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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1923
Page
5
A Chicago Journal note recounts a suburban couple who found a party line call in a kitchen closet amusing yet thwarting a taxi ride for their six year old. The mother waited through a long recipe chat, finally ordering the cab and emerging to sunlit streets as the boy returned with an unexpected smile. The party line is no more.
North Dakota farmer cleaned dockage from 1921 wheat using an experimental grain recleaner tested by R H Black of the agriculture department. The process removed enough foreign material to feed 10 cows and 30 horses for seven months and improved feed value at little cost.
The artifact from the tomb of King Tutankhamun contains robes decorated with lapis lazuli and turquoise, a gilt headrest, sandals inlaid with gold, a black amber necklace, and faience collars. The chest walls depict the king and courtiers hunting. side panels show battle scenes.
A masked bandit on the Bordeaux Ctes express was stopped by a traveling railroad man who feigned sleep, then drew a revolver and held the outlaw until passengers could disarm him. The hero faces a fine of one franc for carrying a firearm without a license, plus legal costs of about fifty francs. Local police, troubled by the outcome, prosecute for possession instead of commending the act.
Large stock of collars offered for spring work with competitive pricing. Wide range includes durable options suitable for various tasks and weather conditions.
A satirical old-time remark mocks women’s rights by claiming emancipation would require women to eat standing up. The critic notes women smoke, drive, wear watches, and write with pens while arguing true freedom awaits a woman who can eat and run without sitting.
A southern man notes that even powerful figures crave praise but highlights an amusing old colored sexton. The sexton recalls how, after a new minister arrives, an elder asks about his progress and Moses replies that they are shaping him by degrees.
A boy named Carrel asks his father to pull another tooth after a miracle tale of a tooth under a pillow turning into a dime. He explains Walter has no kite and costs ten cents at the bookstore, hoping the dime will let him buy Walter a toy kite.
Unanimous report notes a distinct earthquake shock felt on the Pacific coast. As the municipal building rocked a city council in session adjourned with the clerk producing a formal minutes line: On motion of the city hall, the council adjourned. The scene reflects a humorous moment cited by The American Legion Weekly.
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