Ready to Take His Medicine
Carney returns to face the music after six months on the run seeking forgiveness and planning a bank heist with dummy bundles. Kate Egan betrays him by skipping the rendezvous, leaving him to confront the aftermath as he travels back toward New York to make amends.
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Carney
New York
Kate Egan
Broadway
Dey
Kate
San Francisco
Ife
South Seas
New York Terminal
Carney Returns to Bank and Faces Past
Carney enters the bank where staff mock his absence while the cashier urges him to see the manager. The manager, Mr Meeson, warns him to avoid a former associate Kate as Carney reveals the six month absence and a failed scheme involving a dummy package.
Rainbow Soldiers to Greet Gourand in Des Moines Visit
General Henri Gourand, French commander of American and French forces in Champagne, arrives in Des Moines tomorrow noon from Minneapolis. He will be a guest of the Rainbow division veterans, and will be accompanied by Col. L. G. Ross, state commander of the Rainbow division veterans.
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Associated Preas
Des Moines
Henri Gourand
Champagne
Iowa
Merchant Ad In Journal Spotted By Shopper
A shopper tells the merchant I saw your ad in the Journal indicating awareness of a local advertisement and prompting a possible response.
Hog Population in Iowa Rises 20 Percent in 1922
Des Moines reports to State Auditor Haynes show hog numbers climbed from 4 790 811 in 1921 to 6 078 151 in 1922, with milk cows up by 77 859 to 1 465 087. Hogs held a higher average value than market prices at 9 23 per head amid overall livestock trends.
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Des Moines
Haynes
State Board of Equalization
Iowa
Too Youthful a Pet
Uncle Dick sends Mary a puppy for her birthday and the young dog causes trouble by digging up seeds and stealing laundry. After facing repeated complaints Mary sighs that she wishes for an adult dog to solve the problem.
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Mary
Everyday sage notes love letters lower a great man
A witty remark argues that even a great man descends to common level when he writes a love letter, suggesting a gown be set as a truism.
Married life may not be one grand sweet song
A lighthearted note from the Boston Transcript suggests married life brings chatter and daily talk rather than romance, implying couples share plenty of conversation and banter in ordinary routine.
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Boston Transcript
Poorly Planned Legs In Dinosaurs Hard to Move
Paleontologists describe dinosaur leg design as an active terrestrial N shaped arrangement. Heavy muscles anchored low on the foot gave hind leg solidity but likely reduced agility and speed.
Etiquette by Language in Dutch East Indies Islands
A note on four native languages in the Dutch East Indies: one for superior addressing inferiors, one for inferiors addressing superiors, a third for equals, and a fourth used only by the aristocracy.
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Dutch East Indies
The Glad Eyes of a Woman passage
A quoted excerpt praises a woman’s features as keys to fame and fortune on the reel road. It highlights a dimple half inch eyelashes and a distinctive figure described as suited to a one piece bathing suit, illustrating a standard of beauty tied to stardom.
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Jane Doe
Muscular Christianity Defined in 19th Century Thought
The phrase muscular Christianity denoting a healthy robust faith was popularized by Charles Kingsley, a notable Church of England pastor and writer, who framed religion as bracing men for life's battles with strength and resolve.
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Charles Kingsley
Church of England
Perhaps it Was for the Best
Hen Bascom notes his son left college for reasons known to him and the faculty. If he had persisted, he might have earned a degree, but instead returned home with a cautionary tale about sticking with a program. Hoard’s Dairyman.
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Carney
San Francisco
Hen Bascom
Hen
Hoard
Verses of the New Testament Divided by Robert Stevens
The New Testament was first divided into verses by French printer Robert Stevens in 1551, marking a milestone in biblical text organization. This innovation sped reference and study for readers and scholars across Europe.
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Robert Stevens
Senate Snuff Boxes on Lobby Ledge
Senate snuff boxes sit on the ledge to the left of the senate chamber lobby doors. Rarely used beyond visitors, they are kept filled with fresh snuff and have long been part of the chamber’s custom.
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Senate
Senate Chamber
Belgian Railway Lighting Debate Echoes Devil Invention Claim
In 1885 a Belgian lawmaker opposed electric lighting for government railway stations, denouncing it as the invention of the devil. The remark highlighted early resistance to new technology in public infrastructure.
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Belgium
Legislative Chamber
Utility Bulletin
Second Grade Confession of a Girl’s Secret Crush
A girl recalls an after school moment when a boy kissed her and asked to be his girl. She then learns her best friend was asked similarly and urged secrecy about the exchange.
Creed Ringo Shoots Record Owl in Lincoln Ledger Note
The Gould correspondent reports Creed Ringo of Lincoln shot a horned owl measuring 4 feet 2 inches across its wingspan, calling it the largest owl he ever saw in one piece, a note quoted from Collier's.
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Gould
The
Lincoln Ledger
Creed Ringo
Collier’s
Overloaded Governments and Civic Duty
The piece discusses recurring revolts against overburdened governing bodies. It argues wise leaders seek the permanent good by avoiding excessive duties and burdens on the people and institutions.
Just a Bit Dubious in Married Life
A Kansas City Star feature recalls a long marriage with a running joke about trust and curious behavior. The couple narrates two odd incidents when the husband wore his best clothes midweek without explanation, sparking playful doubt.
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Kansas City Star
Cow’s tumble uncovers gold vein on ranch well
A cow owned by T. Johnson of Los Angeles slipped into a Needles area well on her boss’s ranch. Rescuers hoisted her out with a derrick. The hoof she bore revealed a rich vein of gold, turning the ordinary animal into a profitable find.
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T. Johnson
Los Angeles
Calif
Needies
Sliver Lining Cheer Up Advice Prompts Saving
The St. Joseph Gazette urges cheer by noting savings on items you cannot afford to buy as reflected in a quote from the Boston Transcript.
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The
St. Joseph Gazette
Boston Transcript
Hardest Part of the Program in Boston Herald Quote
A Boston Herald quote notes that a man’s strength lies more in thinking before speaking than in speaking on his feet, highlighting the value of measured responses over quick retorts.
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Boston Herald
Dream Reveals Father’s Death in Joplin Telegram
A reminiscence from the Chicago Journal recounts a miner's dream foretelling his father's death. He was prospecting zinc with headquarters in Joplin, then returned after dreaming of a fatal accident. A telegram arrived confirming the tragedy, prompted by the dream.
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Joplin
Chicago Journal
Wonder of Nature Sea Slug Regenerates Vital Organs
The helothurian or sea slug can eject its organs when frightened and rapidly replace them within weeks, a remarkable example of natural regeneration.
Respect to Age Joke Quip Sparks Reflection on Humor
A pithy line plays with aging and humor, urging readers to smile at aging by appreciating jokes of the era. The remark invites lighter reflection on generational wit and perspective.
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R. BE. Dougherty
Mr. Meeson
Gourand
Minnesota
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Barclay
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Royal Spray
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Navy
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