The Silent Observer And Other Musings From A Local Paper
A fragmented collection of quips and reflections from the Muscetah Kansas Record notes on society, retirement dreams, and humorous exchanges. It includes a correction prompt about a sentence: My boy turned out to be a crook, said the father, and I confess that I'm to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Geralds Iswope
General Electric Company
General Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Snope
General Electric
Reward Offered for Capture of Jesse and Protth Boss
A damaged wall poster in a Kansas town offered a 10000 dollar reward for the capture or death of the James gang leaders Jesse and Protth. The document, weathered by wallpaper, was found on a wall and preserved by aging. The item hints at a famous outlaw era and includes a note about its preservation.
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Shoreward Vor
Vt Bots
Cushucton, U
James Boss
Jesse
Amherst Events and Hospital Drive Planning
Amherst May events include meetings of St Peters Intermediates and Seniors leagues at St Peter's Abbey church gatherings, a Mothers Day program at Mockory Tree Grange, and Bible conferences at First Baptist Elyria Town Hall. Also covered is a hospital drive launch near Mother’s Day with a $2,090 goal and a Browny Elm church businessmen meeting with talks on exports advertising and store displays.
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Amubek Sa
Intermediate League of St. Peter's Evan Echeabelurgh
Concordia Club
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Moiekory Tree Grange
Grange Hall
Milan Avenue
Holy Name Society of
Sorosis Club to Meet and Evens at Quarry Street
A social hour followed by refreshments. Misa Derothallearn and Mrs. W Saath will host the Juno meeting. The Sorosis club will convene at the Mikkos Marsared Rice and Matton Steele home on Quarry Street. An interesting program arranged. roll call on Important Events of Late. Also attending NC0 convention at Hotel Cleveland May. Hostesses named for Sunday dinner and various local society events detailed.
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Cainty
Misa Derothallearn
Sorosis Club
Quenta
Mikkos Marsared Rice
Matton Steele
Quarry Street
N.C
Hotel
Cleveland
Max
Non Ja
Reth de
Ben Michael Leasilt Roud
Philp Borbol
Wellington
Ht. W. VanKeuren
Mesert Marlowe
Ua Mite Society
Methodist Church
Jackson Street
Seeking the Unknown Beyond Air and Sea Depths
The article notes ongoing stratosphere exploration and long standing ocean expeditions seeking mysteries below the sunlit layer. It mentions a current mission between Arabia and India, reports life to 50 100 feet, then a dead realm below, possibly due to petroleum seepage, and hints Gondwanaland as a vanished continent linked to prehistoric reptiles. Further soundings may test this theory and eventually probe the ocean bed for fossils.
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Neptune
Arabia
America
Europe
Asia
India
Gondwanaland
Grondwanaland
Ition
Baseball for the Russians and the Bullitt plan
The United States ambassador William C Bullitt plans to teach baseball to Russians by forming a four team league in Moscow to spark interest and expose Soviet citizens to the game. He predicts clubs like Kremlin Pirates and Moscow Red Sox could follow as a result. The piece endorses the idea as a step toward more cultural exchange and morale through sport.
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United States
Soviet Russia
William C. Bullitt
Bullitt
Moscow
Kremlin
Bow to Gas Station Staff Praised by Scientist
Dr. RK A Millikan praised motor car filling station workers in a speech, saying their politeness, helpfulness, and good nature have improved American manners more than colleges. He lauded station operators across the country in a Little Rock audience.
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RK. A. Millukan
Mallikan
On Stray Bullets Risks in Firearm Use
A public warning stresses the danger to innocents from careless gun handling and the need for continuous caution. It urges everyone to ensure rifles and pistols are used only with verified protective measures and when targets are clearly secured against stray bullets.
Hollywood repulsed by starlet tale in spring trends
A fragmentary Hollywood item notes a pretty young woman refusing to act after screen tests claiming bold critiques of May era models and old industry rules. The piece hints at social pressures, labor strain, and evolving gender norms within film circles, reflecting public attitudes of the era.
