Social Guests Visit Local Homes In Brief Stays
Miss Harriet Brent, now of Bridgewater, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William T. wr at their Peyton residence for several days. Mrs. Hugene Bearden of Column Miss spent time with Summit Point relatives and visited Bruce Russell in this city. Mrs. Ray Sanderon and daughter Ethel with Mrs. E S Heironimous and son of Oakdale Pa accompanied by their parents at Whitacre.
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Harriet Brent
City
Bridgewater
William T. Wr
Peyton
Hugene Bearden
Summit Point
Bruce Russell
Ray Sanderon
Ethel
E. S. Heironimous and Son
Oakdale, Pa
James Heironimous Ait Wihitacree
Miss Mildred Carver Visits Ruth Guyer in Wilmington
Miss Mildred Carver of Wilmington Delaware visits at the home of Miss Ruth Guyer on North Brad dock Street.
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Mildred’ Leo Carver
Wimnington, del
Ruth Guyer
North Braddock Street
Thought you down for awhile but afterward they help
A reflective line attributed to John Oliver Hobbes notes that initial skepticism yields deeper understanding after experience. The quote emphasizes gradual insight gained through time and effort.
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John Oliver Hobbes
The Dream That Failed and Hidden Verse
A bashful suitor shares a dream of a guessed yes, while the beautiful maid counters that dreams by contraries go. He asks the question again and she replies that his dream would be no if asked, revealing a playful contradiction in a refined dialogue.
Obeying Orders and the Golfing Worker
A humorous exchange notes the sight of a man playing golf during business hours. One insists time is ample, the other suggests fear or pressure from a fashionable doctor prompting a brief exercise break.
Remember the Eyes of the Nation Gaze on You
A dialogue shows a constituent urging authenticity and Senator Sorman noting growing public discernment. The exchange implies that grand appearances no longer suffice.
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Senator Sorham
The World's Responsibilities
A reflection on varied duties across society, from carefree car use to heavy labor. The lines contrast light transport roles with the demanding task of repairing and renewing road infrastructure.
A Disturbing Thought on Napoleon in Modern Warfare Art
A theorist asks if Napoleon would have fared in modern warfare, while a connoisseur muses on how his era would inspire battle pictures. The dialogue imagines Napoleon telephoning to the front or painting his own dugout in wartime.
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Napoleon
Anor
Difficult Undertaking in Senator Sorghum Speech Draft
Senator Sorghum remarks that shaping a speech is a difficult task as he rearranges his ideas many times. He aims to craft a consistent argument prioritizing safety first and preparedness last, a challenging political stance.
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Senator Sorghum
Humble line sparks vaudeville dream
A father encouragement about striving in one’s own line leads to the witty remark that even a good woodchopper can join vaudeville, highlighting humor about unexpected career paths and parental advice.
Campaign motion pictures on views for village grocer
A humorous exchange shows Senator Sorghum promising a new campaign method by displaying the latest motion pictures to show voters his views. The grocer notes a roadside crowd gathering as the senator offers to “see them” tomorrow with his film set.
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Senator Sorghum
No Improvement in Mother's Day Exchange
A brief dialogue shows an older boy teasing a younger one about daily face washing. The younger admits he washes his face, but dislikes it. The older remark suggests mothers still have room to improve.
Little Pitchers Etc
A humorous exchange shows a parent lamenting missing expected visitors while a child reminds him of his earlier reaction and plans altered by the visit. The vignette captures domestic humor and family dynamics in a concise snapshot.
Mother and tramp share a wary reunion
A tramp begs his mother to forgive a decade of absence while an old man questions him. The exchange centers on guilt and recognition as the son asks for a chance to return to himself and be washed clean of past life.
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I'Ceman
Fordham
West London
London Evening Standard
Neglected Computation in Gasoline Pricing Debate
A dialogue contrasts economists with everyday workers who struggle to justify rising gasoline costs. The speaker admits limited time to analyze the issue while highlighting the pressure to secure fuel at higher prices.
Gradual Condensation Dialogue on Diplomacy and Definition
A quoted exchange on diplomacy stressing lifelong study and the narrowing of points to a few words in the dictionary. The dialogue highlights the contrast between vast reading and concise definition.
Superior Wisdom Furnace on Wheels Sparks Mystery
A visitor asks about a ruddy sky while an old resident explains the glow is a furnace making a run. The visitor doubts the claim, joking that the furnaces might be on wheels.
Going the Pace in a Short Sprint Chase
Edyth Elderleigh pursues Jack Huggins in a swift chase. Huggins stays elusive as the pace tightens.
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Edyth
Picture Show Promoter Touts Singing to Boost Catch
A light exchange notes a promoter hiring a girl to sing for a movie presentation. The speaker claims the singing enhances the film experience, suggesting the added entertainment value boosts audience appeal.
Facts In the Case. Old Lady and Beggar Duel in Dialogue
A drunken beggar boasts to an old lady that he is a burglar by trade and only begs when he is too drunk to work. Their exchange reveals the humorous paradox of a thief admitting his profession in a candid street conversation.
Distance Lends Enchantment Bass Echoes Heard Both Sides
A dialogue notes a bass sound described as distant thunder. The speakers compare the instrument’s tone to something far away and acknowledge the shifting perception of sound between them.
Pianos for Your Mofsels Offerings and Attitude
A quirky note discusses selecting pianos for mofsels with tireless care. It considers upright, grand, or square models and hints at a steadfast attitude shaping the choice. The fragment reflects a craftsman tone and catalog-like guidance.
