Boomerang contract and a tale of coal theft at Lambs club
Aonetime humorist Hoyt in New York tells a story of buying a steam yacht and hiring an engineer who is told to steal coal instead. The misadventure ends with the engineer caught. A separate note explains how a coelestate and mirrors guide sunlight into an observatory, delivering a precise solar image through automatic adjustments.
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New York
Lambs’ Club
Hoyt
Saturday Evening Post
Ohio
Dear Friend Gossip and Domestic Snippets
The column mentions Miss Knick-Ethel planning marriage next month and Walter asking to board, implying a rest needed after pursuing him. A light social vignette reflects playful manipulation of romantic aims and restlessness in relationships.
More Pay and Less Pay for Regular Soldiers
The article discusses military pay reform for enlisted personnel and concerns about uniform recognition and civilian clothes. It notes four naval cadets facing dismissal appeals and a West Point class at risk due to campus disciplinary issues. The piece anticipates recommendations to Congress and adherence to the president’s plans after summer leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
West Point
Local Business Notices and Farm Equipment for Sale
Local ads announce sale of McPhee's Drug Store and collection of accounts by R H Anderson. Kennewick Trading Co promotes fresh eggs and spuds. J E Burmaseer offers work horses, a Mitchell wagon, and wheat rack from Richland Washington. S C White Leghorn cockerels priced at 150 dollars each for spring breeding.
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S.C
Gro. Egreart
J. E. Burmaseer
Richland, Wn
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C. B. Miller Shoe Co
Columbia
Washington
Missouri
Kennewick, Wash
Columbia, Mo
East
Vici Ideal Welt “Security
Blucher Auto
Security
Dayton
Corliss
Vici
Imperial Ideal Welt
Vassar
Arcadia
West “Household
Kennewick
H.M. Ashbaugh & Co
J, O' Shotwen
Mlle Auge
Marlin
Willow St
New Haven
Conn
Benton County
Pates
Kennewik Harness Shop
Kennewick Market
Jane
McPhee’s Drug Store
Kennewick Trading Co
R. H. Anderson
International Oil Engine Works
Maynard
Seattle
Hanson-Rich Inc. Co
ER. C. Tripp Tuning
F.stevens Arms & Tool
Chico
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