Bob Miers Seeks Democratic Nomination For Congress
Bloomington Democrat Robert W. Miers, ex-congressman and former Monroe County judge, plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress at the May primary. He would challenge Oscar Bland, with no strong scramble expected, as he aims to become the district’s next representative. The piece notes past defeats and questions the burden of funding new large federal spending.
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Bonus costs and funding debated for injured soldiers
Analysis of the proposed World War I Bonus shows current costs for injured soldiers, families of the dead, and vocational training totaling hundreds of millions, with projections reaching over a billion annually. Proposals to fund the Bonus include Treasury notes, tax increases, and postage or vehicle taxes, but sources differ on feasibility and total amount.
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Daphne Finds New Love After Nellie’s Wedding
Daphne Willis denies a stalled romance while clinging to a quirky hope box. A late letter from Mer ton reveals Paul Barnes, heir to an estate, has chosen Lina Temple, prompting Daphne to rethink marriage. Miss Dalby’s memory of Daphne’s “hope box” rekindles a fresh happiness as Daphne and Barnes near a future.
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Spoonable's Boy and the Twig and the Tree Argument
A talkative narrator dismisses old sayings about a boy named Spoonable and his fate. He recalls cruelty in youth, contrasting it with later compassion toward animals, and argues that character cannot be foretold by childhood conduct or proverbs.
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Reorganization plan aims to cut federal waste and streamline departments
A three senator three representative committee weighs consolidating 39 engineering and public works agencies into one department to end duplication. Advocates say $300 million could be saved annually and direct taxation may replace costly indirect schemes as government costs rise.
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Is a Statesman a Statesman When Bills Meet Money
A historic quip argues over passing a Bonus Bill for World War soldiers while funds are unavailable. The text questions whether a politician is a statesman if he votes a bonus without securing the needed money.
Squaring the Circle in Ancient Mathematical Texts
The article traces early attempts to square the circle from ancient times and cites the Rhine Papyrus dated around 2000 B C as the oldest mathematical document discussing the problem.
Acting Natural and the Path to Penitentiary
An Atchison man says his early actions felt natural to him yet led to incarceration, a claim reported by the Atchison Globe. The piece frames the conflict between personal intent and consequences within a local context.
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Poets and the People Quote Analysis
Brander Matthews argues that poets gain reputation not from scholarly critics but from everyday readers in their own era or the years after, highlighting popular reception over academic evaluation.
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Sweet Daphne's Hope Box Story Shared by Two Friends
Mary Lincoln and Daphne Willis exchange two identical boxes at the village post office. Nellie’s kindness triggers the scene as the pair reveal the surprise gift in 1921.
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Where Your Taxes Go Where Your Taxes Go How Uncle Sam Spends Your Money
The piece examines government spending in relation to business activity and how tax revenues flow through agencies. It highlights categories of expenditures and the impact on private sector operations, with examples of funding priorities and potential efficiency concerns.
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Canadian Inventor Patents Replaceable Tine Pitchfork
A Canadian inventor received a patent for a pitchfork with removable replaceable tines. The design allows tines to be swapped if broken, extending the tool’s life and reducing waste. The concept targets farmers and gardeners seeking durable, repairable equipment.
Observing and correcting flat foot through toe exercises
The article explains how to tell flat foot by footprint in water. It suggests a home test and a simple cure using toe curling to strengthen foot muscles.
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Popular Science Monthly
And He Meant It Too Birthday Wish Gaffe
A boy recounts a birthday party moment in which he tells his mother he wished the other girl another birthday. The humorous exchange highlights the child's misinterpretation of the request to wish something nice.
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True Detective Stories The Bomb Plot
A brief entry from The Wheeler Syndicate introduces a True Detective Stories piece titled The Bomb Plot. The teaser promises a crime themed narrative with suspenseful details and investigative twists.
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