Quotes and quips from a busy day in town
A collection of brief witticisms and social observations. The speaker mocks attitudes toward self improvement politics and public behavior while noting local incidents such as a mayor ordering trees cut in Broken Bow and a drug store robbery followed by a clerk offering alternatives.
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Broken Bow
Editor Probes Fate of Sweet Sixteen Girl
In a playful note the editor of the Sidney Telegraph asks readers what has happened to a girl described as sweet sixteen and never kissed, signaling a humorous curiosity about social norms.
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Sidney Telegraph
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A critical note on workers wages and advertising myths contrasts farmers lifestyle with comic ads. It argues that saving a life should be free while lawyers extract all charges for rescue, highlighting perceived unfairness in value and pricing.
Political parties shift blame for good and bad acts
The quote notes that parties refuse shared credit for good outcomes and assign blame for failures, highlighting partisan gamesmanship and mutual obstruction. It portrays a cycle of finger pointing rather than constructive governance.
Mind Our Own Business Improves Conditions Says Advocate
A quoted spokesperson urges citizens to focus on personal responsibility as a method to improve community conditions. The remark emphasizes individual action over interference and calls for collective self discipline.
Boy who makes sensational school record may rise later
It is suggested that a boy who sets a sensational school record may go on to achieve noteworthy success in later life, indicating early achievement can signal future potential.
The Man Who Always Thinks For Himself
A thinking person who claims to do his own thinking often adopts others ideas instead. He believes he is thinking while he simply accepts ready made opinions.
Radical and Autocrat Define Authority in Different Strains
A commentator remarks that the distinction between a radical and an autocrat lies in how they wield power. The radical seeks transformative change through action while the autocrat demands unchecked control.
Reading Habits Shape Perceived Character
A columnist observes that taste in books, magazines, and television reveals aspects of a man’s personality, suggesting cultural preferences reflect personal identity. The reflection implies readers’ choices influence social perception and self-image.
Ward Maltman Declines Local VP Post Over Lack of Knowledge
Ward Maltman, named for vice president of a local organization, declines the post saying he knows nothing about the role. The remark signals a cautious stance amid community leadership talks and uncertainty over the organization’s future direction.
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Ward Maltman
Lincoln Man Sues Neighbor Over Lost Affections
A Lincoln man sues his neighbor for 50000 dollars claiming theft of his wife's affections. He criticizes Bill Maupin in Omaha for avoiding contact while pursuing a larger newspaper project.
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Lincoln
Good Loser and Cheerful Lar Quip in Verse
A witty line contrasts a good loser with a cheerful lar, suggesting the latter brings more blessing than a dour honest grouch. The quip sets a playful tone about temperament and truthfulness.
Candidates Driven Into Races By Friends Say Shrieks Echo
In a sharp critique, observers claim many candidates enter races due to peer pressure from friends rather than personal will, signaling reluctant entries and strained campaigns. The line between choice and coercion highlights political tension and the cost of social influence in elections.
I Wouldn't Mind Serving on a Jury
A quoted remark expresses willingness to serve on a jury while recalling friction with eleven stubborn men, framing a juror’s experience as challenging yet tolerable. The speaker hints at courtroom collaboration and personal resolve amidst disagreement.
Maupin Objects To Uma Da Elevator Discrimination
Bill Maupin criticizes Uma Da department stores for not supplying special elevators for his exclusive use. The complaint centers on access and facility provisions.
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Bill Maupin
Umada
Women Demand Jury Service Rights
A public stance proclaims women should gain the right to serve on juries while another view argues for restricting roles to men only. The debate centers on civic participation and legal participation in trials.
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J Ob
Old Fashioned Boot Locks and Voter Rants Commentary
A collection of quirky opinions notes changes in boot locks and voter behavior. References to a Nebraska editor advertising secondhand cars, John Sweet’s view on action by the underdog, and critiques of teacher secretary Hosman’s cost comparisons.
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Nebraska
Hosman
The
Eachers’ Association
Proverbs Turn of Fate Hit by a Sharp Twist
A pithy reflection notes how even pleasant times can give way to a sudden, harsh turn when fortune alters course.
Plymouth Home of Coolidge to Be a Memorial
Plymouth Vermont prepares the old wood colored Coolidge house for a public exhibit of Green Mountain home life since colonial days. The Home Town Coolidge club, led by John G. Sargent, emphasizes the house as a typical Plymouth dwelling, not a Coolidge memorial, with furnishings kept in place. President Coolidge’s affection for Plymouth and its people is cited as the motivating influence behind opening the house to visitors.
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Plymouth
Green Mountain
Coolidge Club
John G. Sargent
Vermont
Ludlow
Coolidge
Coolridge
Coolidges
Calvin Coolidge
Green Mountains
John Coolidge
Calvin
United States
Col
Alaska
Porto Rico
John
Calvington Home Tour Highlights Coolidge Heritage
The Plymouth Home of Cal vet Coolidge is celebrated by the Home Town Coolidge club with over 14,000 members nationwide. The exhibit recalls Calvin Coolidge’s frugal upbringing, self reliance, and four generations of home built industry. The Red Cross nurses and health programs are profiled, noting 40,636 nurses, overseas postings, and active public health campaigns reaching schools and communities.
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Red Cross
Army
Navy
Public Health Service
Veterans Bureau
Army Nurse Corps
Alaska
North Carolina
Virginia
Idaho
Penobscott Bay
American Red Cross
Red Cross First Aid Battle to Conserve Life
Red Cross First Aid fights to reduce accidental deaths in the United States through education and demonstrations. The Year’s highlights include Car No 1 traveling 9 700 miles and 147 000 people reached with 13 865 certificates issued, marking growth in corporate and public engagement and an expected advance in life saving training nationwide.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross First Aid
Red Cross
Record Disaster Year Keeps Red Cross Busy
A Red Cross year ending June 20 saw 192 disasters cause 735 deaths and injuries to 1,932 people, leaving nearly 44,000 homeless and over 44.7 million dollars in losses. Relief expenditures totaled 737,603.37 across the national organization and local chapters as the agency prepared to respond instantly to crises.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Japan
Red Cross Membership Promises Dividend in Good Works
Charity appeal urges readers to join the Red Cross by paying dues with the promise that the contribution funds will yield continued aid and relief. The message frames membership as an investment in humanitarian effort.
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Red Cross
Grace and Valley Church Services Schedule
Grace Church holds morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 10 30. Valley Church offers Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 with an evening league at 7 15 and another preaching at 7 45.
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Presbyterian Church
School of Missions
Thos. E. Barr
M. E
Epworth League
M. W. Rose
Stromsburg
R. F. Scott
Polk
EB. A. Gaithers
Clarks
H. A. Taylor
Baptist Church
ST. Paul’s EV. Luth
N. L. Nelson
Harmony Society
Louis Swanson
Denver
Colo
Adolf Serenius
Grace & Valley
Grace Church
Valley Church
Gas on Stomach May Cause Appendicitis
Constant gas inflames the stomach and may involve the appendix. Adlerika claims to relieve gas on both upper and lower Bowels in ten minutes, with thyme glycerine and buckthorn bark. It markets as effective for obstinate constipation and to guard against appendicitis.
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Crouse-Tex Drug Company
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