Will of Thomas Sharples Sets Trust for Sharples Hesmondhaigh Line
A published will for Thomas Sharples, chartered accountant of Cheshire, leaves $603,635 to a trust named for the Sharples Hesmondhaigh line. Income to accumulate for three years, then paid to six trustees who bear Sharples or Hesmondhaigh surnames. Net income goes to Isle of Britain residents over sixty with incomes under $120. A probe finds many Sharples but few Hesmondhaighs in England directories.
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Great Britain
Sharples
Iesmondhaigh
Thomas Sharples
Cheshire
Thomas Richard Sharples
Hesmondhaigh
British Isles
Post Office
England
Field Museum Plans Fourteen 1925 Expeditions
Fourteen scientific expeditions to all quarters of the globe are planned for 1925 by the Field Museum of Natural History. Researchers will study archaeology in Mesopotamia and Peru, ethnology in Madagascar and southern California, paleontology in Mongolia and Patagonia, and botany and zoology across Africa and the Americas. Dr. A L Kroeber will lead archeological work in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.
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Globe
Field Museum of Natural History
Mesopotamia
Peru
Bolivia
Madagascar
California
Mongolia
Patagonia
Africa
Americas
Andes
A. L. Kroeber
Wrestler-Turned Settler Roars West in Land Claim
An old timer jokes with a new West newcomer, noting his past as a wrestler and his 160 acre land claim. The Louisville Courier-Journal reports the exchange as a light frontier scene about nonfarmers taking up land in western states.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Word for Idle Rich Described as Helpful to Others
The Burlington Free Press argues the idle rich are not to blame but help circulate money by spending and supporting employment. The piece regards idleness as descriptive, not a reproach, noting many affluent individuals contribute to the economy through spending.
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Burlington Free Press
Lodge Bird Sanctuary Idea From Henry Cabot Lodge
The late Senator Lodge loved birds and proposed transforming Eye Rock off Mahant Mass into a bird haven. The Massachusetts Legislature favored funding to create the Henry Cabot Lodge Bird Sanctuary on that bleak isle.
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Senator Lodge
Eye Rock
Mahant
Mass
Massachusetts
Neg Rock
Henry Cabot
Reindeer Meat Gains Dining Popularity in Northwest
Venison from reindeer rapidly becomes a regular menu item at Northwest restaurants and is popular in clubs in major cities across the country.
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Northwest
Seized Turkish Tapestry Imitates US Currency
New York customs officials seize a 3 by 14 foot tapestry rug made in Turkey that duplicates a U.S. treasury note from 1898. The piece features engravings resembling Lincoln and Grant and carries serial V 20166372 A, with blue and red threads mimicking monetary marks. The act violates laws against reproducing United States money or postage stamps.
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New York
Turkey
United States Treasury
Lincoln
Grant
United States
New York World
Lumpkin County Ga P. F. Chrisman C. 8. Co.
Local notice references P F Chrisman in Lumpkin County Georgia with initials C 8 Co. unclear details specify possible land sale or court matter.
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P.F. Chrisman
Lumpkin County, Ga
Bank of Dahlonega 1925 financial statement filed
Bank of Dahlonega in Dahlonega Lumpkin County Ga reports at close of business June 30 1925 assets totaling 100 480 29 and liabilities including capital stock 15 000 surplus 8 000 undivided profits 1 400 88 deposits and time certificates of deposit 4 ... plus trust funds and cashier checks with signatures sworn by cashier T F Christian before J S Speer N P.
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Dahlonega
G Lumpkin Co
State of Georgia
Lumpkin County
Speer
Bank of Lumpkin County
W. B. Townsend
M. CG. Wiley
Christian Resources
Verree
Georgia
T. F. Christian
Bank of Dahlonega
T. F. Canterton
J.5
Prehistoric Ohio Village Finds Under Ashpit Corn and Nuts
Explorers uncover preserved corn in ashpits at Ohio village sites showing varieties likely grown by the residents. A peck of corn found within a bag remains, some ears with eight or ten grain rows, plus nuts including walnuts, butternuts and hickory. Seeds of pawpaw and grapes suggest additional fruits in their diet.
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Ohio
Dayton News
What He Could Do
The dialog presents a couple negotiating support and adaptation. He contrasts future help with past expectations, suggesting a change in how support will be provided as they adjust to new routines. The exchange hints at relationship dynamics and dependence.
Counting the Chicks in Early Trade Tale
A Brown County incident at Wade's store recalls barter days. A girl entered with an egg asking for an egg's worth of lasses and hinted she may trade again since another hen is on. The tale reflects how money was rare and exchange relied on produce and goods.
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Wade
Brown County
Indianapolis News
English Courtesy Taught Before the War Returns
Youngsters in England are being taught to kiss a woman's hand in greeting and girls to curtsy when meeting elders, echoes of pre war customs revived as polite conduct guidance.
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England
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Graham Brothers
C. V. Nalley & Company
Gainesville, Ga
Donse Hrothers
C.V. Nalley & CO
C. V. Nalley & CO
Bank of Lumpkin
R. C. Meader
G. EH
Cundilion
Vorgia
Moore
H Jones
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