Postoffice Story of A Kissed Money Order Dinner Tale
Will Hays told a New York dinner tale about a handsome young village postmaster who cashed a money order for a pretty girl. A pencil margin note read Love and a dozen kisses, the postmaster delivered three dozen, prompting the girl's mother to remark on the government’s liberal mail service.
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Will H. Hays
New York
Jim
Bloomfield road bonds sold to local bank above par
Bonds totaling about 160000 for gravel road improvements in Jackson Beech Creek and Taylor townships were sold by County Auditor Herrington. First National Bank of Bloomfield led all bidders defeating Fletcher Savings and Trust and Indianapolis firms, with all bonds priced above par and work to start soon.
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Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
Fletcher American Company
J. F. Wild Company
Meyer-Keyser Company
Breed
Elliott & Harrison
Indianapolis
Jackson
Beech Creek
Taylor
Supreme Court frees man over home brew in private cellar
Michigan's top court overturned George Hertz of Ottawa County's conviction for liquor law violation. The ruling held a private home basement with home brew cannot be searched or treated as a public resort, stressing the sanctity of the home and rejecting loose statutory construction.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan State Supreme Court
George Hertz
Ottawa County
Hertz
Supreme Court
Early American almanacs and their authors
The first almanac published in America appeared in 1688 and was compiled by New England mariner William Pierce, though no copy survives. William Bradford’s almanac followed in 1685, noted in the records.
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William Pierce
New England
William Bradford
Making Life Smooth Young Wife Promises Less Pi
A wife tells her husband that voluntary payments reduce the amount of Pi she will demand, framing the deal as in his interest. The line appears from Paris Sans-Gene humor, reflecting a clever financial quip in a domestic context.
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Paris
Seeing the Bright Side in Boston Evening Transcript
The prize grouch of the season laments the state of affairs with a wry line yet the paper notes general momentum and steady progress in Boston. Readers are encouraged to keep a balanced view and look for practical improvements amid current events.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Crowing tournaments in Brackel shape better chickens
In Brackel Belgium poultry breeders note crowing contests as a long running village diversion. They claim the events improve the quality and vigor of chickens raised by local breeders.
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Brackel
Belgium
Peculiar Tropical Fish Exhibition At London Zoo
A tropical fish with fins that turn bright blue during excitement is now on display at the London Zoo. Its young attach to aquatic plants by hooks on top of their heads, a curious feature attracting visitors.
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London Zoo
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