Camp Fire Warnings and Fire Law Brief for Forest Visitors
A cautionary article urges careful camp fire practices in forests to prevent fires. It covers site selection in pine and spruce areas, extinguishing rules, and penalties across states and Canada, plus practical firefighting steps and the need for campers to act as forest wardens.
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Colorado
Maine
Montana
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Idaho
Minnesota
Vermont
Maryland
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Nova Scotia
United States
Ontario
Respecting Her Woe at the Grocer’s Scale
A mourning woman steps on scales and is told she weighs 140 pounds. The clerk admits the mistake to spare her feelings after her husband died six weeks ago and she has gained weight. He explains bereavement makes her see weight loss as a disgrace, and she is unaware due to near sightedness.
Ladies Aid Talk Sparks Settlement in Domestic Dispute
Members of the Ladies Aid gossip about overheard remarks involving a couple in a quarrel. They misinterpret references to a zoo and a trained deer before the wife arrives to settle the matter. The narrator explains she had been out of town and asks if it rained, ending the dispute.
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Senate
The Ancient Office of Coroner and its Early Powers
Dr. F. J. Waldo of the British Medico-Legal Society argues the coroner’s role dates back to 1194 with broader early powers. Coroners held views on deaths and serious crimes to raise revenue, overseeing forfeitures of money and property to the Crown including items linked to violence and death.
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Alfred
F. J. Waldo
British Medico-Legal Society
On Getting Even Tailor Makes You Look Ten Years Younger
Dialogue notes a tailor praising a customer for a raincoat suit and promising a bill in 1921. The exchange frames a sharp, aging transformation with a wry billing close. The setting implies a sharp, sly street interaction typical of early 20th century fashion commerce.
Far distant commute cited in humorous phrase
A lighthearted quip compares distance to a commuter’s home from the station. The exchanges reflect playful language from Harper’s Bazaar style humor.
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Bocker
Harper’n Bazar
Who Were Roosevelt’s Ancestors in a Third Grade Class
A teacher asks the students who Roosevelt’s ancestors were and Johnny answers promptly that they were his forefathers. The exchange reflects simple vocabulary and a child’s concise history reference.
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Roosevelt
Johnny
Noisy Exchange on Ice Costs and Comfort
A brisk exchange contemplates the value of cheap ice against cold comfort. The remark highlights competing ideas of practical benefit and human need in a sharp, brief exchange.
Republican Senate Shifts On Campaign Finance Reform
Republican minority in the House cooperates on a reform bill shielding elections from corruption while extending scope to primaries. The Senate passes a stricter version limiting Senate candidates to 10000 and House candidates to 6000, raising questions about House acceptance and party unity.
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House
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Democratic Wisdom Speech in May House Debate
Binghamton Republican notes a dialogue between Representatives Hill and Sims about the Farmers' Free List bill. Sims admits limited study yet plans to vote. Hill presses whether the bill is for revenue protection or free trade, with Sims calling it a free trade measure. The piece critiques Democratic wisdom as the tariff issue is unsettled.
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Representative Hill
Connecticut
Sims
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Mr. Sims
Mr. Hill
House
Binghamton
We Are Getting Our Share Of Prosperity
The Rockville Tribune questions if readers are benefiting from prosperity or feeling the impact of tariffs raising living costs beyond wage gains. It argues the tariff protects trusts and notes rising prices worldwide, predicting scarce hay and high prices for next fall and winter amid Democratic House actions.
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Rockville Tribune
Democratic House of Representatives
Harikari
Tribune
Rockville
Ind
Watson Returns to Democratic Fold in Georgia Senate Toss
Thomas E. Watson rejoined the Democratic Party and was voted as a Democratic candidate for senator in Georgia. The item notes his presidential bid experience paralleled that of William Jennings Bryan and questions why Bryan did not list him among nominees.
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Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Mr. Bryan
Free trade by another name sparks editorial critique
The Albany Missouri Capital voices skepticism about free trade rhetoric, arguing that it amounts to the same old aid disguised as policy and warning of hidden costs behind the term free. The piece frames free trade as a maneuver that echoes public soup kitchen logic rather than genuine market openness.
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Albany
Fish as Brain Food Myth Explored
An old tongue windbag linked fish to phosphorus and brain power. A Swiss chemist pursued the idea, claiming fish contain phosphorus and thinking improves with it. The saying endures as a folklore explanation.
Uncle Eben dreams of preemptive investigations
In dialect narration Uncle Eben laments that the world would run smoother if investigations could be held before trouble occurs, hoping for proactive measures to prevent conflicts. The remark reflects a wish for foresight and early action to avert chaos.
