Sugar Shortage Forces Oyster Bay Grocer to Resign
Fred Walker, head clerk at a large Oyster Bay store, resigns citing inability to refuse customers sugar and raise soap prices. He tells owner R W Royce he cannot continue when prices rise and shortages hurt shoppers. He plans to pursue real estate or plumbing to keep his conscience clear.
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Oyster Bay
New York Tribune
Fred Walker
R. W. Royce
Fred
Royce
Flint
London Paris air service ship returns with luxury interior
A new London to Paris air service machine features a wire free saloon for 15 passengers with carpets lamps clocks wireless telephones lavatories and a large luggage department between saloon and cockpit. The Times notes the innovation follows Bleriot’s early strait crossing less than a decade ago.
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Times
Bleriot
Straits
Oil After Shaving Prevents In Growing Hairs
The editor reports success with olive oil applied after shaving. Rub two or three drops into the face to avoid rough skin or tenderizing effects when exposed to cold. The next day the beard shaves closer and skin remains smooth with a hint of perfume masking the oil scent.
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New York World
On the Train Note of Health Travel Reveals Worn Traveler
A Boston transcript quotes a conversation aboard a train where one speaker complains of travel fatigue while the other explains it is for health. The exchange hinges on the strain of movement and the purpose behind the journey.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Spain Plans Prizes for Cotton Foremen and Workers
The government will award prizes to the foremen and laborers who best excel in cotton cultivation as part of a drive to boost Spain's cotton production.
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Spain
Forger Punishment Questioned in Dialogue
A quoted exchange asks how punishment fits crime for forgers. The responder notes the idea of sending forgers to the pen as a possible solution. The dialogue implies debate over penalties and enforcement.
Door Talk and Ringing Tops Theme in The Kind
A fragment suggests a playful exchange about a door speaking and bell-like ringing. The lines hint at whimsy and sound imagery, framing an imaginative dialogue.
Whale milk dairy considered in Los Angeles
Whale milk may become a product in Los Angeles as demand grows after whale meat appeared in Pacific hotels. Captain John B Loop of Long Beach reports strong interest after a lodge function order and a fascination with cow whales to be herded for a future dairy venture.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Coast
John B
Loop
Long Beach
Captain Loop
Omaha
Neb
Hangmen Seek Higher Pay in Postwar Britain
England's public executioners have petitioned the House of Commons for increased wages. Augustine Hailwood questioned whether government payments match prewar levels while a government representative said the issue would be considered. Hangmen lost the privilege to remove the execution rope, cutting a revenue source sold to collectors.
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England
House of Commons
Augustine Hailwood
Variable Impressions
A dialogue presents contrasting views on a million dollars being large to collect yet small to send. Dustin Stax states the paradox, noting the sum feels different depending on payment direction. The exchange highlights perception of money and value in financial dealings.
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Dustin Stax
War Waging Over Kaiser Slacker Charge Prompted
A crosspaper debate questions whether a Kaiser would be charged as a slacker. The aside notes that he could claim a loyal service by going out to pick violets on the battlefields.
Soldier diet joke sparks officer misconduct charge
A historical quote hints at an officer being accused of forcing a soldier to eat a cigarette. The remark implies marines complained about a light diet and harsh treatment.
Catty Retort in Mirthful Nutcracker Cartoon Dialogue
Belle asks about mistletoe while Nell replies she did not need it, delivering a simple flippant exchange typical of light humor from a comic strip dialogue.
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Belle
Nell
Locality Memory Channel at County Fair Game
The remark recalls a veteran’s shell-shock question answered with a single terrorized memory. He confesses it happened not in France but at a county fair where he believed he could win the game. The exchange hints at lingering wartime trauma shaping civilian life and local humor.
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France
Sleep Talk Glow Lights Up Hidden Help
A man’s whispered praise for his wife in sleep is revealed as a playful ruse to reassure her listening ear. The scene hints at mutual care and subtle affection within a quiet domestic moment.
Editorial on Hiram Johnson by Harding's paper
The Marion Star on September 25 1912 prints an editorial condemning Hiram Johnson governor of California and Progressive vice presidential candidate. It declares persistent blackguards in politics do not endure and predicts Johnson will not last long after leaving office.
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Hiram Johnson
California
Progressive Party
Marion
Hunters Use Decoy Ducks After Child’s Lies
A local caution notes that some men who whip their children for lies may resort to decoy ducks while hunting. The item reflects moral alarm and hunting ethics in the community.
No Temptation Can Break A Truly Loving Heart
A country man, failing in many ways, ends up obtaining the agency for a washing machine, illustrating the pull of love over misfortune. The remark highlights resilience and humorous perspective on tough times.
Different Colors of Paper For Business Printing
Many businessmen use color coded paper to distinguish forms. A system using MAMMERMIE BOND utility business paper standardizes paper and printing to save time and money. It promises clearer organization and faster processing across documents.
County Court Day Schedules by Kentucky Counties
County court days listed for Kentucky counties with pairings and meeting dates. Each line assigns a county pair and the corresponding 1st 2nd 3rd or 4th Monday meeting. (Bath-Owingsville through Woodford-Versailles.)
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Bath
Owingsville
Bourbon—Paris
Boyle
Danville
Breathitt—Jackson
Clark—Winchester
Estill—Irvine
Fayette—Lexington
Fleming
Flemingsburg
Garrard—Lancaster
Henry—Newcastle
Jessamine
Nicholasville
Grant
Williamstown
Harrison—Cynthiana
Lee—Beattyville
Lincoln
Stanford
Madison
Richmond
Mason—Maysville
Mercer
Harrodsburg
Montgomery
Mt. Sterling
Nicholas—Carlisle
Oldham—LaGrange
Owen—Owenton
Pendleton—Falmouth
Powell—Stanton
Pulaski
Somerset
Scott—Georgetown
Shelby
Shelbyville
Woodford
Versailles
Lesson in restraint as boys spar verbally
Two young boys quarrel over insults. The smaller dares the other to strike him again and warns of what he will be if violence resumes. The larger bristles, insisting no insult was named. The exchange centers on fear, pride, and the brink of a physical clash.
Deportation Threats Echo Across Anarchist Tension
The exchange blurs lines between harsh rhetoric and legal action as deported anarchists face possible punishment. One speaker warns of retribution while another warns against a later comeback, signaling simmering political heat without concrete moves.
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