The Mask Which Grew on His Face
Philetus Solemcolly reluctant Santa Claus at a Christmas festival learns joy by playing the role. His mask falls, revealing his own face, and the mask’s impression lingers as he becomes a beloved, merry figure to the children. Christopher G Hazard 1923 Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Christopher G. Hazard
Hiletus Solemcolly
Philetus
Santa Claus
Nicholas
Mr. Solemcolly
Philetus Phiz
Where Brides Are Stolen in Bali Cultural Practice
The article describes Bali men securing wives by purchase or capture, using glances and meetings to select partners. If caught in abduction, the act fails parental consent. After hiding, a go-between seeks forgiveness from the bride's family, often granted. a third visit may lead to banishment from village and community.
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Bali
Fireless Locomotive Developments in France
A fireless railway locomotive is being developed in France. The project explores safer, cleaner motive power for industrial and shunting operations, aiming to reduce fire risk and emissions while improving efficiency and control in rail yards.
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France
Gift for the man with the average domestic coal supply
A Christmas note from the Louisville Courier Journal highlights a gift idea for the man who keeps the home fires burning with practical items such as a magnifying glass tweezers and a framed motto.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Mothers' Christmas Delights Turn To Extra Dish Washing
After receiving her gifts, a mother notes her Christmas will largely be spent washing an extra number of dishes, leaving little time for celebration.
Locomotive-Style Boiler System for Yard Switching
A description of a boilered locomotive unit heated by water from a stationary plant. The system stores enough power to operate for four hours for yard switching, with a charging time of only 15 minutes.
He May Indeed Blockhead Driver Quote
An editorial quip in the Rochester Sentinel captions the careless driver who fails to look ahead as a blockhead, urging caution on roadways.
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Rochester Sentinel
Senate Receives Nominees Names To Federal Posts
President Coolidge sent more than 2000 nominations to the Senate including Frank B. Kellogg for ambassador to Great Britain Richard M Tobin for minister to the Netherlands Frank McManamy for the Washington DC post and Mark W Potter for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Also named were George R James Edward H Cunningham and others to the Federal Reserve Board Shipping Board and Treasury posts with several recess appointees already serving and various state officials and collectors of customs listed among the nominees.
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Illinois
Frederick I. Thompson
Alabama
Bert E. Haney
Oregon
Shipping Board
Treasury Department
Garrard B. Winston
Chicago
Treasury
Henry M. Dawes
Robert J. Grant
Denver
Frank E. Shepard
Federal Loan Board
Louis J. Pettyjohn
Dodge City
Kan
Elmer 8. Landes
Wooster
Ohio
Morton L. Correy
Omaha
Edward E. Jones
Hartford
Interior Department
Shade Wallen
Muskogee
Okla
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Gillman Bullard
Survey General
Montana
Harvey P. Bissell
Bridgeport
Railroad Labor Board
Horace Baker
BE. F. Grable
Michigan
Registers of Land
Nelson D. McGinley
Guthrie
Okio
J. Walter Drake
Commerce
George K. Burress
California
Bureau of Standards
Henry H. Curran
New York
Texas
Lindsey C. Peyton
Abilene
Owen D. Holleman
Corpus Christi
James BE. Cooke
Mart
Joel A. Reese
Ballinger
William L. Evans
Lufkin
Charles F. Adams
Jacksonville
Evans H. Angelt
Longview
Rendon Quijano named Mexican consul in Corpus Christi
Vincent Rendon Quijano arrives in Corpus Christi to assume the post as Mexican consul, succeeding F. Ballesteros who resigns to move to Mexico City. The piece notes ongoing eradication work in Webb County and other Texas civic updates.
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Vincent Rendon Quijano
Mexico City
Corpus Christi
Quijano
F. Ballesteros
District 16
State Highway Department of Texas
South Texas
T. H. Spence
San Antonio
Farm Income Up Sharply for 1923 Says Wallace
Secretary Wallace reported to President Coolidge that general farm income in 1923 will be far higher than last year by more than one and a quarter billion dollars. He noted improved agriculture with higher crop prices and lower production costs, but warned of adverse conditions and proposed a government agency to buy and export surpluses including wheat and pork.
