PISHING IS OLDEST AMERICAN INDUSTRY
Washington, D. C The National Geographic Society notes that Alaska coast bays will open to selling boosting local fishermen next summer as the U S commissioner of fisheries loosens limits. The bureau has rebuilt runs since 1924, stabilizing Alaska salmon and aiding the aging eastern fishing industry. It cites freezing and oyster housing studies, and government management of the Pribilof seal herd rising from 130,000 to 1,250,000 with pelts funds and payments to Japan and Canada.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Alaska
United States Commissioner of Isheries
Alaskan
National Geographic Society
Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau
Feaf
Uncle Sam
Congress
America
Atlantic
Bureau of Fish
Pribilef Island
Japan
Great Britain
Pribilof Islands
Canada
Pribilef Islands
Frontier town near Carmel thrives as Gipsy Trail club
New Yorkers form a frontier style settlement 60 miles from Manhattan near Carmel New York. They live in log cabins modeled on early American blockhouses and strive to reproduce pioneer life in a community setting.
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City Carmel
N. Y
Manhattan
Large Family Dines in Shifts in New York City
A New York family of eighteen eats in three shifts because only six can dine at once. Mrs. Owens uses a small notebook to track sixteen children and their vital stats while husband Mr. Owens earns $45 for ten days’ work monthly. The couple, married at ages nineteen, manage meals from 6 to 10 am 11 am to 2 pm and 6 to 8 pm with Mrs. Owens baking and no child being picky.
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New York
Robert Owens
Gwens
Wilbur
Thomas
Walter
Arthur
Christopher
Golfing Grandmother Wins City Women’s Championship
New Orleans golf scene honors a sixty five plus champion who, despite age, continues to win. The columnist notes her continued accuracy with putts and drives and recalls a dramatic 30 plus foot winning putt that secured the city women’s championship.
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New Orleans
John If. Taylor
Survey on U.S. schools shows fewer teachers, more pupils
The Interior Department study of over 3,000 city school superintendents finds a 24 percent drop in teachers while enrollments rise 1.3 percent. Over half report fewer teachers per pupil across grades, budgets for salaries shrink, textbooks cost 16.8 percent less, and capital outlays for schools fall 57.6 percent in two years. Ninety one cities plan shorter terms due to money shortages.
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Washington
Office of Education of the Interior Department
Mooney
More Than Half Canada’s People Under 25 Years
Ottawa dispatch reports Canada’s 10,376,785 population has over half under 25. Ten year olds reach 232,190 and under one year 202,055. twenty year olds total 169,389 and twenty fives 145,922. Four million five hundred ten thousand voters are under 21, leaving six million eight hundred sixty thousand of maturity.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion
Salvage News: $250000 Recovered from Sunken Italian Steamer
London reports the Italian salvage steamer Artiello IT recovered about $250000 in gold from the wrecked liner Egypt at Plymouth. Authorities believe bullion valued at another $2,000,000 remains in the vessel's hold after its 1922 collision off Ushant, France with over $5,000,000 aboard.
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London
Artiello
Egypt
Plymouth
Ushant
France
Natural Whistle Boston Officer Gains Loston Fame
George TL Hondling, a Boston traffic officer from Loston, is noted for using a natural whistle instead of a tin whistle. His whistling ability is famed among Lostons and draws local attention.
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Boston
George TL
Hondling
Loston
Betty and Her Barn in Onthemap Town Romance
Betty Wreliff fixes her barn as three local merchants buy wall space for ads. An artist paints bustling crowds of shoppers, while Betty runs a tea room and considers a future with muralist Martin Wells, who admires her.
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Wreliff
Letty Wreliff
Lttle
Betty
High Street
Tostall
Getty
Onthemap
Detty
Pew
Sausarea
Opthemap
Iris
Martin Wells
Young Wells
Confusing Telegraph Urges Isaiah Birth Name Mystery
A wife telegraphs a Bible verse to announce her first child. The verse Isaiah 9 6 begins with For unto us a child is born. A friend misreads the message, asking why the child is named Isaiah nine pounds six ounces.
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Margaret
Isaiah
Nervous secretary’s awkward opening at church social
At a recent gathering the nervous young secretary of a church social club seemed confused by attendees with titles and began his remarks with Ladies, Gentlemen, and others.
