Wry aphorisms on ambition loyalty and newsroom humor
A collection of humorous Maxims from a 1922 column lampoons ambition parish loyalties and divorce as signs of understanding. An editor notes rivalry across towns and churches with a quip about shared heaven making the joke on him.
Hammond Livery Warns Two Weddings Per Sunday Rule
Livery garages in Hammond Louisiana issue a notice to the public prohibiting more than two weddings on any single Sunday as they lack sufficient cars. The decree also implicitly covers those planning to die on Sunday and those planning weddings, reflecting a practical limit on vehicles available.
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Neighborhood News Tip Request Sparks Community Inquiry
A local newspaper invites readers to share noteworthy items they know. The call encourages residents to reveal news that would interest neighbors, promising publication to keep everyone informed.
Big Four Freight Wreck Blocks Oakland Tracks
A Big Four freight train wrecked at the north edge of Oakland on Tuesday. Several cars piled up and the track torn up for a short distance, causing traffic tie ups for several hours.
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Oakland
Proverbs and Sayings Mix Reflections on Life
A collection of maxims and observations on aging honesty labor and wisdom. The fragmentary lines reference seaside and library imagery and emphasize prudent speech and steady effort over time.
Maryland farm boys win trip to Europe for livestock judging
Warren Rice Joseph Glackin and George Worrilow from Cecil county Maryland earned $115 and a six week European trip after placing fifth in the National Dairy show junior judging and winning a team prize. County Agent Snarr E G Jenkins and C L Chambers accompany them.
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George Worrilow
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Left Gate Open Fills Front Yard With Fish
John Wilson, a Missouri farmer near Poplar Bluff, devised a fish catching method. As the river rose, his yard flooded with fish. he closed the open gate by boat, leaving hundreds of pounds stranded in the yard when the water receded.
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Poplar Bluff
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