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Washington
Wallace
Agricultural Department
Coolidge
Commission Fixes Rates Between Galveston and Beaumont
The Texas railroad commission on Tuesday prohibited higher freight rates between Galveston and Orange than between Beaumont and Galveston for all commodities. Beaumont to Galveston rates were set as the tariff maximum for a port city group, and a Houston Beaumont Port Arthur Orange corridor. Orange gains from the Beaumont maximum despite an extra 20 miles from Galveston.
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the Railroad Commission
Gulf Hill
Sugarland
Gulf, Colorado, & Santa Fe Railway
Sugarland Railway
Galveston, Houston
Texas City
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway
Austin
Tex
State Railroad Commission
Galveston
Orange
Beaumont
Houston
Port Arthur
Coolidge Declares Candidacy for President in 1924
Announcement by Frank W. Stearns of Boston confirms President Coolidge's Republican bid for the 1924 nomination. William M. Butler, Massachusetts Republican national committeeman, is named to act as Coolidge's personal campaign representative.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
Coolidge
London's Population Rise After World War Growth
London's population grew by at least 600,000 during and after World War I as many from the provinces moved for jobs and higher wages. Once settled, they remained, even when opportunities and pay declined.
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London
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
The ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as breaking a cold after three doses taken at three hour intervals. The first dose relieves, the second and third doses end the cold. Pleasant and safe with no quinine or opiates. Millions use it. price thirty five cents. guaranteed by druggists.
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Pape
Geyser in Caspian Sea Sparks Oil Fire Near Baku
A Caspian Sea geyser near Baku erupted two hours, reaching 70 feet and throwing stones and oil. Flames accompanied the spectacle and a small island formed as the gusher subsided, likely caused by shifting sea strata.
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Caspian Sea
Baku
Azerbaijan
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An old advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin provides instant relief from indigestion gas upset stomach heartburn sour stomach and acidity. It asserts a few tablets end stomach distress and promotes cheap correction of digestion with millions sold by druggists.
World Wool Production Divided Among Earth Inhabitants
If the world's total annual wool production were shared equally among every person on earth, each individual would receive one and four fifths pounds.
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Earth
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Claims Genuine Product
An advertisement urges consumers to look for the Bayer name on Bayer Aspirin packages or tablets to ensure authenticity. It asserts safety proven by millions and physician prescription for 23 years, warning that imitations may be dangerous and instructing buyers to say Bayer when purchasing.
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California
Bayer
Isle of Pines sends early vegetables to U.S. markets
Early fresh produce arrives in snowy markets from the Isle of Pines, a place once famed as a pirate rendezvous in the Caribbean. The note links the island’s bounty to American winter provisions.
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Isle of Pines
First Treatise on Poison by Orfila Published
The first treatise on poison science was written by Orfila the French toxicologist and appeared in the early 1800s during the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
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Orfila
Liver Health Ad Promotes Wright's Vegetable Pills
Torpid liver hampers digestion and food assimilation. The advertisement urges readers at 372 Pearl St. N to tone up the liver with Wright's India’s Vegetable Pills, highlighting a remedy for sluggish digestion.
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Wright’s
Queen Mary Seen as Kind Yet Strict Employer
Queen Mary earns praise for generosity and consideration toward royal household servants while maintaining firm discipline, shaping a reputation as a benevolent but exacting mistress of the palace.
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Queen Mary
Brandreth Pills Ad Declares Safe Laxative Uses
An American made vegetable laxative ad proclaims Brandreth Pills as a safe, reliable remedy with ninety years of production.
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America
Seek Hardy Cow for Alaska
The United States Department of Agriculture aims to develop a cow suitable for Alaska winters that can endure the cold and still produce ample milk. Researchers focus on hardy breed traits and milk yield to support northern farming efforts.
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Alaska
United States Department of Agriculture
Temperamental Traits Make Personalities Stand Out
A brief look at how temperament shapes character in daily life. It notes that varied moods add interest, drive, and unique behavior, while also suggesting balance and self awareness help manage extremes for healthier interactions.
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