Grim tale of Nobile Arctic flight and Amundsen loss
The piece recounts the Italia rescue tragedy in the Arctic with Roald Amundsen among the missing and exhausted crew. It notes harsh ice floes, dwindling rations, and the brutal mid summer weather as the crew faced living deaths and ultimate fatalities. The column shifts to a commentary on rising ice cream and other dairy product consumption tied to postwar saloon elimination, praising temperate use of sweets and foods.
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Arctic Wastes
Roald Amundsen
Norge
North Pole
Amundsen
Nobile
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
United States
Ripplings on the Potomac by PF H B
A brief column by PF H B titled Ripplings on the Potomac recounts Florence Brookhart's notes on Maryland Gettysburg the Caverns and other topics in a lively postrain mood. The writer thanks Pat and promises to send more in the next issue.
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Potomac
PF. H. B
Florence Brookhart
Maryland
Gettysburg
Caverns
Daily Lesson: Transient Word Of The Day
Read guidance on misused phrases and pronunciations and study the word transient meaning fleeting or momentary. Includes quoted expressions, mnemonics, and a quote from Addison emphasizing mirth as temporary.
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Detroit
Addison
Maryland and Virginia Travel Notes Through History and Harvest
A writer chronicles Maryland corn and tobacco farming on small plots, visits Gettysburg, the Caverns, and Chesapeake Bay highlights. He describes local speech, regional landmarks, and scenic drives, including Patuxent River, old hotels, and ironbound caverns, with anecdotes about pies and language.
Tragic Hull Drift Ashore Amid Gale Ads Clash with Gilda Gray
A damaged verse and a parade of quips unfold from a harbor scene where an excursion steamer lies wrecked off a gay hotel. Posters plastered over the broken deck promote weekly entertainments while local humor teases moralizing neighbors and tradesmen. A religious Atchison man uses a punchline prayer, a merchant humorously laments coal weights, and a saxophone buyer sparks neighborly chatter as rents fall to keep tenements filled.
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Christopher Morley
Gilda Gray
Golfer Drives Ball 180 Yards Direct Into Cup
A brief note suggests testing a golfer’s claim of driving a ball 180 yards directly into the cup with no bounce in a backyard experiment.
FZAAC Vacation Note Sparks Maritime Misadventure
A playful missive recounts a near mishap at sea after a rope was lost overboard during a calm voyage with the Funny tribe. It also mentions a local fisherman’s encounter with a well baited hook and a miscast line.
Ain't it the Truth Driver in the Road Ointment
A lyrical description of a car speeding along a rural landscape, emphasizing the machine and the driver who pays no heed to the scenic surroundings as he concentrates on the road. The passage conveys nostalgia for automotives and the countryside.
Irish Passenger Defends Bell Pull In Streetcar
A large Irishman, clearly drunk, pulled the streetcar bell strap. The conductor scolded him for ringing the bell at both ends of the car. The man replied that he wanted both ends to stop.
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Bedad
Signs Carried on Fords List Drawn from Sutton Register
A published list shows quirky signs and phrases read by Fords including Exasper 8 Spoon Holder Chicken Here's your Coop Baby Here's Your Rattle Shake Rattle and Roll Sister Youd Look Tough Without Paint Too Laugh ae 1 Pufd ash for Mine Four a Four Brakes Four More Installments Darling I Am Growing Old I Rattle In My Rear End But I Don't Strike Mrs. Frequently So We Took the $50 000 and Bought This Capacity 5000 Gals One at a time Tack Finder It Ain't Guana Run Much More
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Maryland
Baltimore
Blue Ridge
Gettysburg
Fredrick, Md
Fredrick
Barbara Fritchie
Shenandoah Valley
Capitol Dome
Chesapeake Bay
Patuxent River
Germany
Vermont
Monticello
Annapolis
State Capitol
State
Statehouse
Mose
Joe
Ayer’s
Ager’s
Postmasters' deaths shock town in minimalist souvenir note
A plain spoken souvenir card notes a wedding and urges simple wording while reporting that two despondent postmasters recently died by suicide. The brief item mentions local shock and prompts sober reflection on the event.
Vacation Hints From Slogans Boost Travel Etiquette
Readable notes suggest using the telegraph and telephone to stay in touch while on vacation. Advice covers buying disposable dishes, khaki clothing, a camping outfit, and light gear. A wink toward subscribing to the hometown paper closes the piece.
West Chester Obituary and Local Notes Highlight Roy Kauffman
Roy Kauffman born Canton Missouri October 2 1906 died in an airplane accident at Wayland Texas June 28 1928 age 21. Funeral services were held June 30 at the family residence with Rev J J Pritchard and Rev William H Slack officiating and interment at North Hill Cemetery. The piece also covers West Chester community notes on local roads farming and reminiscences about past hardships and modern life.
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Roy Kauffman
C. M. Kauffman
Canton
Wayland
Roy
Wm. H. Slack
Town
Des Moines
Death
Eccles
J. J. Pritchard
William H. Slack
Libertyville
North Hill Cemetery
Lloyd Alliman
Ted Schantz
Andrew
License required for sale sparks dialogue in state
Disjointed exchange shows an officer saying sales require a license while a salesman admits lack of knowledge on the rule. The fragment hints at regulatory enforcement and a later explanation of licensing.
Barber’s Absurd Excuse For Tardiness Goes Viral
A barber explains being late after a morning routine spiraled into shampoo, haircut and massage chaos. The joke highlights how a simple grooming delay turned into a mock epic excuse shared online.
One Way To Do It Device Keeps Down Coal Bills
A humorous exchange recalls a husband answering an ad for a device to lower coal costs and receiving a paperweight instead. The gag hinges on the misfit between promise and delivery highlighting consumer mismatches.
Absent-Minded Professor Marks 20th Engagement Anniversary
A playful exchange recalls twenty years since the couple became engaged. The wife notes the milestone with light humor as the absent-minded professor reflects on the span.
Clarence Schantz and three others named in report
Clarence Schantz along with Ballard Schantz Ted Shively and William Cochran are listed among individuals referenced in the historical article segment.
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Schantz, Clarence Ballard, Ted Shively and
William Cochran
Prohibition Penalties Surpass 1 Million Dollar Mark
Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced civil penalties exceeding 1 million dollars collected from liquor law violators in the fiscal year ended June 30. He noted most penalties were from internal revenue tax assessments on seized liquor owners and that collections rose sharply from last year. He also said plans were drafted at the administrators conference to protect lien holders on installment auto sales when vehicles are seized for violations.
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Washington
Doran
Flo
Internal Revenue
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Ohio State Journal
Henry
Rakeman
Arohoff
Izaac Walton II
Sutton Register
Tack
Herbert Hoover
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Oregon
John Minthorn
Minthorn
Herbert
Uncle John
Salem
Arbert
Louis Jones
West Chester
J. D. Dayton
Jefferson County
Crookedereek
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Chicago
James Nelson
Keota
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Columbus
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