regions.
Swedish Mission Church Service Schedule
Rev. A. C. Leafgren, pastor. Sunday school at 10 30 a m at the church 716 Eleventh street. Sermon at Lucerne at 11 30 a m. Young people meeting at 6 15 p m followed by a sermon at 6 20 p m.
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Swedish Baptist Church
A. Tjernlund
Steele’s Hall
Swedish Mission Church
A. C. Leafgren
Eleventh Street
Lucerne
Young People's Meeting
Trinity Lutheran German Service Note
Rev. E M Gross pastor to lead 10 am German service at Trinity Lutheran. Sabbath school at 11 30 am. No evening service as pastor is called to Fort Collins to preach there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
E. M. Gross
Fort Collins
Unclear church program notes on Sabbath and rally day
A Reverend presents spiritual gifts program at 10:45 a.m. and a special interest program for all ages at 7:30 p.m. titled The Unavoidable Christ. Sabbath services and Rally Day activities listed for the church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ph
Philpepator
First Presbyterian Services and Events Notice
Rev R J Hunter conducts Knowing God and Knowing God Evening at First Presbyterian with A Sleepless Night program. Morning service at 10 45 a m and evening at 7 30 p m. Sunday school at 12 m Christian Endeavor at 1 30 p m. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
R. J. Hunter
Wren
Mistian Endeavor
Baptist Church Service and Sunday Activities
Reverend D D Forward leads morning service at 10 30 with Rev Ripley of Pueblo to speak. Bible school at noon, divine worship 10 45 am and 7 20 pm with sermons on Religion and Trust. Junior Epworth League 2 pm Senior League 6 15 pm. Special music by chorus and choir. An important meeting at 4 20 am for members only.
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John L
Charles FE
Moraleg
Ife
Epworth League
Congregational Church Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Public worship at 10 26 a m with preludes offertories anthems and sermons listed The Y P S C E meets at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 36 p m includes preludes postludes and sermons The Minlater John Doane is named in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massenet
Spinney
Elmer Jones
Pasilude
Mailly
Y. P
C. E
Sullivan
Thompson Brown Wedding Becomes Local Highlight
Mrs Susan M Thompson and W H Brown wed this afternoon in Rev John Doanes study. The couple will reside in entering. A second ceremony will unite Mattie Armona Remonds and Edgar Lee Deatherage at Nunn with Rev O W Gould officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemonds-Deatherage
Mattie Armona Remonds
Edgar Lee
Gilcrest Lumber Company
Kersey
Nunn
Rev
O. W. Gould
Greeley
Lcense
Eleven Named Citizens Under Judge Gamble in Court
Eleven men declared their intention to become citizens this afternoon, passed the required examination, and took the oath of allegiance. New citizens include Albert I Muller of Norway, Chris Nelson of Denmark, Benjamin Reese of Wales, Lawrence J Jackson, Johane Oster of Russia, Oto Lindstrom of Sweden, Justia Heddrickson of Sweden, J Hokn of Sweden, Gust Erickson of Sweden, Louis Forsdat of Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Judge Gamble
Albert I. Muller
Norway
Chris Nelson
Denmark
Benjamin Reese
Lawrence J. Jackson
Nay Joh&e
Oster
Russia
Oto Lindstrom
Sweden
Justia Heddrickson
J.hokn
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John
WASPS
Unitarian
M. R. Kerr
Sandwich, Mass
The
Unitarian Church
Church of the Nazerene
L. E. Berger
People’s Meeting
Syediat
Naar School
the Greeley Mpg. CO
W. L. Clayton
President
Greeley, Colorado
Idlehour Theatre
Eighth Ave
Electric Theatre
Easton & Nelson
Magrs
8Th Avenue
7Th Street
Rissler
Fish and Oyster House
F. O. Hayner Hachaman
7Th Ave
C. A
P. A
Union Ree & White
Parker
Rooster
John Doane, Minlater
Transfer & Storage Co
Keeley Cleaning & Pressing Works
J. T. Miller
Clayton
Nishes
New
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Crow Creek
Gorham Coal
J. A. Hickman Gisig
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