The Real Danger Our Own Apathy
A call to defend American democracy by countering communist and socialist ideologies with facts. The piece argues America’s freedoms and modern conveniences prove the superiority of the current system and urges citizens to inform others to protect the republic. It stresses presenting factual arguments to defeat spurious proposals weakening government structure.
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America
Nebraska Good Roads backs higher taxes in Kearney meeting
The Nebraska Good Roads association recommended a direct property tax of 1 mill and a gasoline tax of 3 cents a gallon, replacing the current 2 cents, plus restoring the higher pre-reduction license fee, at its October 14 meeting in Kearney.
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Nebraska Good Roads Association
Kearney
England’s dole creates idle classes, critic laments
A critic laments that England harbors thousands of men and women who, due to the dole, have never worked. He notes this has long been England’s state and that today’s idlers are merely of a different class.
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England
Nebraska bids let for roads statewide in 466 mile grading plan
The state highway department awarded contracts this year for 466 miles of grading 915 miles of gravel surfacing and 20 miles of paving as part of Nebraska road building efforts.
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State Highway Department
Nebraska
Winds Reveal Hidden Powers Behind Storms and Shenandoah
A National Geographic bulletin explains vertical winds drive lightning thunder hail and thunderstorm dynamics. Rising and sinking air shapes highs and lows and fuels storms the Shenandoah’s destruction cited as an example.
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Washington
Shenandoah
National Geographic Society
Bulletin
Latimer Finds Office Above Bank Vault Worth Million
Latimer seeks a suitable office and rents one above a bank. He notes a vault containing about one million dollars and places his safe directly over it. An old friend questions the amount, Latimer replies it is over a million, and the friend departs amazed at Latimer's wealth.
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Latimer
the Battery
Fifty-ninth Street
New York Evening World
Unique Plan for Raising Church Funds Novel luncheon drive
A leading city church women’s society proposes a fundraising plan starting with a hostess luncheon at 50 cents per guest. Each guest invites multiple others, expanding to thousands, with the hostess optional if she provides the luncheon.
Nervous Gun Discovers An Antelope Lineage On Broad Plain
The Nervous Gun wanders into the Jungle and meets Cheerups who explains he is an antelope. Cheerups identifies his body and legs as antelope like, easing his confusion about family ties. The tale ends with a reminder to be curious yet cautious.
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Mrs. Qstrich
Raffy Giraffe
Swift
Great Plain
Mr. Gnn
Mr. Gn
Cheerups
Broad Plain
How Buildings Can Be Freed of Insect Pest
The Department of Agriculture reports many requests to remove flying white ants or termites. Prevention rests on building so wood never touches soil, with concrete or stone foundations. Impregnate wood that must touch earth with coal tar creosote or use concrete caps. Lime mortar is unsafe. use concrete facing.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology
Desensitize Gums Before Dental Work Advises Patient
A Kansas City correspondent reports on methods to desensitize gums before dental procedures. Advice mentions brushing with milk of magnesia and sage to ease pain during treatment.
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Kansas City
London angler’s catch sparks local fishing tale
A London visitor reportedly caught a notable fish at a local spot last year, prompting a pointed retort about the area’s fishing. The brief note, sourced from the London Opinion, frames the local boast as a remembered achievement by an outsider.
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London
Five Presidents Sworn by Chief Justice John Marshall
John Marshall administered the oath to five U S presidents during his tenure from 1801 to 1835. The 84 percent years coverage spans his lengthy service on the Supreme Court bench.
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John Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
New Guinea Love Tokens Custom Told
A New Guinea custom involves a woman sending a string to the man she loves through his sister or mother. The token is then passed on to the favored man as part of courtship tradition.
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New Guinea
Expressive Little Arthur Declines Stay With Grandmother
Expressive boy Arthur refuses to stay with his grandmother saying she is too full of don'ts. The remark captures a humorous moment reflecting a child’s view of rules.
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Arthur
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