Tempestuous Betty Saves Baby As Cyclone Strikes
Betty Simpson argues with her stern father over missing Liberty bonds blamed on sweetheart Jim Brown. During a cyclone Jim reappears, rescues the baby, and proves innocence. The bonds are found hidden in the grandfather’s old overalls as the family reunites.
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Betty Simpson
Cyclone Belt
Henry’ Simpson
Jim Brown
Jim
Betty
Simpson
Henry Simpson
John Simpson
Chicago
Knife Named for Inventor
The bowie knife bears the name of its inventor Col James Bowie an American soldier born in Burke county Georgia about 1790 and killed at Alamo Texas on March 6 1836. Bowies duel at Natchez Mississippi in 1827 sparked a melee where six died and fifteen were wounded. He had a cutter in Philadelphia fashion the weapon into the bowie knife with a nine to ten inch single edged blade and a small guard. Frontiersmen crafted the best blades from horse rasps and similar tools varying in size and pattern.
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Col
James Bowie
Burke County
Georgia
Alamo, Tex
Natchez, Miss
Bowie
Maj
Norris Wright
Philadelphia
Afghan Women Secluded and Veiled in Tradition
Afghan women live under strict seclusion and veiling, with rare access to public life. Town women rarely show faces, while desert nomads differ as the Koran allows veiling to be less strict. Education for girls is denied, bazaar schools are non existent, and women teachers are absent in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan
The Patagonians, A Tall Nomadic People
The Patagonians are tall and muscular, averaging six feet, with black hair and dark brown skin. They live as nomads in many tribes whose main occupations are hunting and cattle breeding. This native population is rapidly disappearing. Patagonia was first discovered by Magellan in 1520.
The Story of Our States California’s Rise to Statehood
A concise history tracing California from mythic origins to statehood. It notes a 1520 romance influencing its name, Spanish explorers, missions, Mexican control, Fremont, 1848 peace, gold discovery, and 1850 admission as the 31st U.S. state with its size and political growth.
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California
Far East
Lower
Alta’ California
Mexico
Fremont
United States Territory
Sacramento Valley
Texas
Minnesota Statehood and Early History Overview
This article traces Minnesota’s formation from portions belonging to the Northwest Territory and the Louisiana Purchase. It notes the Mississippi as the early boundary, six-state protection before statehood, French and British control, and exploration by Duluth and Hennepin. It covers 19th century settlements, St Anthony and St Paul origins, and Minnesota’s 1858 admission with 84,682 square miles and twelve electoral votes.
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Peakeri
Northwest Territory
Mississippi River
Minnesota
France
United States
Louisiana
Missouri
Iowa
Duluth
Lake Superior
Hennepin
la Salle
Upper
Mississippi
Falls of
St. Anthony
Minneapolis
Falls of St. Anthony
Father Galtier
St. Pan
North Star State
Ostriches Loot Camp as Canadian Soldiers Test Appetite
In a British camp at Belmont during the Boer War, Canadian troops observed ostriches eating a bar of soap, a match box, jam can, and even brass cartridges. A curious long neck allowed bulks to be swallowed visibly. Officials banished the birds after many items were consumed, and two ostriches were fatally killed and eaten by Canadians, who found the meat beef-like.
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Africa
Belmont
Treasure Trove in Goodwin Sands Schemes
The article recalls repeated proposals to search Goodwin Sands for treasure. Proposals included a harbor of refuge at Trinity Bay with tunnels to the sands, a Deal master tunnel with branches, and a Midland mining engineer who vanished into obsession and died on the sands.
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Goodwin Sands
Lord Headley
Society of Engineers
Bush
J. D. Pain
Trinity Bay
Deal
Midland
Eskimo Opera Kaddara Stages in Copenhagen
Christian Science Monitor notes Eskimo opera Kaddara by Hakop Boerresen staged in Copenhagen. Greenlandic song fragments inform the score as Eskimo performers help with scenery and minor roles carrying native costumes. The piece envisions Greenland as a backdrop and hints at future exotic locales in stage entertainment.
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Copenhagen
Hakop Boerresen
Denmark
Greenland
India
Drury Lane
Tibet
Christian Science Monitor
The Day of the Buffalo in Early America
The text describes the historical range of buffalo across North America, noting bison habitats from Pennsylvania to Georgia and western New York, and links the name Buffalo to the animal. It mentions expansion from the Susquehanna to the Sierras and large numbers in the Mississippi valley.
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North American
Republic
Pennsylvania
Georgia
New York
City of
Buffalo
Susquehanna
Sierras
Mississippi Valley
Bees to Aid War Effort Preface in Senate Debate
In a senate discussion on agricultural spending a reference to “busy bees” by a French senator sparked remarks by Senator Menier. The agriculture minister supported the idea of using honey production to bolster home patriotism in future conflicts.
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France
Senate
Menier
What doth strengthen and what maim art and morals
Dr Henry van Dyke argues that art should uplift the spirit and moral sense. He cites Keats on beauty and moral law in art, condemns sensual music like jazz as demoralizing, and urges individual discernment over censorship. He concludes a person becomes what he thinks and loves.
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Keats
Individualism and liberalism in society and state
The author argues against the view that modern order departs from the past and that the state should intrude into daily life. He defends economic liberalism as enduring and beneficial, linking liberty, welfare, and individual initiative to societal advancement and warning that reliance on the state saps self reliance and effort.
Prosperity Tied to Faith and Virtue, Not Market Swings
A writer argues business cycles reflect a society’s character. Prosperity rises from righteousness, industry, integrity, and thrift, while downturn follows extravagance and dishonesty. He likens railroads and trade to a room thermometer, with religion underpinning lasting prosperity.
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Frank H. Williams
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
McClure Newspaper Syndicat
Great Britain
Paris
Congress
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Henry van Dyke
John Keats
Peubiehnia
Roger W. Babson
Statistician
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