Tempera mental Book excerpt shows a struggling writer seeking editors
In this scene from a temperamental poet tale, a hopeful writer vouts for the editor in chief at a large publishing house, faces a sharp office boy, and ends up wandering Times Square amid skyscrapers and doubt. The young man harbors ambitions yet grapples with rejection and self doubt.
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The
Courier
Knickerbockers
Bud
Times Square
Singer
Bill Willikins
Dreaming in Times Square Ends in Royal Fortune
Bill, a weary poet, dreams of home and love with his childhood muse the Hindu girl. Awakened by a bystander and the hard truth of life, he learns his verses yield royalties from a major publisher. Marjorie confirms the contract and a thousand dollar initial check as they embrace in Times Square.
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New York
Willikins
Bill
Babel
Ol’ Sol
Marjorie
Times Square
Pigeons May Return After Sightings in Connecticut
A state game commission member reports sightings of several passenger pigeons in Connecticut. Observers recall the birds were once the continent’s most abundant game species and thought extinct. If confirmed, the reappearance would mark a true return of the native and be widely welcomed.
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Connecticut State Game Commission
North America
Audubon
Politics and Hairdressing Across Ancient Civilizations
The passage notes hair practices tied to power and identity, from Manchu rule forcing pigtails in China to Japanese topknots for soldiers. It cites Absolom’s long hair as a trendsetter and Cavaliers' love locks contrasted with Puritans' cropped style.
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Old
Japan
Absolom
Poetic License Rally Sparks Revenue Talk
A facetious speaker jokes that the legislature could boost revenues by raising the price of poetic license. The line suggests a satirical take on tax or licensing fees and the potential impact on artists.
Want Ads Show Various Sales and Notices
Classified items include For Sale and For Rent notices for barn and pasture space a mare reed baby carriage and farm equipment. Stray red sow, eggs for hatching and setting, a four burner stove and storage barrel, a white Leghorn eggs for setting, a pawn of personal items, posted farm, and a five room residence with two lots for sale or trade notes. Names include Mrs T J Smith Mrs W A Martin Ira Kirkpatrick John Parker I M Fulton Oscar Lyons Mrs L H Murray Mrs W T Sears Charles R Truett.
Sale of cabbage plants bulbs flowers and tomatoes
Frost proof cabbage plants for sale bulbs and plants and funeral and wedding flowers also mato plants. Telephone orders to 198 Mrs P A Short. Also sale of Duroc and Poland China boars pigs sows registered or subject to registration at Whitewright area by Rufus Turner three miles west of Whitewright.
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P. A. Short
Poland
Rufus Turner
Whitewright
Canadian Aviators Proved Wise Birds
Royal Flying Corps veterans, trained in the Eleventh Federal War Savings District, returned to Canada as avid buyers of War Savings Stamps. A Canadian financier notes leaders recognize thrift as essential to postwar recovery for both the United States and Canada, alongside France and Belgium.
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Royal Flying Corps
Federal
War Savings District
Canada
United States
France
Belgium
Large Chance and the Growth to Fit Opportunity
The passage urges embracing growth to meet larger opportunities. It argues that opportunities must fit the seeker and that waiting is useless. By continually improving, even small people can fill big chances as they arise.
Methodist Church Notice Sunday school and services schedule
There will be Sunday school at 10 o'clock led by H. L. Webster superintendent. The pastor preaches both hours with morning subject Christ's Response to Faith and Sorrow and evening Christ the Light of the World. Prayer meeting Wednesdays and choir practice Thursdays. Evening services start at 8 30. All are invited to attend.
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H. L. Webster
Christ
Habitual Constipation Cured in 14 to 21 Days
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is very pleasant to take. Price 60 cents per bottle.
Dan W. Smith Travels to City on Orange Business Visit
Dan W. Smith of Orange arrived in the city on Thursday for a brief business visit.
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Dan W. Smith
Orange
City
Not Half Ticker Signals Incomplete Wall Street Day
The ticker trend shows gaps as traders note the market does not capture all activity. Analysts warn that price moves, late trades, and off exchange activity can alter the day’s apparent performance.
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Wall Street
A Crying Need for a School of Footpad Training
Rampage Oklahoma cattle baron Sand storm Smith, visiting Kansas City, laments the lack of a formal school for training young highwaymen. He complains amateurs misrepresent genuine bandit craft and questions whether they are staging a hold up or a chaotic charade.
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Sandstorm Smith
Rampage
Okla
Kansas City
Hotels That Pay Their Guests in Bohemia
Prague hotel owners slash room rates by more than 100 percent in Bohemia. The piece notes the financial appeal of Bohemia versus other lands, suggesting travelers may prefer stays there.
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Prague
Bohemia
Boston Transcript
The New Way Dialog on Success From Father to Son
A father counsels his son to start from the bottom and work up. The son recalls marching through tough experiences in France and starting by going over the top. The exchange contrasts humble beginnings with frontline wartime efforts.
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France
Cubeb Berries From Piper Cubeba Used In Medicine
The article describes Cubeb berries from Piper Cubeba, native to the West Indies and widely cultivated in Java and Sumatra. It notes use as a stomach stimulant and flavoring vehicle, with particular value in mucous membrane diseases and bronchial conditions, including smoky cigarette use for bronchial effects.
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West Indies
Java
Sumatra
Modern Woodmen Notice in Whitewright Lodge Dates
The Modern Woodmen Lodge of Whitewright rents the 1. O. O. F.-E. P. ball for the first and third Friday nights each month and will hereafter meet on those dates. All members are urged to attend. JOHN SAVAGE, V. C. 21.
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Woodmen Lodge
Whitewright
John Savage
V. C
Newspaper Club Offers From The Whitewright Sun
The Whitewright Sun advertises a one year subscription option alongside Holland's Magazine and the Semi-Weekly Farm News offers. A three year Farm and Ranch package is available for a reduced price of $2.75, with another trio including Holland's Magazine at $1.75. Send payment to The Whitewright Sun.
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Whitewright
Whitewright Sun
Holland’s Magazine
The
B Y P U Devotional Meeting Sunday Evening
The B Y P U program holds a devotional at 7 15 p m focusing on Building the Kingdom in Troublous Times. Miss Macie Montgomery leads with Miss Adah Truett guiding the drill on key verses and Roy Epting and Russell McGinnis reading scripture.
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Macie Montgomery
Adah Truett
Roy Epting
Russell McGinnis
Sunday School Goals Stated by Local Clergy
Miss Olive Neff Mrs. Joe McKinsey Bro. Epting and Mr. Robbins urge maintaining training work in the B Y P U and expanding missionary financing to reach the world with the principles of Jesus at the Sunday school.
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Olive Neff
Joe McKinsey
Bro. Epting
Jesus
Robbins
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Reed Baby Carriage
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Bells, Texas
Oscar Lyons
W. T. Sears
Charles R. Truett
Grove
E. W. Grove
Methodist Church
B. Y. P. U. Program
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Sherman
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
FT. Worth
Bainbridge, N.Y
Vinci
Lester Andrews
Williamson
W. Va
Hartley Clay
Dyer & Jones
T. H. Lively
Hoi
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