Oil discovery in Australia reported as first definite find
The item notes a first definite oil discovery in Australia. It mentions Henry Clay as father of eleven children, and contains miscellaneous anecdotes on customs, a lawsuit in Evanville Indiana over a second-hand coffin, makeup trends, and a long list of varied notes including railway, construction, and international activities.
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Australia
Henry Clay
Evanaville
Ind
Ins
Ita
Pendanly
Old Scot David Gordon Signs Will Before Death
Ailing Scotsman David Gordon nears completion of a will as relatives watch. He spells out his name D A V I before exhaustion halts him, then protests against kin as he delays signing.
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David Gordon
David
Screen Actress Daughter Marries Multimillionaire
Dialog notes a mother reacting to her daughter's success with an ironic question about marriage to a wealthy husband. The exchange underscores social expectations and status tied to film fame.
Oil Can The Girls Won't Ride With Dummy Sands
A short verse notes that the girls refuse to ride with Dummy Sands while driving requires both hands, hinting at a cautionary or humorous moral.
Slow Rider Buys Motorcycle and Sidecar on Pay-as-You-Ride Plan
A salesman pushes a pay-as-you-ride installment offer to a hesitant buyer. The customer agrees to purchase the motorcycle and sidecar but jokes about being a very slow rider. Tit-Bita.
Critic and Manager Debate Porous Plaster for Draw
A theatre critic questions using a porous plaster to boost attendance. The manager replies the stage play itself is what will truly attract audiences, not gimmicks.
Currant Buns at the Electric Bakery
A quirky note highlights the Electric Bakery offering currant filled buns. The playful remark calls it a good spot to grab buns with currents.
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Electric Bakery
Back to the Farm to a Village Remade into Subdivision
A nostalgic reflection traces a move from a cherished homestead to a modern subdivision. The speaker roams the village street in weary indecision, contrasting past rural life with new development.
Photographer Delivers Unflattering Portrait
A customer storms back with his prints and complains he looks like a monkey cockeyed and bulldog chinned. The photographer calmly replies that the answer is in the negative, implying the likeness is not good.
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Trate
Everybody's Magazine
Lawyer Interrogation Echoes in Courtroom Dialogue
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer asking for the afternoon of the sixteenth and the defendant replying he was with friends. The dialogue includes a lighter echo with phrases about thieves and lawyers, ending with a reference to a Brown Jug.
Codfish Lays Over a Thousand Eggs At Once
The article notes that codfish lay over a thousand eggs at a time with a lighthearted aside about not needing to incubate each egg. It presents a playful glimpse into cod reproductive habits and common humor in reading.
Final question at rally on fate of standing army
A crowd voices concern about the future of the standing army, asking what will become of it. One spectator jokes that soldiers will tire and sit down, underscoring public uncertainty about military policy.
Lived Century and a Half Thomas Parr Said to Reach 152
Thomas Parr, a London celebrity for years, reportedly lived to 152 before his death in 1035. Evidence suggesting a birth year of 1483 is deemed untrustworthy.
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Thomas Parr
London
Neater Job Anyhow and the Boat Rower at Crossing
A Louisville Courier-Journal line contrasts a calm, neat approach with the riskier action of one who rocks the boat, likening it to a driver racing a train to a crossing. The sharp metaphor critiques reckless effort and praises orderly conduct.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Widow Gabbie and Mrs Henpeck lead talk on marriage
A local joke feature in Chica Daily News humor column notes Widow Gabbie plans to marry again and Mrs Henpeck questions the timing. Mr Benpece quips that she has more to say on the subject.
Greek Letters Define Frat Ties Says Student
A college‑hat wearing student argues that Greek has value in modern education, noting the Greek alphabet helps identify fraternity membership. The remark reflects the social role of Greek symbols in campus life.
Joy in Work Quip Sparks Workplace Roast
A playful exchange features one person praising joy in work while another admits they feel it only when observing others at labor. The remark highlights contrasting attitudes toward effort and engagement in the office.
Sugar Baiting the Ants for Pest Control
A simple method suggests soaking a sponge in sweetened water to attract ants, then placing it where insects gather either indoors or on the lawn. After the sponge collects pests it can be dipped in scalding water and reused.
How many dead questioned by the doctor
A doctor asks how many dead, the ward nurse replies nine, but ten doses were ordered. Brown Jug notes one would not take the medicine. The exchange frames a grim vignettes on hospital care and mortality.
Condemnation Over Divorce Sparks Public Debate
The San Francisco Chronicle notes the ease of condemning couples who divorce, arguing observers did not endure their shared life or conflicts. The comment reflects public attitudes toward marriage dissolutions and social judgment.