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Tine
Sheon Dune Grabineter
Jay Sane
Mayeesek Voune
Anniversaries in History and Notable Births
TODAY IN HISTORY lists figures such as William H. Vanderbilt born in New Brunswick and Jean Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, with dates of birth and death. The page also notes 19th and early 20th century figures like William Walker, Augusta Evans Wilson, and Frank G. Carpenter, plus mis-spelled entries and fragmentary lines about events including Palo Alto and a Paris to New York air journey.
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James Rowland Angell
Yale
Burington
Geo
John R. Delafield
New York
Paul B. Malone
Middleton
Ernest W. Marland
Oklahoma
Congress
Pittsburgh
Robert J. Aitken
San Franisco
Wilson R. Stearly
P. E
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
Michael MacWhite
Trish Free State
L. A
William H. Vanderbilt
New Brunswick
William Walker
America
Central America
Borg
Nashville
Tenn
Honduras
Jean Henri Dunant
International Red Cross Committee
California
Joe Moses E. Milbery
Kentucky
Augusta J. Evans Wilson
Columbus
Motile
Asia
Frank G. Carpenter
Mansfield
China
Mexico
Palo Alto
Tex
Ander Gen. Taylor
St. Pierre
Newn York Prore Line
Cam Nurcascer
Maj. Coli
Paris
Lindhersh
Daughters of Dorcas and Mary Martha Classes Meet
The May meeting of the Daughters of Dorcas class at First Evangelical church was hosted by Mrs H Ludwig Oberlin at the Ludwik home on Middle Ridge. The gathering included needlework, business, a social hour, and refreshments. Miss Minnie Sabler and Miss Helen Sabler hosted the Mary Martha class on Tenney avenue with spring flowers, planning the year’s calendar and Mother’s Day observances, plus an evening program featuring a book review of Anthony Adverse and three one act plays.
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Sen's
Brownhelm Re
Paul Melinehint
Suessman
Thew
Loram
Ma. Carlton
General Roads Co
Ludw
Toraim
Whip Feel Gas Co
Carl Anderson
Detroit
Die Hrownhelm Congregationalerurel
King's Palghuters
King's Daughters
St Pete Evangelical Church
Mlids
Alves Meding
Frances Sablers
Irma Mathes
East Street
Daughters OF Dorcas
First Evangelical Church
Luduic
Middle Ridge
T H. Ludwig Oberlin
Minnie
Helen Sablers
Tenney Avenue
Mary- Martha
Congregational Church
Anthony Adverse
Virs
Melvin Schwartz
Pals Class to Meet at Teacher’s Home
The Pals class of First Evangelical church will be entertained at Miss Gertrude Kubo’s home on Dewey road Thursday evening.
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First Evangelical Church
Gertrude Kubo
Dewey Road
Altar Rosary Society Holds May Banke Plans Delegates
The monthly meeting of St Joseph's Altar Rosary Society had good attendance. Members discussed the annual Sidhe and Daughter banque in May Lith. Mrs D K Wilson and Mrs A P Roth were named delegates.
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Altar Rosary Society
St Joseph's Catholic Church
D. K. Wilson
A. P. Roth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tam
Record
Reserve
Kan
Peter Ferron
Ferron
San Diego
Amherst
Royal Post
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Jolraey
Oberlin
Chaiets Club
Pythian Sisters
Joseph Death Cote
Gaston Road
Q. J. Trown
Elyring
B. A. Jenne and Sons
Srton
Ainherat
Belle Brosieker
Xon
Alman
A. T. Patchett
John Mori
Lucy Roemer
Paul Redman
Evangelical Women
Ont Harbor
Lorain County
Holy Name Society of St Joseph Catholic Church
Hospital News
Frank Coleman
Lovain
Lakes
Gaston Todd
Pittsburgh Steamship Co
Hollenden Hotel
Chicago
Pargny
William Winson
Jack
Billy
Elyma
The
Hollywood
Mather
Pot Jrsel
Vethanbe
Rosselot Goat Farm
LEE Whitney CO
East Ave
Broad Street
Thay Teil
Beth
Haan Me Baie
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