Mobile bridge drive urged to start soon amid unity plea
The article argues Mobile should unite private and official interests to push ahead with the bridge project, warning against distractions over authority and urging rapid construction. It also notes a Georgia planter’s plan to use reforestation to recoup losses from boll weevil damage and invest for long term timber income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Tate
Georgia
Cottague Timber
JG. K
Caogsdel
National Lumber Manufacturers’Association
Mamene Smu
Sessons
Road building intelligence on Ocean Springs highway
The article notes two low spots on the ocean springs road where bridges lack finished concrete. It praises slow, careful work over rushing to avoid future subsidence and bumps. It contrasts with the Craft highway where three bridges have raised gaps and rough rides, urging prudent future construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Springs
Misppi
Highway Administration
Mobile
Shickaesaw
Free Highway Authorities
Traffic Officer Whistles Smooth at Dauphin and St Immanuel
A traffic officer on occasional duty at Dauphin and St Immanuel Streets keeps order with a whistle as signals change. Pedestrians at other intersections show confusion, while the city might reduce speculation and improve flow by arming traffic corps with whistles to cut idle talk and speed responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin
St. Immanuel
P Toidam
Where the Blame Rests Juvenile Delinquency Sentencing Essay
A youth pleads guilty to auto theft and is sentenced to two years restraint and schooling at the Washington national training school for boys. The court cites parental failure as a factor and suggests society should confront the root causes of juvenile delinquency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Training School For
Washington
Gitlow Case Moves to Supreme Court Challenge
The NY criminal anarchist Benjamin Gitlow appeals to the U S Supreme Court after being charged under revolutionary rhetoric. The case tests free speech limits and state power in relation to federal protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gitlow
United States
New York State
Rescue plan sparks polar speculation and radio nostalgia
The piece debates why the Amundsen search was halted and suggests a fanciful rescue by sending Will Rogers to rope explorers from an airborne ship. It contrasts polar peril with regional pride and whimsy amid a harsh winter in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Amundsen
North Pole
Will Rogers
Short Stories ME AND MINE
A brief vignette recalls a father celebrating his son making the varsity crew. A sentimental image passage hints at a large collage and a newspaper life moment, with a personal note signed Life and xo Baa.
Prayers, Attic Finds and a Senator's Reform Hint
A brief exchange contrasts a boy’s prayerful aim with a senator’s stern reply. A quip recalls 1860s fashion magazines found in an attic, hinting at nostalgia and social changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Fraud Hearts and Sparrer Canary Scam
A curio from Tit-Bits recounts a hapless worker expressing disdain at being swindled. He laments painting a sparrer into a Belgian canary and selling it for a poor half-crown, highlighting a comical hoax and the sting of deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Ard
Woman Seeks Frock as Man Refuses Cash
A woman insists on buying a new frock despite the economy, while the man refuses to provide funds. She fumes I’ll never speak to you again and accuses him, and he retorts that bribery is tried when all else fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. St. Judb
Susie Whipperwill
Lizzette Larkspur
Lizzette
St. Judb
Arethusa
Traveler and landlord share a Highland inn water remark
A traveler apologizes for troubling the innkeeper to fetch water and the landlord replies that they always keep a drop on hand in case of fire. The exchange appears in a Boston Transcript setting with Highland inn atmosphere.
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Boston Transcript
Toss-up tale of bull encounter in Irish countryside
A farmer seeks news of a bull attack on his Irish lad Pat. Pat replies with a wry line that the outcome was a toss-up, both sides equally honest in the brief clash. The joke hinges on a play on words about honor and the bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
London
Fragmented prose notes on love myth and wisdom
A garbled paragraph listing aphoristic lines on love wealth age and brains. It muses on money's speech, a lawyer's bias, a woman's patience, family limits, and aging wisdom, with stray typos and shuffled phrases creating a jumble of ideas.
Peter Meets Big Tom Gobbler in the Green Forest
Peter Rabbit encounters a stranger named Big Tom Gobbler the Turkey who explains he was captured by humans and released in the Green Forest. He plans to settle there with Mrs Turkey as they seek a new home and asks Peter about the local area.
