Shot! Maurice Declares He Got Shot During Diphtheria Epidemic
A nine year old Maurice, treated with anti toxin at the start of term, is seen with a slender pole as a grown friend asks what ails him. He replies with a grim honesty that he was shot, in a tale from the Indianapolis News.
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Bank Robbery Suspect Ordered to Grow Beard
Andrew Jennings, held as a suspect in the Nelugony Oklahoma bank robbery, was ordered to grow a beard so bank officials who described the robber might identify him. He was clean shaven when taken into custody.
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Father of Automatic Block Signaling
The automatic electric railroad signaling system, first tested in September 1872 at Kinzua on the Philadelphia & Erie line, was invented by William Robinson. He is widely called the father of automatic block signaling and his work is cited by the Interstate Commerce Commission as a pivotal contribution to railway safety and efficiency.
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Jesus Healing and Forgiveness Miracles Explored
A church lesson outlines Jesus healing demoniac and fever cases in Luke 4 31 44 Mark 1 21 43 and Luke 5 17 26. It contrasts divine healing with faith healing, notes the paralytic brought by friends, forgives sins, and explains miracles authenticate Jesus authority.
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Peter
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Diamond Dyes Advert Says Simple Home Dyeing
An old advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes for home dyeing claiming simple use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It urges customers to ask their druggist and promises no streaks spots fading or running.
Law and Medicine Clash Over Bootlegger Tale
Cactus Joe recalls a bootlegging incident where harm overshadowed law as a medicine-like response dominated thoughts. The exchange highlights vigilante impulses and the tension between legal authority and personal remedy.
A Lady of Distinction Promotes Catienra Soap Line
An advertisement touts a Lady of Distinction who uses Catienra Soap and hot water to cleanse pores and a Catienra Talcum powder for clear sweet healthy skin.
Not the Influence Bootlegger Revealed in Quiet Ward
In a candid exchange Miss Cayenne dismisses a flamboyant man as merely affected by liquor. The remark labels him a bootlegger whose ostentation stems from liquor wealth.
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A Great Person And The Small Perser On Style
A saying contrasts a great person who demands much of himself with a small pointer who expects much from others. It urges speakers to strive for good style and self discipline in public speaking.
Advertised Loss Reunites Man With Recovered Bill
About ten days after Cautile lost a ten dollar bill he advertised the loss. A man returned the bill and a reward was given. Later, in a different suit, Cautile found the same ten dollar bill in the hip pocket. The tale is used as a mild endorsement of advertising.
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Cautle
Paris Clothes Market Steals Fashion Spotlight
In a lively exchange Miss Cayenne remarks that Paris has shifted from restraint to attire, noting French draperies are no longer skimpy as Paris enters the clothing business instead of undressing.
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Miss Cayenne
Paris
Child at church misplaces hat during class
Gene, three, daughter of a Rille class teacher, owns a ribboned hat. Flor, her father, asks her to place it on the front pew. Returning with the other children, Gene finds the pew filled and exclaims to her father that she cannot find her hat.
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Flor
Woman seeks divorce after marriage failed to retry life
The saying notes that when a marriage proves unsatisfactory a woman may pursue divorce to begin anew. It frames divorce as a pathway to attempt another life choice rather than a critique of marriage.
Biggest ever advert price seen in film
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a film advertisement boasting a cost of 100000, calling it the biggest ever. The item highlights the scale of a movie promotion and its bold claim.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
The Man Who Does His Best Is a Success
An aphorism notes that personal effort defines success regardless of public opinion or external validation. It emphasizes merit over recognition and encourages steady striving.
Girl Swallows Gum During Playtime Incident
Geneva, age three, was chewing gum given as she played with her baby brother. She suddenly told her mother she had swallowed it, prompting a mix of laughter and concern. Geneva then calmly added the request to see if it could be retrieved.
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How's Your Husband Today Phrase
A short humorous note from the Louisville Courier Journal quotes a domestic exchange about communication in marriage. The line “What’s your husband today” and the reply “Very little to say Not even a cross word” reflects a wry domestic snapshot in a newspaper teaser style.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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