Oath Traditions and a Peer’s Nimble Win
The text surveys sacred book oaths from Christian and Jewish traditions and notes the halidome practice with gospel copies. It then recounts Gypsy Smith citing a peer who improvised a maiden speech after losing his notes, turning the moment into a near unanimous bill passage.
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England
Rome
Gypsy Smith
Liverpool
Paradoxical Sort in Doctor Persona
A witty remark contrasts a doctor’s irritability with the duty of treating patients. The speaker notes the paradox that a physician, though required to see people, becomes most agitated when he must have patients.
The Ingenious Lad and a Butcher Bargain
A small boy asks his father to trust him for beef until payday. The butcher is amazed as the boy admits aiming high with an initial demand for a pound of pork sausage then plans to lower it if refused. The piece ends with a wry regional proverb about silver lining and copper cloud.
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Mr. Jones
London
Fellowship and gifts from Philippians to Paul
A 1919 Moody Bible Institute lesson notes Paul’s gratitude for Philippian gifts while imprisoned in Rome. It emphasizes Christindwelt poise, contentment in all circumstances, and that gifts are an act of worship earning heavenly reward. The study links Epaphroditus’s support to fellowship between Paul and the Philippian church.
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Philippi
Epaphroditus
Rome
Philippians
St. Paul
God
Heavenly Father
Christ
Pal
Christ Jesus
Within God's Keeping
A compact aphorism from Benjamin Whichcote stating that self reliance without divine guidance leads to confusion and loss of direction. It emphasizes trust in God over human autonomy and the perils of abandoning custody to one’s own will.
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Benjamin Whichcote
Face of the Master Says Comfort Brings Clarity
A quote urges that unselfish acts of comfort reveal the face of the Master. The message emphasizes compassion and moral insight arising from helping others.
Saints Shine Bright at Thy Throne in Death
Poetic reflection on the death of the saints. The passage compares death to removing dust from brightness, shaping them into luster, and placing them as stars around God's throne. Attributed to John Austin.
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John Austin
Fills Us With Wonder State of God Above Us
A reverent note on divine presence, describing God as existing above and beyond human reach and understanding, filling believers with awe at the mystery of the heavens and the divine.
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God
City Commission Bans Pool Rooms in Asheville
After petitions with over five thousand names of residents age over twenty one, the Asheville city commissioners refused to permit three Greeks and a Negro to operate pool rooms and adopted a four year ban on any pool rooms. The meeting drew many citizens and opponents labeled pool rooms dens of vice while a local lawyer for would be operators argued for them. The vote was greeted with applause and handshakes.
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Asheville
Vice
Freed Ernest Hunter in Charlotte murder case
Solicitor George W Wilson ordered the release from prison of Ernest Hunter held on a charge of slaying Harry L Montgomery while with Miss Lorraine Owen on May 23 near Myers Park and Dilworth. Two grand juries found insufficient evidence to indict. The Montgomery murder case remains unresolved with a deep mystery.
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Ernest Hunter
Charlotte
George W. Wilson
Harry L. Montgomery
Lorraine Owen
Myers Park
Dilworth
Hunter
Montgomery
Miller estate valued at 600000 executors named
Winston-Salem notes estate of Frank Miller valued at six hundred thousand dollars or more with Frank W. Miller A Clinton Miller and Wachovia Bank and Trust Company named as executors except for 1000 bequests to his sisters the rest to be divided between the two sons and Mrs R S Galloway wife of the Winston-Salem postmaster. Near fatal accident involves Captain John Holmes and A L Butner in downtown collision. Holmes hospitalized with cuts. Asheville road project to be concrete throughout Asheville-Black Mountain highway to connect Blue Ridge to eastern North Carolina under state aid plan.
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Frank Miller
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Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
R. S. Galloway
John Holmes
Nissen
A. L. Butner
Forsyth
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Holmes
Asheville
North Carolina
Black Mountain
Blue Ridge Mountains
Restaurant Weight Scam Ends in Closure
A Boston Transcript quips about a restaurant that charged by weight. Patrons allegedly hid bricks under coats to gain refunds, causing weigh in and out discrepancies. The establishment later closed.
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Fellows
Boston Transcript
Freckles Vanish with Othine Double Strength
Advertisement touts Othine double strength to remove freckles with nightly applications. claims most cases need one ounce and guarantees money back if ineffective. Also includes a brief political cartoon caption about Senator Sorghum listening to constituents.
The Scintilant Lure Speech Rebuffed by Senator
A witty exchange features a brilliant orator and Senator Sorgum. The senator notes he dislikes fireworks but enjoys watching them, highlighting a sharp quip about public attentions to speeches.
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Senator Sorghum
Pertinent Question From Boston Transcript Fragment
The fragment shows a dialogue where a boy asks if a prior employer’s value is twice that of another person. It appears in a Boston Transcript piece and reflects a terse exchange about worth between a boy and an employer figure. The context remains unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
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Boston Transcript
Transformation Promise in Bitro-Phosphate Health Cure
Georgia Hamilton shares her experience with Euro-Phosphate claiming a 15 pound gain and overall vitality improvement. The ad promotes bitro-phosphate as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and weakness while warning it should not be used by those not wanting to gain weight.
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Georgia Hamilton
Sat Po Cine
Iss
Hidden Dangers of Kidney Trouble Warning Signs Revealed
The piece explains kidney function decline and signs such as nervousness dizziness back pain and sleeplessness. It cautions that failing kidneys allow toxins to build up and warns readers to seek help promptly. It also includes assorted ad lines about Haarlem Oil Capsules and a short humorous exchange from a Boston Transcript item.
Painter’s Passion Across Generations
A wife questions her husband a struggling painter about painting for future descendants. He defends his work by recalling Rembrandt and others who sold art for trifles yet became masterpieces worth millions, insisting he paints for future generations. The San Francisco Chronicle note adds a skeptical chuckle.
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Rembrandt
San Francisco Chronicle
Pine lumber used for paper in Chihuahua region
White Pine lumber from northern Chihuahua praised for paper manufacture. El Paso company on the main line of the Mexico Northwestern railway now boxes rough pine lumber produced in the district. Constipation warned as a sign of stomach liver and bowel trouble. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills advertised as a remedy for regularity without griping.
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Chihuahua
el Paso
Tex
Mexico Northwestern Railway
Wright
Husband’s Breakup Details Reported in Boston Transcript
A snippet from the Boston Transcript shows a distressed speaker describing domestic ruin. The woman laments her husband’s abusive behavior and broken home, highlighting shattered furniture and a broken heart amid tense domestic conflict.
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Johnson
Simms
Boston Transcript
The Way of It Dialogue Exchange
A humorous exchange contrasts a debtor and creditor remarking on bills. One quips he is slow to pay because he is short of funds, while the other notes the humor in the relation between debt and deficiency.
Odd Aphorisms on Wealth Health and Secrets
A string of quips and observations on society wealth and human behavior. Witty reminders contrast appearances and value noting how prudence and sense affect fortune. The passage pivots on social scrutiny and personal choices with playful critique.
Quote Teaches and Proverbs in Brief Dialogue
Text pairs a classroom exchange with a Dickens quote about usefulness. Includes a saying on doctors aiding moneyed patients and a remark that calm follows a storm. The lines reflect moral instruction and everyday wisdom from a teacher and family.
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