Jerusalem the City of Three Faiths in Historical Splendor
National Geographic notes Jerusalem as a sacred crossroads for Jews Christians and Muslims. Maj. Edward Keith-Rouge describes the city’s two hills walls gates and gates of Jaffa, Damascus, and Bethlehem roads linking sites and the Dome of the Rock. The piece portrays a city alive with diverse languages, pilgrims, and daily commerce under tension amid ongoing religious fervor.
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Washington
Jerusalem
National Geographic ‘Society
Society
Edward Keith-Roach
O. B E
Palestine
Keith Rouch
Mecca
Medina
Beersheba
Hebron
Bethlehem
Jaffa
Damascus Gate
Nablus
Nazareth
Damascus
Garden of Gethsemane
Judean Hills
Jericho
Dead Sea
Egypt
Haiffa
Citadel
Order of the Hospital of St. John of
Sulieman
Abraham
God
Old City
David Street
Narow
Holy City
Africa
India
Afghanistan
Sakhara
Arabia
Sudan
Old Temple
Temple
Solomon
Shining Pyrites Start Connecticut Gold Rush
In Meriden, Arthur Rogers a laborer digging for a new grammar school uncovered iron copper pyrites fool s gold sparking a brief gold rush as hundreds of locals armed with picks and shovels gathered at the site. Police reserves then clarified the metal was fool s gold dispersing the crowd.
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New Haven
Conn
Meriden
Arthur Rogers
Baby christened in dress worn by ancestors in Toronto
George Thomas, an infant in Toronto, wore a gown that his great great grandmother made. The muslin dress, embroidered and flounced, has been passed through 18 babies, each christened in it over generations.
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Toronto
George Thomas
George
Boys Dive for Coins Endangers City Bridge
Three boys diving for coins drew a crowd to a bridge near the Zoological Gardens. The gathering threatened collapse of the bridge, and police dispersed the crowd after making several arrests.
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London
Zoological Gardens
Bull Loose in Liverpool Causes Injuries and Capture
An angry bull ran through Liverpool injuring three people before a police officer used a coat as a mata dor style hood to restrain the animal and bring it under control. The incident disrupted the street scene and drew a crowd before the bull was captured.
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Liverpool
England
Dog Revived After Month Without Food
Corvallis Mont. Ed Bay and wife found their Airedale locked indoors for a month with no food or water. The dog was nearly dead but revived after small portions of food and water were given. Torn curtains showed attempts to escape and the owner reported the rescue.
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Corvallis
Mont
Ed Bay
Mid Victorian Era Notable for Furniture and Antiques
The mid Victorian period spans Victoria's ascent in 1837 to her death in 1901. It notes that many articles from the era are not antique unless historians value them, as leading furniture largely did not meet collector standards.
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Victoria
Milton and the Silver Lining in Comus
The passage notes Milton as possibly first using the phrase silver lining in clouds in Comus. It describes a lady lost in the wood who chooses to hope and sees a sable cloud turn forth its silver lining to the night, signaling better days ahead.
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Milton
Airplane Phraseology Zoom Defined As Climb
The term zoom refers to a brief climb at an angle steeper than steady flight, lifting the aircraft upward by converting kinetic energy. It can also be used as a noun for any sudden increase in upward flight path.
Endangered Australian Animals Threatened by Fur Trade
The platypus wallaby and the baby crying koala face imminent extinction due to global fur demand. An open season has led to the slaughter of more than one million koalas for their fur.
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Australia
Origin of the phrase at loggerheads explained
An etymology notes the expression comes from a wooden logger attached to a horse’s leg to stop it wandering. When the head of the logger reached the animal’s head, nothing more could be achieved, illustrating two people at logger heads.
Sleep and the Sexes Women Sleep Longer and More Peacefully
Dr Bernard Hollander of London asserts women have an advantage in sleep, able to rest longer and more peacefully with fewer troubling dreams. He cautions moderate dreaming is not harmful.
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Bernard Hollander
London
Removing Stains with Acidic Solutions
Indelible ink and pencil stains may be removed by using a camel hair brush dipped in oxalic acid or potassium cyanide solutions or lemon juice. An alternative is a mixture of alcohol and ammonia.
Royalties for Song Copies in Popular Music
The article notes publishers typically pay composers 10 cents per sold copy, with famous composers sometimes receiving more due to higher expected success, as discussed in Pathfinder Magazine.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Goodness in Action Prompts Duty Over Feelings
A Cardinal Newman reflection emphasizes that a single act of self denial and sacrifice to duty outweighs mere good thoughts and warm feelings. It argues that idle people rely on prayers and emotion, while true virtue lies in disciplined commitment.
