Quit Your Knocking Boost a Kind Word and Cheer
A Brighton California item urges readers to stop criticizing and belittling others. It advocates being a booster for people, letting the worker handle the tough tasks, and dropping a kind word in the slot to gain practical action and satisfaction. The verse discourages nagging and promoting negative talk.
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Brighton
Calo
Register
War era diplomacy and a spats over Dr Dumba
A Washington note discusses U S requests to recall diplomat Dr Dumba and the Austria Hungary reaction. The piece mocks radical papers while urging discretion. It notes tensions with England over intercepting commands, and comments on Marshfield paving progress as a brighter note amid political fuss.
Fragmented quotes about Michiganders and social mores
The text presents a string of humor and social commentary about gender roles, ambition, jury service, and public behavior. It features humorous asides on Michiganders, marriage norms, finances, courage, political electors, blunt speech, and court life, all in a clipped reflective voice.
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Elbert Bede
Michigan
Andy Carnegie
Ellows & Maiden
Sworth
Lawyar
Modern Fable of a Writer Who Finds a Formula
A city writer obsesses over earning through plays and fails until he crafts a so called Problem Play with a hero and heroine in many scenes. The piece ends with a Punch magazine style moral about audience manipulation and what readers feel.
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Muc
Calla
Stop and Think How Catalogues Threaten Local Trade
A warning urges local merchants to counter mail order rivalry as five million catalogues flood households. It argues catalogues lure customers with alluring prices and ads, suggesting a local press remedy via targeted advertising to protect territory and profits.
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United States
Barbains
Trust seen in war prices and Navy bid scrambles
A Reuters-style exposé alleges Secretary Daniels challenged armor and ammunition rings overcharging the government on turbine drums and torpedo components. It cites bids from Bethlehem, Midvale, and a British firm, praising Daniels for pushing independent bids and proposing government manufacture of war materiel to curb profiteering.
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Daniels
Navy
Bethlehem
Midvale
Dethleham
Smilar
Gready
War Trust
Cen
Europe
Washington
Lincoln
Uncle Sam
United States
United States Bureau of Labor
Clyde H. Tavenner
Wey
Many People Laugh On Way Home Then Stop At Door
A reflective line notes that many individuals laugh while out and about but cease once they reach home. The remark contrasts outward amusement with private restraint, implying a pause between public humor and private feelings.
Recall Demands Dumba Over War Munition Plot
Washington reports the United States demanded recall of Austrian Ambassador Konstantin Dumba after admitting he proposed plans to disrupt American munition production. The note, delivered via Ambassador Penfield, cites use of an American citizen as a covert bearer and discusses Austria-Hungary's duty to preserve cordial relations.
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Washington
United Sates
Theodor Duma
Lulsing
eThe
Penfield
Vienne
Konstantin Dumba
Archibald
Dumba
United States
Austria-Hungary
Imijesty
James F. J. Archibald
Kinglish
Bethlehem Ani
Middle West
Jansing
Secretar Lansing
Local notes from Richfield and surrounding area
Richfield residents reported include W. H. Ludwig and wife of Vesper, Mr. Davis and wife of Delavan, and Frank Belton hosts. New S c t s worker Frank Kyantz left for Towain to work in a foundry. Iris and Edna Nelson teach in local districts, and Banderah family plans an auction sale September 16. George Bauer installs gas engine for stock water. Irving Tuttle injured by crackerjack mishap.
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Richfield
Lile
W. HL. Ludwig
Vesper
Mr. Davis
Delavan
Frank Belton
Frank Kyantz
Towain
W. H. Pember
South Wayne
Floyd Pember
E. E. Miner
Julius Hanson
Phillips
Joseph Fleischman
Oshkosh
Walter Miner
Joseph Meischman
Martin Esser
Thomas, Harshner
Holland Brothers
Omro
L. A
Schroeder
Palmback
Cameron
Joseph
Wendall David
George Bauer
Irving Tuttle
Marshfield endorses proof of hard labor back claim
M Berg, proprietor of a Marshfield blacksmith shop at 4165 Central Ave, asserts that hard labor has worn his back and he has been horseshoeing for years, presenting a durable testimonial amid distant statements.
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Marshfield
M. Berg
Central Aves Marshfield
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Vitality for Back Pain
A user recalls long bouts of backache and sciatica misattributed to rheumatism until kidney issues were suspected. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, relief followed and continues to rely on the remedy for occasional pain. Sold by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, NY.
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Lal
Gaid
Dean
Berg
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Silo fall injuries and local updates in Staadt
Joe Kautzer recovers after a 16 foot fall from a scaffold at his silo while Mr. Reno shares the same accident, badly injured. Matter Walter Stearn recovers from a colt kick. Leon McCrossen opens a merchandise store. George Bargabor visits Minneapolis for the fair as John Klabechek finishes a new barn.
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Staadt
Joe Kautzer
Mr. Reno
Mr. Kautzer
Reno
Walter Stearn
Leon McCrossen
George Bargabor
Minneapolis
John Klabechek
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