Dead Letter: Postoffice reports vast mail misrouting
The Dead Letter Division of the Post Office details a year ending June 30 with 10,989,870 letters and parcels not delivered due to bad addresses or missing recipients. Financial losses include 2,202,119.06 in checks and money orders. The report cites widespread illiteracy and careless addressing as main causes and calls for reader vigilance to improve mail accuracy.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Regund
Genewant
Public Service Grievances and Corporate Hypocrisy
An opinion piece criticizes express companies and utilities for crying foul over rate reform while protecting profits. It cites American Express distributing 1 250 000 to employees at Christmas and argues public service firms show similar flaws, with authorities heeding or ignoring their claims depending on gain.
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Post
American Express Company
Pacific Service
Preserving Picture FMS Hall of Fame for Films
A plan to create a Hall of Fame and vaults to preserve contemporary motion pictures for future generations. It honors William Fox for devising the scheme, with a generous contribution of funds to establish the project and support its upkeep.
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Maverluut
William Fox
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From Other Viewpoints Excerpt on Militarism and Metrics
A fragmented discussion cites fears of militarization from universal training and a link to Germany’s power stance. It notes potential shifts toward the metric system and mentions names like Kansas City Times and Washington Star in a broad, garbled bloc of quotes.
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Kansas City Times
Germany
Kansas City Tournal
Washington Star
The Jesters And War Time Tales From Old Streets
A collage of 19th century verse and prose sketches recalls street life, Christmas savings schemes, and moral tales. It names Franklin, Warren County, Niagara County, and a pool of local figures amid songs and anecdotes. The piece blends humor with hardship, hinting at charity drives and familiar children’s rhymes.
Mustard Remedies Promised Relief for Severe Colds
A garbled report discusses mustard’s use to ease congestion and throat irritation during severe cold symptoms. It mentions preparation methods, potential safety concerns, and general claims of relief, with references to medical opinions and home remedies.
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Iasusury
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Gage Tor
Mates
Ealf
Surprising Goat Cough Syrup Made a Home
Fragmentary text appears to mix names, places, and nonsensical phrases about goat cough syrup and personal reflections. No coherent event or clear entities emerge to form a factual summary.
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