Quick Thought and Brave Action Highlighted by Civic Heroes
A series of dramatic rescues and acts of presence of mind across cities recounts youths and adults saving others from fire, traffic, and danger. Olga shielded a baby in flames, Mabel McCormick saved a boy and aided a taxi-accident victim, Charles Murray and Patrolman Murphy rescued a family from a blaze, Julius Kusel regained composure after sudden blindness during a stage act, and Montague Roberts chose a ditch and pole to avert a multi-vehicle collision.
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Cherry Street
Reuben Goldberg
Murray
Murphy
Goldbergs
Sacrilegious inscription stirs Morrisville grave dispute
In Morrisville Pennsylvania a granite tablet over Samuel McCracken’s grave provokes outrage for an epitaph praising politicians and priests. cemetery officials fear legal issues while proposals to exhume bodies or relocate plots surface. McCracken a wealthy town leader once hosted many, despised religion and politics, and kept a special canoe-shaped coffin for burial.
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Trenton
N. J
Morrisville
Delaware River
Samuel McCracken
Cemetery Association
McCracken
Cracken
Stray Stories Vows and Wavers Dialog
A dialog excerpt shows a couple debating commitment with lines about possible engagement to another man before marriage. The playful exchange hints at nerves and affection within a domestic moment.
New to Him Bulky Insomnia Joke Exchange
A cartoon caption shows a man asking why someone stays out late. The other replies with insomnia as the reason. The exchange ends with a punchline that the phrase is a bulky excuse.
Man Ordered Not to Speak to Wife in Two Weeks
A Chicago magistrate issued a two week order barring a man from speaking to his wife or allowing her to speak to him. The record does not indicate a conviction or acquittal.
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Chicago
British Honduras Seeks Indian Coolies for Fruit Farm Labor
British Honduras faces labor shortages as fruit growing expands. Officials seek to recruit coolies from India to meet rising field demands.
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British Honduras
India
Objection to constant questions during conversation
Uncle Eben jokes about tolerating a talkative person who insists on asking a question every ten minutes to show you are staying awake. The remark highlights humor in interruptions during a discussion.
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Uncle Eben
Be Yourself And Reject Conformity Motto
The piece urges individuals to embrace authenticity over artificial standards. It promotes valuing life above possessions and living with confident, stable manhood without succumbing to social labels.
Visiting dog tax case puzzles Chester officials
Chester City Clerk William T. Cullis faced an odd request when a woman tried to release a Boston bull terrier from the pound without paying the two dollar dog tax. The dog, owned by a Mauch Chunk man and brought to Chester by Coppock children, had no Chester tag, forcing a city decision on whether the visitor dog should be charged and sent home. Local solicitor to rule on the matter.
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Chester, Paw
Wiliam T. Cullis
Chester
Boston
Mauch Chunk
Charles Coppock
Sixth Ward
Efity
Hamption Professor Studies China During World Tour
Dr. Frank H. Wood of Hampton College has reached China on his global journey and is researching imperial conditions. He recently lectured on constitutional government at the University of Pekin to large audiences. Chinese listeners show keen interest in reform and foreign governance methods.
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Clinton
N. Y
Frank H. Wood
Hampton College
China
Empire
Wood
University of Pekin
Seed Corn for Sale by Sullivan Farmers Institute
Reed's Yellow Dent Corn offered by Harry Bland of Sullivan R D 7. Seed corn price 1 50 per bushel. Took first premium at Sullivan County Farmers Institute. Advertisement for insurance services by Hawkins Haddon and Bailey for house barn and property.
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Hawkins, Haddon and Bailey
Sullivan County
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East One Hundred and Forty-sixth Street
Mabel
No. 37
Winthrop
National Highways Protective
York
Edward §. Cornell
Highway Protective Society
Elijah J. Clark
Third Avenue
Johnny Geany
Johnny
Richard S. Bangs
Morrisania Court
Herbert
Jackson Street
Charles Murray
Woman
Baby
One Hundred and Sixteenth Street
Hermann B. Grossman
Olga Chemil
Singer
Oronto
Kusel
Montague Roberts
Roberts
Williamsburg Bridge
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Smith
Dowling
Christ
Sullivan Union
Citizens Trust
J. A. Gill
Merom
Indianapolis Southern
Sullivan
Pennsylvania
Dr. King
G. C. Floyd
Merchant
Kershaw
S.C
Mueller and
Reed & Batey
George W. Leach
AGRES
Turman
Card
Wincott
The
Sullivan County Loan & Trust Co
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
Citizens Trust Building
D. A. Cochran
Billman & McBride
Automobile Service
Castoria
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