The Diller Record By Frank T. Pearce
The Diller Record comments on farm agitation as an agrarian revolution worldwide, urging patience for farmers to gain impending readjustments. It critiques liquor policy debates, notes advertising power and public figures like Charlie Chaplin, Lita Grey, and Fatty Arbuckle in a reflective column.
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Bizzell
Oklahoma
Russia
China
Charlie Chaplin
Little Lita Grey
Little Lita
Eis
Fatty Arbuckle
Presidents and Popes Lead in Longevity Averages
A study by Russian economist Pitrim Sorokin finds White House occupants live longest, averaging about 70 years, with Roman Catholic popes close behind at 69.6. American millionaires average 69.2, scholars and scientists 67.8, writers 64.4, while European hereditary monarchs average 53.6. The article notes selection effects in some groups.
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Washington
White House
Pitrim Sorokin
Europe
Pedaun
Ipa
French Porters Rob Tourists at Cherbourg Shading Usual Rules
Five hundred francs for carrying two suitcases from the Cherbourg customs shed to the tender spurs porters to raid ship passengers. American travelers report bag thefts as union baggage porters target unescorted women and others. A ship captain warned the porters to stop or face forceful action.
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Paris
Cherbourg
Porters’ Union
Wood of Palmetto Tree Now Used for Furniture
The sable palmetto tree, emblematic of South Carolina, is noted for its porous wood. An industrialist acquired 300,000 acres of groves and joined 12 furniture laboratories to explore veneer finishes for dock piling and other uses.
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Atlanta
South Carolina
United States
Fort Moultrie
State of Maine by Compromise Vote
The Lewiston Journal notes why Maine is named The State of Maine rather than simply Maine. A 1820 constitutional convention debate lasted days, with euphony and writing length shaping the compromise. Some preferred Columbus or Lingonia before settling on the phrase.
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Maine
State of
Columbus
Ligonia
State of Maine
Commonwealth of Maine
Massachusetts
Mamma
Lewiston
Have Your Sale Bills Printed at The Record Office
A humorous sketch by FRANK H. CHELEY mocks a father who never follows through on plans. He is loyal yet unreliable, busy with committees, yet fails his own son. The piece portrays a well-meaning dad who promises to act but delays, with a light tone from Denver, Colorado.
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Kid Gotil
Orphans’ Home
Good Intentions Association
Optometry and Public Knowledge of Eye Health
A brief discussion on how a person learns if vision has an error and how an optometrist can provide facts about eye health. It notes that awareness of optometry's value is essential and that public knowledge is a key obstacle to overcome.
Probate Notice for John H Miller Estate in Jefferson County
Creditors of John H Miller deceased must appear before the County Judge in the Jefferson County Nebraska court room on May 9 1927 at 9 AM for meeting and proceeding regarding the estate.
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John H. Miller
Said
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Said County
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