Asphalt Barons Fight Patented Pavement Law
A critical attack on bitulithic pavement and patented materials argues that Indiana bidding laws are bypassed by exclusive suppliers. The piece accuses asphalt barons of self serving motives, condemning moral and legal justifications while noting past industry biases in Trinidad asphalt, creosoted blocks, and park concessions. It links the current push to protect a patented product with profit and anti competition.
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Indiana
Asphalt Trust
Trinidad
Pitch Lake
Bermudez
The Keep committee to expose Washington waste
The piece argues public opinion favors a double standard of judgment, then warns of a forthcoming Keep committee report on waste in Washington’s public service. It predicts revelations of sinescures and inflated supply costs, condemning civil service reform as a sham and signaling a turbulent press reaction once the lid is lifted.
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Washington
Keep Committee
Water safety guide for boating and rescue procedures
A detailed, if garbled, public guidance on boating safety and rescue. It covers seating and behavior on boats, actions to take if overturned, tips for keeping afloat, and methods to aid drowning victims. It promotes forming volunteer life saving crews and offers resources such as buoys, signs, and medical supplies through the organization led by J Wesley Jones.
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J. Wesley Jones
Sayings of the Babes and a Detective Dream
A comic scene in a Sunday School adds child quotes about saucy talk and bread crusts. A question from a small boy about a park clue leads to a joke about following others instead of a parent, ending with a Chicago Daily News gag about becoming a detective.
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Willie
Chicago Daily News
Planting Turnips with Drills and Soil Mix
Instructions on sowing turnips using drilled seeds and a fine mix of loosened earth. Emphasizes even spacing, proper drill regulation, and avoiding choking or crowding by ensuring appropriate seed feed and soil texture.
Transplanting Trees In Fall For Better Moisture
Transplanting trees hazards include moisture loss. fall planting carries soil and moisture to roots, while dry barren areas harm growth. Very young trees should be staked if possible, root systems grow until frost. A wet tree needs maximum root contact as earth settles around roots. Howell and Powell exchange a dry joke about a new suit and a sound.
Bill Nye's Reply On Work Life And Health Habits
The Denver Times quotes Bill Nye describing his health routine and writing posture. He cites dumbbells used to hold doors, membership in athletic clubs, Indian clubs with red handles, and relying on writing while in an autograph album pose. He notes constant recovery from fatigue and a genial nature, with attire variations by time of day.
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Bill Nye
BM Nye
Denver
Odd Fire Escape Part Of Misery Street Tale At Hotels
Congressman Cochran recalls a Missouri anecdote about a well dressed man registering at a St Joseph hotel and revealing a patent fire escape contrivance when a porter damaged his luggage. The tale contrasts cash in advance terms and a landlord’s stern stance in a period humorous thread.
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Congressman Cochran
Missouri
St. Joseph
San Antonio Express
The Game of Checkers Across Cultures
The game of checkers or draughts is ancient and widespread. The article notes variants in China and mentions its presence among Egyptians Greeks Romans and even New Zealand Maori, comparing its pedigree to chess and quoting Youth's Companion on skilled players preferring checkers.
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New Zealand
End seat hogs and the urban crowding issue
A Baltimore Herald writer condemns end seat hogs in city street queues. He notes many hogs have sharp knees, making passing risky, and urges companies to remove the worst offenders to ease crowding. The piece treats both razor and fat hogs as nuisances and advocates action.
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Alds
Rand
Baltmore Herald
Getting Rid of Weeds With Frequent Cultivation
The article advises regular shallow cultivation after every rain to prevent weeds and protect topsoil from drought. It warns against deep cutting with cultivator teeth and emphasizes continued cultivation during the season as long as workable. It highlights newer plowing and ground preparation as crucial for all crops.
Wells in Dry Weather on Farm Water Supply
The dry season is the time to inspect wells and ensure adequate supply. If wells are low, clean out and deepen them, seal pump platforms to prevent seepage, and cement exposed brick or stone to protect water. Emphasizes pure water to prevent sickness and notes special attention to water purity.
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Lee
Heaviest Back Burdens In Andes Ore Carriers
The article describes Chilean miners in the Andes hauling ore up a ravine from the Cordillera. Each man bears about 20 pounds, carrying the load up a vertical 40 foot drop using vertical notched-tree carriers.
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Andes
Minera
Chile
Cordillerum
Mins Gabble Calla Hint a Good Conversationalist
Fragmentary lines describe a man praised as a perfect stick and a woman’s den of conversational skill, with references to a bard conversation and Philadelphia. The text is garbled but centers on dialogue about conversational ability and social roles.
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Guar Alta
Philadelphia
Resignations and union emblem talk in mixed chatter
In a garbled scene from a small town, discussions drift from a president’s resignation to a suggested union emblem and red apple idea. A cautious talker notes unclear approvals, while an innocent victim laments the long talk. Capt Smith to return a body. fashion notes mention summer pants and a Florida store.
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Caremakers’ Union
Whtr
McCafferty
Stem
Cards at Tombs Become Fashion in Faria Cemeteries
It is now fashionable in Faria to leave cards at tombs and oak bars placed at or near tombstones. The practice helps relatives see which friends still cherish the memory of the departed, as visitors leave notes for the dead.
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Faria
Women hotel keepers in English towns noted
Many country town hotels in England are run by women and are claimed to perform better than men in the same roles.
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England
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