Wealth Ledger Found Hidden in New York Rooming House
Mrs Juliet O Keefe of the Bronx turned over three bank books totaling about 5000 dollars to the New York public administrator after they were found under a carpet in her home. The books belonged to Thomas Griffin, a former boarder who died in Fordham hospital in 1903. Griffin had refused to reveal relatives or heirs. The books are to be kept for any possible relatives.
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New York City
Juliet O'Keefe
One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Street
Bronx
Japanese Smoking Customs
A historical note describes widespread tobacco use in Japan with both men and women smoking. It mentions girls beginning around age ten, women using longer pipes, and customs where a woman lights her pipe and offers a smoke to a gentleman as a mark of favor.
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Japan
Signe of Spring as Boys Play Agates in Town
A visitor notes spring returning as youngsters in an uptown street play marbles or agates. He hears boys echo long standing marble slang like fens no ebbs no punching knuckle down tight while the familiar types—great shooter cheater poor aim and the debt prone—watch the game unfold, convincing him spring has arrived.
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New York
Taking Stock in Western Canada Farms and Change
A reflective essay urges self and business audit to escape a rut, weighing sentiment against profit. It cites a Brazil Indiana case of inaction versus a Saskatchewan move as proof that decisive stock taking and relocation can yield wealth, lower overhead, and better social conditions.
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Brazil
Ind
Indianapolis
Canada
Western
Saskatchewan
Brazil Glass
Western Canada
Daily Thought on Kindness and Self control
A succinct meditation urges more smiles and quiet sympathy. It advocates warmer words and better temper to improve daily life.
The Annex hotel near Union Station
A government dwelling near Union Station in Washington is occupied by a stout colored woman who runs a small hotel for Black guests. A sign above the door reads The Annex and she says there is no other hotel connected, she simply chose Annex to sound high toned.
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Union Station
Washington
Jess
Washington Herald
Peterson
Poteet
Miss Mary
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
Washington Avenue
Racine
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
25 Million Cas Carets Sold For Digestive Relief
Cas carets shipped last year to address constipation indigestion gases and headaches. They claim to work overnight by toning bowel muscles without calomel or harsh laxatives. A line about a vessel going to a dry dock appears misplaced in the text.
Burden Off Daddy in Chinese Custom Baby Clothes Duty
The text describes a traditional Chinese custom where the wife's family must provide baby clothes shoes and caps for the first-born. Wealthier families supply clothing for the child for five to ten years. A wife risks social disapproval from her husband’s family if her own family cannot furnish ample attire.
Harvey Cheyne Rescued After Atlantic Ocean Ordeal
The tale follows Harvey Cheyne, a spoiled teen who falls overboard during a foggy crossing and is taken aboard the Gloucester sloop We're Here. He adapts to sea life, learns to fish, and earns respect while enduring danger on the banks and in storms. His salvage prompts his wealthy father in Los Angeles to travel east to reclaim him.
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Rudyard Kipling
Bombay
John Lockwood Kipling
British School of Art
United Service College
Westward Ho
North Devon
India
Mulvaney
Kipling
America
South Africa
Suez
Gloucester
Kim
Harvey
Grand Banks
Dtory
Manuel
Dan
Disko Troop
Disko
New York
Banks
Penn
Long Jack
Old Salters
Hic" Cheyne
Diske
Tom Platt
Los Angeles
Cheyne
Boat. Publishing Co
Not Conceited Aviator Sparks Mild Friction
A Birmingham Age-Herald exchange notes an aviator with a self assured air causing irritation. The speaker dislikes the casual claim that travel by plane makes the journey smooth though rough air may be endured.
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Birmingham Age-herald
Self-made grit fuels ascent after disaster says critic
A quote links happiness to self-reliance and notes that recovery from a blast starts from the ground up, emphasizing personal effort over external aid.
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Interchurch World
Jesus Christ
Ledger
Condensed Classics
By Rudyard Zipling
James B. Com
Bobby
Peter
Uncle Sam
Ohio
American Guaranty Company
State of Ohio Home Office
S. High St
Columbus
Gilbert Bros. & CO
Liggottruyers King Pin Chewing Tobacco
Fregkles EX
Loretas
J. A. Collier
Boag
Alabama
Cincinnate
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