Mushroom hunting misadventure with Henry and Ralph
Henry Geschwindner and Ralph Wossman embark on a mushroom foraging trip. Ralph’s gentle nature leads him to take on another task, ending with a soggy mishap and a creek bath. A carnival aside mentions illusions and a stage door, while a joke about a hot bed of ARNICA closes the vignette.
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Henry Geschwindner
Ralph Wossman
Ralph
Henry
Elenry
Sid Laindcraft
Minpire
Carnival King
Claidido Kuerkin
Keeper Pursues Stolen Sedan Trail in Overland Case
Local authorities named Pratt and Gus Tellebusher as they pursue the trail of a stolen Overland sedan. The incident drew attention as readers speculate on who orchestrated the scheme and where the vehicle might be headed next.
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Gus Tellebusher
Stray deer tale spurs creek misadventure and nautical quip
Odd town scene unfolds as Ted Urban tries to convince locals he spotted a deer on the bottom road until a deer escapes from Clarke and Miller. A carnival mood pervades with mismatched phrases, jokes, and a stalled car joke about Snyder losing his breeches while a river crests higher and a crick rises.
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Ted Urban
Clarke and Miller
Goldman says Russia unlike expectations in letter to Reitman
Emma Goldman, deported anarchist, writes from Chicago that the dear old United States is preferable to free Russia. In a letter to ex-anarchist Ben L. Reitman she explains Russia differs from her expectations, complains it is hard to acclimate and that Russia is not a place to take root easily.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
Russia
Emma Goldman
Ben L. Reitman
America
Tests Show Inner Tubes Vary In Size
A Michelin or Mechelin firm displayed inner tubes of the same nominal size, revealing diameter variation up to 15 percent. Researchers found tubes labeled the same size differed in width, with some notably larger than others.
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Mechelin Pire
Imner
Muichelm Laboratiores
Casing. The Michein Sends a Report on Tubes
A report from Michein is sent to interested meturists detailing tube measurements and related specifications. The communication notes measurement standards and invites feedback from the monitor community.
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Michein
Weekly Road Bulletin for Central Vine Conditions
After heavy rains central Vine roads remain muddy and rough with deep ruts. Toward St Looi shows improved drying but many routes are still poor. Oiled roads near Quincy are in bad shape with damaged bridges. Oldenburg to St Lews route is impassable and drivers are advised to await further repairs.
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St. Looi
Quincy
Oldenburg
St. Lews
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Kane
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Pennsylvania
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Mid-West Tire & Sales Corp
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Rodent
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PaGrraunge
Monto Oty
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Clough-Reihm CO
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Macomb
Real Vvaade
Afcilete J
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Willard Storage Battery Co
American Bosch Magneto Co
North East Electric Co
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Remy
Illinois Battery and Electric Company
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