Morgan Collection display showcases rare British literary papers
The Pierpont Morgan Library in New York opened a public view in its main exhibition hall displaying rare treasures from its Morgan collection. Curator Morgan explained items include Thomas More’s signature lease, Milton’s Paradise Lost pages, Bunyan warrant, Dryden poems, Pepys correspondence, Newton notes, Byron and Browning originals, and Dickens ghost story variants.
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Pierpont. Morgan Lbrary
New York
J. P
Morgan
Sir Thomas More
Hia
Crosby, Ball
Charlotte Bronte
Milton
John Binyan
Jng
Pilgrim's Progress
Mr. Morgan
John Bunyan
Bedford
John Dryden
Hleonuru
Abingdo
John Locke
Samuel Pepys
Pepys
Navy
Sir Isaac Newton
Richard Sympson
Jonathan “Swift
Boston
Mercont Morgan
Relics of Spaniards Unearthed Near Colorado Town
Two boys from Junta, Colorado, discovered a skull and armor fragments 18 miles south of town while digging under a rock. They found shoulder plates inlaid with ivory, a flintlock component, a copper gun stock, and string beads, linking to Spanish expeditions led by Coronado into the plains north of Mexico.
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A. Junta
Colo
Colorado
Ander
Coronado
Mexico
Enti Scarlet
Taos
N. M
Don Vasquez Coronado
Spain
Cullean
Great Plains
Arkansas
South Piatte
Rocky Mountains
South Platte
Nebraska
Missouri River
Delayed Wedding of Young Rockefellers Revealed
Aich married Anna Griffith, nineteen, to Avery Rockefeller, twenty, son of Percy Rockefeller, in a secret ceremony from 1928. The couple, longtime friends, eloped while students at Rosemary Hall and Yale, with a newborn infant and plans to travel in England.
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Ake Forest
Folk
Hig
Soi
England
Hon
Horn
Mark
Rosemary Hall
Connecticut
Rockefeler
Yale University
Mr. Mark, Sr
Clayton Mark, Jr
Cferk
Rewards for information in notorious murder case announced
A Chicago committee offers eight civilian awards totaling $6,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Leopold and Loeb in the murder of fourteen year old Robert Franks. Recipients include Tony Minke Roby and others who found the body the chisel used to mutilate the victim and three who helped move the body to the morgue.
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Robert
Chicago
Leopold
Weinstein
Loeb
Blate
Crowe
Mulray
Goldstein
Concrete Pavement Construction Made Simple and Durable
The article explains a standard concrete mix using cement sand and stone with water. It covers proportions and mixing in a drum mixer, forming and finishing a dense skid resistant surface, and emphasizes kept moist for ten days to ensure proper chemical hardening.
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Jnet
Road Sign as Measure of Character in Society
The passage argues roads symbolize societal progress, saying without a road people become savages. It links roads to movement and civilization, contrasting dynamic modern paths with stagnation, and suggests universities and libraries reflect ongoing social motion beyond churches and cathedrals.
Road Building Plans Improve Federal Highway Network
A 1021 act advances improvements to federal highways. departments work to connect water systems and main reservoirs. Nearly every city with over five thousand residents will gain upgraded roads, with practical effects expected across communities.
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Bureau of
Two Litters a Year Boost for Broad Sows in Mild Climates
A Clemson College expert recommends breeding sows to yield two litters annually in southern regions with mild winters. Following a detailed schedule from gestation to weaning, farmers can align farrow dates for uniform pig age and market timing, improving labor efficiency and profitability.
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Mont
A. L. Durant
Clemson College
Durant
Wrine
Pest of Worms Threatens Sheep in Pastures
The article warns a serious stomach worm pest endangers sheep across pastures. It outlines copper sulphate treatments, dosing by age, and the need to keep sheep from feed and water for 18 hours before and after giving the solution. Experiments show 89 percent worm removal when directions are followed.
