King Cotton Power Showers Daily Life of Royal Custodian
Washington bulletin from the National Geographic society notes King Cotton's influence on everyday life. It claims Americans use cotton in almost every item from sheets to clothing and even cosmetics, bedding, and souvenirs, all sourced from U S cotton fields. The piece emphasizes cotton's overarching economic reach amid rising production in the South and Southwest.
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Cotton Plant Growth and Harvest Described in Southern Text
The article explains the cultivation cycle from planting to maturity, noting cotton plants reach three to four feet with dense branching. It describes picking, processing in mills, seed cotton separation, and the role of cotton seed, fibers, and litter. It highlights U.S. dominance as a cotton producer, especially Texas, with millions of tons historically affected by postwar shifts.
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Artus
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United States
Texas
Thickest Coal Bed in United States Located in Wyoming
The United States Geological Survey identifies the thickest coal bed in the nation as a sub-bituminous seam near Lette, Wyoming, ranging from 60 to 100 feet thick. Such immense beds are rare and typically confined to limited areas, with other prospects possibly existing but not yet explored.
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Washington
United States
United States Geological Survey
Zllette
Wyo
Championship eating feat cited in Lexington betting dispute
A Lexington report notes a claimed world championship for eating, with George Pollard betting $5 after an estimated 86 in five minutes. The article references a time period and legal length of beard amid a disputed claim during that era.
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George Pollard
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Records of Civilized Race Found 4000 Years Ago
Aurel, Hitherto Unknown, Sought in Vain to Prevail Rise of Capital, Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvani a scholars report after a year study of a thousand clay tablets uncovered in southern Mesopotamia. The tablets describe a land law and a battle between landowners, with a slaveholding society. two burial tablets near Rome suggest Orientals buried Peter and Paul. Translation places a 258 A. D. burial date, with Roman church traditions noting early Christian Orientals in the era. Ostriches noted as the largest birds.
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Babel
A. Spelser
Edward ‘Chiara
University of Pennsylania
Measpotamia
Peter and
Paul
Romaine Newbgld
Church of San Sebastian
Via Appia
Rome
Italy
Worye
Jaly
Merora
Newbold
Newbold Seid
Davis of Duncan Leads Oklahoma Activist Group
The article profiles Hughes B. Davis of Duncan Oklahoma a leader within the American Legion organization in the 1920s to 1930s. It notes his election as national vice commander and his plans to promote adult literacy through state education initiatives and community night schools. Davis’ military service, including command roles and postings, is summarized to establish his public profile and leadership within educational reform efforts.
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Hugheas B. Davis
Duncan
Okla
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Jnlersey
United States
Oklahoma
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Legion
Witeman
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Hong Schools
Fadler
Wnt T Journey Education
Alpine
Oklahona
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Tank Corps
Oniander
Oftahiontaid
Lee Tans
Disassembly of a Damaged Claim Record in Local Ledger
Fragmentary OCR lists a disputed lien and claims of fecal warfare amid legal notices. Readable names and dates are missing, but the fragment suggests a civil dispute over an encumbered asset and competing claims. The piece lacks complete parties or outcomes.
Prediction of 1920 President Nomination by War Record
Harry Wilder of New York state American Legion, speaking in Rochester, warns the ten year old war record would be needed for a 1920 presidential nomination unless a World War I recon is achieved. He cites Harding’s prediction based on political history.
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United States
Harry Wilder
New York State
American Legion
Rochester
Harding
Matthews Honored Col G3 Matthews Leads Aviators League
Col G3 Matthews commander of the Aviators post of the American Legion in New York City was elected vice president of the newly organized Torerpatioun League of Aviators. The American unit will be Post No. 4 of the Legion and located in New York City.
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Aviators
American Legion
New York City
Torerpatioun League of Aviators
Aviators’ League
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Legion
Thessaloniki and surrounding plain in historic notes
The text surveys the Salonika region, its geography and historic significance. It notes the plain’s role in ancient history from Alexander the Great to Roman and Byzantine eras, describing hills, peaks like Olympus and Ossa, the coast from Salontik to the peninsula, and the city’s early names Therme and Saloniki.
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Mac ‘Bors
Athens
Therme
Therma
Salonike
Alexander the
Wbagsandra
Pune
Ig Wimsalt
Ita
Balonil
Muide
Ra- Glon
Cléero
Sataniul
Alexandria
Saloztic
Jnar
Volcanic cones alive despite assumed dormancy
In a discussion reprinted from Popular Mechanics Magazine the snow capped Pacific Northwest cones are labeled not truly dead. Geologists note Mount Rainier Mount Buyer Mount Shasta and Lassen Peak remain potentially active, suggesting future eruptions cannot be ruled out.
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Pacific
Popular’ Mechanics Magazine
Mount Rainier
Mount Buyer
Oregon
Mount Shasta
Lassen
Caligornia
Mount Taegen and Mount Ttalnter Eruptions Noted
A historical note describes Taegen as the site of minor disturbances since 1014 and records several eruptions from Ttalnter during the recent century, illustrating a pattern of volcanic activity in the region.
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Taegen
Ttalnter
Fragmented insult sparks courtroom glare in overheard remark
A courthouse hearing captured a heated aside where a speaker called an opponent old and ugly and used disparaging language about a woman. The outburst drew objections and prompted caution from the presiding judge during testimony.
Novel Way to Initiate New Deacons
A Sunday after ordinations at a church, veteran deacons devise a discreet initiation for the new deacons. After seating Blind Institute students who attend the Trout pews, the new deacons are subtly guided to address the congregation. The awkward moment unfolds as the group walks the aisle and faces the response of the church.
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Ayho
Kérvice
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