Chelan County to Sell Described Road Machinery
The Board of County Commissioners of Chelan County Washington proposes to sell county owned road equipment including a ten ton road roller a three ton Avery truck hoisting engine and roller a double drum friction hoist an Aurora steel crusher and a Port Huron dump wagon through a formal sale.
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Board of County Commissioners of
Chelan County
Board of County Commissioners
Washington
Aurora Steel
Port Huron
County Commissioners’ Office
Wenatchee
A. D
T. L. Ross
Expert Advice For the Automobile Owner
A reader asks about intake manifold sweating and other auto issues. Condensation on a cold manifold is normal at speed and does not harm if the engine runs well. water jackets or warm intake reduce this effect. Patching inner tubes, three point suspension, static electricity from gasoline flow, and fuel as a lubricant are discussed with practical repair tips and cautions. Causes for a carburetor dripping after stop are likely a misadjusted float.
Boy Patriot Dies Defending Fort America in City Playyard
Maurice Halloway a four foot two inch nine year old neighborhood hero dies defending Fort America on a sloped embankment at One Hundred eighty six street near St. Nicholas Avenue. The German playing army in the war games is described as neighbor youths. Maurice chose the American side and perishes when a large rock traps him during a game. Policeman Gibney and Maurice’s father John Halloway assist in lifting the rock and confirming the death.
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New York
Maurice Halloway
Fort America
One Hundred and Eighty-sixth Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
United States
Maurice
America
Donald Williams
West One Hundred and Highty Sixth Street
Never Again Society Forms in Milwaukee and Madison
A new national Never Again society forms branches in Milwaukee and Madison. Each branch is named Never Again followed by the congressman who voted against the president's war declaration, starting with the Never Again Nelson branch in Madison. Milwaukee hosts two branches named for opposing-vote congressmen, with plans to expand to other districts.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Never Again Society
Madison
Nelson
Congress
Meriden mother proud as four sons join the army
Mrs. J. W. Cyphers of Meriden declares she is doing her duty to country as three of her four sons head to Fort Slocum New York for regular army training while the fourth serves in the Second Connecticut Infantry. Her father fought in the Civil War and her husband served in the navy demonstrating a family military tradition. She compares her patriotism to Sparta and expresses happiness in contributing to the nation's defense.
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Meriden
Hartford
Conn
J. W. Cyphers
Army
Navy
United States
France
Second Connecticut Infantry
Sparta
Hen Lays Eggs in Trees in New Jersey
A hen named Anastasia belonging to Dr. Thomas L. Dedrick lays eggs in trees, destroying about 100 eggs and posing danger to passersby. In Scranton Pennsylvania a 72 year old man and 70 year old Mary Ann Deacon wed after his 50 year wait to marry him.
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Washington, N. J
Anastasia
Thomas L. Dedrick
Thrift and money training urged for American families
Dorothy Canfield Fisher in Self Reliance warns parents that thrift should not mean cutting children off from practical money experience. She stresses that American habits and the era's spirit hinder financial education without deliberate parental guidance to teach wise spending.
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Dorothy Canfield Fisher
City of the Dove Spawns Cairo From Amru’s Camp
The account says Amru encamped opposite Memphis on the Nile and crushed the Egyptians. A dove built near the top of his tent and blood prevented disturbance. A new city grew northward from his camp and became Cairo, while Memphis remains only a name.
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Amru
Egypt
Nile
Memphis
Pyramids
Cairo
Ahead of the Times and a Boy Named Josh
Comic exchanges note social progress from Adam and Eve to modern talkative society. Farmer Corntessel comments that his son Josh is ahead of the times by joining a strike before obtaining work. Source reflects light humor on progress and urgency.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Harrington
Forests Vanish in Smoke as Ax and Saw Roar
A vivid line depicts rampant deforestation with ax and saw busy and chips flying while vast tracts of forests, soil, springs, and scenery vanish in clouds of smoke attributed to human activity and industry.
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John Muir
Witty quip on marriage from the Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript joke notes a brilliant woman marrying a foolish man due to her first husband being a genius. The gag contrasts intellect and marriage dynamics in a concise quip.
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Boston Transcript
Preferred Fare in Baltimore Red Scare
In a Baltimore American exchange a joke imagines Wall Street bulls and bears preferring lamb chops as their favorite fare mocking market tensions.
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Wall Street
Baltimore American
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Henry Weinman
Dr. Hoxsey
City Dray Line
Auto For
L. J. Howerton
Seah Nh
Seattle
Third Ave
Cherry ST
Co. Swift & CO
D. Swift & CO
Washington, D. C
Boy Patriot
Rock
Echo Office
Scranton
Evan R. Jones
Mary Ann Deacon
W. R. Edwards
Tabernacle Congregational Church
City of the
Mrs. Tittle
Adam and Eve
Ahead of the Times
Great Northern Lumber Co
Leavenworth, Wash
Crescent Manufacturing Co
Seattle, Wash
Wenatchee Milling Co
Leavenworth Mercantile Co
Leavenworth
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