Fragments of Opinion and Wit Span Curio Column
A collage of quotes and quips spans marriage luck moral hours and random musings. Notable names include Steve Waters Seo Froseth Charles Wolfe John MacRae J E Pirnie and H P Axelberg alongside a colorful line about a 34 inch tire on a 36 inch rim.
Crowded crossings spark chances and small town notes
A hodgepodge of sayings and local quips appears from Gallia County Ohio to a county reader column. An editor nods to public health and neighbors allowing delayed washing for current. a student recalls a teacher’s question about glue in ink. a rooster in Gallipolis allegedly kills a cat. reflections on aggression and fellowship close the column.
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Board of Health
Freddy
Most Men Debating Weakness And Office Cat Words
Roy Markham remarks that many men excuse their faults. A brisk exchange follows with a child asking why the writer includes Office Cat material and a parent noting a widowed mother to support.
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Roy Markham
Mommer
Pink Ribbon Sows Suspicion in Car Mystery
A suspicious woman says a pink ribbon found in her husband’s car fuels doubt about fidelity. The note hints at inner turmoil and distrust within a troubled marriage as readers hear frank concerns.
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Frank Downs
Barrin the Hyena Man and the laughter paradox
The quoted exchange questions whether laughter targets deserve amusement, contrasting Ed. Plant’s view that pep equals happiness, energy, will, and courage with Paul Ungrodt’s idea that a failed account is a no account.
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Barrin
Plant
Pep
Paul Ungrodt
Not Strained Coffee Sparks Banter and Rumor
A playful exchange about a swallowed tale leads to a broader meditation on tangible support over good wishes. The crowd, including Mary and Jake Yderstad, highlight priorities like reputation, influence, and practical means to sustain efforts.
GOOD BIZZNESS Insight and irony from varied voices
A quoted collage contrasts religious fervor and bootleg bravado with reflections on virtue and doubt. George Posey is cited about fairness, truth, and the hardness of being right, while jokes about marriage reveal sharp social wit.
Serviceable Marriage Interrupts Benediction Crowd
In Chicago a minister, summoned by a young couple, paused a service to marry them after the sermon. Thirteen women and one man stepped forward for the ceremony, while other oddities and local quips fill this fragmentary page.
Courtroom Quip and Light Verse Echo Juries
An alien pleads inability to understand English but the judge dismisses excuses. The short verse references great men, a sunset of excuses for a smile, and a playful observation on a lady’s modesty growing from ankle high to knee level over the years.
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Lady Fair
Retail costs of food show mixed city changes in 1922
The Labor Department reports April 15 to May 15 1922 changes in 26 cities. Several cities rise from 1 to 2 percent while others fall, notably Norfolk and Manchester at 7 to 8 percent declines year over year, with Seattle posting a 2 percent increase.
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United States Department of Labor
United States
Richmond
Atlanta
Baltimore
Birmingham
Seattle
Butte
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Savannah
St. Louis
Washington
D. C
Manchester
Providence
Boston
New Haven
S. Louis
Fall River
Newark
Baltimorr
New York
Omaha
Chicago
Detroit
Rochester
Wheat supplies surge as 1921 crop outlook released
The Department of Agriculture reports June 1 forecasts show winter wheat at 607 million bushels, spring wheat 49 million, totaling about 855 million for the year. Oats are projected at 1.305 billion, with fruit crops up from frosts. apples near double last year but below 1920. Peach and pear production also expected higher, with apples at 179.8 million and pears around 15 million. Warranty Deed blanks offered at the Times office.
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Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Saving for a purpose make the post office your bank
Postmaster John O'Sullivan argues saving benefits individuals communities and the nation. He says saving does not require sacrificing comforts or luxuries and urges the public to view the post office as a savings avenue.
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John O’sullivan
Save and invest with postal savings and Treasury certificates
Do not spend on trifles. Save money by placing it in secure investments. Postal savings stamps convert to a $1 certificate. Treasury savings certificates offer 4 percent interest, with tax advantages and safety, redeemable in five years for $25 on a $20 stake and $200 on an $800 stake. Join the U S Government Savings System.
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Treasury
Treasury Department
Post Office
United States
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Steve Waters
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Froseth
Charles Wolfe
John MacRae
H. P. Axelberg
Junius
Gallipolis
Ohio
A. W. MacLeod
Congress
Mary
Jake Yderstad
Abie
George Posey
Wagner
Wagner Clothing Co
The
House of Kuppenheimer
Ashland, Wis
Wegler Bros
Esther
the Times
City of
Washburn
T. A. Loveland
Plymouth Building
Minneapolis, Minn
USCO
Vanes
Rubber Company
U. S
Pirnie & Son Auto Company
Washburn, Wis