Reading Notices and Amundsen Monument in San Francisco
The article notes a granite shaft in Golden Gate Park honoring Roald Amundsen who discovered the South Pole in 1911. It discusses Amundsen’s Norwegian origin, polar feats, and a rescue attempt for Nobile. It also covers a debate on hoboes and labor, differing views on business involvement in education, and a national push to curb billboard nuisance with examples from Georgia counties.
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Amundsen
San Francisco
Golden Gate Park
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Norway
North Pole
North Magnetic Pole
Kops
Alaska
Atlantic
Pacific
Nobile
Arctic
Saater
Sain
San Francisco Monument
Amon
Connecticut Insurance Surcharge Law For Motorists
A new Connecticut measure proposes risk based auto insurance rates. Drivers with clean records may get relief from regular rates while those with minor incidents pay standard or small premiums. Higher penalties apply for serious accidents or fault in major, avoidable crashes, with overall goal to reduce injuries. Public reaction notes uncertain results but belief in sound principles and potential benefits.
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Connecticut
Gettysburg Article Reflects on Battle Anniversary and Road Lighting
The piece notes the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with casualty figures for Union and Confederate forces, highlighting Pickett’s Charge and its impact on the war’s outcome. It also discusses Louis J. Brooks’s proposal to light rural highways for safety, with a focus on cost and legislative needs across several states.
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Gettysburg
Meade
Pickett
Lee
Pennsylvania
Grant
Appomattox
New York
New Jersey
Georgia
Detroit
Monument to Benedict Arnold Leg Unveiled at Saratoga Battlefield
Visitors view a marble memorial at Saratoga National Battlefield Park in Schuylerville New York honoring the left leg of Benedict Arnold fought in the battle. The Saratoga Monument Association erected the statue to recognize Arnold’s action though his name is not on the memorial.
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Thettlefield
Saratoga
Schuyernville
New York
Saratoga Monument Association
Vermont
Heater
Benedict Arnold
Arnold
John Watts de Meyster
Associatien
Frontier era items and a sheriff sale notice amid Alpine clippings
A jumble of historical notes mentions Pershing linked with Mr Rough and a shotgun once owned by Charles Diamond, plus a folio of Frederic Remington prints. The record also includes a Texas sheriff’s sale notice from Brewster County detailing land parcels in Alpine and a court action in Nolan County.
Symbols and ideals behind the Stars and Stripes
A brief reflection on the flag as a symbol of freedom and equal opportunity, noting that violations of its principles do not diminish its enduring symbolism and meaning.
Jesse James Rifle Donated to Panhandle Plains Society
A rifle allegedly used in Jesse James's home was donated to the Panhandle Plains Historical Society by Newt Rough of Canyon. The weapon, claimed to be made in 1894 and given by James's mother in 1807 while living in Carney Missouri, is linked to General John J. Pershing who purportedly taught at a country school and lived with Rough.
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Canyon
Jesse James
Panhandle-Plains
Sal Sale Notice for Robert Reld Property in Brewster Co
The sheriff of Brewster County Texas will offer for sale and sell at public auction all the right title and interest of Robert Reld in the described property for cash. Dated in Texas on July 5 1993 N Gourley Sheriff Brewster County by Milton Giimer Deputy.
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Robert Reld
Texas
N. Gourley
Brewster County
Milton Giimer
Cardus Heralds A Better Way For Women’s Health
Women suffering weak run down conditions find relief with Cardus. It claims to strengthen and restore natural balance, reducing painful symptoms through improved nourishment. Sold at the drug store.
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Cardus
Strug
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Snany
Alpine
Brevie Mountain-Big Bend
Bennett Béitor
C.D. Woon
Barry Scorfe
Fort Davis
Earl Clark
Marathon
Rubye R. Burcham
Congress
Meinen
Mr. Levien
Dols and Business
United States Bureau of Education
Bustiae
Putton County
Atlanta
America
War Department
Gettysboro
Louis J. Brooks
Missouri
Fonds
Mina
James
Pershing
Rough
Charles Dia‘mond
Crabep
R. P. Smyth
Plainview
Norge
Alpine Lbr. Co
Brewster
State of Texas
de Jencing
Robert Reid
W. B. Bof
E. B
Alpine Lumber Co
Vea Lumber Perce
Nis
Lo’ Brothers
Eddie and
Mildred
Fifth Street
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
General Banking
Conoco
Central Power and Light Company
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