Modern inventions make her work harder to perform
The writer laments that new devices like bicycles automobiles and airplanes disrupt her egg-laying routine. She narrates fear anxiety and misadventure with transport as a humorous allegory. A Newfoundland reader voices protest against motorcars and airplanes over public roads and skies.
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Thisorld
Fle
Eges
Bae
Hassen
Daily News
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Hartford Courant
Rent Profiteering in Manila Compresses Home Rents
The Manila press reports landlords and business property owners exploiting a housing shortage to raise rents abnormally. Workers and firms complain of excessive charges for homes and stores, with many forced to yield. A rental commission is urged to protect renters, similar to existing controls on travel, utilities, and freight.
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Manila
Jessees
War Changes Attitudes as Wives in War Time
The text notes that in the North Africa theater during a major war, many soldiers interact with European troops and American dough boys. It claims this contact helps break prejudice against Christianity and shifts views on female roles. Moroccans and other tribes married French women, challenging traditional chattel concepts.
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North Africa
Europe
France
Algiers
Constantine
A Phone Sleuth in a Sleepy Exchange
Amy, a switchboard operator, overhears fiancé George discuss a wife and child while a young attorney probes his intentions. The overheard call sparks jealousy and misreads, but the couple uncover a plot of love and collaboration as their romance unfolds through a writer’s plot.
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Amy
Joe
Steve
Sherlock Iolmes
George
Campbell
Lon
Ainge
Tam
Nobaiy
Te Casper
John
Tore
Lu Ilve
Jon
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Homer City
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G. A. Roman
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M. N. Aspers
Franklin St. Auto Co
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Clarksburgh Motor Co
H. R. Spicher
J. L. Butterbaugh
Pocahontas Company
Harvey Reithmiller
J. M
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Weiss
Kenwood
Lovejoy Marchand
Marion Center
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Nowreytown Nolo
New Auto Exchange
Indiana Motor Co
John E. Gibson
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J. B. Chamer
H. W. Cramer
Pike’y Peak
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Rossiter Rathmel
Smithport
Saltsburg
Strongstown
Shelocta
Trade City
Wintondale
Wehrum
Lebanon
M. B. Craig
Josephine Supply Co
Adams & Stephens Estep Trading Co
George Hicks Marion Center Motor Co
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H.C. Gutelius Ansley and Zimmerman
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G. B. Bowser J
Be, Clawson
J. G. Moore Supply Co
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A. E. Cresswell
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Jas. W. Robinson and Son
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Sutton-Miller Co
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