Hired Man Relocation Sparks Quiet Domestic Tension
In a clipped exchange, a homeowner describes managing a hired man by giving him eight hours work and family meals, then a car and spending money for outings. Complaints about dull evenings lead to room changes and even a room swap with the son, but issues persist as the hired man complains of his room and other comforts.
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Tall Fathers and Their Mighty Shafts
A joke where an American and an Englishman boast about their fathers who built massive shafts. The Yankee claims his father’s shaft was so tall the weathercock blocked the top, requiring a weeklong expedition. The Englishman retorts that his father’s shaft was tall enough to need nightly top removal to let the moon pass.
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London
Answers
Case of Demonstrations in Car Shopping
The Retail Ledger notes mixed demonstrations by salesmen in Philadelphia. One shopper recalls a nonenthusiastic approach after a more demonstrative visit, joking that the closer they get to a sale the less demonstrative the demonstrators seem.
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Retail Ledger
Philadelphia
Married life sparks a man’s predisposition to inquiry
A cartoonish exchange cites London Answers claiming a married man will be asked “Where have you been?” 18,898 times over 50 years, framing it as proof of married men’s imagination.
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Rasper
Harper
London
Dark Berlin street chase quoted in Der Drummer
An eyewitness scene from Berlin described as a man running in the dark street pursued by another figure. Auntie asks if the chaser was caught, while Adolph reflects on the urgency of the moment in a quoted Der Drummer piece.
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Adolph
der Drummer
Berlin
Being Satisfied With Yourself Lesson
A reflective line notes that self satisfaction can misread taste and value, suggesting inward assurance may not equal external approval or refined judgment. The statement hints at humility and ongoing self evaluation as a healthier benchmark for taste.
Man who speaks contemptuously of friends never had real ones
A compact reflection notes that deriding companionship reveals lack of genuine friendship and suggests those who scorn friends never experienced true bonds. The aphorism underscores social insight about loyalty and trust.
Government Orders Sweep Rate Cuts on Western Freight
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a broad 10 percent reduction in freight rates for hay grain and prepared feed in western and intermountain territories to avert a potential railroad strike. The decision lowers prices to farmers and shaves earlier increases enacted July 29, affecting routes west of Omaha and many lines through Minneapolis, while Chicago east and south remain unchanged.
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Washington, D C
Intermountain
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
Chicago
Minneapolis
Pacific Mountain Group
Urges Hall of Strike in Milwaukee Rail Union Plea
The American Railroad Men’s association representing 10,000 yardmasters and others urged all railroad unions in Milwaukee to drop the proposed strike and accept the wage cut ordered by the railroad labor board. It warned that a strike would face 100,000,000 people arrayed against them.
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Hall
Milwaukee
Wis
American Railroad Men's Association
Railroad Labor Board
No Strike in Canada A R Mosher Says Wage Cut Not Warranted
The Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employes, led by A R Mosher, signals willingness to approve a reasonable pay cut to aid railroads, but says current conditions do not justify a reduction as arbitration hearings on CN railway wages begin.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Brotherhood of Railway
A. R. Mosher
Brotherhood
Canadian National Railway
Mosher
Cabinet Members Killed in Lisbon Disorders
Paris dispatch reports multiple cabinet ministers killed in Lisbon during last week’s disorders. Victims include Antonio Granjo premier and interior minister, Machado Dos Santos founder of the Portuguese republic, and former minister Jose Carlos Maia. Carlos Siva also killed. Cunha Leal wounded.
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London
Paris
Lisbon
Antonio Granjo
Machado Dos Santos
Jose Carlos Maia
Carlos Siva
Cunha Leal
Finance
Road Boats Strike in Cincinnati Falls to Kentucky Shops Layoffs
The Southern Railway, the only road entering Cincinnati whose workers will strike October 30, announces a layoff of about 80 men at Ludlow Kentucky shops.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Southern Railway
Ludlow
County Agent Denies Corn Burning Fuel Rumor
Atlantic Ia Cass county farmers will not burn corn as fuel this winter. County Agent L. K. Bennett refutes rumors confirming coal will be used for heating and power.
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Cass County
L. K. Bennett
Federal Probe to Start on Co operative Society Affairs
A federal investigation of the affairs of the Co operative Society of America will be opened immediately with a possible grand jury action, announced by United States District Attorney F. Clyne.
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Chicago
Ill
Co-operative of America
Federal
Grand Jury
F. Clyne
United States
Refuse to Join in Strike by Rail Unions
Chicago and New Jersey report the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employees voted not to authorize a walkout for now. The decision leaves about three quarters of U S railroad workers under anti strike policy as wage and working condition disputes drift toward a labor board ruling.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship
Labor Board
Preparing for Emergency Washington plan to handle railroad strike
Secretary Hoover announced coordinated plans between the Department of Commerce and state governors to distribute food supplies and coal if a railroad strike occurs. Mobilization at strategic points is already underway, with motor truck and limited rail distribution possible.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Medal of Honor Presented to Unknown British Warrior
The United States Congress awarded the Medal of Honor to Britain’s unknown warrior laid in Westminster Abbey. George Harvey, U S ambassador, delivered the address while General John J. Pershing performed the award on behalf of the American government and President Harding.
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America
London
Westminister Abbey
Great Britain
Congress of the
United States
George Harvey
Court of St. James
Harding
John J. Pershing
France
Senate Ratifies Peace Treaties with Germany Austria Hungary
The Senate voted 66 to 20 to ratify the peace treaty with Germany, concluding formal peace with the Central Powers. The measure affirms peace and protects American rights and claims under the Versailles framework and mirrors the German pact in treaties with Austria and Hungary.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Senate
United States
Austria
Hungary
Higher Wheat Prices Predicted
Lincoln Nebraska farmers can expect higher wheat prices as the United States has less wheat on hand than the annual consumption and must rely on heavier imports to meet domestic needs. Leo Stuhr, secretary of the state department of agriculture, notes carry-over is being drawn down and imports will rise.
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Lincoln
Neb
United States
Nebraska
Leo Stuhr
State Department of Agriculture
Tragic Crash Kills Four Milford Students En Route to Urbana
Four university students from Milford were killed when a Chicago and Eastern Illinois train rammed into their car at a crossing about half a mile from Milford while they traveled to Urbana for a football game.
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Milford
Urbana
Favor Anti-Lynching Law Amid House Action
Washington D C The Dyer anti lynching bill would impose heavy penalties on those involved in mob actions resulting in death and was favorably reported by the House Judiciary Committee.
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Ashington
D. C
House ‘Judiciary Committee
Swamp Root Ad Urges Kidney Trouble Help
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and related health issues. It claims back pain, headaches, and nervousness reflect kidney trouble and urges readers to obtain a sample by mailing ten cents, mentioning the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Tax on beauty sparks curious newspaper debate
A brief discussion compares a proposed beauty tax to a good idea. Supporters expect it to be easy to collect while critics doubt its fairness and practicality.
Diamond Dyes Promises Safe Home Fabric Dyeing
An advertisement for Diamond Dyes claims the product dyes all fabrics including wool silk linen cotton and blends without streaking spotting fading or running. It emphasizes ease of use and asserts results even for first time users and notes the dye is suitable for curtains and other home fabrics.
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