Patriotic Deference Fragment on Public Speech and Band
Readers observe citizens prepared to stand for a long political speech rather than enjoy a band performance. The scene captures public ritual and sentiment around national pride and civic events.
Local Shoppers and Dialect Remarks In Town
Misses H. R. Barley and Braynard Campbell of Painter Hill spent the day in town shopping. A dialect remark notes that one man observes grammar and avoids slang while others discuss the Boston dialect.
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Boston
H. R. Barley
Braynard Campbell
Painter Hill
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Says It Cleans Without Harm
An age old home remedy praises plain refined cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. Moistening hair with water and rubbing in yields rich lather that cleanses scalp and dust, oil, and dandruff without damaging hair leaving it bright and silky.
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Leali
Spell of Samoa
Samoa appeared less fruitful to Stevenson at first than the Marquesas or Tahiti yet its courtesy attracted him. The island grew upon his imagination quickly and within a month of sighting Apia harbor he decided to make Samoa his home.
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Samoa
Stevenson
Marquesas
Tahiti
Apia
Prisoner Recalls Favorite Bands at Leavenworth Penitentiary
In a New Era contribution from Leavenworth Kansas inmate Red describes hearing selections from Il Trovatore and Susie’s band among prison tunes. He notes a Thanksgiving turkey sizzle as memorable music, reflecting on the prison band and churning work at the quarry chute.
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Red
Il Trovatore
Susie
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Kan
Danger Pointed Out In Primary Class Scissors Warning
In a public school classroom a teacher warns six year old students about safe handling of sharp tools. Joey notices a girl standing on one foot with the scissors pointing at her eye and shouts a caution about losing a wooden eye.
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Danger
Joey
Iron in Water Affects Taste and Use Across Applications
The text explains iron levels in water influence taste and usability. Iron detectable at half a part per million, unpalatable above four to five parts. Mineral springs vary, with iron sometimes valued medicinally but usually undesired. Laundering, ice production, and paper manufacture demand iron removal to prevent stains and discoloration.
Cigarettes Enter English Society in the 1870s
Laurence Oliphant is credited with introducing cigarettes to English society around 1870. Cigarettes quickly became fashionable, especially among women, who adopted them as a milder, more delicate way to share smoking with men.
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Laurence Oliphant
Water Flows From Tree at Mount Lowe Hotel
Visitors discover a natural faucet setup at Mount Lowe California where water runs from a hollow tree. A hidden underground pipe feeds the knothole faucet and cement blends with the tree, creating an apparent natural source.
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Mount Lowe
Cal
Wise Practice of the Incas Reveals Bride of the Sun System
The Incas of ancient Peru selected each year the finest young women from all classes to serve as brides of the sun, wives of the ruler. This practice is presented as an early example of eugenic selection, contrasting with current royalty’s limited matrimonial customs.
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Peru
Mirthful exchange on marriage and youth
A humorous dialogue contrasts the maid and bachelor as they ponder why men marry young. The maid asks why it happens and the bachelor jokes that men are not old enough to know better.
Embionpoint In Paris Imports At Gaddy Richly House
A fragmented note attributes lavish imports to Mrs Gaddy and Mrs Richly, claiming items from Paris. The text hints at a lavish lifestyle and potential social circulation around imported goods. No clear event or date is provided.
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Gaddy
Richly
Paris
Gladstone's Pun Brightens London Gossip
The London Cornhill revival of Gladstone's rhyme on a captain and cook wedding at a convalescent home stirs interest. The piece recalls Gladstone’s own pun about Blondin at the Crystal Palace, noting the balance act amused a chancellor of the exchequer as a financial metaphor.
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Gladstone
Mrs. Drew
London Cornhill
Hmfe
Blondin
Crystal Palace
Scoured Boston Church Reveals Pristine 1810 Masonry
A historic Boston church built in 1810 has been scrupulously cleaned, uncovering finely laid masonry beneath layers of yellow and gray paint. The restoration exposes a sturdier, more attractive structure than its previous coated appearance.
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Boston
Clean up your back yard
A brief call to action urges residents to tidy their yards and remove debris. Officials emphasize curb appeal and reducing safety hazards in the neighborhood.
School Enrollment and Finances Expanded Across Era
School leagues rose from 144 to 957 with demonstration work for boys and girls. Annual revenues grew from 2,432,102 to 7,201,768 while school property values increased from 4,297,625 to 15,035,600. Three State Normal Schools were built and equipped and a state wide teacher certification system was perfected. Since 1912 enrollment expanded more than in the prior twenty years.
Markets Report From Baltimore and Nearby Regions
Prices offered today by local buyers appear for grains meats and dairy products with figures for corn timothy hay butter lard and eggs. The Baltimore markets quote spot and futures notes with butter creamery and live poultry prices and ranges for sheep calves pigs and hogs. Various farm staples show retail wholesale splits and regional quotation differences across Virginia nearby markets and city outlets.
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Lee Olg Roedster
Virginia
First Fireworks In Europe Reported from Florence
A special note claims fireworks were first used in Europe in Florence in the year 12360. It presents a legendary origin with no corroborating details and lacks contemporary sourcing or dates.
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Europe
Florence
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L. M. Allen
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L. Woodward
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Jack
Bobbie
Ryan & Orndoff
Mas Amr
Huntsberry’s
CCU
Baltimore Barkets
Washington
Capitol Park
W. FT. Knight
Brill & Ritter, Riddleberger & Pirkey
Strasburg, Va
Coiner’s Dept. Store
W. E
E. L. Burge
Urbana
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