Bill to prevent duplicating fraternal names introduced
Congressman Ernest W. Roberts introduced a bill in the House to stop negro organizations from adopting names or emblems of established fraternities. The measure would bar mail matter bearing any word or device used by other societies and received or sent through the U.S. mail. It has the Protective Committee of the White fraternities endorsement and was referred to the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee.
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Ernest W. Roberts
National
House of Representatives
Somerville Knights of Pythias
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Elks
United States
Committee On
Winthrop Real Estate Transfers Notice
John F C Wilkins estate transfers to Alice H Healy at William and Pleasant streets. Nathan Greene sells to William J Maguire on Nevada street. James F Farmer sells to Mary A Brennan on Main street and Mary A Brennan sells to Clara M Farmer on Main street. Harry C Rideout sells to Lillian A Williams on Enfield road. Values listed 5000 1 1 and 1 as indicated.
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John F. C. Wilkins
Alice H. Healy
William and
Pleasant Streets
de Sys Des
Nathan Greene
William J.maguire
Nevada Street
James F. Farmer
Mary A. Brennan
Main Street
Clara M. Farmer
Harry C. Rideout
Lillian A. Williams
Enfield Road
Malefactors Named In Odd Chicago Reform Message
A shoe clerk is pegged among wrongdoers for selling tight shoes to a man seeking comfort. A Chicago reformer quips that dress does more harm than whiskey. The piece mentions a man trying one of those fuzzy hats.
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Chicago
Cedar supply nearly exhausted worries moths
The text notes red cedar supply is nearly exhausted, a situation that benefits no one except moths. It adds that running New York costs about $200 million per year and questions the value of continuing.
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New York
Lack of Courtesy in Borrowed Items Noted
A reader laments declining courtesy in borrowing. The writer recalls a time when items were returned promptly and in good condition, contrasting with today’s frequent excuses like I forgot or I lost it, and delays from younger individuals.
Wrong Department at the Library
A meek man asks for something to help him at home at night. The clerk redirects him jokingly to the marriage bureau, saying he is in the wrong department and pointing to the left three aisles down.
No Maltese Cats in Malta Says Local Report
The note states Maltese cats do not exist in Malta and that cats of the color called Maltese have not been seen there. It mentions some so called Maltese terriers in Malta, though not purebred, and that street hawkers offer mixed puppies to tourists.
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Malta
United States
Reward Offered for Catarrh Cure Advertisement
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh cure not yet found. J Cheney and Toledo partners vouch for F. Wal ding Kinnan and Marvin Wholesale Druggists. Cure claimed internal for mucous surfaces. testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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J. Cheney
Toledo
F. Ices
Inness
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Druggists
Hall
Moving pictures cut per capita alcohol spend study says
Federal statistics show film exposure reduces per person spending on alcohol in the United States. The screenings offer affordable evening entertainment for city dwellers with few home options, steering youth away from temptations.
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Federal
United States
Boston & Maine Plans Four-Track Electrified Route Project
Attorneys for the Boston & Maine Railroad notify the Secretary of State that President Charles S. Mellen will seek legislative approval to four track the line to Salem and run trains to Beverly by electricity. Advertisement of the forthcoming bill is required about three weeks before the Legislature convenes. Salem will see the tunnel abolished, tracks lowered, street surfaces raised, and grade crossings removed once Lynn work finishes.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Charles S. Mellen
Boston & Maine Road
Salem
Beverly
Lynn
Crane Accident Injures Worker at Puffer Factory
Fred Tutein of 213 Broadway Revere was hurt Saturday at the Puffer Manufacturing Company when a travelling crane swung loose and struck him. He was taken to Winchester hospital with a gash in his right ear requiring two stitches and injuries to his shoulder and other bruises.
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Fred Tutein
Broadway, Revere
Puffer Manufacturing Company
Winchester Hospital
Tutein
Valuation of Corn Bread
Doctors say eating corn bread is good for the teeth and may benefit the entire system. The Pittsburg Post notes the claim as a light health observation.
