Minbar Battle Looms In Elkton Nuptial Trade
In Elkton Cecil county a rival minister, Rev. R T Western, has set up a competing nuptial ministry next to Rev. William B Moon, long dominant in marriages here. Western rented Moon’s former pre chapel on Stockton Street and began services last week amid rising demand. The feud follows alleged pay disputes with jitney drivers and hints of a split in the Elkton community. Last year over 4600 marriages were performed in Elkton, most by Moon.
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Winton
R. T. Weatern
Aglion & Farm
Theodore
Cecil County
Elkton
William BR. Moon
Moon
Stockton Street
Mr. Western
Gretna Green
Maryland
Western
Music Lifts Morale of Postal Night Force
Washington reports the Minneapolis post office tested music to boost night workers morale and energy. A phonograph played records to relax nerves and enliven spirits, improving alertness and efficiency without impacting late duties. Purdy, the local postmaster, noted no risky risks and better end-of-shift vigor. WY H Lowman from Walkersville visited the city on Sunday.
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Washington
Minneapolis
Purdy
Hays
Film Casting Buzz for 1920s Pictures and Releases
Goldwyn targets cast for Albert Payson Terhune tale Grand Larceny with Wallace Worsley directing A Ponzi letter sought a part while Benj Hampton’s A Certain Rich Man advances toward Hodkinson release Dannemora Penitentiary officials to debut A Certain Rich Man, new Vitagraph serial Breaking Through planned Smilin Through and Breaking Through in lineup Hodkinson to issue Cameron of the Royal Mounted starring Gaston Glass Irving Cummings Vivienne Osborne cast A J Bimberg production The Storm with Fr K Lincoln lead role Lloyd George reportedly in The Storm Daniels to film The Speed Ties for Realart Hoped up The Hayed Girl may be fast Irene Castle recovering from illness seeks suitable story for screen In tone and scope the industry buzz resembles early silent era casting chatter.
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Hodkinson
Cameron
The
Royal Mounted
Ralph Connor
Gaston Glass
Irving Cummings
Vivienne Osborne
Meaning of hookum and hogkum across dialects
The article surveys dialect terms hookum hogkum used in Aegioland and East Africa and notes varied meanings from official order to deception or theft. It cites Lexicon Batantro, Beery Wiklonary, Joseph Wright, and Edgeworth, with examples of feeding a man and a dog for nothing and a device used by boys in games.
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East Africa
Batatront
Bargala
Joseph “Wright
Edgeworth
Devonshire
Origin of John Bull name and image in British satire
Originating in John Arbuthnot’s 1722 History of John Bull, the term John Bull portrays Kingland as a jolly plain farmer with a hot temper. A drawing by Sir Francis Carruthers popularized the image, depicting John Bull with a top hat, swallowtail coat, trousers, boots, and the outlines of the British flag across his waistcoat.
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John Bull
John Arbuthnot
Murope
John Bul c
Kingland
Aroudnot
Francis
Carruthers
Trowsers
Waste converted into merchantable products gains value
The article notes timber’s enhanced value as waste is converted into salable goods including alcohol tanning extracts turpentine pine oils sherforrags cure pots bags and various fabrics and imitation leather from sawn timber waste once discarded.
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Sawnellis
Ciruwa
Mean Trick Exposed by Drugist Allegation
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt cites a cruel ruse by a druggist who exploited a young woman to attract customers. The remark alleges he used her to draw crowds and then manipulated her for personal gain.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Cotton Industry Study in Australia Considered
Government experts will examine the feasibility of adopting cotton cultivation in Australia. The inquiry will assess climate, water use, and market prospects to gauge potential crop viability and national impact.
Real Hisses by Post Patent For Lip Impressions
The Woglish patent describes a method to send a kiss by post using a card with a mechanism to imprint the sender s lips. The card bears a material coated with bronze or similar, pressed by the sender to leave a kiss impression. The substance to print the kiss mixes honey gum arabic and cocaineal and dries on the card.
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Woglish
Memorial service set for ZR-2 victims at Westminster Abbey
London officials announce a memorial service for ZR-2 victims to be held September 7 at Westminster Abbey with attendees from the King’s representatives, the British army and navy air forces, and American forces.
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London
Air Ministry
Westminster Abbey
Thefts? A Street Calm and Judge Folsom Rescue
A young athletic man shouts a warning as a speeding car threatens Judge Hiram Folsom and his daughter Marcia. The old man is saved by a swift dash, while bystanders note Folsom’s dignified recovery and gratitude follows. The scene unfolds at a city flat as a sealed letter comes into view.
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Western Newspaper Union
Judge Fulsom
Fudge Molsom
Hiram Folson
Marcia
Marcia Folsom
Banquet Encounter A Judge’s Hidden Charity Revealed
An aged judge, once a judge, faces a stirring banquet where an old friend, Percival Ward, exposes a supposed theft. The truth emerges as a servant reveals missing nut picks, leading to a noble act of charity. Ward funds a life appointment and offers love, restoring dignity and justice.
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Warner
Percival Ward
Lear
Marela
Folsom
National Law
Uweace
Blair Bus Line Schedule Readouts From Local Route
Schedule excerpt shows Blair Bus Line routes with times around Hagerstown and nearby towns. Mentions morning departures 8.00 AM 8.20 AM and evening runs 6.00 PM 8.40 PM plus Sunday service 10 PM and 2 PM. Contains several garbled entries and price-like markers.
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Minbar
WY. H. Lowman
Walkersville
Frederick County
Goldwyn
Albert Payson Terhune
Wallace Worsley
Ponzi
Benj. B. ‘Hampton
Dannemora Penitentiary
Fr. K. Lincoln
Wyun A. J
Ebe Daniels
Realart
Irene Castle
Hada
Win Ton
Gia Nevel
India
Staley
Curt Treadwell
CRON
Everett True
CONDO
Polly
Ashur
Taraanferred
Cliff Sterrett
Ahem
Unik
Pansy
Mae
Pop
Mister Sims
Trat
Alei
BY Blosser
Judge Folsom
Aoung
Thomson
Ryerly’s Department Store
Blair’s Bus Line
Hagersteng
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