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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1927
Page
9
Popular Mechanics reports the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad collected over 18000 in fares from 5233 head end passengers and freight train riders last year. Special agents arrested nearly 28500 men of this class with those who had money directed to buy tickets at the ticket office.
A brief ad describes minute jelly as pure fruit juice concentrated with added pectin. Boil concentrate with water and sugar, pour into glasses to set, yielding two glasses per small bottle. Sample offers: two or four bottles with assorted flavors for a small price, from General Packing Corp Cranford New Jersey.
George Bernard Shaw criticized modern English writers for using aren’t I instead of am I not noting the archaic and awkward form. He argued that aren’t I is wrong and that ain’t I and gin’t derive from um not, reflecting a preference for simpler contractions.
The article notes the first U.S. anti slavery protest in 1688 by the Society of Friends in Germantown Pennsylvania. It also mentions a quip about parental happiness and a warning that many neglect duties for more attractive distractions.
A wry note contrasts elder vacations with younger rest needs. It suggests reading classics fifteen minutes daily as a mild remedy and hints at fatigue from daily life. The tone is humorous and reflective about leisure and recovery.
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