Punished for Kindly Deed Balked at Waiting Liquor
A Reading magistrates row and a humorous tale from Our Dumb Animals critique strained law spirit. The letter protests a Sunday charge against a drover for driving cattle, arguing the act punished charity and noting officials frugally taxing mercy. The piece then recounts Bielaski’s whisky obsession and a bizarre resignation after a raid, as narrated by Herbert Corey.
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John Bulls
Reading
Po Hceman
Charles Palmer
Dublin
Bruce Bie Tnski
United States Secret Service
Bielaski
Washington
Bie Inski
Tennessee
Kentucky
Federal Service
Herbert Corey
Kansas City Star
Jack's Blunder In a Night of Doubt and Reunion
Jack Horton returns from work to dreams of a cozy dinner with his wife Betty. A neighbor hints Betty kissed another man, sparking jealousy. Hidden misreadings unfold as Betty and her sister Grace arrive, revealing Grace is visiting, not Betty’s lover, and Jack’s misjudgment dissolves into a happy reconciliation.
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Superior Shoe Factory
Jack Horton
Superior Shoe Company
Jack
Warry Benson
Harry
Betty
Russell
Mary
Tie
Grace
New York
Jack Lke
Gether
Pepe
Time for Trifles Circulates in Atlanta Industry
A fragment from the Dalles News notes a local discussion on trifling matters amid industrial activity in Atlanta. The short item hints at routine coverage and community sentiment without detailing people or events.
Volcanoes awake to life near Alaska frontier
Capt. Charles A. Glasscock and Porrer Gary Bach aboard the Admiral Watson report Mount Katmai, North America’s most restless volcano, erupting anew after eight years. A cloud of smoke and distant flames light the sky, with Knights Peak also active. An April 8 earthquake on Kodiak Island preceded a rare sighting by the ship two days later.
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Katmal
Charles A. Glasscock
Porrer
Gary Bach
Admiral Watson
Alaska
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle
Knights Peak
Alnaka Peninsula
Kodiak Island
Submarine Radio Opens New Underwater Signals Era
The Bureau of Standards reports successful radio telegraphy with submerged submarines using a single-turn coil on the hull for both receiving and transmitting up to 12 miles. Submerged coils serve as effective direction finders and can receive signals from thousands of miles, aiding ship submarine recognition. The Navy has fitted dragger submarines with this apparatus.
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Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Navy
Subi Rines
Scientife Americean
Airman Guides Cavalry On March To Fort Ringgold
An airman observer over a US cavalry unit traveling from Fort Sam Houston Texas to Fort Ringgold Texas signaled a marching error by dropping a map and directing the Fourteenth Cavalry to detour to the Somerset road. The incident was reported to Kelly Field and the proper route was restored within minutes.
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Fourteenth Cavalry
Fort Sam Touston
Tex
Port Ringgoli
Trio City Road
Somerset Road
Kelly Field
Fort Ring,gold
Just What Did He Mean Little Henry Hoonhammer 3
A Hoosier youngster Henry Hoonhammer 3 remarks on prohibition in Indiana and Christmas tree glow. He shares a child’s blunt wish to be as lit as the festive tree, prompting family amusement and reflections on moderation and politeness.
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Henry Hoonhammer
Indiana
Henry
Clee
Indianapolis News
Hard Luck Y Wears Overalls As Fashion Sways
Quote framed piece notes a man born early reflecting on changing times. He recalls wearing overalls once a badge of hard labor and laments that their current popularity leaves him out of fashion. The brief vignette captures a nostalgic view of dress and identity.
Mexican Hot Stuff Said to Spark Revolutions
A harsh old-time view blames Mexican culture for revolts, citing spicy foods like chili con carne and chili rel lewag, but places greater blame on alcohol such as aguardiente tequila and mescal for inflaming passions and dulling senses.
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Prohibition Enforcement
Canada water power potential and current development
Engineers estimate Canada’s total water power capability at 18 832 000 horsepower with 7 894 160 hp usable in populated areas. Installed plants total 61 400 hp, with under construction developments to 870 000 hp and planned additions of 750 000 hp. Ready developed waterpowers reach 2 400 000 hp. The “white coal” powers industry and urban needs.
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Canada
Canadi
The Noisy Guest at a political banquet
William Jennings Bryan remarked at his brother’s Vin Lincoln house about the shift from drunken chaos to order at political banquets. An exchange with a noisy guest ended with a hiccuping mispronunciation of his full name, prompting the chairman to press for clarity.
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William Jennings Bryan
Vincoln
Storgun
City ordinance bans rent profiteering with $100 fee
The conversation notes a new city council ordinance prohibiting rent profiteering under a $100 penalty. The owner confirms the rent hike of $100 per apartment to cover fines, highlighting practical impact on tenants and landlords.
Improving Hla Method Spurs Atlas Insight
Atlas observes the profiteer proceedings and remarks that these modern fellows know far more about holding up the earth than we dreamed in our younger days, noting a surprising depth of knowledge among the actors involved.
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Atlas
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