Designing Peggy by Mildred White in a Small Town Tale
Tommy Thornton loses Nita to Rupert Hodge and is drawn to Peggy O’Moore, a charming new girl. Peggy provokes a clash of desire and pride as Nita warns him, then reveals her own interest in Hodge while Tommy weighs love and pride, ending with Peggy’s sly encouragement.
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Tommy
Nite
Warren
Nit
Nita
Rupert Hodge
Dad
Tom
Mother
Mrs. Thornton
Mrs. West
Peggy O'Moore
Tom Thornton
Hedgeman
Mr. Hodge
Miss O'Moore
X rays Aid Finger Print Identification
A modern detective method uses X rays to reveal fingerprints. Fingers are dipped in a metal solution and wiped to leave metal in the furrows while ridges are cleared. X ray photographs then show the print details clearly when enlarged.
Tip for Thief Warns Crowds About Pickpockets
A crowd hearing a thief cry watch out for pickpockets naturally raises banded pockets and reveals wealth. The hip pocket is identified as the most unsafe for valuables as it is easiest to reach.
Cannons Named John Hancock and Samuel Adams
On May 19, 1788 Congress ordered two cannons to be named John Hancock and Samuel Adams, forming the remaining two of the colony’s four artillery pieces at the start of the Revolution. The other two had been captured by the British.
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Congress
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
A Miss and a Mile in Kansas City Street Etiquette
Gelatine Travers returns home claiming his number nearly won a twin-six car in a drawing. Mrs Travers asks how, and he responds that his number was in the hat closer than usual. A brief, light note from the Kansas City Star on etiquette of the road.
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Travers
Parable on stopping after striking a pedestrian in Kansas city era
An opinion contrasts stopping after harming a pedestrian with common courtesy and argues personal failure stems from inner shortcomings rather than external persecution. It urges readers to look at themselves at home for reasons behind failure, citing local papers as context.
Early safety razor invention by Michael Hunter
The first safety razor was an ordinary straight razor with a detachable guard. It was made by Michael Hunter of Sheffield in 1875. Razors with removable blades appeared later.
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Michael Hunter
Shefield
Mother’s Whereabouts Mystery At Party
At a lively gathering a guest asks Jella where her mother is. She replies with confidence that her mother must be hidden somewhere in the house, prompting amused reactions from partygoers as they search for her in unexpected places.
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Jella
Overcrowded Room Warns of Health Risks
A crowded room with heavy draperies harms health. Bedrooms need ample windows and should stay open at night to improve air flow and safety.
Tales Told by Hands Sign of Character and Industrious Nature
A reader notes that plump, firm hands reflect good nature and industriousness while limp, floppy hands signal indolence. The sign of a hardworking person is a steady, strong grasp.
Tough Going Professor Reflects on a Tough Dinner
A zoology professor quips during a chicken dinner that if he weren’t a professor he would swear the chicken came from a hard boiled egg, revealing a playful, self aware moment in a casual setting.
Mercury the swiftest planet in motion
Mercury moves through space at about thirty miles per second making it the fastest traveler among the planets.
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Mercury
Five room apartment for rent advertised
Rental notice lists a five room apartment available with application directed to Mrs. K Jenkins. Date 12 30 11 appears in the text indicating publication or posting. No further details on location or rent are provided in the fragment.
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K. Jenkins
Beginning Downfall of a Young Man in Study of Quick Money
Quote from Horace Greeley about the darkest hour being when a youth attempts to learn to obtain money without honest work. The line frames a moral caution on crime and temptation influencing a young man’s choices.
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Horace Greeley
Necklace Lost On Hamilton Street Reward Offered
A neck piece to a far set went missing last Thursday night between First and Fifth avenues on Hamilton Street. A reward is offered for its return to the Herald office.
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First Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Hamilton Street
Herald Office
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Isaac
Douglas Fairbanks
The
Musketeers
Three Musketeers
Alexander Dumas
D'Artagnan
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Mhotornur
Kansasity Star
Drs. West & Crank Dentists
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
E. A. Matthews
ATLAW
Dffien
First National Bank
Thos. W. Wafford
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Roanoke
Roanoke Junction, N.C
the Travelers Headquarters
K. B. Topping
W. H. Dooley
Jefferson Street
COM Pay
B. Marks
A. T. Ler
Roanoke Rapids Power Co
Roanoke. Rapids, N. C
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
National Loan & Ins. CO
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
E.S
Louise Watford
Pearle
Pitt
W. A. Carter
Weldon, N. C
W. Mt Ward
N.C. Rosemar
Allen C. Zollicoster
Rosemary, N.C
H. E. Dobbins
Roanoke Pharmacy Co
W. G. Lynch Jeweler
Seema
Our
Citizen’s Bank & Trust Co
Rosemary, N. C
Jno
L. Patterson
FL. Nash
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