Guarding His Own and Other Light Snapshots
A compact collage of quips and anecdotes. The patient bargains with a dentist over extractions for ten dollars and a host of social vignettes about charity, hunger, and a rich parish clergyman pleading to help his people. Includes a humorous exchange about a landlady, boarders, and a wealthy lady urged to illuminate slums with car lamps.
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James
Nebraska News Roundup 1920 Local Affairs
Work on a $230,000 contract at David City began last week. Nelson voters approved $100,000 for a high school building. J A Rayburns becomes Chadron city manager. Hebron Academy named state normal training high school. Besse Auditorium in Red Cloud to open soon. Lincoln fire destroys Ancient Order of United Workmen home. cause unknown. Reverend C W Henry becomes G A R chaplain in Nebraska. Pershing praised as possible president if called. Holt county land sale hits $13,500 for 40 acres near Inman. Inavale aviator transports windows by air to Red Cloud.
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First National Bank
Auburn
Ulysses
Deshler
Commercial Club
Order of United Workmen
State Fair Grounds
Lincoln
C. W. Henry
Nebraska Department of the
James Leonard
General Pershing
Nebraska State Association
Washington
Holt County
James I. Vergasen
Niobrara River
Inman
Robert W. Cochrane
Inavale
Webster County
Red Cloud
Stanton County
Nebraska
Nebraska Presbytery
W. Py Hanson
Hebron Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Fremont Overalls Club
Patch Club
Burlington
Alliance
Omalha
Missouri Valley District
Omaha
Tulsa
Okla
Nebraska Supreme’ Court
Merrick County District’ Court
Charles Wooster
Union Pacific
Thomas Crowe
Northeast
Holt
Iowa
McKelvie
American Legion
North Platte
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Frank Taylor
Tecumseh
Taylor
Crawford
Sioux County
Still Married
Dialog snippet shows a stalled divorce exchange with the line Gerald-I tender you my hand and Geraldine-It isn't legal tender revealing ongoing marital ambiguity and unresolved separation.
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Gerald
Geraldine
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Health Remedy
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not know it. Back pain, headaches, low energy, and nerves can signal kidney illness. Start treatment now with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root from any drug store or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Elmer Co at Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mystery of Influenza Bacilli
The article outlines a debated theory that influenza bacilli may appear as a fungus at times. Scientists struggle to confirm how this agent works since filtering out a virus has not been possible. The piece suggests the bacillus might not release a virus in its bacillus form but could in a fungus form.
Doctor and Pelham Query on Birth of Speech
A rural gentleman asks a doctor why some people are born dumb. The doctor replies that they lack the power of speech at birth. An old lady comments on the idea, noting she has asked many times and received the same blunt answer.
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Boston Transcript
New Spring Hat Boosts Confidence Among Women
A woman experiences relief from her troubles when she wears a new spring hat for the first time. The belief that other women envy her provides substantial satisfaction to each wearer.
No Change in Garment Sizes Despite War Training
Clothing manufacturers report no change in size patterns for garments since the war and no broad shift in male physique affecting ready to wear. Despite some individual cases of increased chest development, the overall proportion of larger sizes remains unchanged across the country.
Young Moran Declines Singing America in Sunday Class
Five year old Mortland Jones son of Rev Rhys Price Jones pastor of First Presbyterian Franklin refused to sing America with the Sunday school class. When asked why he said he would not sing the line Land where my fathers died stating My father didn't die. Indianapolis News.
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Mortland Jones
Rhys Price Jones
First Presbyterian Church
Franklin
America
Indianapolis News
Promised Outing Derailed by Family Request
Springer considers taking the children to the zoo on his afternoon off. He asks his wife for approval and is reminded he had promised to take them to his mother's. He agrees to proceed if it suits the family.
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Springer
Will
Mother’s
Marriage Gamble Acknowledged In Cautionary Note
A fragmented 19th century proverb warns that marriage is a gamble when money backs it with risk. Wise individuals advise prudent steps and careful planning before undertaking commitments for lasting happiness.
Fitting Punishment or Railroading a Train Robber
A quotation pairs a protest against a perceived railroaded man with a belittling remark that he is a train robber. The exchange reflects attitudes toward crime and punishment, hinting at bias in judging guilt. The source presents sharp courtroom or public sentiment contrast.
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