Nast and His Legendary Political Symbols
The piece recounts Thomas Nast who created the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey, first seen in Harper's Weekly in 1874 and 1870 respectively. It notes his influence on public opinion, his birthplace of Germany in 1840, and his later life including consul-general post in Guayaquil where he died in 1902, with his symbols enduring as long as parties endure.
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Thomas Nast
Harper's Weekly
Germany
America
Leslie
Illustrated
London
Paris
United States
Lincoln
Nast
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Names Reflect Industry Built America's Towns
Across the United States many towns bear names from industries such as steel and manufacturing, showing how industrial activity helped shape communities. The author notes towns named for industries and others named after their founders, illustrating industry’s role in national life.
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United States
America
Steelton
Valley Forge
Tannerville
Bible facts: distribution and notable verses patterns
The article lists Bible statistics: 66 books, 39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament, 920 and 260 chapters, total 773746 words. It notes Lord appears 1855 times and Esther 8 9 holds the longest verse at 90 words while John 11 35 is two words. It cites repeated verses in Psalm 107 8 15 21 31 and Psalm 136 ends with mercy endureth forever. Ezra 7 2 omits letter J. It mentions Obadiah Philemon Second John Third John and each?
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Lord
Jesus
Crowson touts Illinois Central newspaper advertising reach
George M. Crowson, assistant to the president of Illinois Central, told Mississippi editors that 20 years of continuous newspaper ads have built goodwill. He said newspapers reach literate readers, including country weeklies, and praised the impact of well-edited papers on public opinion.
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Mississippi Press Association
George M. Crowson
Illinois Central
Crowson
Country Weekly
Hayes Victory Ends Bitter 1876 Election Dispute
Sixty four years ago a fierce contest over electoral votes for Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel J. Tilden ended when an electoral commission awarded all 20 disputed votes to Hayes. The joint session certified Hayes as president on March 2, 1877 amid high tensions and torchlight parades.
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United States
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Hayes
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South Carolina
Louisiana
Oregon
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Senate
House
Supreme Court
World's Largest Washing Machine Opens in New York
A giant washing machine on display in New York draws attention as a spectacle and a tongue in cheek nod to cleaning political linen during the campaign season.
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New York
Wild Turkeys Thrive With Protection and Food, Say Reports
Reports indicate that with proper protection and feeding, wild turkeys increase in numbers. The finding suggests that conservation measures can raise turkey populations more than expected.
Boxing Banter Echoes After Tight Round
A sparring exchange unfolds as the boxer concedes fatigue and jokes about missed opportunities. The rival taunts or consoles with a quip about timing, signaling a close contest and fatigue behind the scenes.
Baby talk and the curse of Job quoted to a child
A father asks why babies do not talk while a mother cites a Bible tale. The nurse mentions Job who curses his birth day, illustrating a sobering moment of language and fate in a domestic scene.
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Job
Plumber Warns On Floor Slippage With Hobnail Shoes
A housewife asks for careful work on polished floors while a plumber replies that hobnail shoes will not cause slipping. The exchange highlights caution and footwear in home repairs.
Grapes for a Sick Husband Questioned for Poison
A concerned customer asks if grapes have been sprayed with poison for a sick husband. The clerk directs her to obtain verification from a druggist.
Musta Been Nuts Nurse at Tin Lunatic Asylum
A man outside asks if any male patient is missing. The doctor inquires why and the nurse says someone ran off with his wife.
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Tin Lunatic Asylum
Debtor Urged By Shopkeeper Over Due Payment
A shopkeeper writes to a debtor urging payment, arguing the debtor should settle the bill promptly, noting the debtor’s assumption that he knows what he used and that quicker payment is in his interest.
Vaudeville Bid Leads to Astonishing Exchange
In a terse courtroom moment a bully lawyer presses a man for his business. The respondent calmly reveals his line of work as vaudeville performer, turning the interrogation toward lighter ground and away from accusation.
Fall enrollment opens at Sul Ross Flying School
Sul Ross College invites applications for fall Flying School limited to fifteen students. The program, run under Civil Aeronautics Administration rules, costs nothing for ground and air instruction. Two planes will be used, with 35 to 50 flight hours required for the private license. Freshmen cannot enroll. applicants need one year of Sul Ross academic work or two years transferred credits.
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Sul Ross
W. J. Smith
Smith
Civil Aeronautics
Casparis
J. O. Casparis
CAA
Honest Calling Compared to Father’s
"Isn't that rather a low call ing?" sneered the lawyer. "Perhaps it is, sir," was the cool answer, "but you see it is so much more honest and decent and res pectable than my father's that I am rather proud of it." "What did your father do?" "He was a lawyer, sir."
Avalanche Honor Roll Readers Named In Weekly List
This week's Honor Roll lists new readers and renewals with thanks for keeping subscriptions current. Names include Frank Wedin Marathon and Mrs Marion Miller El Paso among others from Dallas Ysleta Alpine and Seaside Oregon.
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Frank Wedin
Marathon
Marion Miller
el Paso
Ivan Newton
Dallas
New
Matt Smith
Olan Tipps
Seagraves
Will Cotter
Russell Pinkerton
Modesto
J. L. Shoemake
Ysleta
Frank W. Nevans
Abilene
W. T. Burnam
J. C. Cooley
Alpine
E. D. Linn
W. R. Long
Campbell Barker
Maggie Trullinger
Seaside
Oregon
Joel Wright
W. H. Lease
Model Tailors
Strange Catch Reported By Dallas Fisherman
Charley Jenkins of Dallas recalls a strange Texas tale after a baby opossum hooked in its jaw on a line in his garage. He was away when the animal became entangled, drawn by a dog’s howling and the tackle left behind.
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Charley Jenkins
Dallas
Texas
Jenkins
Reward for Information on Menderson Ranch Cattle Theft
A county reward offers 500 dollars for information leading to arrest and conviction in a cattle theft case at the Menderson Ranch. Tips must identify the suspect and disclose where evidence can be found. Communicate with W. G. Henderson, the owner, with confidentiality assured.
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Menderson Ranch
W. G. Menderson
W. G. Henderson
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