Rum ships land on east coast with Christmas liquor
Baltimore December 15 A rum fleet anchored off Ocean City was reported by Salisbury Evening Times investigators to have sailed away Saturday. The ships delivered six truck loads of liquor inland to Philadelphia while the Baltimore Evening News noted the withdrawal due to ample local supplies. $200,000 worth had reportedly landed on Miller Island ten miles from Baltimore.
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Baltimre
Ocean City
Salisbury
Nory
Evening Times
Philadelphaa
Baltimore Evening News
Baltimore
The
Evening News
Miller Island
To Each His Fear by Mary W Ovington
Molly Carter, known for her nerve in tennis, marries Frederick Blake and endures his taunting fear games. A library shock and a false illness scare expose their fragile bond as Molly orchestrates a “fear hoax” to expose Fred’s cruelty. The pair confronts the tragedy and find a path to mutual healing.
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Carl
Molly
Frederick Blake
Molly Carter
Fred
Kipling
Jed
Wred
Horse Radish Oyster Banter in Central Magazine
A brief cartoon-style exchange from New York Central Magazine features two diners discussing oysters and relish. The line joke highlights playful dining banter and food wordplay reflected in a period humor sketch.
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New York Central Magazine
1926 Auto License Plates Are Ready
Indianapolis December 15 officials began issuing 1926 automobile license plates at 8 am in state offices and 105 branch offices. Twelve clerks and notaries were added to handle rush applications at Room 101 in the state house. Secretary Frederick E. Schortemeier urged early purchase to avoid late congestion as motorists have until February 15 to obtain plates. New plates feature white numbers on green. At noon today bids were received for 1927 plates totaling over 700000 for all car classes.
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Indianapolis
Secretary of State
State House
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Schorteneier
Indianapolis Markets Summary of Hogs Cattle and Eggs
Indianapolis markets report December 15 showing hog receipts at 9,000 with best heavies around 10.75 to 11.50, cattle receipts 1,800 steady with steers 6 to 10, cows 5 to 11, sheep 500 steady with lambs at 15.50 top, calves 1,100 up 0.50 to 14.50, eggs 45 to 46 cents delivered, poultry various prices, butter prints 50 to 53 cents.
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Indianapolis
Secretary discusses African diet with Kiwanis club
C M Yocum, secretary of the department of foreign missions for the Christian church, told Kiwanis members in Anderson Indiana yesterday about native African diets including boa constrictor steaks and caterpillars encountered during his survey of Africa.
Puzzling Reflections Mirror The Soul In Crooked Glass
A puzzling line claims the free Ig is the mirror of the soul and notes distortion makes it hard to judge if the image is crooked. The fragment imitates introspective wordplay on perception and truth, suggesting uncertainty in self-image.
Believed Him Brings Crowd to Lecture in Cleveland
A Cleveland News report quotes a lecturer saying life is full of good things and a man in the audience replying that many were paid for admission at two dollars each. The exchange captures a moment of audience skepticism and provocative pricing.
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Baid
Cleveland News
Quail season ends as hunters hit daily limit
Indiana conservation officials report a record number of hunters reaching the daily limit of 15 quail during the open season. The season will close at midnight Saturday, marking a peak in hunting activity for the period.
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Indianapolis
State Conservation Department
Christmas cheer planned for Sing Sing death house prisoners
Ossining N Y Dec 15 A measure of Christmas cheer will reach the 19 prisoners in Sing Sing death house including one woman Gifts will be purchased with funds raised by the mutual welfare league to brighten the holiday for inmates.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Mutual Welfare League
Christmas Pajamas for Men Advertised on Fifth Avenue
United Press Dispatch reports a Fifth Avenue store advertises Christmas pajamas for men priced from 6 to 160 dollars. The ad highlights a broad range appealing to all budgets as shoppers prepare for holiday gifting.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Solo Laughter Maybe the Fellow Who Sings Laughs Best
A brief quip notes that the person who sings may simply laugh best, asking where is the fun in tone and humor. The remark hints at humor as the standout quality in a singing style and entertainment.
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J. W. Wolford & Sons
Linton
Santa Claus
Meat Department
Poe, Johnson & Fuller
Lois Wilson
Victor Heerman
Rqododuct
Adolph Zukor
Jesse
Garamount
Agack White
Erences Sen Aga
Nickl Tonite
Hoot Gibson
Calgary
Daily Citizen
Calgary Stampede
Ace Sennett
Allice Day
Asweel Pic Pickle
Mary. W. Ovington
Western Newspaper Union
Shoppers’ Headquarters
Gruen
Gruen Watch Company
Cincinnati, C
H. & F. Jewelers
United Press Dispatch
Hamilton Drug Store and
Elkhorn Pharmacy
United Prisss
Cunited Prigss Dispatchij
Terhune
T. D
Amtelflo
Lizzie Davis
First Street
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