Duty Fines Stir Upset In Silk Smuggling Case
A San Francisco mother-in-law returning from the orient was fined and assessed duty for smuggling silks. Her son-in-law pressed the customs officers about possible criminal action, insisting a conviction would unjustly punish a woman who had already paid. Officials stated they are considering it, while noting jail could be the consequence. The exchange underscored tensions over enforcement.
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San Francisco
Orient
Dummy village built on Dartmoor for artillery practice
A 20 acre canvas village near Okehampton on Dartmoor simulates an English hamlet for Royal Field Artillery training. With a church cluster, roads, a farmyard, inn and dummy cattle, the enemy-occupied setup sits 6,000 yards from firing points and remains invisible to the gunners.
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British
Royal Field Artillery
Dartmoor
Devonshire
Okehampton
Kneipp Follower Encounters Sudden Park Robbery
A Kneipp disciple walking barefoot for the cure in Tompkins Square Park was confronted by a robber who demanded money but vanished when the man realized the victim had no shoes. The incident occurred after midnight in rainy weather.
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Kneipp
Tompkins Square Park
New York Mail
Algy Seeks Mabel’s Hand Amid Luxuries Question
In a witty exchange, Algy asks for Mabel’s hand while her father questions if he can afford her habits. Algy replies that he can provide luxuries if she forgoes necessities, sparking a humorous wedding dilemma.
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Mabel
Algy
Learned Footwear Shift Revealed in Speech
The remark notes that women's feet are growing larger and ties the change to evolving behavior. It frames a social observation as a casual thought about fashion and pace of life.
Suitable Regret in a Stranger’s Fate
A newspaper snippet reflects on Pat, a well regarded man who faces trouble, with quotes lamenting that such a good fellow should be in a hole and that his brother and boyhood ties worsen the predicament.
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Pat
The Charm of Your Books Gunn Bookcase Ad
An advertorial invites readers to enjoy books in a cozy corner using a Gunn Sectional Bookcase with accessible shelves. It promises easy reach, a built in look, and library growth by adding these stylish cases that fit any room and enhance readability.
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Gunn
Pound A 32 Degree Masonic Pin In Notice Of Claim
A notice states a 32 degree Masonic pin may be owned by the claimant and requests payment or proof of ownership to retrieve the item. The owner is urged to respond to the notice to establish rights.
Fifty Pound Sturgeon Captured Near Newport
John Gillmore learned a fifty pound sturgeon was caught near the Catlin Club House at Newport. Bill Lancaster used an old trot line to land the 50 pound fish, assisted by his daughter and wife. The catch, first of its kind in the area, drew a crowd as Gillmore displayed it at his lunch room.
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John Gillmore
Wabash
Catlin Club
Newport
North America
Bill Lancaster
Lancaster
Sturgeon
Mr. Gillmore
Fire narrowly saves Dr. J. T. Redman’s Veterinary Infirmary
A Monday fire in the infirmary office nearly destroyed the building but a timely response with buckets of water prevented a total loss. No injuries are reported.
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J. T. Redman
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Chas. M. Hudson
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Indiana
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Kingman, Ind
Rollie
Mr. Gray
Chiy Drayman
G. G. Wert
Citizens Bank
O. C. Deselms
Optometrist
Attica
Globe Tailoring Co
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