Gold Field Conflict in New Guinea Grows Tense
In New Guinea, Beatrice Grimshaw's narrator extols a rich gold find after washing dishes and pegging a claim. Spicer Caxon plot to undermine him emerges as rival profit schemes collide with Papuan tribes and an uneasy alliance forms before a looming confrontation.
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Ogo
Jind
Grace
Oxo
Oxgo
Gyo
Spicer
Caxon
Kelog
Earth
Fanshaw
Pia Laurier
New Guinea
Pega
Doctor Livingstone
Wild New Guinea
Gail
Shey
Oxford
Richard
Tou
Priley
Ture
Coxon
Syker
Ban-Ban
Amory
Gaxon
Mines Department
Port Moresby
Cason
Gas Spicer
Romilly
Milk Snake Tale From Pine Barrens Folklore
A narrator recalls a folk tale told by a plainspoken elder about a cow that allegedly lost milk when a milk snake licked her teats each afternoon. The tale ends with the cow dying after the snake is killed, framed as a believably old story from the pine barrens.
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Pine Barrens
Darky
North America
Samuel Scaville
Interney and voting machines debated in Boston Herald words
A Boston Herald quote argues for practical improvements to society such as better governance and voting systems. It stresses amiability, life enjoyment, and common sense as allies in making the world better.
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Boston Herald
Why We Behave Like Human Beings
George Dorsey discusses marriage as a dynamic human behavior shaped by culture and biology. He argues outcomes depend on individual adjustment, social norms, and moral standards, noting vast differences in marriage forms and the role of the mate impulse across societies.
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Westermark
Lohengrin
Europe
America
Kow
Muy
Tian
Thoring
Yuli
Thomas
Paris
George A Dozney
Family Doctor’s Laxative Aids Gentle Purges
An old advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for children and adults. It claims to ease biliousness headaches and constipation by stimulating bowel movement and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Monticello Texas.
Lost Nevada City Unearthed In Moapa Valley Discovery
Southwest Museum representatives report a two and a half mile long lost city in Nevada's Moapa Valley from the postbasket-making period. The site, dating back at least 1500 years, likely housed about 10 000 people and yielded pit houses turquoise jewelry and beads from excavations.
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Nevada City
Moapa Valley
Nevada
Southwest Museum
Unmarried Irishmen Lead Figures in Population
An article notes 80 percent of Free State men aged 25 to 30 are unmarried, with Northern Ireland at 62 percent. It contrasts social stereotypes about self sacrifice and goodness with these demographic facts.
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Free State
Northern Ireland
Cross Reads Sign Sparks Family Conversation
Bobby asks why a street sign reads Cross Reads and his father jokes that drivers are cross because they are run over often, reflecting a light家庭 moment about traffic signs and safety.
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Bobby
Great Man Keeps Independence Amid Crowd
A reflection on true leadership描. the great man remains solitary yet sweet amid the crowd. The quote underscores inner independence and equanimity as essential traits for public figures.
Castoria Ad Claim On Wrapper Proofs Harmless For Infants
An old advert claims Castoria is harmless for infants and confirms genuine signatures of Chas H Fletcher on the wrapper. Doctors supposedly endorse its mildness and suitability for little systems, urging continued use until a child grows.
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Hharmless
Chas. H. Fletcher
Borah Endorses Doctor Blank for Federal Post
Senator Borah urges Doctor Blank as a natural core diplomat for a key federal appointment in his state. He argues a successful country doctor must be a diplomat to survive and recalls a cantankerous old man episode as a metaphor.
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Pector
Borah
Doctor Blank
Los Angeles
Comedy Stuff and a Quitting Line
A humor snippet shows a comic exchange about quitting when asked to demonstrate clearing a lighter. The remark implies insults provoke unprepared responses and humorous deflection.
Deterred Prediction Sparks Rejection Slip Remark
A clipped exchange questions a proposal while noting a woman reaching for a rejection slip. The snippet hints at political forecasting being softened as people forget much of it.
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Irwin Myers
Hug Massie & Co
George Dorsey
Guahy
Sackett
Kentucky
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Balu
Frarit Handa
Salt Lake City
Utal
Jean
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