Fishing Encounter Sparks Tense Verbal Exchange
A stranger compliments a fisherman on his catch but the native gruffly lingers on the bait remark. The exchange hints at cultural tension during a routine fishing moment.
Why Your Dog Does Strange Things
Albert Payson Terhune explains dog behavior as throwbacks from ancestors. A Dobermann Pinscher’s actions echo wolf pack life, guarding bones, chasing moving objects, and barking at night as remnants of primal survival instincts.
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Vine Street
Vreelands
Vreeland
Phil Vreeland
Old Man Negley
Man Negley
Negley
The
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
River shifts threaten bridge at Lexington Missouri
Missouri river shifted half a mile north damaging the Lexington bridge approach. US engineers plan to realign the channel and restore the crossing at a cost of about 200 dollars.
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Missouri State Highway Commission
Lexington
Missouri River
United States
Carlsbad Spa Transforms After War into Karlovy Vary
The article notes Carlsbad’s fame waned after the war and became Karlovy Vary in Czechoslovakia. It reports nearly 60,000 visitors last year, more than double the prior year, with Americans outnumbering English eight to one and French attendance also rising.
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Carlsbad
Europe
Karloby Vary
Czechoslovakia
Misunderstood Women in Simple Speak
A column riffs on how women are judged as plain or misunderstood by male chatter, noting the double standard and social quirks in everyday talk. The piece uses witty, period tone to punch at gender norms.
Joint State and Federal Agency Involvement Noted
A fragment indicates a joint effort by the state highway department and the federal Wal department. The text lacks context on the project scope, location, or timeline, but confirms collaboration between the two agencies on an transport-related matter.
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State Highway Department
Federal
Wal Department
Sahara Desert Span North Africa From Atlantic To Nile
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth, stretching across northern Africa from the Atlantic Ocean to the Nile Valley. It covers about 2,000,000 square miles over roughly 3,000 miles of terrain.
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Sahara
Africa
Atlantic Ocean
Valley of the Nile
Stone Church Moved to a Thriving Lancashire Community
A church from a deserted Lancashire village was moved stone by stone to a new, more thriving community. It was rebuilt exactly as it stood, preserving its original form and features.
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Lancashire
Law of Averages Aims at Statistically Guided Predictions
The law of averages suggests human affairs trends can be estimated arithmetically by averages from statistics. It notes this view is not universally accepted by economists.
Insulation Helps Reduce Cold Water Woes
A simple insulation solution can prevent hot water from warming cold pipes, addressing comfort and efficiency. The low-cost measure shields cold lines from heat transfer, reducing temperature fluctuations and improving water quality.
French Law Allows Seizure of Vacant Land for Fields
A recent French law permits city and state officials to condemn private vacant land to establish needed athletic fields or playgrounds, enabling public access and recreation facilities.
Dainty Gifts You Can Buy or Make Just to Remind You
A compact guide highlights small thoughtful gifts and handmade touches. It suggests simple items and craft ideas to show affection with affordable options suitable for various occasions and budgets.
Kitchen slate with parrot cutout jotting pad
A decorative slate for the kitchen features a brilliant Polly guarding the top. It serves as a handy housewife aid to note groceries and details that might slip memory. The parrot figure is cut from printed crepe paper and affixed to a cardboard backing.
Fashionable Rag Rugs Revive Colonial Craft
Old-time rag rugs are flourishing in fashion. Women revive hooking weaving and plaiting using burlap foundations and bright patterned rags. The article highlights handmade gifts and the heritage of colonial rug making.
Crisp Service Sets New Varieties Featured in Apron Crop
The annual crop of aprons for the Christmas season includes crisp white service sets with matching apron collar and cuffs. An immaculate lawn set is pictured with folds for trimming and a neat appearance.
Weird Merrymakers Guard the Boudoir World
Odd figures fashioned of wire yarn and cloth invade milady’s boudoir for amusement. Some hold small bone secrets behind them while others hang like the Jonking Turk beside the grotesque creatures in the illustration.
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Milady
Ike
Jonking Turk
Modern Headwear Styles Featured in Daily Fashion
The piece highlights breakfast caps and Christmas gifts with bathed teads. Caps for the tong-haffed and bands for the bobs use laces ribbons silks and flowers. Two new models are shown here as examples of current headwear fashion.
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International Federation of Boys’ Clubs
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Jimmy” Walker
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Father
Bob Li Follette
Wisconsin
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San Francisco. Chronicle
Albert Paysen
Terhune
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F. H. Fricke
Pontiac Bldg
St. Louis
Peruna Company
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Ohio
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Sands Point
Ike Heine
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