Frail Exiled Leaders Gather in Refuge Cities
A World War era sketch portrays exiled monarchs ministers and generals living modestly in various towns. It highlights pensions for fallen heroes and a French backed charity aiding orphans with ten cents daily to support a child in memory of an American who died for France.
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Germany
Berchtold
Andrassy
Zurich
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Switzerland
Thex
Singdio
Ifethae
Chirinois
SNG
France
South
Michigan Avenue
Chicasa
Marshal Joffre
Clarinda
Exiled royal entourage drains Swiss luxury spots
Swiss resorts groan under the burden of dethroned kings and princes. The Greek, German, Austrian and Bavarian exiles struggle to pay bills, face social banishments, and endure dull routines as they drift between Lucerne, St Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne hotels.
Mrs Morton Plant and Coworker Linked by Marriage Surprise
In a terse notice a coworker connected to Mrs Morton Plant is reported to be married to Cal William Phusward, member of the thirteenth infantry. The reference to Lewro regiment remains unclear and possibly misread.
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Fetta Ea
Cal
William Phusward
Trenteeenth
Lewro
Rich Young Navy Man Strikes Oil Fortune
Eli Perkins of Fastland Texas, a naval employee for over two years, owns a royalty on 80 acres leased to Sinclair Gulf Oil. With a new central west Texas well producing 10,000 barrels daily at $2.25 each, his income is about 1500 dollars per day and could rise with more wells. he may sell his one eighth royalty for three million dollars.
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Fastland
Tex
Seven Seas
Eli Perkins
United States
Naval Service
Perkins
Navy
Young Perkins
Sinclair Gulf OU Company
West
Texas
Bears Third Set of Twins in Three Years
Mrs. Annie Cholick of Shamokin became Pennsylvania's champion mother as the third set of twins in three years arrived at Shamokin State hospital. The first twins in 1917 were two boys, the second in 1918 was a boy and a girl, and now another pair of boys increases her brood to six children in three years.
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Annie Cholick
Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Shamokin State Hospital
Living monument for Clarinda war dead orphans
Twenty one French war orphans form a living monument planned by Clarinda Iowa to honor local soldiers who died in France. Citizens have contributed to care for the orphans and keep the memory of the fallen Clarinda boys alive.
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Chicago
Clarinda
France
Two-Headed Trout At Glenwood Hatchery Thrives
St. Paul Minnesota reports a two headed trout at the Glenwood state fish hatchery. Eben W Cobb state superintendent of fish hatcheries says the baby trout is about 14.4 inches long and shows promise of a long life.
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St. Paul, Minn
Glenwood State Fish Hatchery
Eben W. Cobb
Worship in God's House And Personal Faith
Lesson text emphasizes true worship as attitude toward God, the divine nature of worship, and the need for knowledge of Christ a sanctified life and faith. It outlines where to worship secret assembly and anywhere, with Jesus as the Lamb and high priest guiding access to God.
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Jesus Christ the Lamb
Ebelo
Christ
Samaria
Jesus
God
John
Patmos
Ephesus
Paul
Philippi
To Those Who Seek and the Spirit of God
A brief devotional remark quoting John Smith about seeking the deep things of God and the value of the spirit over the flesh in true believers.
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Christ
God
John Smith
How Can One Forget God Living Within Us
A devotional meditation asks how a person can forget God who dwells in and around us, emphasizing divine presence guiding daily life. It underscores continual awareness of the sacred in every moment and action.
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God
Ander
The True Christian Quote by Milton
A compact quotation from John Milton extols the true Christian as one who can see vice and its lure, abstain, discern, and choose the truly better path. It frames virtue as deliberate, unwavering guidance for a faithful life.
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John Milton
Finds More of God Deep in Nature
A compact reflection notes that deeper exploration of nature reveals more of God. The author suggests a spiritual path through contemplation of natural beauty, implying growth in faith accompanies increased observation.
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God
Beauty Made by God How Much More Hidden Wonders
A reflective meditation on divine beauty surpassing human sight. The text contrasts earthly beauty with the immeasurable splendor crafted by God, inviting wonder at creation beyond what eyes perceive. Observations emphasize humility and reverence toward the natural world.
Arena and Arona: From Lake Maggiore to Garibaldi
The article surveys Arona near Lake Maggiore noting its role as a railroad station from Milan and its corn plantations as a European novelty. It mentions Angero castle, Borromeos roots, Cardinal de Medici, and Garibaldi’s 1848 visit to Hotel Reale, while contrasting Turner’s Arena Lago Maggiore with Ruskin's critique of its imagined landscape.
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Arena
Milan
Lake Maggiore
Europe
Arona
Castle
Angero
Borromeos
Cardinal de Medici
Pius IV
Baveno
Bargain Offer For Tommy Sparks Friendly Exchange
An elderly lady tells Tommy she would pay a thousand pounds for a boy like him, but she says she has money yet no children. Tommy notes that his mother would not let him go, yet he offers to let her hold his hand for sixpence. The snippet ends with a nod to savers who spend their rain day funds early.
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Tina
Sophia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Tommy
Blighty
London
Evening plans shift for Peck and Mrs Peck
A brief note from the Boston Evening Transcript records a change in theater plans as Peck and his companion reconsider their evening outing.
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Peck
Cuticura Routine Promises Clear Skin and Soft Hands
Advertisment urges daily use of Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and dandruff, followed by Cuticura Soap with hot water. Advises retiring routine rubbing spots and shampooing, promising clear skin and soft white hands.
Bride purchase custom among Santail Indians described
The Santail Indians reportedly buy brides from girls’ families for about 100 rupees and present the mother and female relatives with new saris or shawls. Widows cost half, as widows are aged for a second marriage. A suitor sometimes marks a woman’s forehead with red paint to claim her.
Safe and Sane Fourth of July Remarks
A conservative Fourth of July statement notes safety and sanity. Miss Cayenne comments that children should not be urged to develop morbid interest in amateur fireworks to entertain parents.
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Miss Cayenne
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