Why Jack Is a Dull Boy by Jerome K Jerome
A village carpenter ponders a future with an eight hour day and twenty one hours of leisure. He fears idleness, while Jerome argues workers must learn to play and pursue sport to become healthy, capable citizens across genders and classes.
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Sugar trail leads to arrest of would be thief
A sugar trail from the Aneyi Jeeps UWolley store on Wells Street led to George Goodwin, caught carrying a hundred pound sack of sugar. Watchman John Ohnesorg followed the trail, found the warehouse window open, and detained Goodwin. He pleaded guilty before Municipal Judge Caverly and received three months in the Bridewell.
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Women Gain Pockets as Tailors Allow Garment Adaptation
The National Association Ladies' Tailors of America approved pocketed variations of the afternoon coat for women at a Fort hotel gathering. Members hailed the change with enthusiasm, while questions linger about accompanying items like fake shirt fronts and ready-made ties.
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Fort Hotel
Fashions in the Jungle
Mrs Giraffe receives a caller who insists her card shows Miss Potamus but notes fashion mags say hips remain the season’s focal point. The playful exchange hints at jungle society trends as published in Chicago.
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Mrs. Giraffe
Miss Potamus
Chicagos
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