Fragmented Wisdom Notes on Truth and Life
Odd pasted quotes reflect folk wisdom on truth, expectations, and choices. Scrambled phrases discuss honesty, persuasion, aging, and decisions shaped by circumstance, with stray reflections on elections, luck, and daily conduct.
Eagle Rivalry in Flight Across Olympus Sky
Aviation observers describe an eagle outmatching a French naval pusher near Mount Olympus in February 1908. The bird glided with minimal wing motion for two minutes while the machine hit sixty nautical miles per hour, then vanished from view as it wheeled away.
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Salonien
Mount Olympus
Mander Larrewy
Orichine
Composer’s Song Provokes Turmoil in Ducal Theater
The theater’s musical director voices strong dislike for a popular tune after the composer’s surprise appearance and the orchestra struggles to perform. The director grows desperate as performers mingle with the composer and audience, while tension rises over the piece and its reception.
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Kabsas City Star
Neighbor’s Complaint Sparks Willie’s Earful Wish
A heated neighbor visits Willie’s home to complain about his behavior. Willie, tearful and seeking peace, tells his mother he wishes to go to heaven because he believes angels would be easier to please than the current neighbors. The moment ends with his mother questioning the reason behind the boy’s sudden longing for better things.
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Willie
Pauline recalls grandmother and a treasured relic horse
Pauline memories focus on a relic horse once owned by her grandparents. She watches the horse graze in a pasture as wind tosses its mane and asks her mother if the animal will indeed become a fine old relic.
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Pauline
Grandmother
Inefficacy of Prayer Quips From Birmingham Paper
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes Deacon Frisher’s hard weekdays but loud Sunday prayers. Squire Witherbee adds the Lord’s progress seems slow after twenty years of prayer for the deacon to improve.
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Frisher
Squire Witherbee
Gone for Good Magician’s Exit Catches Audience Off Guard
A stage illusion ends abruptly as the magician signals a final bow and claims a clean exit with no hidden devices. The audience reacts with surprised murmurs while backstage crew confirm no extra props were used.
Van Buren Township Trustee's Report 1921 Finances
Trustee's Report for Van Buren Township 1921 lists receipts totaling 2191.68 from township funds including districts and transfers. Disbursements cover salaries drayage printing tax notices bridge repairs and numerous road labor payments, totaling 90.00 in late entries with final balances and allocations to various individuals and firms.
Special School Fund Disbursements 1920 21
Ledger style accounting records showing Special School Fund disbursements and receipts through Jan 1 1921 with numerous entries for teaching janitorial and pupil transport costs. Includes credits from state vocational reimbursements and multiple bank warrants and transfers. Notable names include Madge Greenly Edna Bowman John Songer Joye Cooper Elizabeth Boggs Lois Boggs and Joe Sutton.
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Madge Greenly
John M. Songer
Edna Bowman
Joe Sutton
John S. Boord
Joye Cooper
John Reath
Lois Boggs
Institute
Jesse Gross
Tom Madigan
Elizabeth Boggs
Joseph Boord
Joe Cook
Helen Gookins
Walter McBride
Janeway
Dorothy Snyder
G. O. Timmons
Elmer Marsh
E. W. Kirk
Secy
Hoagland Coal Co
Guy A. Waldrip
D. H. Goble Co
BMS Hotel Ee
G. C. Babb
iJoye Cooper
Georgia Campell
Edna Bowmen
Burgner Cade Auto Co
Georgia E. Campbell
Same
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Mv BS
W. B. Coleman
Kenneth Cade
Avanelle Kievinger
Avanelle Kiepinger
Georgia Campbell
Beatrice LaBaw
IG. C. Babb
Vera Howard
Jtove Cooper
Maude Songer
Financial report of Van Buren Township 1921 funds
The document lists year end balances receipts and disbursements for multiple township funds including General Disbursements Road Special School Tuition and Dog funds. It cites final balances totals outstanding warrants and cash in debt as of December 31 1921 with a sworn certification by Trustee Walter Greenly and officers.
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van Buren Township
Walter Greenly
One of Cecil B. DeMille's Best The Squaw Man Lyric
A Republican worker offers a revealing open letter in this issue, presenting a pointed personal viewpoint in a compact, opinionated column.
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Cecil B. DE Mille
The
Who Do You Say It Is Coventry Leader in Picture
A prompt asks readers to identify a prominent Covington business or professional man from about 30 years ago. The article invites readers to cut out the item and return it with their guess rather than asking others.
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Covington
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