Brusque theater manager and a job seeker in New York
A blunt manager in his office after lunch keeps his hat on while a refined young woman seeks work. He finally asks permission to remove his hat, revealing a moment of courtly surprise. The vignette ends with a joke about a lawsuit over stolen kisses and a lawyer’s estimate of damages.
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Relief claims from Eaton patent medicine in Texas ad
An image filled ad from Sweetwater Texas promotes Eatonic by R J Powell. It features testimonials about rapid relief from digestive misery and heartburn urging readers to buy for quick health boosts. A separate plantation anecdote hints at rent concerns amid crop fears and local conditions.
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Plan for Preserving Peace at The Hague Conference
Lord Phillimore representing Great Britain at the Hague conference outlines a plan for a League council to create a panel of fifteen judges. The judges would pass on international disputes and the assembly would include all nations. The United States' representative would join in harmony with this proposal.
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Water cures and home remedies for pain relief
The Kellogg paper describes foot and hip baths for dysmenorrhea, hot blankets, leg fomentations, and hot enema relief. It covers cooling sits for heavy bleeding, cold compresses for headaches, and hot applications for neuralgia, with cautions on duration and temperature.
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Fragmentary Argonaut State News Clip
A garbled Argonaut item shows a heated exchange about newspaper accuracy. The Western Wind editor denies labeling DNanoued or Bb as liars or scoundrels and questions a rival paper for stale news.
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Jinks overhears bank head office vacancy plan
In a Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph excerpt a manager muses about nominating Jinks's twin brother for the head of the bank at the wharf, recalling a hall game viewing while Jinks attended his aunt’s funeral. The exchange ends with a hurried, conflicting exit.
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Receipts Reveal Odd Line in Old Company Ledger
A fragment from an 19th century receipt book notes a curious entry about a wife given to a company agent. It mentions an offer to provide one wife in fair condition and hopes she proves good, amid a routine transaction tied to Hay Co.
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Kentucky court ruling on self defense and accidental killing
A Kentucky court advised that if a defendant who fired and missed one person while wailing in self defense accidentally killed another, he would be acquitted.
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Eastern voters weigh beer and league in looming election
A New York World street survey across eastern cities captures diverse opinions on the 1920 race. Voters cite beer, the League of Nations, and Harding or Cox as key issues, with street voices ranging from barbers and drivers to clerks and matrons.
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Watson Attacks American Legion in Georgia Senate Bid
The article reports Thomas E. Watson's hostile remarks against the American Legion during a Georgia campaign for the U S Senate, accusing officers of shaping anti Watson sentiment while a Legion private in the crowd defends the organization. It notes Dorsey and Hoke Smith as political figures watching the race.
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The Farmer's Hours in Haverhill Letters
A reader argues farmers justify 16 hour days by intrinsic motives to earn money. The writer cites that farm land values rose about 118 percent in the last decade, benefiting landowners, i.e., farmers, while urban workers did not share in the gains.
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Farmers and their diverse work enrich estate value
A fragment notes farmers own farms in 19/9 and determine estate value. It praises a farmer's wide range of duties, contrasting with repetitive urban labor. It suggests city workers would prefer the farmer’s varied line of work and freedom to change.
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War Millionaire Debate and Income Bias in Capital Gains
The piece discusses war time wealth, calling some "war millionaires" formed by capital gains and income measures. It notes Treasury officials and the Kiln issues around naming individuals like Rockefeller and Ford as the wealth leaders, while questioning actual millionaire counts and the treatment of capital vs income. It also references a move by the committee on professional cities and grievances urging more organized activity in selecting candidates for judicial offices.
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First Atlantic Crossing by Steam Ship Noted
The piece recalls the first Atlantic crossing by steamship and mentions a traveler’s remarks on apple bread and feeding cows. It references a curious exchange about apples and feeding sour cows and cites the Indhmmpelle News as the source.
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No, She Never Did Like Him Love Letter Confusion
A garbled romance exchange shows a woman saying she never liked a man while playful banter hints at love letters. The clipped dialogue suggests mutual teasing during a tense moment as one character questions timing and sincerity.
Legal crackdown on illicit sales targets wet goods
Fragmentary notice hints authorities stopping contraband sales including wine or “wet” goods. Details are unclear but action aims to curb illegal commerce.
Fragmented notes on a festival and local events wrap
Readable fragments describe a complex sequence of planned entertainments and ceremonies. Mentions include local figures, eateries, and music acts, with references to a parade, a market, and a gathering at a hall.
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