Morning Alarm Blues in a Daily Commute
A humorous verse contrasts late risers with early birds in 1925 style. It follows a man who plans to sleep late, wakes to the alarm, rushes breakfast, chases a streetcar, and vows better habits that fade by tomorrow. The piece satirizes repeated failed resolutions and the universal struggle to start the day on time.
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Tom Sims Says: Quips on Raising Children and Daily Life
The column compiles humorous maxims on parenting, appearance, manners, and social conduct from 1925. It jests about annoyances between parents and children, personal grooming, driving, polite behavior, and playful maxims.
Puzzle of the Day: Endless Orange Basket Marks
A commission merchant could not clear a large oranges basket despite repeated price cuts. He finally sold at cost, which equals one cent below the last price shown. Analyzing his pricing marks reveals the test price. The previous puzzle answer was Scrawl, a six letter word with one vowel.
Maccabees to Hold Convention in Capital
Washington July 18 Ten thousand members of the fraternal order of Maccabees will assemble here Monday for a quadrennial convention. Advance registrations show most delegates will arrive by automobile. The order has organized an international automobile caravan to bring members to the convention from across the United States and Canada.
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Massive Automobiles Parade and Fraternal Initiation Planned
More than 2,000 cars will join a July 20 caravan parade with allegorical floats and bands. The same day marks the largest class initiation of 5,000 candidates into a fraternal body. Women join Maccabees for the first time as Martha Washington Hive No 1 forms in Washington. The order has 200,000 men in 4,000 tents across the U S and Canada. July 24 the convention moves to Chatham Pa to view the International Home and Relief association for orphans and elderly members.
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Baby born weighing three pounds in Bath England
A baby weighing three pounds at birth was placed in an incubator in Bath England and fed a teaspoon of milk hourly. The infant gained weight rapidly as treatment continued.
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