No Slump in Business Declares Judge Gary
United States Steel chairman Albert H. Gary says there is no business slump, noting a reasonable decline in tonnage of 300 000 to 400 000 but overall strength in the economy. He praises high taxes as a trouble while predicting swift adjustment and optimism for continued vigor. Gary and steel officials are on an annual inspection tour, with Birmingham and Gary mills at full sway and Chicago plants at ninety percent capacity.
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United Press Dispatch
Chicago
Albert , H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Northwestern University
Birmingham
Ala
Ind
Sheriff Galligan Plans Return to Herrin Duties
Sheriff George Galligan of Williamson county arrives in Springfield to seek Governor Len Small’s consent before resuming duties in Herrin. He had left Williamson county in February amid klan and anti klan violence after Glenn Young’s death and has since visited his Missouri son.
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Springfield
Dil
George Galligan
Williamson County
Len Small
Herrin
Glenn Young
Galligan
Missouri
Small
Smail
Hessler May Succeed Fox On Indiana Industrial Board
The Indianapolis News reports John Hessler of Terre Haute former president of the Indiana district U M W A may be appointed to the industrial board to replace Charles Fox whose term nears expiration. Friends of Fox hope for reappointment and Governor Jackson has not indicated action. Edgar Perkins of Indianapolis is also mentioned as a possible appointee.
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Indianapolis
The
Indianapolis News
John Hessler
Terre Haute
Indiana District Organization
Industrial Board
Charles Fox
Fox
Jackson
Edgar Perkins
No Profit in Lost Money Government notes no real profit from lost paper money
The article argues that the government does not realize profit from lost currency. It notes the money remains in the treasury against outstanding notes and suggests Congress would need to remove it from the reserve fund to generate true profit.
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Treasury
Congress
Reserve
Leisurely Russians Embrace Calm Pace in Travel
A National Geographic Magazine excerpt describes a Russian driver named Laparta who refuses to hurry his horse. The piece emphasizes the cultural value of patience and a relaxed tempo in daily travel, contrasting brisk speed with a measured, pleasant approach.
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Laparta
Russia
National Geographic Magazine
Keen competition at Wabash Valley meet in Robinson Illinois
Linton high school sends twelve athletes to the Wabash Valley athletic meet in Robinson Illinois with entries across sprints long races hurdles throws and jumps. Tucker O'Brien Ballard Weller Bayer Parks Breck Rupert Berns Howell Sheffler and EF O'Brien are among the competitors listed for multiple events.
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Robinson
Ill
Illinois
Indiana
Linton High School
Tucker
O'Brien
O’brien
Ballard
Weller
Parks
Bayer
Berns
Howell
Breck
Rupert
Sheffler
Miners Break Union Lines in Ohio Dark Hollow Disaffection
In southeast Ohio a split appears as 150 miners from Dark Hollow mine desert the United Mine Workers to form Golden Rule Local No 1. The new group supports an open shop and the 1917 wage scale, 20 percent below the Jacksonville agreement. John L. Lewis rushed to the field to assess the reports.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pomeroy
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Dark Hollow
Pittsburg Coal Company
Independent Mine Workers’ Association
Jacksonville
Indianapolis hogs and cattle market report May 8
Indianapolis market notes show hog receipts 5,500 with prices up to 12.75 for heavy hogs and 12.75 for mids. Cattle receipts 900 with steers 9.60 to 11.50 and cows 6.50 to 10.00. Sheep light with tops 8.50 and lambs to 15. Calves 1000 with highs to 11.50 and 10.50 to 11.00 bulk.
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Indianapolis
Telephone Bills Due at New Home Telephone Co
Telephone bills are due and payable at the office on the 21st of each month. Service may be discontinued if not paid within 15 days from the bill date. If discontinued for nonpayment, service will be restored only in due course of business and upon payment of 50 cents restoration charges. New Home Telegraph and Telephone Co.
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The
New Home Telephone Co
Telephones CO
Prayer Meeting and Mothers Day Program at Glenburn
The Glenburn Mission schedules a prayer meeting tonight at 7 30. Everyone is invited to worship. Sunday at 7 30 Camp Fire Girls will lead a Mothers Day program. Fathers and mothers are especially invited to attend.
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Glenburn
Camp Fire
Whole Family Held in Jail on Liquor Charges in Illinois
Elder Neese his wife Mrs Clara Neese daughter Mabel 16 son Joseph 18 all of Greenup Illinois are jailed in Toledo on village and state warrants for unlawful sale and possession of intoxicating liquor Bond default holds them until May 11 arraignment in circuit court A revolver was used to restrain Mrs Neese from destroying liquor seven pints of white mule were confiscated.
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Greenup
Neese
Clara Neese
Mabel
Joseph
Toledo
Mrs. Neese
Hospital patient William Choppins released to home
William Choppins, previously hospitalized for an extended period, was discharged and returned home today.
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William Choppins
Mohair Origins Traced to Asia Minor and South Africa
The article notes Angora mohair derives from Asia Minor and South Africa. It describes the mohair trade as beginning with the rearers of the fleece and mentions its use in England dating back to the eighteenth century.
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Asia Minor
South Africa
Asha Minor
England
No K in Latin kept in early Latin inscriptions
The text notes that Latin originally included a letter K but it is largely absent from classical Latin texts. It appears in earliest inscriptions and persists in abbreviations for Katenine and the proper name Kaeso, but otherwise K is dropped and replaced by C.
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Katenine
Kaeso
Capitol Building Cornerstone Laid by Washington in 1708
The southeast cornerstone of the original Capitol in Washington was laid on September 1, 1708, by President Washington amid ceremonial rites. The north wing finished in 1800 and the government, arriving from Philadelphia, took possession in October of that year.
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Capitol
Washington
Philadelphia
Alarm clock hack to quiet waking household
An old tip suggests wrapping an elastic band around an alarm clock bell to dampen the sound. Wider bands reduce the bell resonance, allowing you to set a loud enough wake up for yourself while soft enough not to disturb others.
How Nickname Originated
The French have been popularly dubbed frogs due to historical armorial bearings of French wars, initially featuring free frogs and later altered to symbols associated with France. This origin reflects folk etymology and evolving heraldic imagery rather than a single authoritative banner.
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Jack Spice
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Dentists
Frank M. Welch
Will C. Welch
Hamilton
Chas. Fox
Industrial
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Daily Citizen
Glenburn Mission
Greene County
Norma Shearer
Bag
Raturi
Monta Bell
Adela Rogers
St. Jah
Ke Cian
D.G. Miller
Louis B.mayer
Vetre Pyddinyn
Paris
Nickl Tonite
Buck Jones
Angora
Federal Capitol Building
Nance’s
Meat Department
AX & Fry
Earl Ellis
Harry Welch i
Cooper and National
E. J. Ecker & Son
Liddile
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