Senator Willis praised for six year United States tenure
A veteran Ohio senator Frank B Willis is hailed for leadership and effectiveness in the U.S. Senate. He chairs the territories and insular possessions committee and serves on foreign relations, immigration, and commerce, earning praise from colleagues and a key ally for his prompt action on bills and strong attendance.
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Constitution
Colonel Small
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
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Buckeye
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Insular Possessions
Senate
Senator Willis Gains Key Senate Posts on Powerful Committees
The article highlights Frank B. Willis rising influence in five years in the U S Senate. It notes his chairmanship of the territories and insular possessions committee and memberships on foreign relations immigration commerce and the steering committee. It also mentions his record of decisive action and serving as a leading presiding officer in the Senate.
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Territories
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Commerce
Great Lakes
Worker Overcharges in Snow Cleanup Dispute
In Chicago a laborer describes shoveling a neighbor’s yard during a heavy snowstorm. The worker says the neighbor promised pay at a set rate but postponed compensation until morning, then had the yard cleaned again before finally paying the agreed amount.
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Chicago
Decline of Conversation in Wichita Cultural Scene
A fragmented report notes Wichita’s popular recreation venues fading as cinema, radio, and other media overshadow local life. The piece laments reduced social gatherings and shifting public interest away from traditional conversation centers.
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Earliest U S Gutta-Percha Cable Lays Across Rivers
The manufacture of gutta perfection began in 1848 in the United States. That year the first insulated submarine cable using gutta-percha was laid across the Passaic and Hudson rivers for the telegraph line between New York and Philadelphia.
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Hudson
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Philadelphia
Ancient Dentistry in Roman Times
Romans used false teeth and perhaps bridge work. Dental filling emerged later with a 1532 bibliography noting the start of this profession around 000 A D.
Properly Punished She and He Dialog
A Boston Transcript snippet presents a witty exchange between a wife who jokes about temper and a husband who admits hypocrisy. The brief back and forth captures sharp banter on marital behavior.
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Boston Transcript
Willie Fell in Class Prompted by Word Meaning
In a classroom the teacher asks for sentences using words thoughts and reverie. Willie volunteers and says I had several thoughts last night. The teacher confirms and asks for reverie in a sentence. Willie replies The reverie blew his whistle and stopped the game.
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Silence and Knowing Looks, the K nocker Hint
Eph Snow suggests the Knocker can avoid comment when others praise a fellow. A silent, knowing look suffices to imply disapproval or intrigue without words, reflecting the era’s social etiquette and rumor dynamics in Harrisburg Telegraph reporting.
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Eph Snow
Harrisburg Telegraph
Mind Training Teaches Focus Amid Painful Thoughts
A terse quotation notes that training the mind to push away painful and disagreeable ideas helps fix attention on any subject. It emphasizes disciplined mental practice and control over distracting impulses.
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Zimmerman
Senator Willis Sees Value in Committee Work
The article notes Senator Willis, famed for public speaking, spends little time on the senate floor. His speeches, praised by colleagues including Senator Borah, aim to explain international law and court issues to the public. Willis stresses that substantial legislation occurs in committees rather than on the floor.
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Two Hermit Sons Rise and Vanish in Banking Brink
A widow rears two sons with high hopes. one becomes a hermit while the other ascends to bank vice presidency, and then both fade from public view in a Wall Street favored tale from Nation's Business Magazine.
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Wall Street
Nation
No Chain Stronger Than Its Weakest Link Says Roofing Hit
A columnist warns that a shingled roof lasts only as long as its nails. Builders should avoid short life nails even with long lasting shingles. The analogy emphasizes durable fundamentals and cost efficiency.
First Commerce Chamber Named by Royal Charter
The New York City Chamber of Commerce, organized in 1768 and incorporated under a royal charter from King George III in 1770, stood as the first institution of its kind in the United States.
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First Commerce Chamber
New York City
Recalling Simple Joys Of Rainy Attic Explorations
In these days of modern apartments the piece recalls the simple pleasure of rainy days spent climbing attic stairs and rummaging through trunks under the eaves. The scene evokes raindrops on the tin roof and settling with back issues of a popular magazine.
Woman's Weapon Declared Obsolete by Writer
A London Mail writer calls tears an obsolete weapon for women and notes that today’s young men plead not to be embarrassed by displays of sorrow. The piece frames emotion as a fading tool in modern interactions.
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London Mail
Obituary Writers Laud Too Many, Says Jud Tunkins
Jud Tunkins argues that few men are truly worthy of the lavish obituary tributes they receive. He questions whether public notices accurately reflect a life’s merit and suggests restraint in honoring the departed.
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Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
Odd wedding gift prized in Argentina cited as old tin can stash
An Argentine wedding custom prizes discarded tin cans as a coveted gift for building the couple’s home. The cans, often bought in lots of 10¢ or more in the United States, gain value in the southern land’s housing spirit.
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United States
Baths of the Damned Near Constantinople Described
A 80 mile distance from Constantinople feature known as the Baths of the Damned is noted for roiling water bursting from rock and cooling into stone. The phenomenon is surrounded by numerous superstitions and local lore.
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Constantinople
Origins of Gelatin and Pectin in Food
A brief note explains that vegetable pectin is derived from plant sources and consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Gelatin, sourced from animals, includes nitrogen along with the elements found in pectin.
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