Daylight Law Faces Knockout in Congress Debate
The bill to repeal Daylight Saving Law gains support from Rep Oscar Erat and constituents who argue it is a war measure that should end as peace returns. Farmers report disruptions with early trains and milk shipments under the new time, citing hardships in haying and schooling as major objections.
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Oscar Erat
Wand
Congress
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate
Vecdiere
T.roens
J. D. Nichols
David City
Neb
Daylight Saving Law Opposed by Rural Citizens Urges Repeal
A wartime daylight saving push is criticized as harmful to farms homes and industries with farmers arguing the shift wastes time hurts harvests and work. The letter urges Congress to repeal the law following Canada’s recent repeal and cites farm and labor hardships nationwide.
Wrigley Says 3 Percent Tax on Gum Won’t Raise Retail Prices
The Wrigley company clarifies a 3 percent war tax on chewing gum does not affect retailers or consumers. Manufacturers will bear the tax, so prices for Wrigley Spearmint Doublemint and Juicy Fruit should remain unchanged. The message emphasizes the jitney remains in place for gum purchases.
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Wm. Wrigley, Jr
Mr. Wrigley
Sweden’s Climate Similar to Canada’s Extreme Summers
The article notes Sweden’s climate resembles Canada with a short hot summer and a long snow covered winter from mid November to mid April. It highlights brief spring and fall, rapid vegetation growth, and very long days in summer. Helsingfors averages 40 degrees and Abo 41 degrees annually with about 20 inches of rainfall at Helsingfors.
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Sweden
Canada
Helsingfors
Abolition Gag Rule Placed on Table by Congress in 1886
The gag rule barred three fourths of all petitions and papers relating to slavery from being printed or referred. It controlled discussion on slavery abolition for a period after its May 1886 adoption and was abolished a few years later.
Auction and wedding mix up lands in single newspaper line
A misprinted galley combined an auction notice and a wedding report. It described Hiram Smith, a soldier from France, being sold to Carrie Huggins at a farm east of Fairplain with seventy guests and odd items listed as marital and household spoils.
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Focal
Hiram Smith
France
Carrie Huggins
Fairplain
Elder Nugin
Jersey
Berkshire
Poland
China
What is so rare as a June day among wild flowers
A reflective line about June's rarity and the pursuit of wild flowers. The speaker notes a perfume in the air, then shifts to an unexpected lime phosphate scent amid a field, implying a jarring contrast between beauty and industrial smells.
Woodrow’s Bid Seeks Two Types of Bucks
The item notes Woodrow attempting to pass two kinds of buck proposals. It mentions possible financial or policy buck incentives, with unclear details and no added context.
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Woodrow
No title available due to fragmented text
A fragment remarks that weight or corpulence is not the cause of women waddling as they walk, implying social commentary on prevailing body perceptions.
Bryan defies time as flowers bloom unseen?
The remark compares the enduring zeal of William Jennings Bryan to flowers that blush unseen, suggesting the world may dry up before his resolve wanes. It tones a political spectator scene with a wry, era voice.
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William Jennings Bryan
Revenue Dept Warns Drys Will Be Prohibited After July 1
A revenue department notice states it will be unlawful to stay drunk or dry after July 1, implying enforcement against drys. The message suggests President Wilson pursues keeping dry laws from being enforced, leading to potential wet conditions.
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Wilson
The
Revenue Department
Winsome Nellie Treat and the split skirt incident
Nellie Treat, described as a winsome miss, walks down the street with a hobble. She attempts to board a traction car but her skirt splits nearly to the waist, drawing attention and adding local chatter.
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Nellie Treat
Terre Haute Socialists Threaten Strike Over Debs
Remarks of Terre Haute socialists threaten a strike if Debs is not released, while Mr. Dave Rogers returns home after completing a post graduate course at a barber school.
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Terre Haute
Debs
Dave Rogers
Roses and Corsages Split by Gender in Fashion
A light note contrasts trends with women favoring corsages of roses while men prefer four roses under the belt. The observation hints at differing style expressions in the crowd.
Wonder of Wonders During the Flu Epidemic in San Francisco
A drunken man in San Francisco during the flu epidemic, when churches closed and masks worn, muttered that four great things had passed: war’s end, churches shut, saloons open, and women muzzled. He cited Old Burleson as a chief wire puller in politics or business.
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San Francisco
Old Burleson
Dode Powell Globe Sessions Feature B V D Club
The B V D club holds regular sessions on Dode Powell's globe. There are just as good fish in the sea as ever were caught, but suckers are being caught out of the sea every day.
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Dode Powell
Globe
Humidor and Tobacco Tidy Items From Reynolds
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem introduces a compact red bag and red tin set, featuring a pound and half-pound fin hushidors and a premium pound crystal glass humidor with a sponge moistener top designed to keep tobacco in optimal condition.
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
Fragmented antique prose on marriage and politics
A garbled passage contrasts domestic themes with public life. It mentions H C L, romantic and beautiful women in newspapers, brides and notable figures, and a biblical Sampson struck by modern foes. It likens Lloyd George to beating Woodrow Wilson by narrow margins.
