Bowser's Little Mistake
Mr Bowser buys a stray goat and endures a running tally of mishaps from livestock to livestock helper as Mrs Bowser lists prior purchases a horse cow pig and dog detailing escalating losses and a neighbor's relief when the goat is finally claimed by a boy for pen building while Bowser reflects on his misjudgment and vows stricter control at home
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Bowser
Mr. Bowser
Flo
Gil
Ashe
Mero
Anaeks
Tim
Soerowhar
Von
Mrs. Howser
West
Mr Bowser
Vanished Happiness and Fragments in a Photo
A fragmented collage of memories and questions about a photograph's meaning. A man surveys a face that once brought trust and longing, wondering if he waited too long. The piece blends diary-like musings with stray lines from various papers, creating a mood of loss and reflection.
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Crowala
Derek
Toba
Detroit
Good Roads and Land Value
An examination by agricultural highway experts argues that well planned county highways raise nearby land values and benefit cities through improved markets. It notes that while landowners along the route pay taxes for bond issues, the overall county and city economies gain from enhanced roads, marketing conditions, and suburban growth enabled by improved rural highways.
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Department of Agriculture
Nichway
Concrete Roads Durable Material From Missouri Bulletin
A Missouri State Board of Agriculture bulletin by J B Marcellus highlights concrete roads durability. It notes a highway at Helle Fontaine Ohio lasting twenty years with maintenance under 25 dollars per mile annually. The piece emphasizes lower upkeep and long life for concrete pavement.
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Missouri State Board of Agriculture
J. B. Marcellus
Helle Fontaine
Marcellus
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
An early 20th century testimonial promotes Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough medicine for colds bronchitis and throat irritation. It touts rapid relief from coughing and breathing issues and includes a trial bottle offer with stamps sent to H F Bucklen Co Philadelphia PA.
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King
A.J. Johnean
Shango
Concrete roads vs macadam and dirt options favored by farmers
The text argues for concrete roads laid between fixed side forms as durable and passable, with a flat crown and good horse foothold. It compares costs: about 12 000 dollars per mile for sixteen foot concrete roads, 7 500 dollars for a ten foot concrete with dirt side, and 6 000 dollars for macadam plus 300 dollars yearly upkeep, totaling 12 000 dollars per mile in long-term investment. Portland cement is cited as the key binding material, reducing road closures for repairs and saving time and wear on horses and wagons.
Weight of Air and Altitude Effects
A fragment discusses air density and weight, noting no uniform air weight. It estimates a cubic foot at sea level weighing about 1,700 grains, and at 10,000 feet altitude the air is lighter, expanding to roughly two cubic feet each about 850 grains.
Girl Workers In Japan Rise In Factory Labor
World of Labor notes that about 200000 young women are newly recruited each year in Japan with 80000 returning home. The remaining 120000 do not return, moving between factories or switching to other jobs, never considering going home.
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Brown
Japan
Charming Widow and Mr Bach Dialogue Exchange
A brief humor strip exchanges quips on modern life as Charming Widow asks what Mr Bach is doing now. He replies he is looking out for number one, she responds she is seeking number two, in a light, witty Houston Post style dialogue.
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Mr. Bach
Houston Post
Puzzle dialogue on marriage and quarrels
A brief cartoon style dialogue features Bacon asking for clarification and Egbert responding. Bacon notes that when couples marry they become one, yet two are needed to have a quarrel. The exchange wittily contrasts unity in marriage with the two sides in conflict.
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Egbert
Dutch Justice Dismisses Suspect With Defiant Order
A Dutch justice questions a prisoner and presses for a verdict. The inmate replies not guilty and is told to go about his business in curt fashion, reflecting a terse, informal courtroom exchange in the translated note.
Obese its freedom cited in free speech remark
A cautious note argues that speech must guide action, stressing that words should align with conduct while preserving broad rights. The quip frames speech as controlling action and warns against excess in public discourse.
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M. Quad
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Tate
Chicago News
Sayre
Titewad
Tle
Wlea
Harvard Lampoon
Brigegroom
Redd
Greene
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Peter
Philadelphia Ledger
Pearson's
Jay Town
Jefferson de Huuim
Lsten
Francisco Chropicie
Etyha
Bey
Kaneas City
Silas
Yassii
Washington Star
Indy
Moses Wren
Lght West
Jett Wurass
Baltimore American
Peoria Journal
Chorly Lightwit
Richmond Times- Dispatches
Office
New York Mail
Gore
Providence
Bonston Poat
C. Aren
Lange
H. FE. Bucklen & CO
North Broad St. Phila, Pa
Estherville
Ami
Rogers Brothers
Central Life Insurance Company
John Rogers
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