The Duel That Ended In Silence And Smoke
In colonial Maryland a feared duelist Arnold Kemper posts threats but balks at an insulted stranger. They duel in a locked tavern room using pistols. Kemper fires in the air from a hair triggered weapon after fleeing up the chimney. The event punctures his reputation with a bloodstained hearth and a leg wound.
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Maryland
Arnold Kemper
Virginia
Kemper
Hils
Thoy
Wemper
Campaign Against Automobile Smoke and Street Spillage
The piece commends efforts to curb automobile smoke and street spillage on pavement. It argues health and police powers justify action against nuisance driving and oil dumping, noting occasional smoke is tolerable but dense smoke and street oil are harmful, unsightly, and wasteful, urging vigilance and a civic crusade.
Safe Business Course for Retail Credit Management
A retail expert argues that credit is essential for business growth but warns of pitfalls from late payments. The advised safe course is to pay every debt on time, keep tight control of bills, and avoid letting accounts accumulate. Employees should stay loyal, report concerns to management, and show initiative for improvements.
Penalty for Delay in Street Work at Sewcastle Indiana
A local notice from Sewcastle Indiana warns of a daily penalty for street improvement work delays. The ordinance sets a heavy penny rate for each day of lateness if the project remains incomplete after the specified time.
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Fae Youth's Companion Bulletin 1911 Catalog Preview
Fragmentary OCR hints a 1911 youth companion issue with content listings and notices. Names and dates unclear. limited readable items suggest this is a periodical catalog or contents page.
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J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company
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Chicopee Falls
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Victor Anderson & Co
Pittsburg
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Tall View
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