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Rei
Tankage Cuts Grain Loss in Hog Finishing
Tankage helps finish hogs faster and saves grain during fattening. For hogs, 6 to 8 percent tankage usually suffices, varying with grain type and pig age. Self feeding the tankage with the grain is practical but risky if unmonitored.
Sheep Teeth Loss and Longevity Across Breeds
The passage notes variation in when sheep begin to lose teeth, with some losing teeth early and others not until age seven. It mentions that animals improperly fed may lose teeth earlier, while certain breeds such as merinos tend to live longer and retain teeth longer.
Cross Word Fad Helps Insomnia Says Philadelphia Leader
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports that a crossword puzzle fad, led by a local figure in the metal profession, is praised as a potent insomnia remedy. Doctors note relaxation and mental distraction aid sleep, while some physicians still attend football games to unwind.
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Philadelphia
Nevis Med
Bin
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Red Indian Chosen as Canadian Legislator in Quebec County
Ludger Eastein a Guron tribe member and first Indian elected to Quebec legislature won the by election for the Conservatives in Quebec County defeating Liberal candidate B Bedard. Eastein, wealthy tannery operator at Lorette, previously won damages against Quebec city over water supply and holds director roles in several enterprises.
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Ludger Eastein
Quebec
Conservatives
B. Bedard
Christian Science Monitor
Eastein
Canada
Lorette
Privy Council
Numerals Enterprises
Pain relief ad promises quick cure from Cole Co.
Advertisement shows Cole Co. of Rockford Illinois promoting Carbolisative pain relief for cuts and blunt injuries. It claims rapid effect and quick relief, using a bold layout to attract readers seeking an instant remedy.
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Cole
J. W. Colé Co
Rockford, Il
Miles and their varying lengths across lands
The passage explains that miles differ by country and region. Spooivh Pollah and Dutch miles are three and a half times the English mile, while the German mile is four times as long. Even within one country the mile length can vary, with the last mile of a day’s walk longer than the first.
Philanthropist Entitled to Gratitude for Giving Back
The remark asserts that every philanthropist deserves thanks for choosing to spend their wealth on others rather than themselves. It emphasizes public appreciation for charitable contributions and social impact over personal gain.
Thinking Reed Man poem fragment misread
A fragmentary verse centers on a fragile thinker who believes the universe does not need force to defeat him. He contends a single drop of water suffices to prove his mortality and that the universe knows nothing of the advantage it holds.
Green's August Flower Remedy Endorsed for Digestive Ailments
The advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a long trusted remedy with fifty eight years of proven excellence for nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation indigestion and related digestive disorders. It claims millions of households use it worldwide and notes its price as 80 cents to 1.00 per bottle.
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Green
Radio in Red Russia expands to 40 newspapers
The Soviet state news service Rosta has adopted radio to supply official news to newspapers. By January 1 radio receivers will be installed in 40 offices within 800 miles of Moscow, ranging from Archangel to Nikolayev and Brinsk to Samara.
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Radio
Red Russia
Rosta
Russian ‘Telegraph Agency
Moscow
Archangel
Arctic Circle
Nikolayev
Black Sea
Brinsk
Samara
Volga River
Warning on Bayer Aspirin authenticity
Cautionary note warns consumers to ensure Bayer name appears on packages or tablets to avoid fake aspirin. Ad urges purchase of genuine Bayer for proven efficacy trusted by physicians for years.
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Bayer
Misread Ad Promises Furniture From Soap Deal
A fragmented tale describes a man claiming a soap promotion can furnish a six‑room house. The joke rests on one person allegedly receiving furniture for all rooms while only one was paid, leaving five rooms filled with soap.
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Timnltire
Tulge
Million-Dollar Life Policies Held by Americans
Insurance Press reports that 120 Americans hold life insurance policies valued at one million dollars or more, reflecting growing wealth protection trends amid rising financial security concerns.
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