Tainted Moncey Tells a Saloon Money Tale
Reverend John Clearwaters recalls Wyoming days when liquor flowed and six shooters reigned. A wooden church near Indianapolis received a $100 check from a saloon owner, followed by five new $100 bills in the collection. The story, recounted in the Indianapolis News, reflects a controversial fund‑raising episode and a pragmatic church response.
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John Clearwaters
Mace M. 2B
Battleground
Wyoming
Indiana Society of Sons of the American
Indianapolis
John
Indianapolis News
Flapper Arrest Sparks Chase in Narrow Escape
Report describes a brief scuffle as a man fled and another officer intervened. A passing policeman notes the suspect is known to be ill and weak, with another accomplice expected to arrive shortly.
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Flapper
Bread Dough Bouquet Crafted by Ohio Inmate
An inmate at London state prison farm in Ohio shaped a lifelike bouquet from bread dough. The head cook at the officers’ quarters created lilies roses leaves various plants vegetables berries and acorns in natural colors. The art required hours of patient work and reflects a former hotel chief who now makes centerpieces for the farm.
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London
Ohio
Clevelands Plain Dealer
Avery
Eighty-year-old Toddler? Read the text carefully.
William Dodd, an eight year old boy from Doniphan Missouri, born without arms, learns to write with his toes, draw pictures and perform tasks. He aims to become an artist and exceeds peers in class.
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William Dodd
Lee Dodd
Doniphan
Indianapolis News
Danish Prodigy Builds Auto Star-Motion Recorder
Sixteen-year-old Bengt Stroemgreen of Copenhagen has designed an electric device that automatically logs star movements, saving astronomers long nightly watching. At fourteen he impressed the international field with a technical article on an astronomical problem.
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Bengt Stroemgreen
Copenhagen
Denmark
International Astronomical World
Motor Driven Snow Remover Invented
A new device for clearing snow from highways uses a heated steel drum suspended before a truck. The drum, rotated as the truck moves, melts snow and pushes it aside while the motor propels the setup at about three miles an hour. The system also feeds crude oil into the drum to aid ignition and operation.
French Scholar Believes Curse Guards Ancient Tomb
Dr. J L C Mardeus argues in response to deaths among Egyptologists tied to Tat Ankh Amen tomb desecration that ancient Egyptians used magic to disturb the dead. He cites the ark stories and a curse engraved beside the pharaoh's mummy warning: evil to those who attack the tomb and its images.
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JL CO. Mardeus
Tat-Ankh-Amen
Egypt
Ammon
Genevan Professor Aims to Restore Sight in Humans
Professor B Guyenot of the University of Geneva reports success in grafting eyes onto animals. In eighty four trials with tritons he cut optic nerves removed the eyes and grafted new eyes into the orbits. Three complete successes in eleven months suggest the work is promising for future human trials.
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B. Guyenot
University of Geneva
Popular Science Monthly
Guyenot
Charming Robber Moore Recounts Spanish Character Tale
Former ambassador to Spain Alexander R Moore recalled a story at a New York dinner about a hungry laborer who robs a wagoner for $50 but ultimately returns $49, saying one is enough. The tale underscores a noted Aragonese magistrate’s account of the Spanish character.
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Alexander R. Moore
Spain
New York
Chinaman’s Morphine Injection Profession Exposed
In a mixed court a Chinese coolie claimed morphine injection as his trade. He brought an elderly patient who testified to nine injections, revealing numerous puncture marks. The man was sentenced to a month in jail and his instruments were confiscated.
Kenyon Seeks Northeastern Solicitor General Post
Kenyon announces his candidacy for Solicitor General in the Northeastern Circuit. He cites his record as a lawyer and prosecutor and argues the current holder should yield after three terms. He pledges fairness and asks voters to decide based on convictions.
Sheriff's Sale Notices in Lumpkin County Georgia 1926
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Dahlonega on the first Tuesday in July 1926. Lot interests in Basel Brady Estate including parcels 471 481 and 482 districts for lien satisfaction in favor of Bank of Lumpkin County. Also Lot 9 in the 11th district Lumpkin County plus two livestock items and a mare mule seized for execution in favor of G H Moore against James Alston. Notices dated June 11 1926 by Sheriff W M Housrey.
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Georgia
Lampkin County
Dahlonega
Lumpkin County
Benton Brady
Bank
W.y.grindle
Hall
Frank O’kelley
James Alston
G. H. Moore
Superior Court
W. M. Housrey
Ad Assistant's Sale Lumpkin and Dawson Counties Georgia
Public outcry sale under Lumpkin County Court of Ordinary order on first Tuesday in July 1926 at Dahlonega courthouse. Forty acre lots in Lumpkin Districts 2 and 1 and 5th Dist plus undivided mineral interests and a one-tenth trust mortgage certificate. plus 174 acres in Dawson County near Parks Farm and additional 40 acre lots in Dawson County. Administrator J W Payn and J S Tate Estate.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Court of Ordinary
Orig
Habersham
Houser Bros
Iaws of
Dawson County
Dawsonville
Said
Appointment of administrator for Hubert Pirtish estate
Georgia Lumpkin County notices cite Robert P Parrish to apply for permanent letters of admin on Hubert Pirtish estate. All interested persons must appear at the office on the first Monday in July 1926 to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted.
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Georgia
Lumpkinounty
Robert P. Parrish
Hubert Pirtish
Jane
W. 1. Towneran
Ordinury
Jow Collins for Congress Ninth District Speech
A campaign message from Jow Collins seeking the Democratic primary vote for Congress. He pledges federal road aid, farm relief, and labor support, notes rural roots and self made education, and claims experience without holding office or seeking reelection.
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Ninth District
Log Cabin
Finndry
Mercer
Virginia University
Solieitéy General
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Olds Tobacco CO
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AD Assisthator
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