Return of the Old Shop Brings Peter Back to Work
Peter Lessard, recently forced from a Babbitt electrical job, learns the old shop has reopened. The firm, led by Mr. Babbitt, reels in its former staff including Peter, offering a three year contract to resume the carbon process project. Clarice hopes for his return as the shop welcomes him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Lessard
Clarice
Peter
Gough & Co
Bealan Ebenreer
Tm Bode
Old Jones
Simpson
Scott Street
Jones
Babbitt
Give Every Man Due Credit In Praise Without Handicap
A Chicago Examiner opinion argues for praising individuals for their real good while avoiding judgments based on family or parentage. It urges fair recognition, urging readers to withhold disparagement and overlook relatives’ faults to encourage upright conduct in society.
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Onlcago Examiner
Belasco
New York
Grand Forks
Sandusky
The Best Philanthropy and Its True Measure
A reflective piece on caring for the poor. It argues aid must be active and personal, not merely financial. The author contends visible charity can mask deeper life flaws and stresses addressing root causes by time and consistent conduct rather than sweeping expenditures.
Mrs Bore Seeks Tickets Expressly at Home
Dialogue shows a caller pressing Mrs Bore for ticket sales and a house visit. Jane confirms the visitor was told to return and ask about when she would be in, revealing a recurring request pattern and contact back forth within a household.
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Jane
Moving Pictures Eat into All Trades in 1913 Theatre
Birsky and Zapp discuss how moving pictures hurt candy shops, restaurants, and theaters, noting the rise of film chains and the high pay and insecurity of actors and writers. They joke about extravagant production stunts and contracts, contrasting film profits with old-time theater costs and habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zapp
Moving Picture
Birsky
Moving Pictures
Mit Kartoffei Salud
Theagler
Rapid Transit Work Under Reef Near New York
Poplar Mechanics Magazine notes a dual project at Coenties Reef New York channeling a 15 foot rock blast and two tunnels under reef. The venture, funded by the federal government and New York City, aims to create a rapid transit link between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Reef depth reduction improves safety for shipping while tunnel progress races ahead of river channel deepening.
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Coentles Reef
EB River
New York
Manhattan
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Brooklyn
New York City
Botlin
Motion pictures study handwriting movements to teach better writing
Scientists use films showing two groups of children, good and poor writers, to analyze motion patterns in writing. Early findings suggest rhythm and stroke coordination distinguish writers, and the films allow detailed, repeatable examination at any chosen point.
Three Brothers and a Fatal String Incident
In a vacation setting three brothers played with a stout string around a tree stump. The older boys pulled against the youngest, and Bill, biting the string, was injured as the others pulled. A terrible yell followed, and they found Bill with blood on his mouth and hands. his teeth were torn out. They told their mother, who comforted him as he awaited recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Nat
Aute Bui
Humble Tools That Shaped Great Deeds
Reverend Howard W Pope argues Shamgar’s lone act with an ox goad proves scripture’s inspiration and shows untrained workers can advance God’s cause. He cites Moses Joshua and later heroes, urging personal effort and faith over formal training to confront societal bonds and enemy oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Shamgar
Shamger
Stamgar
Mr. Moody
John Vassir
Mel Trotter
God
Moses
Joshua
Jonathan
Nehemiah
Imnen
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James Scollard
W. G. Chapman
Clerice
Babbitt Electrical Company
Ce Be
Rabbiet
Bebbitt
Bebbittt
Lupus
Pope
Bbitt&ca
Birsky Ad Zapp
Montague Glass
Ned
Central Park
Whch
Maxine Eliott
Borough Park
Socnerios
Uke
Din
New York Tribune
Rev
Howard W. Pope
Moody Bible Laminste
Chicco
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