Three Minute Tales in Bear Flat by Al Schuster
Dan Carney visits Bear Flat and meets old townsfolk living in the past style of Mark Twain country. He joins a village banking ritual in a ruined store chamber, deposits a ten dollar note, and learns the town’s banker Phil is happy living in memory. The scene evokes hospitality and frontier romance with quiet, reflective charm.
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Mark Twain
Bret Harte
Dan
Louis
Phile
Phil
Bell Syndicate
General Bullard Retires After 40 Years Service
Major General Robert Lee Bullard retires from active duty after 40 years, relinquishing command of the Second Army Corps Area at Governors Island to Major General Charles P. Summerall. He is the last World War I American army commander to leave the service, as Pershing and Liggett preceded him. Bullard plans to enter business in New York.
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New York
Robert Lee Bullard
Governor's Island
Charles P. Summerall
Bullard
Pershing
Hunter Liggett
Our Children by Angelo Patri The Pacifist
Angelo Patri argues true pacifism equals inner strength and readiness to defend peace. He cites Christ as ultimate fighter and urges parents to nurture courage in timid children, teaching self reliance and resolve to stand up to oppression. Patri invites inquiries from parents or teachers for guidance.
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Christ
Chandi
Earth
Bell Syndicate
Mr. Patri
Making Time on Rail Lines Through Practical Reform
A 1925 anecdote details a new railroad superintendent who rode the Portland to Ashland line to study delays. By identifying wasted time at stations and coaching crews, he cut late arrivals, improved dividends, and boosted the road’s reputation. Time cannot be made, but it can be saved through on site inspection and actio.
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Portland
Ashland
Oregon
Bell Syndicate
Calotabs Promised To Cure Cold Overnight
Howdictors claim Calotabs, the nausealess Calotabs tablet, can break up a cold, flu, or sore throat overnight. One or two doses at bedtime with water supposedly cause no nausea or appetite loss, and next morning the cold is gone with a refreshed feeling. Sold in sealed packages, 10 cents or 35 cents, with money back if unsatisfied.
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs
Advertises Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote treatment for chronic coughs and colds, claiming soothing and healing effects on throat and lung membranes, germ destruction, and overall lung health. Promises money back if relief is not achieved when used as directed. from Creomulsion Co of Atlanta, Ga.
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Creomaision Co
Atlanta
Ady
Metts Again Head of the State's Militia
North Carolina Brigadier General J Van B Metts was reappointed adjutant general of the state national guard by Governor A W McLean. His prior appointments date to 1920 under Governor Bickett and Morrison. He served as colonel of the 119th Infantry overseas in World War I and aided in restoring order during Morrison’s term. He led the response in Spruce Pine amid threats to expel Black residents in Mitchell County.
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Raleigh
J. van B. Metts
North Carolina National Guard
A. W. McLean
Metts
T. =. Bickett
B. S. Royster
Oxford
Morrison
119Th Infantry
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
Governor Ends Concord Textile Strike Tension
In Concord the governor intervened to direct the charge of the situation during the textile strike. Officials stated there will be no changes in personnel at the adjutant general's office.
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Concord
Adjutant General’s Office
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Bear Flat
Dan Carney
United States
Wells Fargo Express
Mother Lode
Cannon -Fetzer
Manhattan
Wilson Brothers
Cannon -Fetzer CO
Our
Angelo Patri
PHOME
Essing, Rep
Kester Furniture CO
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