10 May 1921
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
1
The article discusses a man who built an automatic nailer for soap boxes, claiming science aided his invention but could not perfect one remaining part. It notes science and luck rarely cooperate, yet occasionally do, at the gaming table and in invention.
A chaotic scene shows Luck solving the bead problem by dumping Waila into a jiggling box. Beads slide and align by chance, then beads pour from a head stringer into a bowl and rush up a needle as the long bead strings are rapidly assembled.
A fragmentary note discusses a beast and the idea that flies are easiest to swat. The odd phrasing suggests a quirky or satirical item from a local page, focusing on a humorous observation rather than a serious event.
Fragmentary sentence hints at a household task involving rugs faded by sun. The readable bits mention gathering or arranging items to conceal sun spots, suggesting a domestic fix or cleaning action. No clear people or organizations are identifiable.
A city youth lacking a place to build a shelter misses simple pleasures while cinema grows, throwing up shooting stars across the theatrical scene.
Farm Bureau officers voted at a regular monthly meeting to install a Tri county telephone in the office to aid farmers in the south and west parts of the county. Hon Brady Philips urged farmers to write state representatives and senators about grain marketing and road bills. A legislative committee was formed with W OT Wooden as president and others named for summer planning and arrangements.
Stillinan sails his yacht Modesty toward Europe. A plan to chart a course rivals a bold christening titled Tragedy, reflecting a mix of ambition and solemn tone in the project.
On May 17 1917 Congress enacted the Selective Service Act initiating the draft for U S military service. The law ordered registration of men for potential military duty under a national mobilization effort as World War I demanded greater manpower.
The item argues that freight car shortages persist because sugar profiteers are not using box cars as hare houses, a claim framed as a critique of supply and demand in transportation.
A court in Greenville handles a district matter involving Williamt Colfax Bryant Barlow Bee Beauregard Jelason and Edward Lee Humphries. The text indicates a likely communal or civic dispute with multiple named individuals.
The ad extols three vital human processes digestion elimination and nourishment, linking poor digestion to rheumatic pain and anemia. It touts Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as effective for rheumatism and general health, claims rapid relief, and urges trying inexpensive Red Pepper Rub for quick warming pain relief. Both products are marketed through druggists with guarantees.
Drivers of vehicles must move to the curb and stop when a fire wagon en route to a fire appears. Do not obstruct the street. Violations of these laws will be prosecuted. Delays endanger lives and property and will not be tolerated. Fire Chief SHLENMAN FPALT. d5-15
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