Waste on Highways Good Roads Universal Cry
The article argues that long running waste in road work lasts decades, urging a county wide road district with a resident engineer and year round supervision. It advocates grading drainage, permanent plans, and bonded funding to build first class roads, concluding states could finance main roads with state and township sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Gross
Finass
Ian
Prink
Nity
West Door
Bulla
Minnois
Frank H. Hall
Aurora
Milnota
Adrian
West
Pittsburg
Denver
Minnesota
Florida
Why battle ship was sent to Havana misread cipher
In Havana riots worried foreign correspondents and a smuggled revolver sent to Jann Caldwell led to a misread cipher. A cryptogram reached Washington and misreported a US warship ordered to Havana, prompting caution before confirmation. The Maine's voyage to Havana became tied to a series of misinterpreted codes and newspaper wire actions.
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Havana
Jann R. Caldwell
Elpher
Ufe
Goa
Fitzhugh Lee
Heyanr
Washington
Caldwall
The
Herald
United States
Mall
Lee
Caldwell
A Wish Gratified by a Dream of a Big House
A fragment recalls Tigge who dreamed of living in a grand home, but is now in the state penitentiary. The line contrasts the idea of a “big house” as prison with his former wish. The dialogue remarks on fate and irony in a somber tone.
Olive Branch Community News Summary
Miss Sarah Motsinger returned home for the summer as trees show a strong fruit crop. Rev. David Bryan of Alabama, a Baptist Seminary student in Louisville, supplied the Blue River pulpit last Sunday. The Olive Branch youth group met Friday to learn songs with instructor Arthur Fisher. Various locals, including Ellis Brim at Bishsburg Lawn and visitors from Salem, attended church and visited families. Rev. Waters of Evansville will preach at Olive Branch on the fourth Sunday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Branch
Sarah Motsinger
David Bryan
Alabama
The
Baptist Seminary
Louisville
Blue River
Arthur Fisher
Ellis Brim
Bishsburg Lawn
Jane Hilton
Hazel
Clara Bellows
Lucile
Salem
Edward Motsinger
Lalla Louden
Charles Lindley
Rebecca Albertson
Ganton
J. F. Motsinger
Rev. Waters
Evansville
New Richmond Social Roundup Notices
Mrs Ellen Meadors was a guest of Mrs Carrie Hardy Thursday evening. Earl Miller and Ella Robison visited Sarah Motsinger Sunday. Frank and Luella Walker called on Edward Weir and family. Gen Charles passed through Friday with a new buggy. Sarah Motsinger returned home Sunday from her grandparents. Ward Brim visited Ernest Walker Friday evening. Singing at Olive Branch Friday night drew a good crowd. Irene Sifers hosted guests Sunday including Haze Brine Valley Meadows Martha Ethel Martin Dillian Fay Motsinger. Arthur Fisher and daughter Rebecca spent Sunday with Charles Gray and family. Mr and Mrs Jack Brim hosted Sunday with John R Motsinger and family. Mrs Grace Skelton and daughter Gladys visited her parents. Lillie Platt spent Sunday with Della Wells near Farahee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Sarah Motsinger
Ward Brim
Ernest Walker
Olive Branch Fris
Irene Sifers
Haze Brine
Valley Meadows
Martha and
Ethel
Martin
Dillian
Fay Motsinger
Arthur Fisher
Rebecca
Charles Gray
Jack Brim
John R. Motsinger
Grace Skelton
Gladys
Lillie Platt
Della Wells
Farahee
Beauty Fades as Society Shifts From Admiring Women
A Times essay notes a change in values as two famed society girls abandon glamour for hospital work among pauper patients. It argues beauty no longer defines worth, contrasting past escapades of Georgians and queens with modern indifference, and concludes that Venus as a profession is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Lady Dudley
Langtry
Cornwallis
Gunnings
Mota
Anne of Austria
Yepple
Parla
London
Traveling salesman recalls John Ware letter destruction notice
The piece recounts a Pennsyl vania advert and a rencontre with John Ware who kept letters confiding secrets. Ware described burning letters and notifying life correspondents to prevent misuse. The tale implies remorse over past actions and warnings about privacy breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John Ware
Rafe
New York
Jbatch
Letteru
Milk Quality Standards Tighten City Milk Rules
The article discusses proposed milk purity criteria, aiming to standardize fat percentages and cleanliness for urban purveyors. It cites New York City and Washington measurements from 1907, noting bacteria counts and the need for stricter testing and compliance to ensure safe milk for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
City of Washington
Testemada
Bishop's Haircut Bargain Moves Court at Henry I Court
A Norman bishop preached against long hair before Henry I and his courtiers. They agreed to cut their hair on the spot. The bishop then revealed scissors from his sleeve and trimmed the entire court, using a clever contingency to enforce the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I
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Carrie Hardy
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Charley Russell
Earl Miller
Ella Robison
Frank
Luella Walker
Edward Weir
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Indigna
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Lillian Clarke
Indiana
T. J. Allen
Joseph B. Bowtes
OUR Business College
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W. L. Gross
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