Sullivan Clinton expedition marked in New York and Pennsylvania observances
The 1779 Sullivan Clinton campaign against the Iroquois is highlighted by New York and Pennsylvania commemorations. Newtown Elmira Geneva and Genesee castle sites host events while a two cent stamp honors General Sullivan. The story recounts Clinton and Sullivan commands, the fierce ambush at Newtown, and the Boyd Parker tragedy near Canaseraga Creek, with a granite marker and torture tree memorializing Lieutenant Boyd and Sergeant Parker.
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Elmo“ Scott Watson
New York
Pennsylvania
Newtown
Elmira
Geneva
Genesee Castle
Salamanca
N. Y
James Ciinion
Mohawk
Susquehanna
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Cherry” Valley
Wyoming
Atlantic’ Seaboard
Six ‘Nations
Alleghenies
Washington
United States
Sullivan-Clinton
Horatio Gates
Saratoga
Gates
John
Durham
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Fort William and Mary
New Hampshire
van Schaick
Mohaiwk Valley
Fort Schuyler
Cunajoharla
Otsego Lake
Clinton
Lake
Easton
Tioga
Hhatra
Ridge
Braddock
Morgan
Johnny Burgoyne
Timothy Murphy
James Parr
Thomas Boyd
Tim Murphy
General Braser
Schoharie
Poor
New England
Conesus Lake
Big Tree
Genesee River
Boyd
Indiana
Cuyler- Ville
Priice
Serst
Michael Parker
Canaseraga Creek
Heutenant
John Butler
Groveland Bill
Genesee Valley
Parker
Tom “Boyd
Mary Jamison
Butler
New ‘York
Explaining the Matter in Provincial Court
The plaintiff claims damages for a milk pan lent by him that was broken. The defendant, Farmer Jones, disputes the facts stating no loan occurred, the pan broke while he had a dollar, and the pan was intact when returned.
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Farmer Jones
Vancouver
Barbecue Plans Clash With Boston Road Groom's Grooming Gaffe
A quirky exchange unfolds as a would be barbecue host on Boston road brags about plans while a bemused girlfriend questions who will travel for a shave and haircut. In playful banter a noble honor and odd characters surface among students and locals.
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Gwendolyn
Boston Road
Overplayed It Leads to Domestic Tension Dialogue
A fragmentary exchange shows Mrs Wills accusing her husband of bullying and Mrs Johns confessing fault. The dialogue hints at role reversal in chores and kitchen help tensions within a troubled marriage.
The Slow Driver Refuses Quick Justice
A fragmented verse recounts a bored tale of a man in a sluggish life. Dialogue jokes about a slow driver facing prison for driving too slowly, contrasting perceptions of pace with a punchy punchline. The piece blends social rumor with light irony.
He Didn’t Fit Jane
A dialogue excerpt shows Jane quizzing Janet about a divorce and happiness. Janet explains she needed a Spanish type for her new apartment, implying pragmatic reasons behind the split.
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Jane
Janet
Impetuosity Sparks Senate Teasing Eloquent Flow
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum reacting to a colleague’s torrential eloquence. He laughs at the imagery yet voices concern that such forceful rhetoric could be harnessed like water power, signaling wary optimism about control and influence in the chamber.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Rescue of Coast Guard Reflected in Odd Radio Exchange
Distress ship's captain responded harshly to a radio inquiry about rescue as a curious exchange surfaced in reports, illustrating tension aboard during an incident at sea.
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Coast Guard
Simple Reason Why It Didn't Appear on List
A Los Angeles Times anecdote warns that parental ignorance is a handicap for children. Susan Dorsey notes home help gives an advantage, while a grocery store tale shows a clerk missing items on a list because a parent could not spell saleratus.
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Alwys
Susan Dorsey
Los Angeles Times
Scout Camp Reforestation Effort Reaches Local Camps
One thousand one hundred fifty trees were planted at Boy Scout camps in Philadelphia council. Treasure Island received three thousand and Camp Kearsley two thousand five hundred. Eighty boys and leaders participated, aiding camps and meeting part of forestry and conservation merit badge requirements under foresters supervision.
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Philadelphia
Old Cathedral Crumbling in Ferrara Chaos
The twelfth century Ferrara cathedral in Italy faces imminent danger of collapse as city authorities seek government engineers for urgent stabilization. The central nave is at risk, with doubts about the supporting columns holding for more days.
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Ferrara
Italy
Canadians Lead in Telephone Use Says Survey
A recent survey reports Canadian citizens average 221 telephone conversations per year, the highest per capita usage. The United States follows with 205 calls and Denmark ranks third at 187 calls per person.
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United States
Denmark
Aerial Survey Planned to Map British Columbia Forests
The provincial government with federal help plans an airborne survey to assess timber wealth. Minister I. P. Burden says flights will map forests faster and cheaper than ground parties, enabling broader exploration of resources.
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British Columbia
I. P. Burden
No Hands on New Watch Appears in London
A novel watch design emerges in London described as a speedometer showing minutes rather than miles. The device lacks a dial or bands and centers on two small apertures displaying hour and minute numerals.
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London
Curate’s Prolonged Visit Prompts Quiet Question at Home
A curate spent an apparently endless visit with a parishioner. Inside the house the daughter whispered to her mother asking if he had brought the Amen with him, highlighting the awkward moment.
Oil From Shale to Be Exploited in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia plans to start extracting oil from its extensive shale deposits once the extraction plant at New Glasgow is completed. The project emphasizes high oil content and marks a significant development for regional energy resources.
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Nova Scotia
New Glasgow
Old-Age Provisions in Nineteen States
Among states Montana Nevada Wisconsin Kentucky Massachusetts Colorado Minnesota Wyoming and Utah pass old age pension legislation. The article notes varied adoption timelines and funding approaches, reflecting early 20th century welfare policy debates and regional differences in social support programs.
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Montana
Nevada
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Colorado
Minnesota
Wyoming
Utah
Beginning Life's Battle and Graduation Age Says Eighteen
The bureau of education states the average high school graduation age in the United States is eighteen. A separate item asks on a golf course what a woman’s handicap was, prompting a remark about her face.
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Bureau of Education
The
United States
Cookery Note and Witty Broadcast Jests
A quirky note on cooking by radio and household humor. It recalls practical jokes that warm the heart and a mix of well wishes and help from neighbors, observed in an apartment setting. The piece teases broadcast onions and the social wit of listeners.
Sadie Says Europe Loved Us But Now Won't Pay Debts
A San Francisco dinner retold by onlookers features wealthy Suftalo banker Sadie saying Europe once loved the United States during World War I but now, after expecting repayment of war debts, loves us no longer Taurope likened to Sadie. Tom recalls a past love while Sadie replies there was something but you spent it. Meanwhile, efforts advance on Oregon's Owyhee River project with a storage reservoir for reclamation. Good resolutions are praised for two pure purposes and their cheerful mornings.
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Sadie
OnUver Cabana
Europe
Tom
Poor Artist Draws Own Conclusions In Witty Exchange
A fragment notes Mrs Smith praising noteworthy poise and a quip about good-looking girls. The line ends with a remark that a poor artist cannot avoid drawing his own conclusions, reflecting a sharp, observational tone.
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