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Uncle Eben
Eben
Trade Surpasses 3.5 Billion in U S Foreign Commerce
The United States records its largest fiscal year in history with total imports and exports exceeding prior highs. Exports pass 2.0 billion for the first time. imports top 1.5 billion while free of duty exceed 50 percent. Net export surplus reaches 521 million, the highest since 1901 except 1908.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Why Business Is Backward in the Current Session
The Pittsburg Gazette Times argues that business lags despite favorable conditions because Democrats control the House and lack of constructive bills breeds doubt among industry leaders and financiers. It notes strong early confidence yet slow growth and criticizes the session for destructive measures undermining current operations.
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Congress
House
Underwood
Pittsburg
Must Be True to Itself Says Albany Journal
The Albany Journal asserts the Republican party must uphold the constitution in original form, defend representative government, maintain judiciary independence, protect U S industries, oppose radicalism, and remain loyal to party meaning and purpose. It urges fidelity to past trust and warns loss of name and purpose if standards slip.
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Republican Party
United States
Albany Journal
Tariff agitation viewed as chain reaction in economy
E R McCumber argues tariff talk spreads hedging through retailers and manufacturers. He says reduced buying by jobbers and department stores lowers labor demand and wages, shrinking farmers markets and creating a nationwide cash squeeze in a self reinforcing loop. Des Moines Capital.
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E.R. McCumber
Philadelphia
Des Moines Capital
Democratic tariff program and apparent waste under Democrats
As the extra session nears completion the public notes the Democratic House record signaling policy if in full control. Two clear themes emerge: the Democratic tariff plan and alleged economy claims masking extravagance and public-fund waste.
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Democratic House
Democrats Try to Deceive Farmers as Albany Journal Reports
The Albany Journal accuses Democrats of misleading farmers over unpaid wool policies. The piece frames the dispute as a political maneuver affecting rural interests and market practices.
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Albany Journal
Maspero Describes Ancient Egyptian Noble Tomb Garden
In Dawn of Civilization Maspero notes a wealthy noble who lived over six millennia ago. The tomb features a formally plotted garden with abundant fruit, flower and vegetable beds laid out in orderly fashion.
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Maspero
Worth Remembering on Lubricating Steel for Tempering Color
A note explains that applying a small amount of lard to hardened and polished steel before drawing it on a plate over a forge will prevent smoke from obscuring the tempering color. The tip emphasizes maintaining surface clarity during heat treatment.
Gowns for Dog Days Simple Cost-Effective Frocks
An article on affordable summer dresses for girls highlighting homemade frocks, prudent fabric choices like ramie and muslin, and the value of a modest dress budget. It describes two inexpensive one or two piece designs, collar details, and practical uses for outdoor activities and daily chores.
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Ramie Maen
Ramie
Pretty New Pique Frock Described in Detail
A detailed description of a stylish pique frock featuring a long blouse and skirt plaited and belted with the material. It includes a blue and white checked linen piping, matching collar cuffs and cravat, and a one piece yoke and sleeve with button accents.
Do Not Throw Away Empty Spools
A cautionary note advises keeping empty spools for future use and suggests slipping them over walls to hang clothes, preventing tearing. The guidance emphasizes practical reuse and damage avoidance in everyday tasks.
A Popular Summer Skirt Trends In Linen And Pique
The article notes white linen or pique skirts are less popular this season though still cool and attractive with white blouses. It describes straight narrow cuts with side or hem buttons, occasional plait inserts, large pearl buttons, and a nine gore design with tucks for stability.
Pongee Silk and Cloth Distinguish by Lot Variation
Pongee silk comes from silkworms fed on scrub oak leaves and is mainly produced in Shantung. The uncolored pongee cloth uses this silk and differs from colored pongees made from other silks. Each cloth piece matches a specific silk lot, causing slight variations in weight fineness color and other qualities. Matching pieces is hard for shoppers.
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Shantung
NEW STYLES IN HOSIERY
The rise of short skirts boosts demand for stockings with blue shades dominating sales. Customers seek exact color matches, shoes, gloves, and dresses in harmony, while prices range from common to high end with silk options and clocked side patterns.
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Hosiel
Tincture of Roses for Flavor and Fragrance
Fresh rose petals are submerged in spirits or pure alcohol in a glass bottle. Cork and store for years, using a few drops to scent cakes puddings ices and to refresh finger bowls or vinegar for fruit salads.
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William T. Cox
Hueld && Stream
H&p
Abe
Lippincott’s
Mary Deor
Pongee
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