Odd Debate Over Stenographers Size In Offices
A humorous New York Sun exchange teases how stenographer size and color allegedly vary by employer. The loquacious commuter claims bosses’ early experience drives hiring, favoring plump stenographers, with the sleepy observer and others weighing in on office dynamics and a running joke about weight.
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New York Sun
Mile Duatter
Alwass
Jose
Yen
Ron Lie
Bi Jones
Strange Tribal Legend From Nevajo Country
A fragment discusses a rare Indian blanket pattern called the Vertical Dancers, claimed from Nevajo country and Utah to Arizona and New Mexico. It notes secrecy surrounding the design, the pattern’s rarity among collectors, and a possible earlier example in a Smithsonian collection.
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Nevajo
Cortere
Utah
Torade
Arizona
New Mexico
Popular Mechanics
Breckenridge Notices and Local Deaths and Events
Obituary notes Clark Mills dies at state hospital Traverse City funeral held Breckenridge M E Church interment in Breckenridge cemetery Survivors wife two daughters and one son Local crime Under Sheriff Willett arrests moonshine operators in Gratiot county two men sentenced to prison Six months to one year with recommendation of one year Community events John Baldwin eighteenth birthday celebration with friends and outdoor games masquerade dancing and marshmallows Guests Edna Steinhoff hosts masquerade party with twenty four attendees Rural social and travel highlights local residents attend races fairs and visit family including Columbus and Midland trips and duck hunting at Houghton Lake.
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Clark Milly
Clark Mills
State Hospital
Traverse City
Breckenridge
M. E
John Clemens
Mills
Here
Earl Willett
Ithaca
John Williams
Gratiot
John Sipka
John Baldwin
Selbeck
Woods
1. A. Curtis
Morris Eastment
Frank Young
Will Hopkins
Midland
Columbus
Ohio
Fred Smith
W. B. Fox
Win. Allen
KR. H. Gorsline
Houghton Lake
Fay Anderson
Tit Ince
Flint
National Association of Cemedy
Omaha
John Clemons
Asbury M. E
Trayrae City
Clemons
Abe Leash
San Ontario
Breckenidge
Dan McCall
Emily
Weekend Guests and Local Moves in East Alma Area
East Alma Sumner Me and Mrs Glen Hicks and Mr and Mrs Dick Monroe of Lansing were Sunday guests at Mrs Rose Pu Vall s home. Many locals hosted visitors. moves include Markham family into George Carl house and Robert Elder family plus Mildred B Culp relocating to Blanchard. The first Parent Teacher Club meeting is set for Oct 4 in Republic athast with a social program.
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Glen Hicks
Dick Monroe
Lansing
Rose PuVall
Melyn McClenathan
Audley Moore
Alma
George Dickinson
Carson City
Fred Beechler
Hubbardston
Abbie Lewis
Mrs. S. Cleverdon
Buca
Markham
George Carl
Grove and
Rosedale Avenues
Robert Elder
Mildred B. Culp
Biunstoward Street
Mrs. Culp
Blanchard
Herman J. Culp
Hebertger
Arthur McIntyre
Shome
Michigtan Avenue
Margaret Vardoe
Stewart Richey
Rosedale Avenue
Republic
J. H. Mockridge
Concord
Jackson County
al Grove
Elmwood Avenue
Clarence Humphrey
Grove Avenue
Cole
Superior Bakery
Vincent Civele
MF Church
Frank Porter
Grove Aves
Thin Ci
Mra
Hacket and Son
Ing
Homecoming at Church of Chiist near Cov
Southeast Coe reports the Church of Chiist homecoming to be held west Sunday with speakers from several places and special music. Cov Ella Leonard and Rev Cook, longtime residents, wed last Monday at Mt Mieseant. They plan to live near Chen a nying on Cook's farm. Entertainment at the school house Friday evening was enjoyed. teachers and children showed strong effort. Fred Gay and family hosted Mrs Gay’s mother and sister Alma Sunday to Tuesday, with other local visitors noted.
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Chedaninge
Mer
Cook
Fred Gay
Gay
Mesri Alma
John Johnson
Porht
N. Johnson
Shepherd
Tom Pettrle
Floyd McNaughton
E.G. Pordyer
Byers
Alma
Elm Hall Visitors and Local Family News
Mrs John Slater entertained her sister from Detroit while Hubert Hicks conducted business in Maprant Clare Thursday. Mr and Mrs Eat Winter and family of Alma and Myre visited. Arthur Sprague and Ithacan children spent the weekend with their mouse Mrs Winters. Mr and Mrs Harry Slater and daughter Beatrice of Stanton visited his parents Sunday. Mrs Roy King and children of Bay City, who had been visiting relatives here, returned home.
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Dave Muleford
Arthur
Harold Skinner
Maple Rapids
Silvernail
Onia
Balderson
Eagle
Willard Clark
Lansing
Rolla Lance
St. Johns
Burt Clow
Clew
George Wilkins
Mayville
F. BE. McClenathan
John Fervis
Ventaburg
Mra
Wm, Conners
Elm
Thuralay
John Church
Mammontree
Belding
Mulford
A. Gorton
Remus
A. E. Fowler
Mere Rose DyVall
Po OR
McClenathan
Mawen
Elmer McClellan
Crystal
Sarajy
Stenson Ie
Richeet Lame
Sarah Kees
Inex Morey
Rees City
Viola Chueh
Mra. T. Batler
John Slater
Detroit
Hubert Hicks
Maprant
Clare
Eat Winter
Alma and
Myre
Arthur Sprague
Ithacn
Winters
Harry Slater
Beatrice
Stanton
Roy King Ald
Bay City
Local Folks Visit and Callers Share Weakly News
Ellis Faking of Alma was a caller here Thursday. Tenia, Abn Connors and son Floyd of Sumner were callers here Thursday. Mrs. Charles Billott visiting Fred and family in Tansing. Peter Story called in Sumner Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and child from Detroit spent the week. Mrs. Hubert Hicks and Mildred Chapman visited Alma relatives. Clare Reid and daughter of Davidson visited. James Toy visiting his daughter. John Sabin hosts Alabama relatives. George Andrews siblings from Ludington visiting. Kinney and baby from Verrinton spent a few days here. TaVay family Roy and Loyd Avers returned to work at Alma.
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Ellis Faking
Alma
Robert
Tenia
Abn Connors
Floyd
Sumner
Charles Biliott
Fred
Tansing
Peter Story
Wid
Cara Brooks
Ehildrom
Detroit
Fle Smother
Hubert Hicks
Kidney Pills Claim Sudden Back Pain Relief
Homer Dunham of Alii reports severe back pain from kidney troubles eased after using Down's Kidney Pills purchased at Murphy's Drug Store. The ad urges readers to ask for the remedy and notes price and dealer details, touting cured symptoms and renewed spirits.
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Mann
Homer Dunham
Rockingjung Avi
Alii
Faye
Don
Murphy's Prue Alene
Price Fife
Panham
Master Milhur Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
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Gue
Lin
Ife
Pachoca
Mexico
East Alma
C. G. Falor & Son
Model Bakery
Sait
Richard Lodewyk Cor
Park and
West Superior Streets
Bartley’s Market
Kansas
West
Aed
Japan
Black Cross
Bbc
J. M. Montigel & Son
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