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Pittsburg
Two Keys to Success Quote Sparks Banter
In a humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript, Griggs states luck and pluck as keys to success, while Briggs mocks by suggesting luck in finding someone to pluck. The light quip reflects playful banter and wordplay.
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Griggs
Briggs
Boston Transcript
One Acre for Each Inhabitant
If England and Wales were evenly divided among all residents each person would receive a little over one acre of land.
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England and
Wales
Immense Russian State Forests Cover Vast Lands
A claim states Russian state forests total 537000000 acres. The figure is presented as a notable statistic in a remark about broad forested areas in Russia.
Improved Dirigible Anchors for Airship Noses
The article describes British army masts used to anchor dirigible balloons. At the mast tops are cones into which the balloons' noses fit, improving stability and safety during tethering.
The Spinster Quote on Marriage Duty
A compact quotation from Agnes Repplier argues marriage is a delightful thing but not a duty, challenging the notion that men and women must practice it as a social obligation.
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Agnes Repplier
Black Silk Stockings Stir Racial Style Debate
A Kansas City Star fragment quotes Miss Gladys Washington on a Vine Street store display. She questions how black silk stockings look on a colored woman's legs and requests a pair, prompting a remark from the saleslady.
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Gladys
Washington
Vine Street
Kansas_ City Star
The Length of Life and Hygiene Education
The piece argues that life expectancy in the United States is about 44 years and can rise with better hygiene education. It cites the Boston Globe praising hygiene as the most valuable school subject and urges teaching food choices and moderate exercise to build vitality and prevent disease. Strong emphasis on health education for youth and overall society.
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Wiley
United States
Boston Globe
National awakening on training boys in elementary schools
The London Sphere argues for expanding training beyond reading writing and arithmetic and dismissing pupils at fourteen. It warns such a path risks personal crisis for boys and national issues of unemployment and hooliganism. It praises technical training schools offering manual crafts and three years follow up as successful.
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London Sphere
Sphere
Royal swords bear royal mottos for German princes
Kaiser Wilhelm II awards swords to his sons with engraved mottoes. The crown prince’s reads Always ready to serve his country. Prince Hizel’s shield bears Faithful and without fear. Prince Adelbert has For all proofs on one side and My soul to God and Germany on the other. Princes August Wilhelm and Joachim will receive swords with mottoes when promoted.
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Roland
Charlemagne
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Germany
Prince Hizel
Adelbert
Oscar
August-Wilhelm
Joachim
Growth of American Auto Exports to Great Britain 1908–1911
A historical note traces rising American car imports to Britain from 348 units in 1908 to 3 784 in 1911 with values growing from 481000 to 2961000 dollars. In the first half of the current year Britain bought 3327 autos valued at 2792000 dollars. The piece also quotes a court remark by Solomon on marital departures.
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Great Britain
Fragments on peace and practical jokes in a harsh metaphor
The text critiques sending noisy disruptors into dangerous tasks. It uses a reckless hunter and a fool who misreads danger to highlight caution about inviting disruptive forces into serious matters.
Cardiff Giant Sale Highlights Historical Humbug
The Cardiff giant sold for $200, with the buyer discovering that Americans still crave humbugged curiosities. The piece suggests fakes remain a popular, effective hoax even today.
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Cardiff
Wireless message crosses two thousand miles
A wireless message has reached two thousand miles marking a milestone in long distance communication. The note predicts time and distance will shrink as enterprise drives progress in the century ahead.
North Carolina Lawyer Targeted In Old Wire Tap Scam
A North Carolina lawyer was billed $22,000 in a familiar wire tapping scheme. The note hints the perpetrators rely on well known tricks and warn victims to be wary of similar pressure tactics.
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North Carolina
Calfornia Girl Casts First Presidential Ballot at Age Ten
A California woman voted for president for the first time at age ten, believing that patience brings all things. The remark frames a remarkable early voting story and reflects a lifelong conviction in waiting.
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California
Sir William Ramsey Drafts Picture Based Universal Language
Sir William Ramsey designs a universal language using pictorial symbols with the dollar sign noted as a popular character. The effort centers on visual communication, aiming to transcend spoken words through a symbolic script.
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Sir_ William Ramsey
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