Lafayette and Marne on Lafayette Marne Anniversary
The piece outlines the Lafayette Marne day celebration and its significance in American memory. It notes Lafayette’s arrival in America, his alliance with Washington, and his enduring impact on Franco American friendship, as summarized from a Henry Dwight Sellewick biography.
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Elmo Scott Watson
United States
Marquis de Lafayette
Marne
C. B. Robbins
Washington
France
The
Germany
America
Paris
Lafayette
Republic of France
Congress
General Pershing
Stanton
Pershing
Henry Dwight Sellewick
Bobbs Merrill Company
Lfe
Auverfne
Lumber Fire Deluge and Ancient Irish Brooch Found
A report notes timber piles for pulp can reach 20 000 cords valued around 300 000 dollars and may ignite by spontaneous combustion, delaying firefighting and triggering plant closures. It also describes a bronze seventh century Irish brooch recovered from soft rock, featuring a green enamel pin and a ring motif.
Ancient Brooch Found at Irish Lime Kiln Quarry
Workmen at Creenaghe, Ireland, uncover an ancient brooch during quarrying at lime kilns. The discoverers reported the artifact to local authorities for authentication and preservation. Further inspection will determine its age and origin.
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Creenaghe
Ireland
Religion can heal grace but forgives friends' success
Capper's Weekly notes that religion may help you forgive enemies yet only a miracle can fully reconcile with the joy felt at a friend's success. The quotation reflects a moral tension between mercy and social approval within a community.
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Capper
Bridge Hand Question Haunts a Quiet Place
A bridge expert contemplates a tricky hand while two speakers joke about playing under an assumed name. The dialogue hints at frustration with choosing a car to “heaven” as lower berths fill up.
United States Wise in Giving Up Old Things
A Maine blacksmith aged 75 shod a 25 year old horse in a 100 year old shop with antique tools. The Indianapolis News notes Americans pursue new designs and materials, discarding the old when improvement is proven, a habit not shared by many other regions.
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United States
Maine
Egypt
China
Indianapolis News
The Prophecy of Avery Hopwood’s Witty Remark
At a New York luncheon a woman praised a stunning girl and Avery Hopwood quipped that her past might be in front of her. The remark echoed his famous epigrammatic style, reflecting the playwright’s lifelong flair for sharp humor.
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Avery Hopwood
The
Riviera
New York
Avery
Wedding Presents Helped Furnish the New Home
A brief exchange shows a couple planning their future, seeking funds to furnish their house and agreeing that wedding gifts can provide the needed money. The dialogue underscores a practical approach to arranging a home.
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W. &. U. Chicago
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