Tale of Mouse Tail in Root Beer Suit
Jack Taylor of Ingalls and Shepard sues Hydrox Bottling Co of Chicago for damages claiming a dead mouse was bottled in root beer. Deposition from Will Ammer recounts Taylor drank the beverage two years ago and health issues followed. Legal action seeks several thousand dollars amid questions of sanitation and company conduct.
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Jack Taylor
Ingalls & Shepard Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Hydrox Bottling Co
Wood
Hydrox
Bertram
Miss Ewing
Newton
Monroe
Will Ammer
Ammer Bros. Hardware Co
Ingalls & Shepard Mfg. Co
Taylor
Mr. Ammer
Monroe Mirror
Windmill grandma teaches joy at Christmas dinner
In a warm Christmas scene Martha Banning Thomas recalls how a grandmother, praised as a windmill Turning with the Wind of Good Will, makes the day the happiest of the year. Family members praise her youth and generosity, and vow to imitate her turning toward kindness.
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Christendom
Grandfather
Grandma
Grandmother
Martha Banning Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Encouragement Mental Boost on Campus
Encouragement can lift a discouraged student or staff member by offering praise and belief in their ability. A kind word from a friend or instructor can replace doubt with motivation, helping them persevere through difficult subjects and regain interest in learning.
Faculty duty to uplift peers with encouragement
A blend of admonitions and jokes emphasizes kindness in classrooms and daily life. It urges instructors and students to brighten others’ lives with a kind word and a smile, noting the mutual benefit and shared mission in fostering resilience. The piece weaves brief anecdotes and humorous lines to highlight social courtesy.
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