Preamble Saar troops brace region before plebiscite
British Maj. Brind leads 8300 troops into the Saar to maintain order ahead of the January 18 plebiscite on its fate under League of Nations control. Nazi influence feared, residents quiet as voters abroad are reported. The shift comes amid broader European tensions including Yugoslav and Austrian political moves and Japan's stance on naval treaties.
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League
Germany
United States
South America
Government ownership of war industries questioned by War Department
War Department prepared statement to the Senate munitions committee opposes government ownership of the army and ammunition industry as a war policy, while not opposing licensing the munitions industry. DoJ prosecutes kidnapping case of C F Urschel, Oklahoma oil magnate, indicting Somes, Mathers, and Ben Laska. Mutiny propaganda alleged by Com munists cited by Navy and Army officers seeking illegibility law. Agriculture reports show record agricultural wealth despite reduced grain production. Mary Harriman Rumshy profile notes her Consumer board leadership and social interests. Obituaries mark Eugene F. Black and Martha W. Littleton death.
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Ecoro
United States
Roosevelt
Chomags N. McCarter
Edison Electric Institute
N. McCarter
Tennessee Valley Authority
McCarter
TVA
Newton D. Baker
James M. Beck
W. S. Grabb
Frank R. McNinsh
Federal Power Commission
Supreme Court
Holson Electric Institute
Pro Gen
War Department
Senate Munitions Committee
Mary Harriman Rumshy
Igdenda Washington
B.A. Harriman
Neat
Ng- Wonal Consumers’ Board
NTA
Rugene Ft. Black
Federal Reserve Board
Mare Tla W. Littleton
New York
Peter’s Call and Rise in Jesus School
Lesson for January 6 centers on the apostle Peter. It outlines Peter’s conversion by John the Baptist testimony, Andrew bringing Peter to Jesus, and Peter’s call as a fisher of men. It notes Peter’s role in early Christology, Galilean preaching, and the qualities that fit him for leadership.
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R Pereon Taxt
Jesus
Peter
Peter Hardlls
Jesus’ School
John
John the Baptist
the Baptist
Andrew
Baptist
Lamb of God
Christ
Mark
Galilee
Judea
Hang
Short Cut to Happiness in Odd Fragment
Fragmentary note suggests thanking and praising God for everything that happens to you as a path to happiness and perfection. The text is garbled with scattered letters and incomplete phrases. It reads as a personal reflection or aphorism rather than a complete article.
Prayer on Intercessory Service Addressed
The fragment suggests a reflection on prayer and the role of intercessory prayer in worship, noting uncertainty about whether people think enough about how prayer serves others and the church's needs.
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Preyer
Misleading Melody and Banana Gap Sparks Senator Banter
A light-hearted statesman quips about lessons from old songs while Senator Sorghum jokes about misloading tunes. The Washington Star notes a playful exchange on crops, scarcity, and a refrain about bananas provoking imagined shortages.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Case of Necessity Inspires Wealthy Man
A dialogue reveals the rich man credits his wife’s early cooking for his drive to succeed. He jokes that without earning enough to hire a cook he might have died of indigestion, framing the meals as the spark of his ambition.
High Class Begging for Marriage Settlements
A boastful dialogue depicts a lord and solicitor arranging marriage settlements. The speaker hints at demanding more money and insists on expert negotiation to secure the promised riches. The exchange underscores social ambition and transactional views of union.
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Lord Blessus
Multirox
Mora
Busy Caller Seeks Judge Amid Dinner Delay
A humorous 19th century vignette depicts a caller urgently seeking the judge who is unavailable due to his dinner, with the secretary explaining His Honor is at steak in Pearson's Magazine.
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Pearson’s
She Was Willing Curate in London Lit Bits
In a London Lit Bits snippet, a warm exchange revolves around greeting an opening time and sharing a quaint plan. Mrs Bird and Mrs Binks are mentioned while admiring a bowl of bulbs, reflecting everyday social chatter and a lighthearted tone.
Not What They Ought to Bo Would You Like Pickles
Marjorie declines luncheon pickles offered by her aunt saying she does not like sweet items that might be sour. The aunt responds that these are sweet pickles.
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Marjorie
Auntie
Why the Old One Is Comfy Transcript Excerpt
A Boston Dyening transcript shows a colloquial exchange about a man’s wife and a new car. The speaker mocks carelessness at a traffic light and near a truck, urging watchfulness and warning that lessons are not learned. The fragment hints at everyday commuter frustration and humor.
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Boston
Dyening ‘Transcript
Be Son of a Worthy Sailor Aboard the Fearless
A humorous exchange between a sea captain and a new midshipman contrasts old and new generations aboard a ship. The captain recalls tradition while the midshipman notes changes since his father’s era, highlighting evolving naval culture.
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Pearson's Weekly
Hefty Enough in Quip About Telephony to California
A clipped remark wonders why someone relinquished a telephone to California when told travel broadens the mind. The remark points to a lighthearted exchange about mobility and curiosity, reflecting social mores of the era.
Quotation Clipped Exchange Reveals Mental Strain
A fragment from a newspaper page captures a flustered exchange about anxiety and health. The quotes suggest a speaker pressured by medical advice to stop worrying, highlighting personal stress amid unclear context.
Satin frock pattern promises smart day or night wear
Get patterns for a satin dress with a one-piece jabot and bodice join. The design features unique sleeves and graceful pleats for film panels. Available in multiple sizes. 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 86. Includes illustrated sewing instructions. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department, Sewing Circle, New York.
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Statin
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Well as a Bride Learns From Quiet Moments Through Reading Glass
A bride reflects on lessons learned since marriage in a brisk vignette. The piece notes tenderness, humor, and the insight gained from daily sharing. Through the reading glass the narrator frames intimate growth and quiet discoveries.
Bug Great Scott Look at That Terrible Giant
A playful shopper notes a comically oversized creature or prop described as a terrible giant. The item reads with humorous exaggeration and nods to a mystery or fantasy display. No explicit location or attribution is provided in the fragment.
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Scott
Fractured Rambled Exchange Cited By Newspaper Pedant
A fragmentary overheard exchange features a man nicknamed Doctor who mocks getting free medical advice and jokes about odd noises in his head. The pest asks about what evokes the sounds while the other retorts about wheels needing oiling.
It Goes Barney-Did the Doctor Cure Kelly of Insomnts
Tim says the doctor cured Kelly of insomnia but Kelly fears how to pay the bill. The brief dialogue shows worry over medical cost after treatment.
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Barney
Kelly
Tim
Tudge Bart’s Controversial Four Month Sit Agreement
A newspaper note questions a publicized stunt by Tudge Bart regarding a four month sit decision. The item implies disbelief at the feasibility and intent of the pledge, signaling local reaction to the controversial move.
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Tudge Bart
Equality for All Friend-How's the boy since he came back
The fragment hints at a reunion or appraisal of a returning college student. No clear individuals, organizations, or places are identified. The text is too fragmentary to construct a factual item with reliable named entities or events.
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Tresta
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