Celf Maker Versus Self-Breaker in Safe Industry
A historical report details two prose pective safe-breakers who gained long term access at rival safe factories, learned the craft, and opened safes nationwide. After their capture years later authorities revealed inside knowledge was not the cause, prompting tightened employee vetting and constant surveillance of former workers. A former superintendent, discharged for intoxication and later employed elsewhere, remains under watch by a detective.
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Middle West
Rmin
Nmarper
What the Farmer Did and Sayings on Life
A city man and his county cousin compare vaunted metropolitan fun with country life. The exchange spans golfing and dancing in town to baseball, attic poker, cornfield musings, and supper until late. The humor blends proverbs on fortune, ambition, and behavior with reflections on pride and poverty.
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Uncle Ned's
Judge
Plenty of marriageable men despite widow’s rejected proposals
The article notes many men still seek marriage even after a widow advertised for proposals with photos and received about 150 of each. It argues many suitors were genuine, rejects prove both honors and disappointments spread, and suggests men should pursue regions with more women or seek safer paths to marriage.
Specialization and Industry Evolution Across Sectors
The text discusses why major services such as sleeping-car systems express shipping electric signs and other specialized fields develop outside standard rail or utility companies. It notes that specialization creates distinct management needs and that attempts by railways to control express services have failed. It also includes humorous maxims on marriage and behavior, illustrating social attitudes of the era.
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United
Electric Light Conpanies
Andree
National Magazine
Ode to the old horsehair sofa by Walt Mason
A humorous reminiscence recalls the unwieldy horsehair sofa and its messy comforts. The speaker defends the worn piece as a cherished childhood staple despite its hygienic flaws and constant misadventures. The essay blends affection with comic details of moving, cleaning, and family memories.
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Ped Jones
Wien Corceieri
Gurgelyes
Ciara
Terme
Dy Walt Mason
Judge
Rome
Genius Gifted to Few for Benefit of Many
A concise statement argues that genius represents a rare gift intended to advantage the many while most of the few who possess it evade detection or acknowledgment. The idea emphasizes disparity between exceptional talent and its perceived impact.
Local Greencastle endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
A Greencastle contractor A F Nelson testifies Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieve kidney backache after months of ailment. He recommends the remedy to others and notes the 60 cent price at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the product.
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Greencastle
A. F. Nelson
Walnut Street
Doan
Nelson
Foster
Milburn Coufts
Buffalo
N. Y
Back Woods Breeding Farm Stallions and Jacks for 1920
J Owen Sigler announces 1920 season at his Clinton Falls farm offering stock horses mules and jacks. Includes Belgian stallion registered Purebred Percheron and four mammoth jacks with high service fees and strong producing lineage. Located 1% miles east of Clinton Falls three miles south of Morton, visitors invited to inspect stock. Best service assured for mares.
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Belgium
George Lew
Sweeney Jack
My Farm
Clinton Falls
Morton
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Hammermill Bond
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A Million Dollar Bank
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Mary Pickford
Amarilly
Clothesline Alley
Homley
Fox News
Princess Chrysanthemum
Dame Fortune
Miss Fortune
Wise
AGC
J. Owen Sigler
West Side Square
Fordson
Henry Ford & Son
King
Morrison & Foster
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