Amusement Stars Narrow Escape During Dam Scene
John Bowers and Milton Sills faced a near fatal moment while filming a key scene for What A Wife Learned at Laguna Dam Arizona. A dam gate release sent a forty foot wall of water toward their improvised staging, washing them into the flood and knocking down nearby cameramen.
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Thomas H. Ince
Fox Theatre
John Bowers
Milton Sills
Laguna
Yuma
Arizona
Bowers
Sills
The Kissometer Measures Kiss Pressure
A German scientist devised an apparatus to measure kiss pressure. His experiments involve many figures, but the main fact is that men kiss harder than women.
The Evil That Men Do Lives On
A Shakespearean reflection notes that the harm people commit endures beyond their lives while the good deeds are buried with them. The quote emphasizes lasting impact of actions and legacy.
ABE MARTIN on world condition and light from frothy shows
Abe Martin remarks on global woes and urges gratitude to God for still seeing light. He mocks pretentious, plotless entertainment and notes disappointment at lack of meaningful themes in performances.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poet Walt Mason lists zest for daily work and pride in honest toil. The verse praises steady labor, contentment, and the satisfaction of earning daily bread while guarding cats and enjoying small pleasures.
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Walt Mason
Game Called Russian Scandal
Seaton a bank clerk in a gossiping town faces scorn over an alleged affair with Doris Bright while engaged to Mabel Lake. Rumors trigger threats and a town-wide mob, forcing Seaton and Doris to flee after planning a quick marriage to escape scandal.
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Seaton
Doris Bright
Mabel Lake
Ninth Methodist
Doris
Southport
Lancaster
Bus Stalled With a Silent Engine Comment
A passerby asks Brown why his bus won’t start, and Brown quips that it seems equipped with a stationary engine. The exchange captures a humorous roadside moment reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Cincinpath Enquirer
Inventive space saver folds to reveal ironing setup
A kitchen table with an ironing machine beneath its top is patented. The top folds back to expose the rollers, creating an integrated ironing and folding workspace. This space saving design targets small homes and multipurpose rooms.
Germany Smaller Than Texas
The new republic of Germany covers about 8380 square miles, making it smaller than Texas and not much larger than California.
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Germany
Texas
New Republic of Germany
California
Store Force Cites Journal Ad Feedback
A store force notes a customer said they saw an advertisement in the Journal. The comment highlights the journal as the source of the shopper’s information and signals effective reach for future promotions.
Speeders Face City Prisoner Humiliation in Michigan
River Rouge Michigan adopts a safety first system where speeding autoists are condemned to work on streets. Worn overalls label them City Prisoner with a prison number as a public shaming tactic to curb reckless driving.
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River Rouge
Mich
September Day Delights and Local Anecdotes
A collection of light regional vignettes includes a mother’s shifting reputation as her family grows, a humorous peek at Washington Motor Co. manager Mr. Mace, a bumblebee hitching a ride in a car, repair hopes for a toppled vehicle, and a traveling American’s joke about meals in Ireland with a servant.
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Mr. Mace
Washington Motor Company
The Woman Motorist
A poem about a reckless driver causing public alarm and fear, noting that rumors claim the female driver is more dangerous than the male. The piece emphasizes panic and bravado as cars speed through streets, prompting caution as bystanders react to the threat.
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Don
Humorous Fragments and Social Snippets From A Hot Summer
A jumble of quips and anecdotes recalls daily life in Topeka and beyond as residents joke about chigger bites and mules in boxcars. Quick exchanges reference insurance, marriage, peaches, and President Coolidge with light social commentary.
Many a Good Man Has Been Shot at Sanrise
A period piece reports a crowd at a social event where intoxication and rough conduct lead to a sharp rebuke of heavy drinking. The narrative notes mischief and risk among attendees, warning of consequences.
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Sanrise
The Pesky Fly Crowd at the Family Table
A humorous poem laments the fly as a nuisance from kitchen to nursery. It mocks the insect for invading meals and spaces, buzzing around grandpa’s picture and baby’s face. The speaker notes flies at night and at an auto show, ending with a nod to frost.
Unwise to Undergo the Will of the Lord
A brief exhortation cites Ephesians 6 17 urging believers to understand the Lord's will and set aside folly. The line emphasizes spiritual armor and discernment for faithful living.
Devil fish propulsion and backward swimming noted
A historical account describes the devil fish unusual swimming method. It draws water into its body and expels it through a siphon below the head to propel itself. Usually it swims backward but can move forward by reversing the siphon direction.
Canadian Labor Roll Expansion Noted
The Canadian Federation of Labor reports a membership of 22,000 workers across affiliates. The figure highlights organized labor reach in the country as of this period.
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Canadan Federation of Labor
Removing Spots From Furniture
White heat and water marks on wood furniture can often be erased by applying heat with a hot iron held near the area without scorching. For stubborn spots cover with cooking soda and apply heat from a distance to restore the piece’s luster.
Russian Industry Sees Sharp Job Loss In Manufacturing
Recent statistics from Russia indicate a rapid shrinkage in manufacturing and mining employment. More than half of men work in Li and only a third as many as in 109 percent. The figures cover state run, state leased, and state controlled industries. Total employment in all industries excluding small shops falls under 2,000,000.
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Russia
World coal output by nation in metric tons
The principal coal mining nations produced combined lignite and coal totals. United States 417,016,000 Germany 288,411,725 United Kingdom 255,801,786 France 31,015,017 Poland 25,800,000 Belgium 21,294,170 Russia 10,000,000 Japan 26,000,000 Canada 13,048, Tse.
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United States
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Poland
Belgium
Russia
Japan
Canada
Block Head and the Top of a Wheel Riddle
A satirical note questions common wisdom about motion on a wheel and jokes about brains and vacuums. It critiques quick answers and mocks various topics from Kosher food to Mah Jong with playful bon mots and seasonal banalities.
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Splinters
Sap Wood
Faithful Stewards judged by the Lord not men
Excerpt from I Corinthians 4 1 4 stressing that ministers of Christ are stewards of mysteries and must be faithful. The speaker notes personal judgment by people is minor while ultimate judgment rests with the Lord.
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Christ
Goa
Why Parents Feel Sad When Children Leave For College
Parents experience sadness as children depart for college due to being missed at home and anxiety about their child’s future. The prospect of separation triggers emotions tied to change, independence, and concern over success and well being.
New Baby Born At Home Named Pat
A baby arrived at the house with the given name Pat. Family members celebrate the new arrival and share joy at the home.
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Jack
Pat
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