Four Big Gas Bags Still Traveling
The item satirically notes ongoing travel by four gas bags and hints the chautauqua circuit will not open for weeks. It mocks political lines, slogans, and a string of witty, pointed quips about society, politics, and culture.
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Chautauqua Circuit
Not Wearing Much in Fashion Across Women
The article notes that many women are not wearing much clothing, implying scant attire among the feminine gender. It highlights a trend toward minimal dress and social commentary on modesty and public standards.
Barr of Knox County Cuts Foot at Carnival
Prosecuting Attorney Barr of Knox County cut his foot severely while attending a carnival. He received medical attention and the incident was reported locally.
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Barr
Knox County
Old quipder dies before chickens come home to roast
A humorous remark about chickens coming home to roast is attributed to a once famous wit who, if alive, might have changed his view. The line reflects a lasting flair for paradox in a bygone era.
Belief in June as a favorable month for marriages fades
The old Roman idea held June as a lucky marriage month, but many in the United States doubt any month has such special character in the calendar.
Gambler and Cargo Tie The Knot In Huntington
Marriage license notice lists Ernest Gambler and Etta Cargo as the couple. The Huntington Herald records the union as filed, reflecting a formal civil ceremony step in the local records.
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The
Huntington Herald
Ernest Gambler
Etta Cargo
Magnificent Distances Between Cities Noted
After Boston experiences a dry period, three hours later San Francisco residents can obtain a drink. The remark contrasts alcohol availability across the two cities, signaling timing differences in access.
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Boston
San Francisco
Red Hogs and Other Farm Verse
A rustic couplet about a family with farm animals. Mary nurses a lamb while her sister keeps two goats and their brother owns a larger herd of shoats. The light verse sketches a rural scene with animals playing central roles.
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Mary
Public Officials and Assessments Ledger Shown For Sullivan County
An sprawling OCR list records per diems salaries inquest and tax assessments across Sullivan County. It names auditors chaney white sheriffs fees co supt and various officers along with numerous individuals charged for services and per diems.
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EF. Og. BR
KH. Russell
J. P. Wilkey
Wim
Burford
M. Nead
Os. Mahan
Hazelvrige
Curry
Cuddie DeHart
Alpha J-Hart
J. J. Thomas
Aina H. Davis
Assess
Turman
Jessie M. Poe
Mohs Kes
Alonzo Davis
Hamilton
W. H. Burks
Oll Lil Lee Flora Wible
L. R. Cunningham
John Wible
Same
Eugene Deitzen
Salary Co
Y. N
Nannie Ballew, Inc
Albert Wricht
Et al
Road View
M. A. Haddon
S. T. Loans
J. W. Harvey
Poor Jackson
Daniel Fry
R. H. Heath
R. FE
German
Cooper. Ex
L. Russell
H. Waggoner
Poor Hamilton
M. Eaton
E. Muehler
Palace Grocery
Ernie Cowles
Ferree C Co
Poor Cass
J. J. Schuberth
Maxwell-Brown
J. H. Leonard
J. T. Asrey
Slavens
T. S. Bedwell
Finquirer Dt. CO
Frank M. Daniels
Bill Hux
Fairbanks Braxton Walters
Alva Haddon W. OM. Billman
Sane
Oi Ienele
Dorothy McClellan
Tr. Chambers
Jefferson Lewis Colvin
Sels
B. Burford
Richard Park
Chaney & White
Jas. H. Neff
N. H. Davis
J. W. Lindley
Sal
Court House
Draper Coal Co
Standard 631
Ed Douthitt
Jan
Draper Coal & Tee Co
Continental Mfg. Co
Russell Dean
Jas
HA. Neff
E. A. Billman
Dan Ford
R. Teach
Hosea Keene
W. L. Sisson
P. Hawkins Co
E. Whipps
Poor Haddon
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John Brown
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Henry Canady
Lee Adams
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John Moore
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Jd. Parker
Poor Gill
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Atbownnees
John Wrambaueh
Lek Colnieu
Paul Houpt
Tha Davis
John Decons
Joan Neand
Eee Summit Gravel Co
Otto Lgraner
Boyd Riley
Dlarnest Taylor
Chas
Weller
Ron Nea
W.oe
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W. EL Montgomery
Eliax Wilgore
James Drake
Chas. Utsinger
Sy Wyatt Dix
Harry Brown
Geo. McDonnall
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Isaac Keene
Bert Hutchison
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George Burch
Frank Hayman
Bert Angell
Tag Earle Rogers
Chas. Whitlock
James W. Cox
Clark Alexander
Jack
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John Kraus
W. B. Nowlin
Clifford Woodward
Joh Frazee
M. CY
Willis Assess
John Newd
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Jeard Hammonds
Nick Taylor
Thead Vansant
Marshall Braner
John Farley
Ray Allen
Fred Reynolds
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J. R. Riges
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Alumbaugh
John Alexander
Hubert Alexander
Cecil Story
Jacob Myers
Com Frakes
Clarence Bottorff
Robert Taylor
Ed Dailey
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