War Mothers: A Century of Peace and Sacrifice
Bayard Baker portrays war mothers as symbolic bearers of renewal and memory. The piece recalls Mary and notable mothers from myth to modern conflict, honoring sacrifices of those with sons in war and urging lasting peace. The text blends religious imagery with tribute to fallen soldiers and the ongoing hope for unity.
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Niobe
Cornelia
Mary
Golgotha
Achilles
Skyros
Ulysses
David
Prince OF Peace
France
Arcturus
Arlington
Indiana Roof to Feature Buddy Rogers Cal Cavaliers Night
Paramount star Buddy Rogers brings the California Cavaliers to the Indiana Roof for a one night dance engagement on October 1. Neila, a French singer and dancer, joins Rogers and his group after recent national broadcasts. Shows at the College Inn of Hotel Sherman preceded this engagement, with tickets and reservations offered in advance. Dancing runs 8:30 pm to 1:00 am, and Creole Orchestra performs October 29 and 30. A separate 80th birthday celebration for James H. Whitaker occurred nearby, with a family gathering and pitch in dinner.
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Buddy Rogers
Paramount
California
Indiana
Rogers
Neila
Cavaliers
College Inn
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
New York
Paramount Studios
Indiana Roof
Creole Cotton Club Orchestra
Hme
Arvey Whitaker
Here
James H. Whitaker
Arrows of Taxation Illustrate Heavy Burden on Taxpayers
A Detroit News cartoon depicts a lone taxpayer encircled by many rapid sharp arrows labeled tax. The piece argues taxes have surged with old levies eclipsed by new and experimental charges across income, goods, and services, as governments spend freely and expand the tax net.
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Detroit News
Lincoln Refused Elephants From Siam Gift Offer
A document in the State Department cited by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recalls President Lincoln's polite rejection of a king of Siam proposal to gift several elephant pairs. The piece argues the hypothetical elephant presence would have transformed farming, hunting, circuses, and barn architecture, praising Lincoln's foresight.
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America
Lincoln
Siam
State Department
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
US Board settles island name Hispaniola for Hispaniola
The United States Geographic Board settled on Hispaniola as the name for the West Indies island comprising the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Santo Domingo and Haiti had been used for the whole island, but mail addressing uses Haiti for Haiti and Dominican Republic for the Dominican Republic.
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West Indies
Dominican Republic
Republic of Haiti
Santo Domingo
Haiti
United States Geographic Board
Hispaniola
Negro Republic
Coral distribution across the Mediterranean and nearby waters
Coral is widespread along the borders and islands of the Mediterranean. Major fisheries run along Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco coasts with other beds near Naples Sardinia Corsica Catalina and Provence. Black coral thrives in tropical waters off Australia.
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Mediterranean Sea
Tunisia
Algeria
Morocco
Naples
Sardinia
Corsica
Catalina
Provence
North Atlantic
Africa
Australia
Scottish Terrier finally named after centuries of dispute
In Scotland the breed long lacked a fixed name. After years of debate between Scottish and English enthusiasts, the breed was officially labeled Scottish Terrier. Earlier names like Aberdeen Highland Cairn and Scotch were abandoned, with Aberdeen the only surviving misnomer.
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Scotland
Eingland
Old Li Ching Lun and the Longest Living Claims
The aged Chinese man Li Ching Lun is said to have died at 197. Changtu University records mention Li Ching yun celebrated at 150 in 1828. Reported diet consisted of herbs and rice wine. He reportedly outlived 23 wives, lived with a 24th partner, and had 11 generations of descendants.
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Li Ching
Changtu University
Li Ching-yun
Tea as narcotic in Tunis spurs heavy tax
San Francisco Chronicle reports that in Tunis tea is labeled a narcotic. Taxation aimed to curb use, but locals brew tea with spices and boil it to syrup for consuming large, stupefying quantities.
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Tunis
San Francisco Chronicle
Magellan the Explorer Soldier of the Orient
The article summarizes Ferdinand Magellan as a Portuguese soldier explorer and navigator. It notes seven years of service, voyages to distant Orient lands, battles fought, and the quest for new territories beyond Columbus’s ocean.
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Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
Portugal
Columbus
Indian Reservations Across the United States
A list identifies Indian reservations located in Arizona California Colorado Florida Idaho Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Dakota North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wisconsin and Wyoming.
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Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Farm guidance on balancing rations and prepping for lambing
The article advises balancing grain with protein supplements as prices rise, using time for milling and weed removal, reinforcing that shelter and maintenance protect hog houses and ewes from cold. It suggests feeding grains and legume hay before lambing, and notes hens benefit from grain and skim milk plus supplements. It endorses fertilizing crops with a 2-12-6 complete fertilizer if prices stay high.
Local Social Notes Highlight Sunday Visits
Mr and Mrs Thomas hosted a bash with Mr and Mrs Freeman Collins at Wilkinson on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harold Ruby of Circleville Ohio, visiting relatives here, returned home Tuesday.
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Mrs
Thomas’ Bash
Mrs. Freeman Collins
Wilkinson
Harold Ruby
Circleville, O
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Morgan Street
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