Simplicity of English Crowds and Collective Nouns
A London Answers note lists colorful collective noun pairs such as a crowd of ships a fleet a flock of sheep a bevy of wolves a pack a host of angels a shoal of porpoises a herd of buffaloes a troop of children a covey of partridges a galaxy of beauties a horde of ruffians a heap of rubbish a drove of oxen a mob of whales a school of worshipers a congregation of engineers a corps of robbers a band of bees a swarm of people a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of Engineers
London
Harold Returns Home And Brings College Yell Fun
The piece follows a family celebrating Harold coming home from college with stories of his singing and fashion. It notes his ties and hatbands, the pride of kin, and the plan for him to work hard now that he is back. A Chicago News item on a new school code and a breach of promise suit with a reduced judgment are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Chicago News
Mottoes From Shakespeare to Fit Our Acquaintances
A comic list of Shakespearean lines matched to everyday trades and figures such as a washerwoman a bootblack a convict a landlord and more. The piece pairs famous quotes with roles like the auctioneer the gambler the barber and the architect.
Why Inaccuracies in Papers Reporters and the News
A discussion of why newspapers misstate facts argues that reporters rely on secondhand witnesses, face time pressure, and contend with biased sources. Will Irwin contends that reporters must sift through conflicting testimonies, using experience to judge probable truth amid widespread deception and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Irwin
Collier's
Patrick Henry
Advertising pays for Baltimore firm after decades of service
A Baltimore advertising firm has run a local paper advertisement for 29 years seeking loans. The firm reports the ad has cost about 2000 dollars but generated profits of more than 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AG@vertising
Baltimore
Speaser Champ Clark Urges Congress to Stay Seated
The message calls for congressmen to remain in their seats during speeches in the house. It urges action by the society for the prevention of evasity to congressmen to maintain order and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaser
Champ Clark
Society For the Prevention
Tinniest Fire Brigade Tricycle In London
A motor propelled tricycle equipped as a full fire brigade is shown at Beckenham fire station London. It carries two seats, ladders extinguisher hose and aid outfit and can reach speed of forty miles per hour. It has already aided several fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckenham
London
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Indiana
C. C. Wiley
Twin births at Emergency Hospital noted with brief obituary
Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs William Spence of Clarendon last Friday at Emergency Hospital died soon after birth. The report lists local happenings from Warren including mining activity by Wm Yaegle, area church events, public notices, and community updates such as a new hotel sign and proceeds of local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spence
Clarendon
Warren Golf Club
Erie
Titusville
Dunkirk
Wanaka
Buffalo
Rev. W.H. Jones
C. T. Conarro
Rev. Jones
Rochester
N. C
Warren
Utilities bill to commission faces final session days
In Harrisburg the 1911 12 legislature races toward closure with utilities reform stalled. A compromise may set up a special commission to study the bill and craft a palatable version next session while school code seeks rapid passage and Brewers licensing shifts loom in senate and house votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Tener
Senate
Judiciary Special Committee
House
Pbunko
McNichol Tax Commission
Friends of the Executive
Abbott
Philadelphia
Ailman
Juniata County
Stuart
Tinue
Pittsburg
Lancaster
Schoo
State Board of Public Education
State Board of Public Education Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Warren Mail
Home Folk
Mail Printing Company
J. A. Larson
M. Sloan
Proprietors and Publishers
Penn
American Press Association
New York
Chicago
Evelyn Taintor
Macbeth
Hamlet
Julius Caesar
Henry IV
Diver
Timon of
Athens
the Gambler
Richard
Unique Fire Brigade
Wm. Yaegle
Yaegle
Oakland Cemetery
Newell Brothers
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Wilkesbarre
Grand Lodge
Rebekahs
Pennsylvania
Pioneers
Warren County Historical Society
County
Warren Savings Bank
DuBois
M. E
Joseph F. Berry
Amel Carlson
Tiona
Rosie Bartoo
Carlson
Eben N
Hoffman
Sheffield Post
Conewango Glee Club
Morrell DeLong
H. R. DeLong
Conenango Avenue
Edinboro
Criswell
Venango County
Frank J. Lyons
C. E. Bordwell
D. I. Ball
Warren County
Joseph C. Sibley
Judd Thompson
Franklin
New Struthers Hotel
Adams B. Vera
Fort Worth
Texas
Eben N. Ford Post
Messrs. J. R. Mitchell
R. L. Kerr
C. A. Waters
Faston
Grandpa Smith
E. L. Amann
Joliet
Amann
John Smith
Fifth Street
State Hospital
Cyprus
High School
Bankers, Electricians
West End
Gaughn
Jos. F. Gaughn
Newell and Gaughn
Siegfried and Son
Siegfried
W. G. Newell
Warren Lodge of Moose
Moose
Johnny Jones
Henry Hoffman
Hawke
Henry Hoffiman
B. Hawke
McGraw
Grand Valley
Sherwood & Co
Collopy& Co
Shermen
Pine Creek
State Senate
Robert Haight
Brewers
Kline
Cox
Keystone Party
Tustin
Commissioner of Banking
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