Remember the Alamo and the Battle for Texas Independence
The Philadelphia Press recounts the Alamo siege of 1836 and the ensuing Texas struggle. It highlights Colonel James Bowie and Davy Crockett, Santa Anna’s assault, Sam Houston’s tactics, and the San Jacinto victory that sealed Texas independence and laid groundwork for statehood.
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Texas
de Alamo
Sim Houston
Sn Bouston
Tennessee
Sery
Oral Jackson
Mexico
Santa Anna
Alamo
San Antonio
Crockett
Olites Dowie
Davy Crockett
Santi Anna
Houston
San Jacinto
Lane Houston
New Republic
Waton
Buried Alive Teachings From Siberian and French Anecdotes
A physician cites cases showing the danger of being buried alive. One tale recounts General Orhana buried in snow after a retreat near Moscow, then revived. The anecdote links to the idea that our lives mirror the mental models we habitually hold.
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Soule
Tholmot
Gencenn Ornana
Arrick
Moscow
Prince Eugene
Courandint Tascher
Orhana
Macnee
Chi Ear
France
Pascher
An Ordeal for Students Examinations in China
An essay on Chinese exams describes Kunebow fu where a midnight opening marks a massive test. Candidates in blue robes enter as a chancellor selects a random text, with a strict eighteen hour window and limited sustenance. Across three nights the relentless process continues, with a final three day ordeal to determine who advances.
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China
Washington Star
Kunebow Fou
Aire Hs
Seholit
Lincoln Witnesses a Deathbed Will and Psalm Recitations
A retired Springfield printer recalls Lincoln riding fifteen miles to witness a deathbed will. Lincoln read verses from the Bible and hymns, including the twenty third Psalm and the fourteenth John, then led the dying woman and affirmed that God and eternity were near. The woman died while they were present.
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Springfield
Lincoln
John
Christian Herald
Strange Nail Test for Chicken Tenderness Tradition
A Philadelphia Record item recalls a family kitchen belief that inserting one or two clean rusty nails into the cooking vessel with a chicken ensures tenderness and consistent timing regardless of age. The author notes the claim lacks scientific explanation. A Washington Star clip mocks exaggerated optimism about an imminent smash of events.
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Philadelphia
Washington Star
Unbailable Man Taken After Intoxication
In a Philadelphia Press report a man very intoxicated was brought to the station. A bystander asked why he was not bailed out. The reply implied the bail could not be arranged, concluding with a quip about the press.
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Philadelphia
Har Castle mystery echoes through family misfortune
The fragment describes a domestic scene with a distressed woman, her mother, and visiting aunts. A tearful quote hints at enduring a harsh household. Sourced from the New York Post, the text reflects a tense family moment amid unclear context.
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Har Castle
Heyers
New York Post
Playing a Sure Thing in Cynicus-Thouse
Two men are infatuated with her and a wager is laid on who will win her. Cynicus notes it does not matter which man, as he faces the choice with a judge-like certainty.
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Cynicus
Lillieun
Notable Politicians and Legislative Theatre in Early 1900s
Profile of Thomas Taggart a longtime Indiana political figure who rose from Indianapolis hotelier to U S senator and Democratic national committeeman born in Ireland in 1856 and active in Parker Wilson campaigns highlighting his Indiana influence and shifting loyalties. Also notes Missouri congressman William Paterson Borland proposing a longer workday for federal clerks and Kansas City law educator who shaped local charter reform.
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Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Ralston
Benjamin D. Shively
Taggart
Congress
Alton B. Parker
Aggart
Baltimore
Wilson
Mr.faggart
Ireland
Indianapolis
Brench Lick Springs
Cody
Asiddla West
Poes
William Paterson Borland
Missouri
Washington
Borland
National
Washington Board of Trades
Cle
Appropriations Committee
Ainitive
Kansas
University of Michigan
Bus Iu
Kansas City
Kansas City School of Law
le Cangresse
Days Fight to Win Illinois Towships
Anti-Billoon campaign managers express confidence that Tuesday's downstate local option elections will yield victory for saloon fees. Sixty fights involve over 1,000 saloons across 59 wet townships, while 78 dry townships seek to regain ground. Major wet cities include Aurora, Alton, Dixon, La Salle, Lincoln, Moline, Rock Island, and Waukegan. key dry cities include Bloomington, Canton, Decatur, De Kalb, Higin, Freeport, Keawu,pee, and Mattoon. The outcome hinges on women voters amid bitter campaigns in Kane, Rock Island, and other counties.
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Chicago
Aurora
Alton
Dixon
la Salle
Lincoln
Moline
Rock Island
Waukegan
Cirys
Bloomington
Canton
Decatur
de Kalb
Higin
Freeport
Kewaupee
Mattoon
Elgin
Kane County
Rock Island County
Retired Decatur couple gifts $30,000 to church fund
Mr and Mrs George W Kaylor long time Decatur farmers announce a donation of 30000 dollars to the Luvnvia conference of the Methodist church toward a 500000 dollar fund for retired ministers. The gift supports the church program and marks continued community involvement by the couple.
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Decatur
George W. Kaylor
Luvnvia Conference
The
Methodist Church
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American Press Association
Cdiam FP
Prince Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem
N.C
Louis D. Brandeis
Senate
Amertosu
Illinois Towships
G. W. Kaylor
Bill
Memo Heads
American Press Association Telegraph Service
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