Air Mail Men Set Record on New York Route
Air mail service reports May records with 88 percent on the New York to Washington route and similar on the Chicago to Omaha line. Newark field delays hamper overall efficiency. pilots and mechanics praised for performance despite weather and maintenance issues.
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New York-Washington
Chicago-Omaha
Newark Field
Newark
Praeger
Air Minit Service
Washington
New York
dYeveland
Bellefonte
Three Months Old Babies Matched to Play Tennis
During a Davis Cup visit Paris J. C. Parks and French player A. H. Gobert matched three month old infants to play lawn tennis. Joel Giaree months old was among those involved in this unlikely demonstration at a Paris lawn.
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Paris
Paria
J. C. Parks
A. HH. Gobert
Maiccher Joel Giaree
Power Driven Dawn Mower Pined Despite Weight
A power driven dawn mower is pinned and weighed at 125 pounds, prompting questions about its stability and use. No injuries reported as officials assess the scene and equipment.
War Art Show Depicts Aiding French Villages and Allied Struggles
A large permanent war art exhibit in Washington displays scenes from the American expeditionary force. Paintings by captains Wallace Morgan Ernest Peixoto Julius Andre Smith Harry Townsend Harvey Dunn Walter Duncan William Aylward and George Harding portray ruined villages front-line combat and hospital scenes.
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Wallace Morgan
Ernest Peixoto
Julius Andre Smith
Harry E. Townsend
Harvey Dunn
Walter JT. Duncan
New York City
William J. Aylward
Fairport
M. C
George M. Harding
Wynnewood, Pa
Uniform sizes mapped for American soldiers survey
The army announced a comprehensive measuring program covering more than ten thousand men to tailor uniforms. The survey will guide adjustments in clothing stock and ensure proper fits nationwide, with western soldiers generally more chested than eastern ones.
8 000 Year Old Beauty Sparks Egypt Hunt
An 8 000 year old prehistoric girl found in a seated pose with chin in hand is hailed by Prof Flinders Petrie as a striking example in ancient Egypt research. Petrie notes plans to bring the mummy to the British Museum and hints at an inner tomb door discovery near a pyramid complex. A separate item from Valparaiso Indiana reports Edgar D Crumpacker's will conditioning his son Owen L Crumpacker to marry for a $500 gift and a large law library amid vast land holdings near Lake Michigan and Gary's steel mills. the son is a bachelor.
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London
Egypt
Flinders Petrie
University Codlesse
Petrie
British Museum
Valparaiso
Ind
Edgar D. Crumpacker
Qwen L. Crumpacker
Crumpacker
Congress
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Gary
The Little Turkeys
Mrs Turkey sits on eggs as spring comes to the farm. She observes farm life and neighbors while guiding her hatchlings, teaching them to stay dry and healthy for future Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. The tale preserves a gentle, seasonal view of farm animals and kin.
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Daddy
Jack
Bobby
Meiehbar
Mother Turkey
When water becomes ice what is the great change
A teacher asks about the great change water undergoes when it freezes. A child replies that the greatest change is the change in price, highlighting humor about value and perception.
Outwitted Johnnie in a Mr Proprieter’s Window Incident
A boy Johnnie confesses he broke a window pane while escaping. The proprietor grabs him and accuses him of the deed, but Johnnie explains he was running to fetch money to pay for the damage. The tale appears in Boys' Life.
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Johnnie
Light Pane Riddle in a Window Pane
A concise wordplay item notes a pane used to make light, specifically a window pane. It links the idea of light with a pane named for its window setting, presenting a playful linguistic puzzle.
Rethinking History’s Threefold Split as Guide
The Milwaukee Journal argues that dividing history into ancient medieval and modern oversimplifies reality. Past eras linger in thought, customs, and institutions, shaping the present and guiding the future despite apparent separations.
