Dullard Sells Invention for Fifty Thousand Dollars
Cincinnati Letter in the New York American reports George Sperti a 23 year old University of Cincinnati student nicknamed a hopeless dullard by professors sold an entirely new type of electric meter for $50,000. Dean Hermann Schneider confirms the sale and notes he had not known of Sperti’s work. A company congratulated Schneider on the achievement, prompting an inquiry into Sperti’s anonymity.
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George Sperti
University Cincinnati
Hermann Schneider
Siege of Engineering
Sperti
Heol
Schneider
Perti
George Perti
Dean Schneider
Sporti
Cincinnati
New York American
Richard can ride the mule if the mule wants him to
A teacher asks a class to improve a sentence. Jimmy Brown, named James, suggests a rewording that shifts agency to the mule. The exchange highlights a humorous grammar exercise from Boys' Life.
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Jimmy Brown
James
Richard
Jimmie
Gordon Clothing Co Offers Men What They Want
A brief promotion states Gordon Clothing Co provides men with desired apparel and accessories. Shoppers are directed to visit the store for a selection described as meeting male customers needs. The note emphasizes ending with satisfaction and value.
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Gordon Clothing Co
Political Announcements for Fourth District July 22 1922
Democratic primary action outlined for the Fourth District congressional race with announcements dated July 22 1922. The fragment notes forthcoming declarations or filings under the party primary process impacting candidacy.
Faithful dog dies after aiding thief in Oak Cliff burglary
In Dallas, a small black car dog protecting its 13 year old owner linked to burglary cases in Oak Cliff. The dog was killed after running into traffic while officers investigated local break ins. The arrested boy, Rosemore student, admitted entry to several homes and theft of French money, with food the main motive.
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Dallas
Texas
Oak Cliff
G. R. Kimmell
Kimmell
Brasher
South Willomet
Jefferson Avenue
Rosemore School
Fortissimo Myron Sings With Grandpa at Piano
A child named Myron sang while his grandpa softly played the piano. During the performance, with guests present, the boy interrupted the song and shouted to his grandpa to “give her more gas” as the music continued.
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Myron
The Lawyer and His Faithful Son
A religious lawyer loses faith after his wife dies in childbirth and raises his son with atheistic views. The boy overhears harsh denials of immortality and says Mother is dead. When he is corrected, the man learns his error and embraces a renewed bond, vowing to live worthy of Lucy.
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Lucy
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertisement
A vintage tonic claim describes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a purifying energizing blood tonic. It touts strength, appetite, and improved color, noting it is iron and quinine syrup beloved even by children and asserts malaria and grip germs are cleared by its strengthening effect.
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Grove
Vie Feu
Fatal Mistakes in a Drowning Misunderstanding
A man offers a hundred dollars to a burly fisherman who saves his wife from drowning. The twist unfolds as the rescuer learns the victim was the man’s mother‑in‑law, not his wife, leaving the scene with comic relief on luck and payment.
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Lady Leather
Chicago Daily News
Money Gone, Love Goes Too, Chicago Wife Tells Judge
In Chicago on June 20 acting as judge and jury a wife sentenced her husband Lee Hauser to nine months in jail. Calling him a “gold digger” and a “vampire” during the court session, Mildred Hauser recommended he be sent to the house of correction after the judge had earlier offered options.
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Chicago
M. L. McKinley
Lee Hauser
Mildred Hauser
House of Correction
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County sworn by Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured. Statement sworn December 6. Notary A. W. Gleason. Medicine taken internally. claims benefits through blood. Druggets price 75 cents. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Court rebukes wife over unpaid checks and debt case
A court confronts Mrs. Hauger over funds obtained on checks. The jailed husband pleads he cashed them to buy the clothes his wife demanded. The judge notes the lack of money in marriage, while the wife snaps that without money there is no love and urges jail.
Eyesight Clinic At Payne Cottage In Whitewright
On Friday June 23 at Payne Cottage Whitewright Dr Watkins offers eyewear fitting and lens prescriptions with years of experience. If glasses feel uncomfortable or ill fitting, visit for personalized adjustments and expert guidance on suitable lenses.
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Payne Cottage
Dr. Watkins
Whitewright
Payne Cottage visit and office contact ad
Advertisement notes locations for eye care at Payne Cottage on a specified date or his Sherman office in Room 3 Cren shaw Building. Encourages proper glasses and mentions affordable prices. Also promotes a soda fountain by P. J. Pierce & Sons using purest ingredients for top quality drinks.
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Payne Cottage
Crenshaw Building
Sherman
Advt
P. J. Pierce & Sons
Bromo Quinine Box Shows Grove Signature Claim
A vintage label asserts that the tablet medicine relieves colds by addressing the cause. It notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and bears E W Grove’s signature on the box.
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E W.grove
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Dullard
Congress
Sam Rayburn
Fannin County
Grayson County
Floyd Everheart
H. M
Harve) Wisdom, D. R
Dolph) ‘Vaughan
G. T. McDonough
Dayton B. Steed
R. M. Carter
Finis Alverson
Hugh Boren
Jas. C. Wilson
Wilbur Carter
Kelly
R. C. Hoyle
Wolfe, Freeman & Wolfe
Sherman, Texas
Commercial Bank
Luther Smith & Son
Dog
Boy
Fortissimo
J. W. Davidson Quality Groceries
Garland Market
Leather
America
the Planters National Bank
Men’s Athletic Union
Thomson
Hudson, Davis & Co
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