Very Fishy Love Card Sparks Nautical Puns
A fisherman's daughter inspires a playful romance full of ocean imagery and puns. The suitor pledges lifelong devotion with lines about nets, shells, and sailing through life together while the lady responds with a shy, salt seasoned smile.
Cat's bold chase in garret tale from New Hampshire hotel
A Southern New Hampshire hotel proprietor recalls a childhood incident when a cat followed him into the garret. An open window released a frightened mouse which the cat leaped after, catching it in midair and whirling back through the same window.
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Newspaper-Style Quip About Poker Bluff in Home Buying
A witty remark ties a poker player to his house purchase saying he built it on a bluff. The exchange highlights the contrast between wagering skill and risky real estate moves in a light humorous tone.
Equality. Doctor and Janitor Exchange Greetings
A brief dialogue snippet shows a doctor greeting Mr Schmidt with politeness and a janitor replying casually. The exchange captures everyday courtesy in a work setting. The fragment emphasizes mutual respect between professionals of different roles.
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Grape Nuts Health Claim Promoted By Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Grape-Nuts as a nutritious breakfast food that aids digestion. It claims partial pre-digestion helps the stomach process other foods and highlights the product’s health benefits.
Republicans to hold caucus on postal savings bank bill
Washington May 25 A Republican House caucus on the postal savings bank bill will be held tonight in the chamber. Not all majority members will attend and many insurgents have already refrained from signing the call. About 170 names signed a petition. 217 total Republican members exist. The caucus outcome is expected to decide the bill's fate.
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Supreme Court Data Ready in Ward Mountrail Case
In Minot North Dakota on May 25 the Ward and Mountrail county settlement case moves to the supreme court after the trial record. The sole issue involves whether roads and bridges belong to the state or county and totals about 9000 in depreciation and damage. Judge Templeton sided with Ward county on title to state property.
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Dry Dock Dewey Sinks in Manila Harbor
Manila May 25 The sinking of the dry dock Dewey is blamed on carelessness rather than a deliberate act by Japanese workers. The vast float ing dock, brought from the United States at great cost, may be saved despite the danger of complete submersion. The port side with pumps is underwater. starboard side exposed but sinking. The tug Piscataqua waits to assist as water depth stabilizes. Electrical machinery governing the valves is badly damaged.
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Farmer Mintzer Dies After Hay Wagon Tragedy
Underwood North Dakota May 26 Frank Mintzer 23 a wealthy farmer was killed when horses bolted while he tied his team to a post. He was kicked twice and a hay wagon passed over his head crushing him instantly. Parents reside at Mansfield Ohio.
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Carrington Holds Corner Stone Ceremony for Courthouse
Citizens of Carrington and Foster County gathered on May 25 for the laying of the Foster County courthouse corner stone. Governor Burke and E R Bradley spoke, with music from the local band and Carrington High School as a large crowd enjoyed ideal weather.
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No Prohibition Convention Called in North Dakota
Tower City North Dakota May 25 M B Sciff a national prohibition party committee member says no prohibition convention this year in North Dakota National Chairman Jones had called a convention to nominate congressional candidates for today May 26 at Grand Forks but it was called off
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Hamline Union Car Collision Injures Twenty in St Paul
Twenty people were hurt when a Hamline Union car collided with an interurban at Wabash and Exchange streets in St Paul. The crash followed two earlier explosions in the Hamline Union depot car, sparking a panic as windows shattered and passengers clawed to escape through broken panes before the motorman opened the doors.
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Proposal in the family scene described
Daisy recalls a moment of embarrassment as Maisie asks if he was on his knees. Daisy explains he did not kneel but dropped to lower steps, only to be interrupted by papa catching him in the act.
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Four Aboard Goodyear Rescue Limited After Lake Huron Collision
Port Huron May 24. The steamer Frank H Goodyear lies at forty fathoms in Lake Huron about thirty five miles off Point Aux Barques after colliding with James B Wood. Twenty seamen are believed dead as Goodyear sank amid ship while Wood stayed afloat. Rescue boats saved Captain Henger, steward Frank Bassett, Mrs Emma Bassett, Frank Mollich, and George Grant in exhausted condition.
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Unsightly Complexions and the Cuticura Home Regimen
Advertises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for skin care from birth, promising purified, beautified skin and prevention of pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes. Highlights usage for infants, scalp health, and glossy hair, with world-wide availability and a free booklet from Potter Drug & Chem Corp in Boston.
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Honest advertising manager faces insurance rejection
In a quip from Puck, habit reveals a Daily Boomer advertising manager named Mr Koloom explains why his insurance application was denied. He cites his own statement about good circulation as the cause, noting a frank but awkward defense of a business truth.
Wasp Reward and Cure Ads Mixed In Marketing Pitch
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Witness Spitzer Testimony Shifts Focus in Heike Trial
New York dates report Oliver Spitzer a former dock master now at Atlanta penitentiary testified about sugar weighing frauds on Williamsburg docks. His account highlights James F Bendernagel refinery cashier and Earnest F Garbracht refinery superintendent allied with Heike in the conspiracy case.
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Charles R. Heike
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Striking Miners Riot Near Pittston
A riot broke out at No 14 colliery of the Pennsylvania Coal Co near Pittston as state police sought to disperse a crowd of Italians. Sheriff Rodda was struck in the head and a foreigner Peter Sura was severely clubbed. trooper Jasper Oftedach was knocked down and clubbed as the crowd resisted the officers.
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Plan for No New Irrigation Projects For A Decade
Washington May 24. Director Newell of the reclamation service announces no new irrigation projects will be started for ten years. The bureau focuses on finishing current work and plans for the next fiscal year using the $30 million bond issue if authorized by Congress, or continuing without it.
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Reclamation Service
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Alaska Probe Opens as Senate Panel Weighs Alaska GOP Ties
A senate judiciary subcommittee investigation began in Washington on May 24 focusing on tensions within Alaska Republicans. Delegate Wickersham charged Governor Clark former Governor Hoggatt and Alaska Republican National Committeewoman Lois Shackleford with connections to Guggenheim interests.
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Bomb Explosion Aimed at King Alfonso Sparks Return Change
Madrid reports a night of search leads police to believe a bomb intended for King Alfonso exploded. The attacker, an American, was injured by his own weapon, prompting plans for the king to enter Madrid by automobile rather than train.
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Rebel Forces Bombard Bluefields Front in Nicaragua
General Lara with government troops attacked the provisional government's position at the rear of Bluefields today in a fierce engagement. The assault marks a bold move in the rising conflict along the Caribbean coast with reports of heavy fighting and shifting frontline positions.
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Quash Indictment Plea in Browne Bribery Case
William Forrest, counsel for Lee O Nell Browne, argued to quash the indictment in the Browne bribery trial involving State Representative A C White and Senator William Lorimer. The Chicago proceeding continued on the quashment motion.
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William Forrest
Lee O’nell Browne
A. C. White
William Lorimer
Portuguese Anarchist Confesses in Lisbon Case
Lisbon reports the government awaits further investigation of statements by anarchist Ramires who names 1,148 conspirators in the 1908 assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Louis. Ramires escaped to Brazil after the crime, was captured and returned, and now gives police the listed names.
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Louis
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