Higher Standards for Public Life and Business Conduct
The piece urges higher standards in politics and business, noting past tolerance for unfair railroad practices and free passes. It argues reforms and legislation curb favoritism, enforce separation of public duties from private gain, and emphasize public welfare over rapid private profits for lasting trust.
Speed Artist Mike Finishes Job With Double Coat
A painter named Mike told Mr. Smith he completed the job and asked for payment. Smith said he would pay after a second coat. Mike mixed the first coat with the second and applied both coats at once claiming speed as his motto.
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Mike
Possibly Better Make It Possibly In The Debt Talk
A bill collector notes in his memorandum that the debtor may settle the account next week. The debtor hedges, saying he would not phrase it that strongly and suggests using possibly instead of probably.
Perseverance and mental strength win the final game
The passage argues that success comes from mental grip and inner drive. It states victory arises from perseverance and will, not innate gifts, noting that some win by drawing power from within while others lag or lose despite effort.
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Grace
Navy Health Campaign Improves Caribbean Islands Care
The 1928 Navy medical department report highlights public health gains in Guan, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands and Haiti. Virgin Islands see clean water and sewage upgrades, typhoid vaccination and infant welfare boosts, while Guam and Samoa expand nursing training, yaws eradication efforts, and mosquito control to curb disease.
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Medical Department of the Navy
Guan
American Samoa
Virgin Islands
Haiti
Washington
St. Thomas
Navy
United States
Canal
Malaria Decline Among Marines Reported
A sharp drop in malaria cases among Marines is noted. The report states that quinine prophylaxis for natives around tropical troops is possible, though routine treatment faces obvious difficulties in tropical areas with ignorant populations. Naval medical officers in Haiti have proven the procedure practicable.
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Samoa
Hayt
Marine Corps
Hapyti
Bouledague Collar Adds Flair to Parisian Neckwear
Miss Florenz Tamara models the new bouledague collar imported from Paris via San Francisco. First shown in Paris by the Dolly sisters, the black and white leather piece features a double fringe of stiff badger hairs, a gold name plate and padlock. The collar claims to include all but the bark, which the wearer must supply.
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Florenz Tamara
Peke
Paris
Dolly Sisters
London
New York
San Francisco
Tamara
American Ad Men Prepare for English Language Gap
American advertising men visiting London for the international convention must relearn English as spoken there. A glossary for U S delegates lists American terms and their British equivalents, covering items from ash can to methylated spirit and beyond.
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London
England
Friendly Society
Aged Woman Secures Fortune After Nine Year Court Battle
Mrs Louise C Ellis of New York City wins a half interest in the $1 000 000 estate of her father George N Chapman who died in 1887 After proving she is his legitimate daughter in a lengthy suit other heirs disputed her claim
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Louise C. Ellis
New York City
George N. Chapman
Ellis
Chapman
Watch once worn by Robert E. Lee found in Denver
An old coin-silver Civil War watch weighing about half a pound surfaced in Denver. The key winding hunting case bears the engraving Robert E. Lee. Now owned by Mrs. Gladys Roberts Massey near Fort Logan, she says Lee gave it to a Confederate private for bravery and it passed to her grandfather William Roberts of near Macon Georgia.
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Robert KE. Lee
Denver
Robert E. Lee
Gladys Roberts Massey
Fort Logan
Demand for Bible Grows As Distribution Soars in 1923
The American Bible Society announced in New York that 2,895,000 copies in 100 languages and dialects were circulated in the United States during 1923. An official stated there is more demand for the Bible now than at any time in the last 245 years.
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American Bible Society
New York
Society
Probate Notice for William L. Wallace Estate in Jefferson County
Notice to creditors of William L. Wallace deceased to present their claims to the administratrix before the county judge in the county court room on June 4 1924 at 9:00 AM for examination adjustment and allowance. Three months from March 3 1924 to file claims. claims not filed by June 3 1924 barred. Louis J. Nutzman County Judge. Denney and Denney attorneys for estate.
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William L. Wallace
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Said
Louis J. Nutzman
Denney & Denney, Attos
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