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Peter
Peter Rabbit
Mr. Grouse
Petter
Brer Rabbit
Rom
Mistah Buzzard
Unc
Billy Possum
Mr. Mocker
Green Forest
Bo Peter
Big Tom
Big Tom Gobbler
Turkey
Hme
Rippling Rhymes Heal Thyself
A verse lament about chronic indigestion and the doctor's acrid questions on diet. The speaker imagines the physician sharing the same ailment as he critiques bland fare and the promise of cures from dubious tonics and barber claims.
Mrs St Jubb Invites Close View Sparked By Thunderous Gossip
A domestic quarrel overheard in a humorous exchange reveals the Mrs St Jubb as a source of mischief and admiration. Arethusa teases with wit while the husband laments women’s schemes and the power of charm in social plotting.
German tariff targets own industry in New Orleans note
Fragmentary dispatch notes a new German tariff aimed at German firms and cables perhaps injuring domestic interests. The brief mentions an automatic tilt against Bertin cable and comments the policy reflects protectionist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
New Orleans
Fragmentary Note on Local Pool and Bases
A garbled fragment references pool, bases, and consumption. It hints at ongoing work and effort but provides no clear event, date, or identifiable organizations or people.
Tonic Maker Reveals Earnings From Secret Mixtures
A garbled note hints at a tonic maker named Heéré and Dover sharing methods to profit from his tonic. The text mentions books and a scheme to gather earnings, but details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heéré
Dover
Antolaz
The Most Useful Profession Education and Its Value
Uncommon Sense argues education is the world’s key profession. It contrasts underpaid teachers with wealthy prizefighters, praising educators for shaping future prosperity and democracy. The piece laments low pay and public misperceptions while urging greater appreciation and funding for schooling and teachers.
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America
Jack Dempsey
England
Scotland
Fragmentary News Snippet From North Pune Area
Damaged OCR fragment mentions local area and events but lacks clear names or details. Reads as incomplete notes about a proceeding or local issue in the North Pune region with unclear references.
A GOOD LISTENER
A court report notes a witness says they overheard a quarrel between the defendant and another party, identifying tension and overheard statements as part of the case record.
Sue Bentley and Ronald Avery Reunite at Chesterfield
Sue Bentley awakens to a tense boarding house, frustrated by Mrs Kemp and Mrs Minchin’s hot weather feasts. Ronald Avery arrives as Chesterfield Construction’s new district manager, revealing his lingering love. He proposes a cheeky plan to fund Sue’s sustenance, and she agrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Lucy
Rackett
Ronald Avery
Bess Aldrich
Bess
Miss Kemp
Kemp
Ronald
Chesterfield
Chesterfield Construction Company
Paradedons O14 Dec Memseberry Feast Reflections
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a parade day at Memseberry with a speaker noting as life ages the need to reduce intake. He asserts life has been eating too much and that even the young cannot eat without risk, stressing moderation.
Morris Gest and Reina Belasco Love Story Revealed
The article recounts impresario Morris Gest born near Vilna who built Broadway spectacles and introduced the Russia Ballet. It details meeting Reina Belasco, their marriage on June 1 1911, and a nearly thirteen year partnership where she guides and inspires him beyond wealth.
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Morris Geet
America
Vilna
Boston
Ters
Barker
Broadway
Oscar Monbenereneda
Europe
Manhattan
Philadelphia
Gest
Russia Ballet
Eeere
Reina Belasco
Health Hints From M Serlie Leitch on Influenza
Influenza is a distinct disease that can lead to pneumonia in weak individuals. Early signs include sneezing chills and general misery. Advice suggests hot baths hot lemonade and bed rest with ample warmth and perspiration to speed recovery. Afterward focus on nutrition rest and gentle activity as symptoms fade.
Annulment Suit Stirs Courtroom Jubilation
A lively court session featured a suit for annulment drawing unusual energy and humor from spectators and participants. The proceedings showcased spirited exchanges as lawyers argued the case with unexpected flair.
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Brat
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Willa
Problen
IAM
Wie Vampy
Amp Film Co
Bedtime
Golden Gate
Tess
Uncommon Sense By
Johnn Blake
Pune
M. Serlie Leitch
Judge Court
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