Parcel post growth threatens private express systems
The piece argues government rail ownership is likely to expand to accommodate the parcels post, warning that expanding government involvement is needed to curb postal deficits and to keep express services viable. It decries current nonownership of railroads and predicts Uncle Sam will enter the railroad business to sustain postal and express operations.
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Seattle
Tait
United States
Express Com
Uncle Sam
Misrepresenting Assets In Mail Fraud Cases
The piece argues postal fraud prosecutions target stock promoters who misrepresent assets. It contrasts a miner claim of 7,000,000 tons with a witness saying 1,000,000 tons would be nearer correct, and questions why larger exaggerations, like Carnegie steel magnates transforming 250 million into 1.5 billion, should be treated differently.
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Lawson
Postal Department
Car- Megie Steel
Wit and whimsy swirl in 1912 era quips
A collage of zingers references Woodrow Wilson, Castro at Ellis Island, and social satire about Manhattan, marriage, and woodchucks. The item playfully notes Gold production dips in 1912, rising living costs, a Milwaukee marriage license scene, and jokes about grizzled fighters and tender hearts.
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Milwaukee
Ome Radachel
Otto
Chicagoan Invents Combination Knife and Fork
Chicagoan unveils a novel utensil combining knife and fork in a single tool. The device aims to simplify table setting and dining flow, appealing to cooks and diners seeking efficiency.
Pie Crust and Filling Lifted Separately for Ideal Texture
A cooking note explains lifting the crust and the pie filling separately to achieve optimal texture. It highlights techniques to prevent sogginess and ensure a crisp base while keeping the filling light and evenly cooked.
Short Tales of Trickery and Wit from Old News
A collection of brief anecdotal stories from Newark News about rulers and a businessman. A Asiatic prince exacts gifts and punishes fruit. a donor smiles to reveal a joke about his wife's mother bringing pineapples. A private office visit misdirection sparks a joke about a wife and a reluctant liaison.
Tracer Sought For Old Fashioned Ball Tosser
A tracer is dispatched to locate the old fashioned ball tosser who was content with his salary. Modistes seek inspiration from Meyotian mum mies as women face nightly unwinding chores.
KC Baking Powder Breads Offer Yeast Alternatives
A guide suggests using KC Baking Powder breads for those who cannot tolerate yeast based loaves. It notes these quick breads as a gentle alternative for sensitive stomachs and occasional dietary limits.
Doc Cook Predicts Glacial Era In 15 000 Years
A humorous column mocks Dr Frederick A Cook and his claim of a future glacial period, noting the prediction is far off yet entertaining. It jokes about living through the epic ice age, imagining coal and ice trusts and long winter evenings, while acknowledging the remote timing and skeptical notes.
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Ting
Frederick A
Wilds Vau Dovilland
Lucifer
Polar
King Frost
Ice Trust
Coal Trust
Peary
Cook
Caid
Surprising wedding clash ends in divorce suit saga
A Brooklyn tale follows Sam Antiko a tailor who after a late wife leaves him with ten children seeks a new partner. He marries anew and brings the blended family to his front yard causing chaos as the kids cry for their father. The wife flees and Sam later pursues divorce claiming the fast escape.
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Feler
Brook
Jin
Sam Antiko
Untitled Fragments and Jests From a Rustic Column
A collage of quips and vignettes from a rural humor page includes dialogue about a serious medical worry, a carrier on route 14, references to Dan Sickles, and jokes about reception of parcels. It also mentions a lecture by Mrs B Y George at the Presbyterian church and a string of old fashioned exchanges about manners and dating.
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George
B. Y. George
The
Presbyterian Church
Europe
Peoria
Miller saves sister from burning home in Morcow
In Morcow Idaho on January 7 Maurus Miller broke into his sister Catherine’s burning room and carried her through a window and over a snow covered shed roof. Firemen found them recovering from severe burns and shock. Both students at the University of Idaho were hospitalized.
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Morcow
Ida
Maurus Miller
Catherine
University of Idaho
Wisconsin bar dogs from classrooms in campus decision
Madison Wis Jan 7 The University of Wisconsin issues a verdict banning dogs from all classes. Fraternity mascots had entered classrooms causing a disruption when Hugo Delta mascot fled, leading to adjournment during a deep discussion.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
College Daily
Fraternity
Hugo
Delta
Bishop's Brother Arrested for Overcoat Theft in Cincinnati
James Moreland, brother of Bishop Moreland of California, was jailed in Cincinnati on charges of stealing an overcoat. He told Chief Pettebaum that booze was the cause, a claim he made after his arrest tonight at the Central Police Station.
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Cincinnati
James Moreland
Pettebaum
Central Police Station
Bishop Moreland
California
Fly Swatting Banter Sparks Public Health Debate
A dialogue exchanges jokes and jabs about flies and hygiene. Characters debate promoting public health versus private comfort, noting flies’ attraction to reflections and the folly of screens with gaps. The humor centers on fly control and house infestation.
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Nyhow
Dogs Winchman Backed Sheepman? West Unity Reported Incident
C Beard trapped two dogs attacking his sheep, killing one and wounding the other. The dead dog was black and the owner may claim the hide. West Unity Reporter.
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Beard
Cam
West Unity
Little Worries. Who'll do the milking when the cows are dry
A brief column raises concerns about farm labor as cows go dry. The piece questions who will handle milking duties and manage dairy work during a period without milk production.
JURORS CANNOT SPELL TIPS SLAYER FOR DEATH
Memphis Tenn Jan 7 William Fitzgerald faces execution Aug 15 for his wife murder in a hotel. Jurors omitted mitigating circumstances due to spelling errors, forcing the judge to impose death rather than life imprisonment.
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Memphis
Tenn
William Fitzgerald
Dean’s Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Trouble
A health ad touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as a cure for uric acid and related kidney problems. It cites relief from backache urinary ills and lists a Seattle testimonial by James Rickard at 128 Fifteenth Ave praising the remedy and improved energy after prior failures.
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Dean
Mere
Seattle
Fifteenth Admairs
James Rickard
Fifteenth Ave
Seattle Wash
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Willie Rockefeller
U. S
Jimmy
Newark News
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Fred L. Boalt
Hoc Coon
SAS
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Kit
P A Poon
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Crie
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Yang
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Miss Mink
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Emdee
Henpeck
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Mike
Mana
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Mean
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Mull Valley
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