Futility of daily rituals by Berton Braley
A verse by Berton Braley laments the endless chatter about routines and tastes. The speaker ridicules fixed habits from waking times to meals and fashion, mocking the worn topic of daily life as dull and self indulgent.
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Passe Scours Woods Headline Sparks Clean-Up Call
A jumble of clipped phrases notes a lively editorial tone about fiscal, social and political topics. The items reference the Irish Free State and a call for cleaner government with varied quips.
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Morganton Opens The Caldwell Hotel In Western North Carolina
Morganton celebrates the Caldwell Hotel opening with a special Morganton News Herald hotel edition. The modern, Carolina built structure cost over 116000 with North Carolina contracts for the building and fixtures by Albert Pick & Co of Chicago. Lake James and western Carolina roads lure tourists while locals promote hospitality and development. The article also critiques immigration law handling and calls for humane policy in case administration.
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Campaign Promotes Caution at Railway Crossings
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1, 872 deaths and 4, 818 injuries last year at grade crossings, mostly from automobile crashes. The American Railroad Association launches Cross Crossing Cautiously to urge drivers to stop look and listen before trains pass. President Harding says eliminating grade crossings would save thousands of lives and reduce injuries and property loss, though nationwide elimination will take years.
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Humane exceptions to immigration law urged in case of Charlie Chaplin's mother
Editorial argues current immigration laws fail to humanely handle cases involving families and spouses. It cites Mrs Chaplin admitted with shell shock mental illness and allowed one year of treatment before potential deportation, despite Charlie Chaplin's fame and wealth aiding her.
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Charlie’ Chaplin
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Maxwell Defends North Carolina Shippers Against Rate Changes
Editorial argues Corporation Commissioner A J Maxwell should remain independent from interstate rate rulings as railroads push a new Southeastern gateway plan. It warns that proposed proportional adjustments could raise southern rates and provoke renewed anti-railroad campaigns harming North Carolina merchants and shippers.
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A. J. Maxwell
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Virginia
Ohio River
Asia
Virginia Gateways
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Protection in Rural Districts and Local Constables
A Raleigh News and Observer note discusses rural protection needs and tax concerns for creating a rural constabulary. The Roanoke-Chowan Times cites Northampton County's plan to appoint township constables who also collect taxes, a move toward closer government and an insured office despite low pay and scarce fees.
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Wireless Dictagraph Plot and Cat and Mouse Chase
Garrick and Dick install a wireless dictagraph in Dick’s boathouse workshop and hide the receiving end in Garrick’s apartment while shadowy figures pursue them. A tense late night pursuit leads Garrick to confront a rear window gate murder of a prowler as he hunts the men behind Ruth’s trouble.
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Britt Gets Job as Asheville Prohibition Official
James J Britt former court official and notable Republican leader here announced he has been offered and accepted the newly created position of solicitor or prohibition in the prohibition bureau. Britt has long served in prohibition work and was formerly third assistant postmaster general.
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Junior Congregation to Meet Here Sunday
Rev Harry Howard recently from Greensboro has been named junior preacher at Wesley Memorial by Bishop Denny of Richmond. He will lead a twice monthly service for children under 13 at 11 oclock in the primary Sunday school room with Richard Salsbury at piano and Miss Elizabeth Hayden singing Somebody Cares. This marks the church’s first standalone service for the young without adults present.
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First three months of summer hottest on record
The article notes that the initial three months of summer show peak heat levels. It cites high daytime temperatures and elevated humidity, warning residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak sun hours.
Russians Face Million-Strong Homeless Crisis Questioned
Speechless crowd gathers as reports describe several million Russians without stable housing amid economic stress. Analysts compare to American figures citing millions more Americans with shelter needs. Authorities urge action and policy review to address rising housing insecurity.
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