May Morning and John Towne Meet by Village Road
John Towne seeks a path to a city when he meets May Morning, a farmer’s daughter. She warns him away from Mary Dawn, reveals her own identity, and hints at a planned marriage. Towne admits a shared old fashioned idea about love as the pair confront their future.
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John Towne
Jeremy Lawn
Jobo ‘Towne
Jeremy Dawn
Jon
Vo Kite
Mr. Down
Jeremy Tawn
Jeremy Down
John
Trown
Hill AU
Jotun
Allcy
Watis
Jota Towne
Hlu
Rose
Violet
Homor
Mary Laven
Mary Dawn
Criminals Use Their Brains in Modern Jewelry Heists
A London Mail excerpt notes that major jewelry robberies in France show the global reach of modern crime. It suggests suspects may be from England, Australia, or the United States, as well as the ease with which skilled thieves travel. The piece warns that confident tricksters target wealthy victims worldwide, with even careful men falling prey.
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France
England
Australia
United States
Great Britain
The
London Mail
Nature Provides Defense for All Creatures
The article discusses animal defenses including the toad swelling to appear larger, the frog's upturned eyes and color-changing coat, and the stickleback’s sharp spines. It notes the eft’s tail can detach to aid escape and mentions the difficult entry of predators to certain animals.
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Lorton
Hue
Glass decorating at Prague cathedral in 1276
Decorative church note recalls the art of glass work at the Roman Cathedral of Prague. It mentions two windows from 1276, illustrating early medieval craftsmanship. The text frames stained glass as a long standing tradition rather than a modern Bohemian novelty.
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Prague
Medieval Church Glass Windows Shine Across Towns
A historic note describes Joscenes and Astaes Sytvie, later Pope Pius II, detailing how churches across large towns and distant hamlets featured high and wide stained glass windows. Prague's University division of technical arts offered courses in painting, wood, carving, and glass ornamentation, with no degree claiming full mastery of glass artistry.
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Joscenes
Astaes Sytvieus
Pius the Second
Eubermid
Cxeche
Eles
Division of Technical Arts
University of Prague
Meat Eaters and Beef Lifestyles Discussed in Vintage Piece
A controversial column mocks American meat consumption comparing per year beef intake to other nations. It cites 150 pounds for Americans, 120 pounds for English, and upholds the idea that dietary choices shape national character while urging temperance and a shift away from heavy filets.
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United States
Los Angeles
Juvat Hine
America
Romance Language Evidence in Courtship Dialogue
Fragmentary quotes reveal a courtroom tone touching on evidence and letters during courtship. The dialogue hints at a tension between formal proof and affectionate communication, with a jurist’s reference to evidence and a playful misquote about letters.
Village Bond Election Prompts Local Vote
Voters are asked to register and cast ballots for the village bond election on July 5th. The notice urges eligible residents to participate and outline polling locations and registration requirements.
Steamboat Clermont Sparks Panic on Hudson Maiden Voyage
In 1807 the Fulton steamboat Clermont terrified fishermen and small boatmen who fled to shore while large shippers abandoned vessels. Rumors and religious fanatics claimed the boat was the devil’s work as sailors tried to sink it and lawmakers had to criminalize attempts to injure the vessel.
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Fulton
Hudson River
Laneute
Clermont
War's Demand on Lumber
The United States forestry service estimates war time lumber consumption at about 6.5 billion board feet. Government departments bought most for the army at 5.5 billion, navy over 120 million, and Emergency Fleet Corporation about 800 million for shipbuilding. Boxes and crates needed around 2 billion feet, cantonments hospitals and warehouses used about 3 billion feet.
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United States Forestry Service
Army
Navy
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Film Developing and Printing at Schuecher Studio
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Schuecher
Packers Put Under National Control
Washington reports the senate passed the meat packers control bill with amendments. The secretary of agriculture gains jurisdiction over packers stockyards and traders to prevent unfair practices and to regulate rates and services. An amendment exempts non edible by products from supervision. Livestock section excludes horses mules and goats.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Allied War Loans to Be Sold as Bonds
Washington plans refunding of ten billion dollars in Allied war loans into long term bonds. The plan seeks congressional authority for treasury detail. Bonds would mature 30 to 40 years or more with higher interest to cover defaulted interest and would be sold to investors. Proceeds would retire liberty bonds.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Treasury
United States
U. S
Government to distribute 12000000 pounds of picric acid
Washington announces a surplus of 12 million pounds of picric acid, a high explosive, will be distributed to farmers for agricultural use. The Bureau of Public Roads will oversee the move, charging only freight and six cents per pound for cartridge preparation, with distribution slated around July 1.
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Washington
War Department
Bureau of Mines
Bureau of Public Roads
Department of Agriculture
Extradition Review for Bergdall Draft Evasion Case
Canadian Justice Minister J. Doherty announced that Grover Bergdall, a United States draft evader, is under government consideration for extradition after reports he reached Germany and forged a Canadian passport. The case follows Bergdall’s activities linked to Ottawa and Germany.
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Canada
Bergdall
Ottawa
Germany
Grover
United States
J. Doherty
Sugar Prices Fall at San Francisco Refineries
Refined cane sugar dropped 15 cents per hundredweight to 6 dollars, the lowest price since December 1915, as beet sugar traded at 6.80 dollars.
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San Francisco
American Polo Team Defeats British in London Match
American polo team defeats Great Britain in London securing the first match of the international series. America leads 4 to 1 as play concludes amid strong offensive by US players and solid defense from British rivals.
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British
London
America
Grea Britela
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