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O. K
Debatable Man at Desk Contrasts Musicians
A Brooklyn Daily Eagle quip notes a trombone player is less of a bore than a pianist because he rarely finds a trombone in every home he visits and thus lacks opportunity for routine performances.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Advice From a Humorous Exchange on Marriage
A lighthearted dialogue suggests improving romance by light jokes, inviting humor, and proposing marriage as a playful way to refresh a dull relationship. The exchange emphasizes finding moments of wit to strengthen connection.
Not the Only One Chlupp I Understand
The excerpt notes Quiggle’s strong voice and mentions Cutajar questioning cultivation while asserting he irrigates it at times. The dialog hints at a debate over technique and control in vocal performance.
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Quiggle
Cutajar
Fragmentary wartime poster quote sparks debate on conscription
A partial OCR item quotes a soldier asking about joining the army and a poster claim to “set the world.” Another line notes disbelief at the requirement to march on foot. The brief hints at wartime recruitment themes and the hardship of service.
Boating Party Records Burden Hits Conversation
A playful exchange unfolds as a boating party discusses where to place a heavy gramophone and a box of records. The dialogue centers on the burden and practical plan for transporting music gear during the trip.
Professor Tests Class Humor With Quick Rebuttal
A stern professor asks if the class is laughing at him and the class president replies no. The professor then questions what else in the room could be laughed at, prompting a tense moment of humor and reflection.
Reason for It Egg Bad and Breakfast Commentary
A brief exchange from Eversbody’s Weekly notes a landlady questioning a late arrival for breakfast and a humorous remark about the cause being a bad egg. The snippet captures a light domestic humor tone typical of the period.
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Eversbods's Weekly
Drug Shop Burglars Target Cash During Raid
A duo burglarized a chemist shop, with one urging the other to seize cash and "take something for that collar" during the break in. Police investigate the theft and review surveillance for leads.
No Escape: Clubmen and a Homeward Jest
Two clubmen discuss a humorous domestic moment as Martin recalls his partner’s habit of removing his boots in the evening. The light exchange reveals casual social banter about daily routines and relationships.
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Milne
Martin
Blooming Liar in Sheffield Gossip Ledger
A fragment from the Sheffield Weekly Telegraph recounts a confrontation where a woman confronts Mrs Grady about a deceitful man claiming to be a bachelor of arts. She exposes his lie that he was single and discovers he has a wife and two children.
Wise Jack Proposes by Wireless to Miss Peaches
A whimsical item notes Jack, described as a foxy individual, proposing to Miss Peaches via wireless. The caption questions the reliability of such a proposal as a record of intent, hinting the plan may be reversed or unclear in court.
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Jack
Peaches
Has Her Price Thirty Shillings For That Pup Scene
A comic exchange features a buyer and seller in awkward bargaining over a pup. The man refuses to sell unless paid more, arguing the wife would be distressed, while the other offers extra money to soothe her, highlighting humorous social banter.
Discharged Maid Refuses Plea After Master Kiss Incident
A maid named Sarah is dismissed by her mistress after the master kissed her. The maid defends her efforts to please everyone, arguing for understanding and possible reference from her employer.
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Sarah
No Luck a'Tall Trobby
Nellie and Bobby joke about losing a quarter this morning. The exchange includes a line about the dropped coin being heard as it fell in Philadelphia.
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Ing
Nellie
Gobby
Bobby
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Going the Limit on Women Proposing and Buying Theater
The dialogue asserts women deserve the right to propose and to buy theater tickets and cigars for men. It presents a progressive stance on women's participation in social and romantic conventions of the period.
Angel in Light Murle pantomime rehearsal scene
In a London theatre setting a pantomime rehearsal features a wealthy unnamed male donor. Conversation hints at persuading him to fund the production and play a leading role in the show.
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Murle
Johnny
Frank
London
Freres Dandy Car Sparks Backseat Banter
A salesman extols a car with a rumble seat while a skeptical customer quips that his wife rides up front for backseat driving. The exchange captures playful auto sales dialogue and a hint of marital humor.
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Frere
Clocinnat
Ingutrer
Golf's a funny game but not meant to be
Player Binks makes a hapless first golf attempt and quips to the caddy that golf is funny. The caddy retorts that it sometimes is, but it isn’t meant to be.
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Binks
Testy exchange under lamp delays taxi ride
A taxi-driver records a terse exchange about a suspect. McPherson notes a number and a reason for stopping under a street lamp. The fragment hints at a procedural detail in a larger scene.
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Exzsct
Changs
McPherson
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