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America
Aus
Milwaukee Journal
Eye Worm of Africa Poses Vision Risk to Victims
In central Africa a two inch threadlike larva called the eye worm Fibria loa migrates through the body via contaminated water. It can cause painless swellings in limbs or face and may end in the eye, risking inflammation, rupture of membranes, and possible blindness if not removed by skilled surgeons. Europeans report successful extractions.
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Central Africa
Africa
R. L. Garner
The
Century Magazine
Mole News: A Mole Eats to Riches
An English correspondent reports on a matronly mole weighing three and a half ounces. From 9 a.m. to noon she consumes frogs slugs earthworms mutton and cheese totaling just over four ounces. By 3 p.m. she finishes another three ounces mostly earthworms, equaling twice her weight in six hours.
Bohemians Fond of Geese and Caraway Seeds
A traveler notes Bohemian life in which caraway seeds are a staple across dishes from hors d oeuvres to desserts and geese are raised and eaten at every meal, making goose a daily staple throughout the year.
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Bohemia
Kenneth Roberts
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Roberts
Worthwhile Stop Ashokan Reservoir Sightseers Recommend
Tourists driving through the Catskills are advised to visit Ashokan reservoir where the shoreline extends 40 miles and depths range from 50 to 200 feet. The reservoir spans about three miles in width with a capacity of 180 billion gallons illustrating its role in New York City water supply.
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Catskill Mountains
New York State
Ashokan Reservoir
Manhattan
Hudson River
Cold Springs
City
Cheese Craving Sparks Humorous Exchange at Shop
A customer at a grocer’s counter requested a dime’s worth of Roque fort cheese and sniffed its aroma, joking that she had already sampled it. The vendor and customer exchanged light banter in a scene captured from the American Legion Weekly.
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American Legion Weekly
Oil from red pine stump aids silver recovery
An oil extracted from red pine tree stumps proves valuable for recovering silver from pulverized ore using flotation.
Bustletons Old Inn and Mushroom Trade Tale
Within Philadelphia limits Bustleton rests as a sleepy village with historic lore. Old Bill Tilger’s Union hotel, a two centuries old relic, allegedly housed Mad Anthony Warne in a four poster bed while tales of British raids and colonial ghosts abound. Each September mushroom harvesters gather at sunrise to collect baskets of fungi sold at Philadelphia markets.
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Philadelphia
Bustleton
Bill Tilger
Union
Anthony” Warne
Bill Tilyer
Union Hotel
Tilyer
Not That It Matters by A. A. Milne
In a quiet street a house with a blue door and blue decor invites neighborhood contemplation. The narrator notes pride in belonging to a street and contributing to London, feigning a shared civic identity beyond the building’s exterior.
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London
A. A. Milne
Hawthorne and Dumas as Dramatic Moral Stylists
J C Heywood argues Hawthorne blurred lines between drama fiction and moral philosophy. He credits Hawthorne as a moralist who used history fiction and poetry to illustrate and enforce his doctrines, ranking among elegant moral philosophers and essayists.
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Dumas
Hawthorne
J. C. Heywood
Reading Methods by Lord Bacon on How to Consume Books
The quote advises testing some works, swallowing others, and chewing dis gested parts. It argues books vary in value, recommending partial reading for many, full diligence for a few, and even deputized extraction for lesser works.
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Lord Bacon
Early Christian Communists
Rollins' Ancient History notes that for over 200 years Christians practiced communal ownership of land waters timber and metals with no superior clergy. Decisions were made by assembled communes and any ruling could be reversed or confirmed by the whole community. Pagans opposed this democratic inheritance from the Jews.
Meanest Yet Sales Scene in Buffalo Ex press
A vented dialogue shows a vacuum cleaner canvasser recalling a prospect, Mrs. Gaspard the miser, who charged him a quarter for electricity after a demonstration that left her rug looking new. The line reflects sharp humor and a noir-styled urban tale.