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Cardinal Newman
Silence Is Respect? Hi Ho Defends Quiet Thinkers
A whimsical quote from Hi Ho the Chinatown sage in the Washington Star questions whether silence deserves respect or stems from thinking nothing, prompting reflection on communication and thought.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Noisy Advice on Respecting Choices Sparks Debate
A lighthearted column argues that pushing opinions on others breeds resistance and labels the pusher a bore, urging readers to allow space for differing viewpoints while sharing personal beliefs.
Brass mounted figure gifted to Harrow School
A 56 pound solid brass figure of a mounted man from Benin Nigeria was presented to Harrow School in England, as part of a curiosity collection given to the school.
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Benin
Nigeria
Harrow School
England
Best Life Wisdom on Choice and Quality
An anonymous adage urges selecting the best in life as time is scarce. It counsels choosing wisely in friends, books, recreation, and all pursuits to maximize value.
British judge rules cow on road has right of way
A British judge declares a cow in the road has priority over vehicles while a bull requires no court protection. The comic ruling reflects a rural transport dispute and underscores animal right of way in traffic cases.
Delicate Work of Microscopic Engraving Described
A reducing apparatus with a diamond point is used for microscopic engraving. The tool maintains an almost constant tip position, varying not a millionth of an inch, enabling extremely precise work.
Sin's Evil Effects Warned by Burke Quote
A column cites Burke and Chapin on sin harming public virtue and unity, stating no one can practice sin and be a good citizen.
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Burke
Chapin
Sweets AD Notes Sugar Maple Yields
An advertisement states that sugar maple trees produce from four to eight pounds of sugar, highlighting the expected output per tree.
Time Is Plentiful Quote Reflects Pursuit Of Goals
A concise line from American Magazine notes that individuals can always spare hours or days or months for their true desires. The quote emphasizes prioritizing meaningful aims over idle time.
Great Alaskan Waterway Open To Large Steamers
The Yukon river remains navigable for large steamers for about 2000 miles, signaling a major expansion in river traffic. This extension covers the stretch from the coast to inland points, potentially boosting shipments and regional commerce.
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Yukon River
Brooklyn Eagle Brief: All Work and No Play
A Brooklyn Eagle item notes the saying all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. The brief column reflects on balancing labor and leisure in city life.
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Jack
Brooklyn Eagle
When Jeremiah Decided
Jeremiah Higby clears a path to happiness as he confesses love to Lucy Bray and hatches a plan to marry in her home not the old ladies residence. Eva Bray clashes with the scheme and Lucy insists on a home wedding before trunks and vows seal their delayed romance.
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Eremiah Higsby
Lucy Bray
Lucy
Jeremiah
Bushwood
Will Bray
Eva
Will
Eva Bray
Mrs. Bray
Widder
Mrs Bray
Mia
Jeremiah Higby
Susan Potter
Veal Calves for Market Haul in St. Joseph
Letter from Loy Kelley offering to haul a load of veal calves to the St. Joseph market on Sunday and inviting others to list their calves.
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St. Joseph
Loy Kelley
Popular Girl Contest Offered With Candy Votes
A Farmers Store advertises a Popular Girl Contest with a free wrist watch for the winner on Saturday May 31. Buyers receive votes: 50 per 4 pounds of assorted candies and 150 votes per pound purchased. Open to all, voters urged to pick their favorite.
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Farmers Store
Isle of Chance operetta shines at Electric Theater
The Isle of Chance operetta by the grade music department played to a large crowd last Thursday at the Electric Theater. Power failures at Brookfield caused initial restlessness, but the young performers recovered just as the curtain rose.
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Electric Theater
Brookfield
Lorraine Glaze Directs Wedding Party Entertainment
Light flooded the scene as the bride and guests celebrated with lively music. Miss Lorraine Glaze oversaw the entertainment and guided the young attendees in musical activities.
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Lorraine Glaze
Buswell and Steele Tie The Knot In Linneus Marriage
Herbert H. Buswell and Miss Allilee Steele eloped to Linneus for a marriage license and wed by Rev J B School at the South Methodist parsonage. The bride, daughter of R O Steele near Shelby, is a progressive teacher. the groom, son of Ed Buswell, is a progressive farmer. The couple reside near Shelby and receive friends at the groom’s farm.
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Buswell-Steele
Herbert H. Buswell
Allilee Steele
Route Three
Linneus
J. B. School
South Methodist
R. O. Steele
Shelby
Ed Buswell
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