Public opinion and social quirks across a changing era
The passage quotes varied views from prosperity lifting wife complaints to nudist birth, and notes politicians cautious on the NRA. It contrasts office work and safety drives, recalls September safety month and auto repair income, and ends with General Johnson praising public support for the NRA as essential to its value.
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NRA
Johnson
No Parking Rules Urged for Public Safety
The article criticizes drivers who ignore No Parking signs and drivesways. It notes that enforcement requires police effort and interviews with the judge may be needed. It stresses that parking rules ensure safety and convenience and violators risk loss and inconvenience.
The Search for Gold in the Great Smoky Mountains
Prospectors scour the North Carolina highlands chasing an ancient legend of a lost gold mine. The tale says Indians guarded the mine, while others seek fortune amid rugged slopes and the enduring belief that gold underpins global business.
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North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains
Schoolboy Patrols Guard Children Near Schools
Cities rely on schoolboy patrols to protect children at schoolhouses. These youths save lives, and drivers should heed their signals and proceed with care. The author urges motorists to respect the patrollers who help children cross streets.
Dramatic Society Dialogue on Ethics and Marriage
A vintage-sounding dialogue explores crime origins and moral choices. The talk touches on marriage as a grave step versus a flight of steps, with advice on courtesy and aiding youth in business success. A character jokes about divorce as a luxury when unaffordable.
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Dalton Son
Lad
Putting on the Dog
A comic piece notes a sharp candy salesman and contrasts him with a shabby fellow who boasts of prosperity. Reflections on class, dignity, and how appearances mask or reveal worth unfold through stories and jokes about neighbors, weddings, and daily life.
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John Edwin Price
Mr. Prosperity
France
Weil
The Chief Sporting Nations on America's Cup rivals
The yacht races this year pit the United States and England as leading contestants in the America's Cup. While France and Germany enjoy cafe chatter and Russia favors discussion, America and England pursue manly sports to stay healthy and clear headed.
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England
France
Germany
Russia
America
Gertie Phrase Sparks Curious Local Debate
A striking line about a well turned limb and head surfaces in a local column. It hints at a violent incident or rumor while leaving the details ambiguous. The remark prompts readers to seek fuller context from nearby reports and public chatter.
Museums Offer Look At Taxidermy Displays
Visitors can view stuffed animals at local museums, while also noting the playful line that stuffed shirts are closer than expected. The remark frames a light cultural snapshot of a museum outing.
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