Japanese Costume Dance Evening At Syracuse Hostess
A New York Times report describes a Japanese costume dance in Syracuse hosted by a fashionable New York hostess. The ballroom resembled a Japanese teahouse with bamboo trellises, cherry blossoms, lanterns, and staged temple scenes. Debutantes in kimonos opened with a parasol dance, followed by other acts including ashore polonaise and jugglers, all set to incense and delicate decor.
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Syracuse
New York
Whitch-Tt
Kuwaiinon
New York Times
Hopi Village Elections Embrace Democratic Rule
In northern Arizona seven Hopi villages conduct elections for a governor lieutenant governor sheriff war captain and several chiefs and council members. The system mirrors white city governance with active leadership, competition for honors, and occasional election delays due to tactics. Loma wini’s election marks a shift in Shungopavi as a hardworking governor and skilled silversmith.
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Arizona
Shungopavi
Lomawini
Hoe
Japanese Surgeons Limit Amputations On Battlefield
During the war Japanese surgeons follow a policy of avoiding amputations on the field. Out of 600 Russian wounded, only one arm was amputated, and only due to complications. Bones healed well, and gunshot wounds from modern rifles pose less danger to life than before. Fragments and dressings are sent to Tokyo for study.
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Toklo
Followed by a Lioness on a Sunday Journey in South Africa
A rickshaw pair traveling from Salisbury to Ardbennie on a recent Sunday evening encountered a lioness about twenty five yards ahead after crossing the railway. Startled, the drivers continued on as the animal stalked nearby for over a mile and a half. The bright light on the rickshaw seemed to deter the predator, keeping it at a safe distance.
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Ricksha
Salisbury
Ardbennie
South Africa
The After Dinner Break in Everybody's Magazine
A garbled OCR passage cites Judge Henry E. Howland and a comic routine described as insidious and distorting public memory. It notes opposition to a political opponent and references a theater audience reacting to speeches amid a chaotic postprandial break.
Local Notes From Jubilee and Nearby Towns
Jubilee residents Harland Griswold and cousin Paul Griswold return from Savanna after a year at school and report hayfield work is tougher than expected. Mrs. Moss of Chicago enjoyed a short Oak Rest vacation. Many locals attended the Princeville picnic. Bishop Hicks of Peoria visits Mrs. L. Stewart hosts. Fannie Corney visits Peoria with sister Mrs Seba Moore. Olive Stewart lists on completion. Mr Jas Corney’s health declines possibly needing climate change. Mrs Chase of Lacon to teach Sunday school at Greens schoolhouse each Sunday. Dr Simmons sermon at Baptist Church drew listeners including the Bell and Rand families. Walter White suffers a serious hay pole accident. he was unconscious briefly but expected to recover.
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Harland Griswold
Paul Griswold
Savanna
Moss
Chicagd
Oak Rest
Princeville
L. L. Stewart
Bishop Hicks
Peoria
Fannie Corney
Seba Moore
Olive Stewart
Lernételohda
Jas. Corney
Chase
Lacon
Dr. Simmons
the Baptist Church
Mia
Wm. Bell
Laura Ben‘Hett
Edna Rand
Ida Nichols
Eugene
Lillie King
Robt. Symonds
Walter White
White
Acknowledgement of receipt for $8000 from M W A trust
A brief notice states an acknowledgment of full receipt of eight thousand dollars from the certificate held by the late OC E Bowman husband. The writer also thanks Woodmen of Camp 847 for their kindness and support.
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OC. E. Bowman
Arnica Salve Healed Longstanding Hip Sore
Forced to starve. B F Leek of Concord Kentucky suffered for 20 years with a sore on the upper hip so painful he could not eat. After trying everything he cured it with Bucklen's Arnica Salve at Wm Rabingon & Co.'s drug store for 26 cents.
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F Leek
Concord
Ucklen
Burne
Rabingon & Co
Mean Old Bachelor on Genius and Marriage
An old bachelor argues no real genius would marry, claiming discussion of a genius becoming a good husband is futile. The remark frames marriage as incompatible with genius, emphasizing skepticism about domestic life for highly gifted individuals.
Bell of St Patrick's relics in Belfast tradition
In Belfast the revered bell of St Patrick's is kept as a priceless artifact, bearing inscriptions dated 1901 and 1105. The ponderous relic, known as Clog an cadhachta Phatrale, is described as not less than eight centuries old and treasured in local memory.
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St. Patrick's
Belfast
New Use for Whisky Laughs at Household Whimsy
A newly engaged butler asked his master to let him have whisky for cleaning windows. The master found the glass empty and asked where the whisky went. James explained he drank it and then breathed on the glass.
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James
Flash of Humor in Senate Debates by Senator Frye
A Maine senator, Frye, injects humor during grave senate deliberations. An amendment prompts a lone yea from Republicans and nay from the opposition. He declares gravely that the yea has it, highlighting a moment of levity amid formal proceedings.
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Senate
United States Senate
Frye
Maine
Senator Frye
A Close Margin in a Hallway Exchange
A Baltimore American item describes a bellhop who delivers a jingling pitcher to room 49 and switches it with a white pitcher. The boy asks if that is all then, after receiving a nickel, he exclaims about the stingy tip, addressing the guest as mister.
Blues Resolve to Stay Upright Through Adversity
A fragmented blues themed note urges resilience and movement over gloom. It emphasizes not dwelling on hardship and encourages remaining active to ward off discouragement, even when troubles cloud the mind. The text hints at personal journeys and steady effort amid challenges.
Major Keen Comment On Armory Rooms
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes the captain of Company G boasting that their armory room has been repainted and refurnished. The major responds that the rooms are better than the company, noting the improvement with dry humor.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Peninsula of Arabia Population and Trade Overview
The Arabia peninsula covers about 1.2 million square miles with an estimated population between 6 and 10 million. Yemen Province, especially Aden, is the most populous and fertile area, handling roughly 30 million dollars in total trade.
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Peninsula of
Arabia
Peninsula
Yemen
Aden
Reserved. A Fragment on Self Sacrifice in Society
Post Wheeler muses on what people sacrifice for love and status. He notes some surrender religion, careers, families, clubs, or poverty, while few give everything. The piece reflects on keeping comforts while giving up parts of oneself.
Poems and slogans mixed in a frayed patriot text
Fragmentary poem and prose snippet mix patriotism with nature images and a translated London Saturday Review fragment. The readable lines mention steppe forests rivers and a hearth shadow, with references to Lermontov and a byway night scene.
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