Bonds for the People and the Alaska Proposal
The piece argues for issuing low denomination U S bonds to enable ordinary citizens to invest and gain dividends, promoting democracy and closer citizen-government ties. It criticizes Wall Street control of bonds and praises community-backed securities, noting the safety of U S bonds and broader public ownership. It ends by contrasting street speakers with Judge Humphries on speech rights.
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Alaska
Uncle Sam
Everyon
U. S
Wall St
Bond
Rockefeller at 75 splashes fortune on public good
A column praising John D Rockefeller at 75 for supporting research staff education and broader humanity. The piece argues wealth wisely used can aid many, not just a few, and urges Seattle to fund band concerts in parks ahead of next summer.
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NCLE
John D
Forest Hill
John
Seattle
Peril of Grade Crossings Spurs Calls for Rail Safety
Two rich New York leaders S Osgood Pell and William Laimbeer died in an automobile collision with a fast train on an unguarded Long Island crossing. The tragedy shifts attention to railroad grade crossing dangers and hints at reforms affecting beggar and rich alike.
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New York
Long Island
S. Osgood Pell
William Laimbeer
Mike O'Toole
Hodcarrier
Felix Levinsky
Iron Horse
Pell
Laimbeer
O'Toole
Levinsky
Angel of Death
Newport fantasy of wealth and wooden peckers tale
A columnist humorously imagines Newport RI as a palace filled with millionaires and heiresses, then contrasts fantasy with reality noting rude service demands and tipping expectations. The piece ends with a Berkshire anecdote about telegrapher James Mankill and a red crested woodpecker tapping Morse code “OK.”
Tango craze crosses continents and headlines flare
A collage of quirky items notes tango mania spreading worldwide from Argentina to ships and trains. Nonsense musings mix with market rates, fashion quips, and a joke about a failed plumber job, all reflecting lighthearted, disjointed newspaper humor.
The Day's Best Stories in Lighthearted Snippets
A collection of brief vignettes from domestic mishaps to social reunions and rural humor. Mrs Keene, newly married, struggles with an overwhelmed maid during a dinner for six. Two old acquaintances meet after 11 years and misrecognize each other. A man seeks oblivion from sorrow with a bizarre tonic. Bunny Brewer recounts rustic doggerel about farm chores and city visitors, ending in a humorous misunderstanding about killing a cow.
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Mrs. Keene
Delia
Mre Keene
Della
Bunny Brewer
Ashe
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mayor Rose Promises Lower Taxes and Action
In Los Angeles on August 14 Mayor Rose declares his administration will focus on action over rhetoric. He cites personal experience as an iron riveter and rider of steady work to stress the link between low taxes and municipal prosperity. He endorses municipal ownership but insists the city only take over a truly public utility.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rose
Meat Shortage Strains Newington as Butcher Retires
In Newington on August 14, residents face scarce meat supply as the sole local butcher quits. With prices high and 1,500 residents curtailing orders, many stop buying meat, forcing the shopkeeper into retirement.
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New Britain
Newington
Frog Swallows Duck and Sparrow Shocks Waterville Readers
In Waterville Maine a duck mother loses a chick after the brood swims a pond by Main Street. A large frog later appears with the duckling and sparrow remains found in the frog’s stomach. The scene drew crowds as an autopsy on the frog’s belly was shown in Hale’s window.
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Waterville
Dexter
Connecticut
Mill Pond
Main St
F. H. Hayes
Eddie Clukey
Clukey
Hale's
Mr. Frog
National Piano Manufacturers Boom in Seattle Sales
The National Piano Manufacturers at 823 Third Ave near Marion St drew large crowds as Seattle families paid cash for pianos and player pianos, many with initial payments of 50 to 100 dollars. The firm touts direct factory sales, lower prices, and no commissions, boosting Seattle as a leading piano market.
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Alaska
Seattle
Savings Bank
National
Plano Manufacturers
Thirday
Marion St
Music Trade of America
At &23
Third Av
United States
Pear Marion
Thomas
Nature of Feelings in a Pet and You
A concise meditation explores how touching and petting animals affects mood and empathy. It discusses the calming effects, the bond between humans and pets, and suggests mindful, gentle interactions to enhance well being.
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