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Gaspard
Buffalo Express
Dance Offer Sparks Chaotic Jazz Club Scene
In a lively club scene Mr Hopper rises and asks Miss Flopper to dance the fox trot. Miss I Fiopper notes the moment as the orchestra start is interrupted when a waiter drops a tray of dishes.
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Mr. Hopper
First Christian Governor of Cyprus Mentioned
Cyprus created the first Christian governor when the Roman proconsul Sergius Paullus, converted by the Apostle Barnabas, took office.
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Cyprus
Sergius Paullus
Barnabas
Senator Sorghum echoes call for vast government staff
A fictional exchange features Senator Sorghum musing about hiring hundreds of thousands more government employees. The remark questions the purpose, suggesting politicians who curb small salaries showcase larger savings in aggregate.
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Senator Sorghum
Abject apology over mismatched shirt sale error
A salesman realizes he erred by trying to sell a bricklayer shirts meant for clerks editors and professors. The blunt moment shows the salesman's blunder and the seriousness of the misfit purchase.
Undersea Wit Feeds on Old Sharks in New Heist
The snippet hints at a sharp con artist scheme titled Undersea Wit. The line mocks an ongoing scam against gullible victims as the villain targets new marks with a boastful boast.
Spoiled It to Flattery Susceptible Lady
A reflective item notes a charming woman, flattery influencing her, and how a pretty chin sparked a cautious shift as she began collecting two.
Opinionated father argues over marriage and money
In a heated parental exchange a father dismisses a suitor as after money and foolish while the daughter defends Harold who she says would marry her if she had no penny, prompting a sharp rebuke. The dialogue reveals tensions over wealth and suitor motives.
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Papa
Harold
Warned Threats After Gallery Incident Mentioned
A historical snippet shows a warning exchange with dialect phrases about threats and embarrassment. The dialogue implies caution against further trouble and the speaker’s reluctance to pay attention to threats.
Has Blithersby A Sense Of Humor In Dialogue
Jobson claims Blithersby may lack a sense of humor and jokes, but he is certain Blithersby has never laughed enough at his jokes to justify a loan. The exchange centers on humor and borrowing.
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Eficaei
Martin
Takkeeee
Ganding
Jobson
Financial Follow-Up Prediction Disaster Buries Plans
A sharp exchange reveals Mr. Wadleigh’s thrift has become a gift. He can extract a dollar from his pocket and predict its value twenty years hence, prompting astonishment and concern about long term financial foresight.
Bonk: Look at the old kangaroo hopping mad
An amusing note describes an aged kangaroo showing visible anger as it hops about, described with playful enthusiasm and a vivid, cartoonish tone.
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Bonk
Old Kangaroo
School Rules Spur Timely Attendance Debate
A district weighs stricter policies as students nudge toward later arrivals and longer recess. Officials cite attendance data and classroom disruption while parents push for flexibility and mental health considerations.
Pittsburgh Man Seeks Dark Switch From Sunshine
A Pittsburgh native arrives in town and laments daylight in a quirky exchange. The character longs to snap off the sun’s brightness whenever he steps outside the office.
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Pittsburgh
The Logic of the Case and The Wise One Dialog
A brief exchange pits the old man and a younger speaker over marriage. The old man wants to be rid of her but refuses guidance, while the Wise One suggests that stubbornness explains the refusal to listen.
Oh Clara You Should Buy Stronger Cigars
A young man complains that Clara has broken two cigars from his pocket on the sofa. She suggests he buy stronger cigars instead. The exchange preserves a light romantic tone with playful banter between Clara and George.
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Clara
George
Debate Club Use of Methods in Home Practice
They used their club debate methods in their home. Whenever he would propose a resolution, she would table it. The dialogue implies a domestic discussion pattern reflecting formal debate habits in private setting.
The Main Attraction
A dialogue ponders Maude attaining a lecturer post, debating whether merit as a psychologist or her blonde appearance influenced the hiring.
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Maude
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West
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Little Turkeys
Congo
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