Manila Surrender Highlighted by Number Play
On August 18 1898 Manila surrendered to Gen Wesley Merritt and his American army. The article notes the date spells 13, the year adds to Lether to make 20, and Merritt’s name has 18 letters. American land forces totaled 8500 against 18000 Spanish garrison.
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Manila
Wesley M. Merritt
Wesley Merritt
New Zealand faith healer criticizes pills and drug culture
Hingland remarks by Tabu Wiremle Ratana frame criticism of medicine abundance. He says New Zealand society relies on pills and drugs, leading to widespread illness.
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Hugland
Tabu Wiremle Ratana
New Zealand
Hingland
The Bashful Man Proposes In a Tongue Tied Moment
A shy young man struggles to propose and finally blurts out the line Ig were you I'd marry me claiming it as a spontaneous confession. The awkward moment becomes a humorous take on romance and nerve.
Hair cutting threat in Afghanistan sale raises alarm
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a troubling claim that in Afghanistan a man can force his wife to cut her hair or cover herself as a “sheet saver.” The text mentions a sale on unspecified items and references a Rexall store.
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Afghanistan
Arrests at Night In Sweden Note Public Shame Avoided
A historical note observes that in Sweden arrests at night spare the condemned from public humiliation by not parading them through streets at day. It reflects on police methods and social consequences of capture.
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Sweden
Unusual South England Cow Belief About Milk
Odd superstition in southern England holds that if a cow is bitten by a snake and the milk is left to stand, the shape of the snake will appear in the milk. The belief reflects folklore linking snakes and dairy practices in rural communities.
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South of
England
Word travels coast to coast in one fifth of a second
A line from a 19th century telephony description notes that a spoken word in New York reaches San Francisco in about one fifth of a second, illustrating early rapid communication concepts and the era’s tech optimism.
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New York City
Francisco
Altitude of Eternal Snow in the Andes
The article states eternal snow persists above 18 400 feet in the Andes, with the height depending on the surrounding climate. It notes geographic variation and implies altitudinal limits for year round snow cover.
Wrong Roads Detour Signs Missing Marks Cautionary Note
Fragmentary report notes travelers face wrong routes with no détouy signs and unclear guidance. Authorities urged improved direction markers to prevent misnavigation on rural roads.
Local and Personal News Item Highlights
Village notices report upcoming meetings at the homes of Mrs. Geo Phelpa and Mrs. Leifinewell, a chicken supper at the church, a fancy goods sale at Doherty Hotel, and nursery stock sales. Birth of Olive Barbara Caple noted, and various visits, travel, and farm activity around Clare, Michigan. A Masonic lecture is planned in Clare, with several social and religious events and a deer guests list.
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Ohio
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Harvey Ritter
Detroit
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Where Walnuts Flourish Commercial Notes
The article discusses walnut cultivation, noting the Ihylish walnut grows commercially only in southern California while Persigh walnut flourishes where black walnut is found. It adds soil types like sandy loams, clay loams, and gravelly loams suit the tree if not too open.
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California
Unclear message hints at sheriff action over missing parties
A disputed note states that the party who took double parties slid sun will return soon or else prosecution will not be pursued and directs to look for the sheriff as parties know where it is.
Church service announced at Catholic parish
Rev. George Planagan is the pastor with mass scheduled for 10:00 a m at the Catholic church.
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George Planagan
Mase
Free Methodist Church Sunday Services and Meetings
Free Methodist Rev. James Hanes presides with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and plasa meeting at 11 00 a m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at TiR9 and evening services at 7 00. Congregational Rev A B Johnson leads Morning Worship Sermon at 10 15 Sunday School Mrs A By Horton Sept 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor at 1 00 p m Evening service with special sermon.
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James Hanes
Horton
Christian Endeavor
Milberry Pastor Leads Morning Worship and Services
Rev. C. B. Milberry conducts morning worship at 10:00 with a sermon. Bible school at 11:30 led by Mrs. Harry Terwilliger. Gospel service and prayer meeting slated for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 7:30.
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Bible School
Harry Terwilliger
Lutherans Announce Services and Confirmation Schedules
Pastor Leonard O. Bernthal of 1002 McEwan St. lists confirmation class on November 8, German services November 9 and 22, English Holy Communion November 28, English Thanksgiving Day services November 27 with special collection for ministers widows orphans and the poor.
Church Services and Sew ing Circle Notices
Church of God or Saints 8 Primley pastor announces Sunday School 10:00 a m preaching 11:00 a m evening service 7:00 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p m chapel on South McEwan street welcomes strangers. Sewing Circle meets next week Thursday at Mrs Gus Williams with potluck. Wilson School House Sunday School 1:30 preaching 2:30 prayer meeting Friday at Clarence Tice home invited everyone.
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Clarence Tice
Religious services at Clare church with sermons and studies
Rev H T Smith pastor at 107 E Seventh St Clare invites all to attend. The schedule lists class at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 a m sermon no other place to go at 7 p m and Sunday School at 11 a m Epworth League at 6 p m and prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 p m. A second service at 2 30 p m discusses When Jennus comes what will be find. Attend next Sunday and hear these sermons.
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Co. B. Milberry
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Elmer
Michigan
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Change from Bald to Golden Eagle on Coins
The fathers of the American republic chose the eagle as a national emblem. They selected the bald eagle, incorrectly described with limited plumage, and noted a shift toward the golden eagle now used on coins, which is depicted feathered to the toes.
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American Republic
Ship Mate Origin and Slang Evolution
The term mate derives from gemacen meaning equal or companion. In nautical use the mate acts as the captain's equal, ready to assist and, if needed, to assume command. The word has since broadened in modern slang to mean friend or comrade.
Painful Beauty of Tibet Women Describe Ritual Looks
A fragment notes Tibetan women seek beauty through pain, comparing to Western sisters. It mentions rubbing the face with melted butter at night and dusting with powdered ashes in the morning to whiten the complexion.
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Tibet
West Coast musings and a traffic safety plea in 1920s notes
A collage of California life and Michigan visitors in Pasadena. Reflections on West Coast beauty, climate, and a sharp warning about rising automobile deaths with a call for public action to improve traffic safety nationwide.
Ocean Giant Whale Caught Near Akutan Alaska
An A.96 foot ocean giant was hauled ashore at Akutan Alaska. The behemoth was described as so large that nine ten could stand in its mouth.
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Akutan
Alaska
Believe in Yourself and Honest Self Estimate
Quote emphasizes that Trost people need a better opinion of themselves grounded in an honest view of capabilities. It argues this belief will inspire confidence and guide them to undertakings they can accomplish, reflecting a motivational tone on self-reliance and grit.
Simplicity in Expression as Coleridge and Lamb Urge
A quotation on simplicity in writing from Coleridge and Charles Lamb advocates banishing elaborate forms. It argues that simplicity arises from the heart and reveals its own modest flowers of expression without artificial cultivation.
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Coleridge
Parnassus
Charles Lamb
Superstitions Around Christenings Mentioned
The fragment notes beliefs tied to christening rituals. A nurse carries a small bag of beads to offer to the first passerby. if refused, the child will suffer misfortune, if accepted, fortune may follow.
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Mary
Mieley
Gond
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