Many Congressmen and Senators Retire From Public Life
Washington, March 3. Many old-timers in Congress realize they will see old friends for the last time marking the twilight of a long era. Notables depart including Uncle Joe Cannon and Joe Fordney in the House, Senator Williams in the Senate, and Aunt Alice Robertson who returns to Oklahoma as a truck farmer.
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Washington
Congress
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Joe Fordney
Michigan
Fordney
Cannon
Senate
John Sharp Williams
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Mississippi
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Winifred Huck
Ellen Nolan
California
Andy Volstead
Volstead
Main Street
Granite Falls
Mann
McCumber
Wahpeton
N. C
Senator Page
Vermont
Hitchcock
Nebraska
League of Nations
Pomerone
Safe profitable small investment offer from Western Division
A sales corporation for a longtime manufacturer seeks 100 to 500 dollar investors in this district promising immediate profit and 35 percent merchandise premium. Jas P Case secretary treasurer invites responses with name and address to San Francisco contact.
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America
Jas. P. Case
Secy. & Treas
Western Division
van Ness Av
San Francisco
Calif
State Department of Labor Plans Worker Distribution Plan
The State Department of Labor proposes acting as a clearing house to distribute laborers for cotton chopping and picking and grain harvests. It seeks active contacts in farming districts to register labor needs and co operate with farm organizations. Rep J R Westbrook endorses the plan for the 38th Legislature Farm Bloc.
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the Sun
Austin
Texas
State Department of Labor
Joseph S. Myers
J. R. Westbrook
Local Humors and Small Town Anecdotes from Hogwallow
Sims baits his mule with shingles on a stable roof while Atlas Peck eyes an overcoat on the ground and plans to fetch it. Miss Hostetter Hocks visits Calf Ribs, Sim Flinders leaves Rye Straw Store for good, Sidney Hocks dreams of wealth but wakes in overalls, Slim Pickens borrows Club Hancock’s coat during a cold spell and returns it when warmer.
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Slim Pickens
Club Hancock
Frisby Hancock Faces Small Misfortunes At Morning Row
Frisby Hancock started his day untangling fishing lines and discovered he lacked enough chewing tobacco to finish the task while observing a neat watch chain remark.
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Frisby Hancock
Luke Mathewson Visits Town After Dogbite Incident
Luke Mathewson showed a dogbite on his ankle in town and plans to return Saturday so acquaintances currently away can view it.
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Luke Mathewson
Weeping Fields Herald Spring Arrival for Henstep Family
Fletcher Henstep and family enjoy the landscape from their home as they anticipate the tall weeds of Spring and Summer arriving soon.
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Fletcher Henstep
Tickville Brass Band Premieres New Piece Next Saturday
The Tickville Brass Band will debut a brand-new composition next Saturday night in front of City Hall. The event aims to draw local interest but is not expected to generate a large crowd or major fanfare.
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Tickville
man drives mule and buggy at high speed on Gander Creek road
Cricket Hicks reports he drove his mule and buggy so fast on the Gander Creek road this morning that the wheel spokes did not even have time to rattle.
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Cricket Hicks
To Cure a Cold in One Day Takes Laxative Brom Quin
Boxed tablets claim to stop cough and headache and work off the cold. Each box bears E W Grove signature. Price 30 cents.
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E.W. Grove
Local Mystery as Town Boy Notices Fat Horse
A young boy observes Ellick Helwanger's horse has thickened body while ribs no longer visible. He wonders what caused the change and what is supporting the animal. People in town recall months of practice sounds around the scene.
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Fidity
Flinders
Ellick Helwanger
Wind proves helpful in daily life says Frisby Hancock
Frisby Hancock argues wind is not a nuisance but a real aid, noting its usefulness for playing the accordion and sustaining social conversation during daily activities and gatherings.
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Frisby Hancock
Plan to curb dog fights at community events ends in melee
Fletcher Henstep led a group of peace-minded citizens in a plan to reduce fights among local dogs at church and wedding gatherings. A conference this morning aimed at peace was interrupted when a general dog fight erupted outside.
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Fletcher Henstep
The Divorce Mill
The article contrasts American marriage stability with other nations based on divorce and marriage rates. It cites about 1,000,000 couples tying the knot and 125,000 divorces nationwide last year, equating one marriage in eight ending in court. It compares Japan France and Switzerland and notes Europeans’ marriages are generally more binding than in the United States.
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United States
Japan
France
Switzerland
All-Sisters Saxophone Quartet to Perform at Grammar School
The All-Sisters Saxophone Quartet will play Thursday night in the Grammar School auditorium on March 15 inviting students and families to attend the concert.
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All-Sisters
Grammar School
Radio set demo call at Johnson's store
If you are interested in radio, call at Johnson's for a demonstration of the most practical set on the market.
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Johnson’s
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Manuel Herrick
Kellogg, Frelinghuysen
Poindexter
House
Mondell
War Finance Corporation
Pierce & Sons
Hogwallow News
Dunk Botts
Yam Sims
Atlas Peck
Hostetter Hocks
Sim Flinders
Rye
Sidney Hocks
Salem Barlow
Gordon Brothers
Planters National Bank
Eagle ““Mikado
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Your Clothiers
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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