Mount Vernon A National Shrine Of Washingtons Era
The Mount Vernon estate sits sixteen miles south of Washington on the Potomac on a site famed for its river view and historic buildings. Maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, the mansion, outbuildings, and a formal garden include relics from the Washington era. A marble sarcophagus within a simple structure holds George Washington and Martha Washington.
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Strategy of Lee Employed by Marshal Foch as Tribute
The Louisville Courier Journal recalls Marshal Foch acknowledging Robert E. Lee as one of history’s greatest commanders. Foch notes Lees strategic genius aided Allied victory in World War I and likens him to Napoleon as a defining military figure.
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The
Louisville Courier-Journal
Marshal Foch
Virginia
Robert E. Lee
France
Napoleon Bonaparte
Lee
Ferdinand Foch
Joffre
Poch
Hindenburg
Viscount Wolseley
England
Marlborough
Wrist Watch Strap Tied to Nerve Pain Warns Doctors
Dr John S Stopford reports a case of neuritis in a student caused by tight wristwatch straps. Tender pressure at the ulna styloid triggered pain along the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar nerve, with no muscle atrophy or trophic changes. Discarding the wristlet led to gradual relief.
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John S. Stopford
Little girl boasts gifted voice in family music moment
A six year old和claims God gave her a dizzy voice after Aunt Ellen admonishes her for playing a costly victrola and imitating Mme Gall-Cure's celebrated recording. The child asserts the perk of her talent, while Aunt Ellen emphasizes divine gifting and early tutelage.
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Eren
Mme. Galll-Cure
Elen
Ellen
Colored Bootlegger Craves Fast Train Ticket
In a terse dialogue a bootlegger insists on a ticket for the speediest train, chasing distance while officers close in. The ticket man notes the fast train is full, and the bootlegger presses for truth as life’s urgency looms.
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Pune
Snow Leads to Reconciliation in Snowbound Morning
In a small town morning scene, Anthony, a practical lawyer, shovels snow around his house and Rose Mary Gray's home after eighteen hours of snowfall. Memories of a lost engagement resurface as he clears walks, mistakenly finishing Rose Mary's path, and Rose Mary finally speaks to him, reopening a tender connection and hope.
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Anthony
Ladies’ Aid Society
Emmeline's
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Emmeline
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Mose
Mary
Miss Amanda
Rose Mary
Amos
Rose Maury
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Hose Mars
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Liss
Tony
Alfred
Clearing the Walk Sparks Forgiveness and Love
Amos lies ill and Tony asks Amos to join for lunch. He admits forgiveness and kindness from the neighbor who cleared the snow, and the moment blossoms into a declaration of love as Pony welcomes him into her home.
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Agium
Tony
Amos
Laid Curse on the Birds Folklore From Crusade Tale
A medieval tale recounts Bernard the Hymn writer cursing birds near the Rhine to curb monkly sin. Birds supposedly drew nuns to heavenly love, sparking virtue then temptation. Studen convent allegedly declined under divine irony. Montreal Family Herald notes the tale persists.
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Europe
Tulmmerade
Moselle
Rhine
Studen
The
Montreal Family Herald
King of the Peninsular Tigers and Chinese Laborers
A British official notes superstition among Chinese laborers on the Malay Peninsula. A night patrol by Captain Syers in disguise unsettled tales of supernatural deterrence, as workers reportedly vanished after a Chinaman was removed from a work spot.
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Malay Peninsula
Putrle
Astin Magazine
Pellce
Syers
Hottentot Tale With Quiet Life and Music
A cryptic, partly garbled narrative describes a Hottentot figure noted for gentle demeanor and scarce wartime activity. It highlights language sounds, a simple communal life with grass, evening songs, and a crude mouth organ-like instrument accompanying a local drum and reed.
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Tiatus
National Geographic Society Bulletin
Energy efficiency facts from an English scientist
An English scientist states that candles and oil and gas lamps convert only about two percent of energy into light. Incandescent electric lamps convert three percent, lights ten percent, and magnesium light about fifty percent.
Duaty Finds Surcease at Last In Old Shoes
A humorous note reflects relief after breaking in a new pair, as Duaty enjoys the simple joy of slipping into familiar old shoes after a weary day. The tone recalls small-town newspaper humor and everyday satisfaction.
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Duaty
Surcease
Forming Habits and Practice Advice
A compact reflection on forming habits, urging deliberate repetition of beneficial actions and avoidance of unhelpful routines. The quotation advises substituting a new habit when the old one is not worth cultivating and stresses intentional daily practice.
Palmistry Note Unreliable Tales From Hand Reading
A Palmistry note in the Atchisen Globe argues that a girl whose hand is soft and white like a baby could not be defined by housework stories, challenging the stereotype with a cautionary example.
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Atchisen Globe
Tallor's Ad Says FU Measure and Gift Tit
The Hoston Evening Transcript notes a bold ad from Tallor claiming a service to take measurements and provide tit. A retort asserts the wife handles such tasks, signaling a disputed or humorous local exchange.
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Tallor
Hoston Evening Transcript
Thoughts After Forty Cupid Knocks Tar From Genius
A Louisville Courier-Journal reflection notes a great man in love letters writes as others do, with endearing, self deprecating drivel. The piece surveys genius and romance, pairing wit with tender insight about affection in aging.
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Cupid
Louisville Courier-Journal
Cost State 3 500 000 Senator France's Filibuster Killed Maryland Appropriation
Washington reports Senator France used filibuster tactics to block over 3.5 million dollars in federal public works and state institutions funding for Maryland. About 2 million was aimed at permanent buildings in Baltimore Annapolis Hagerstown Cumberland Easton Elkton Elliott City Laurel, impacting all regions. The Maryland delegation failed to secure the funds due to his obstruction.
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France
Maryland
Baltimore
Annapolla
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Easton
Elkton
Elliott City
Laurel
Islands Pledged by Denmark to Scotland in Nordic Alliance
A historic note explains the Orkney and Shetland islands were pledged by the king of Denmark to Scotland during the 15th century marriage alliance with James III. Denmark could only pay part of the dowry, pledging Shetland for the remainder. Despite several attempts, the pledge has never been redeemed.
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Shetland
Scotland
Denmark
Orkney
Detroit News
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James III of
Seothind
Norway
Sweden
Scothand
England
Shetland Islands
Gas from Farm Waste May Power Future Farms
Floyd W. Parsons reports in World's Work that farm waste could yield liquid or gaseous fuels. Alcohol from blackstrap molasses adds potash and fuel potential. wartime potash prices rose to about $1000 per ton. Chemists foresee gas from wheat oat rye straw and other vegetation, enough to power homes and engines.
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Floyd W. Parsons
Farm. Org
Hecht
Pleasantries At An Operation In Indianapolis
Dr T Victora Keene an Indianapolis physician and surgeon was prepared for an appendicitis operation. A joking crew joked about the cutting and ether as he drifted toward unconsciousness and did not resume until after the procedure. A chilling remark warned about Keene being a nervous devil and to “say you’ll say him out.”
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T. Victora Keene
Indianapolis
Doctor Keene
Expensive Runabouts Cited in Vermont Note
Ed Yoders of Vermont claims two runabouts with prices and gear details. One costs for parts and the other for attire, reflecting a local buying note from the Boston dispatch.
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Ed Yoders
Boston Transcript
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