Watches and secrets in a rural wedding tale
A rural tale unfolds with David Woolson gifting Martha a watch sealing a vow. Arthur Moore plans a reconciliation with a deserted wife, but is arrested for murder over estate tensions. A separate Chicago mystery reports ghouls desecrating a grave to steal a deceased girl's jewelry worth 1500 dollars, prompting police probes.
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David
David Woolson
Mim
Marth
Martha
Arthur Moore
Hazel
Brownsville
Moore
Hugh Griscom
Arthur
Griscom
Artur Moore
Serlulik
Belog
Woolson
Hugh
Chicago
Clar Gunderberg
St. Boniface
Steve Barry
Hey
George Elsenbucher
Angel Guardian
Charles Bigelow
Fim
Herwitage
Hyland Avenues
Bigelow
Barry
Max Danner
Summerdate Police
Lakeside Hospital
Man Wins Heart Balm Verdict Against Jilted Bride
In Hoboken New Jersey Peter Mechan a middle aged plaintiff received 250 dollars from Bridget Hangley a 42 year old woman in a breach of promise suit the first such verdict in the county. Mechan testified he would not have contemplated marriage if Hangley had not proposed. The case marks a rare early 20th century breach of promise decision.
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Peter Mechan
Middle Ife
Bridget Hangley
Minister Named Heir in Woodbury Estate of Eighty Seven Thousand
Eureka residents report Rev James MacDonald a Methodist minister named sole heir to Mrs Amelia Woodbury’s estate valued at 87000. He also inherits 85 canaries 31 fogs 18 cats and many rabbits with care rights. Rabbits multiply raising room concerns a year hence.
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Eureka
Cal—Roy
James MacDonald
Amelia Smith Woodbury
New Liquid Fuel Push In Australia From Molasses
The Australian sugar districts win repeal import duties on molasses to spur industrial alcohol and liquid fuel. A wartime drive aims to replace petrol with ethanol, with plant trials, 7 percent yield per ton from new feedstocks, and plans to grow sorghum crops yielding 80 gallons per ton for farmer cooperation.
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Australia
London
Sydney
Natal
Papa
New York Summer Resort Tale at Root-Garden Supper
Cortlandt Bleeker recalls a comic hotel miscommunication in New York as a westerner asks for a room shared with another gentleman to save sleep. The clerk explains the room is taken by a regular guest for eleven Augusts, who is absent this year without his wife.
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Cortlandt Bleeker
New York
Erinus
Invigorating Influences Open Windows To Mind Growth
A reflective piece urges exposing the mind to enlightening influences. It argues that growth comes from accepting diverse ideas and opportunities around us, rather than rejecting them. The text emphasizes opening the windows of perception to prevent premature aging and stagnation.
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Iself
Hind
Gasoline Hazard From Electric Horn Explosion
An English journal reports a motorcyclist who, after flushing a horn with petrol, attempted a ride. The horn’s explosive mixture ignited by the spark, causing a terrific explosion that shattered the horn cover into the rider’s ribs.
Spelling Freedom Urges Lessen Schooling Burden
A St Paul Pioneer Press memo argues for universal spelling freedom to save time on learning current fashions. It suggests typewriters and adding machines replace writing and arithmetic duties and even dismiss history as tiresome, implying schools might become unnecessary.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Child notes mother’s towel wrap mirrors grandma’s face
A five year old observer remarks that his mother’s hair, fluffy when dry but curly when wet, resembles his grandma’s face. He warns that washing makes the hair wrinkle, capturing a playful family moment.
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John
Ian
Brushing and Cleaning Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
A school health report notes decayed teeth harm chewing and health, urging brushing and dental visits. It cites 3298 of 7079 pupils examined had tooth decay or defects, and promotes preventive measures funded by the Anti Tuberculosis Association through Christmas Love sales.
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Anti-Tubers
Tuberculosis
Tismarck
N. D
Risks View of Mauna Loa Lava Flows At Night
Eyewitness account from Hilo Hawaii describes Mauna Loa eruption, a 800 foot high lava fountain and a lava bed glowing red and white. Miss Louis MacMillan reports stepping carefully over molten rock while a bright flow fills the surrounding landscape, with danger from hot coals and un cooled cores.
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Hilo
Hawaii
Mauna Loa
Panokeokee
Riden
Watohing
Towitilo
Louis MacMillan
Honolulu
Couda
Uae
Soap and socks shape Sumatra trade in soaps and socks
A consular report notes growing use of socks in Sumatra as a sign of higher earnings and suggests American soaps and socks could gain market share there. It discusses packaging designs featuring landscapes to attract buyers and hints at shifting branding strategies by American dealers.
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Sumatra
United Stattes
Comerce
America
Sutantra
Gme
Washing Machine Makers Face Copper Shortage Strain
The article notes washing machine manufacturers are major copper users and utilities push for savings, yet high copper costs hinder production. Factories shift to labor-saving methods as copper supplies tighten, reshaping construction of washing machines.
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Noyi
Vannof
Woman’s failed attempt at passing by own action
A New York report describes a woman attempting self passing by own action from a tenth floor window. She swung into a window on the ninth floor, and bystanders note the peril as she moved inside a hotel room. No further details on outcome are provided.
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New York
Cope
Civil War Veteran Haw. Tet Hall Donation Question
Civil War veteran Col. James Barnhart, associated with Connellsville Pa, questions a four thousand dollar request for a hall. The note references March and local concerns over funding and usage. The fragmentary text hints at local civic dispute regarding costs and hall needs.
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Hall
Bhorman's
Mareh Pata Neeie Lye
James —2
Barnhart
Fragmentary Confederate Memoir Passages From Civil War Era
The fragmentary text recalls a Confederate figure confessing motives behind actions during Sherman era campaigns. It mentions the Georgia barber, a colonel, and a claim about Confederate money for work, with an implied judgment that a future act of violence never occurred.
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Tehie
Sherman
Georgia
The Best Thing He Did At The Photographer
A melancholy man requests a portrait beside his wife’s grave. The photographer jokes about hiring the portrait ride at the grave and references New York state. The shop scene includes a tense moment as customers discuss a mosquito bar and room in a basement Rubber Imports Increase. A marked rise in crode rubber imports to New York for the year ended 1920 is noted, with totals around 600,000,000 pounds compared to 142,000,000 in 1919. two thirds of imports support the industry.
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New York State
Kane
Eversbody
Natlohal Lty
New York
Aniathos
Teaching First Aid Time on the Street and in the Home
A fragment from a training piece describes a timing lesson for first aid across street, office, and home. It notes a real accident where a spouse uses a can opener to treat a sudden wound, highlighting prompt care and proper medical response.
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Giri
Hoboken
Burbank
Centralia
Wash
5. C. Davis
Papua
Woman Viewa
Sha
Parton
Sald
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