Blind Boy and Avis in the Moonlit Lily Pond
A blinded man guides Avis through the moonlit lily pond near a estate, comforting her heartbreak and awakening in her a new resolve to see life’s beauty. His calm acceptance of loss inspires her to embrace love and purpose, while he dreams of writing his imagined stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Jeffry Arnold
Council of Minds
Arnold
Asis
Quiek
Oan
Fin
Tim
Bram
Batte
Ufe
Promoter Cleared on Blue Sky Charge in Cunning Defense
In a Birmingham case a promoter faced blue sky violations but was acquitted. The verdict noted he was guilty yet avoided punishment due to clever legal defense by the author of the law he hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Factors Superintendent-What's his?
A cryptic fragment reports a demand by men for eight hours overtime at double pay. The text mentions Cuwes-Streep and a turn to the tess preme Sunday, but details are unclear and names are garbled.
Hotel Boss Promotes Veterans to Staff Roles
The hotel’s ex service members fill every position from desk clerk to house detective. The captain turned manager boasts all workers are veterans with past military duties. He notes a joke about using MPs as window washers on the eighteenth floor during wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Ancient grains fail to germinate despite hopeful claims
The United States Department of Agriculture debunks stories of ancient Egyptian grain germination. French tests corroborate that grains older than a few years rarely sprout. Under ideal storage, wheat barley and oats may germinate up to eight or ten years, but most grains are dead after twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agricultural
Southern France regions noted by Samuel Weiss
A fragment recalls a focus on southern and midland France highlighted by Samuel Weiss to the Liverpool Geographical Society. It mentions desert-like areas near the Mediterranean, wild buffalo remnants, rugged rocks, gorges, and caverns, with bronze age remains and stalactite features from ancient architecture, especially Roman era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wweiss
Liverpool Grostaphical Society
Mnidland
France
Meuiterranean
Tracing Origin of Names from Baptismal Roots
The article lists English surnames derived from baptismal given names, citing Adams Addison Atkins Anderson Henderson Saunders from Alexander and Matthiew, Gilpin Gibson from Gilbert, Jefferson Jeffes from Geoffrey, Hawkins Hall from Henry, Jones Jennings Jenkins Jackson from John, Madison Matson from Matthew, Perkins Peters Pollock Polk from Paul, Patrick Dick Dickenson Dickinson from Richard, Robinson Robbins Roberts Dobbins Hopkins from Robert, Tomson Tomkins from Thomas, Watson Watkins from Walters Wilkins Wilkinson Williams Wilson Wilcox Wills Wilton, and other variants including all Christian names ending in son and the suffixes of Roger and Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Addison
Adiun
Atkins
Atkinsen
Arthurs Anderson
Henderson
Andrew
Sanders
Saunders
Alexander
Thias
Elkinson
Allan
Benson
Benjains
Bates
Bartlett
Bartholomew
Kelsev
Charles
Davidson
Davison
Dawson
Divi
Lis
Umsen
Tedliott
Ehins
Gil Gilpin
Gibbs
Gibson
Gilbert
Jefferson
Jeffes
Geoffrey
Harris
Phsartison
Uawkins
Hall
Henrs
Tewson
Tagh
Jones Jennings
Jenkins
Jackson
John Lucas
Luke
Madison
Matson
Diver
Dickens
Dickinson
Dickerson
Richards
Richind
Robinson
Robbins
Roberts
Diebson
Dobbins
Hopkins
Robert
Hudson
Rodgers
Roger
Simypeon
Simons Thompean Tomson
Tomkins
Thomas
Watson Watkins
Walters Wilkins Wilkinson
Williams Wilson
Wilcox
Wills Wyle
Wilhiant
Williamson
Johnson Robertson
Vision of futures and a warning from 1853 letter
A Cleveland man uncovers an 1833 letter from Hon. John W. Allen to an ancestor. The writer proposed a continental nominian scheme for reform, but Allen urged caution saying at the writer’s age and with enough wealth, pursue no such crazy undertaking. He advised against physic and ended with a note that railways have since progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John W. Allen Fawser
Society For Savings
Allen
J. W. Alfen
Assigner's Sale of Caroline County Real Estate Parcels 1 and 2
A public sale will occur between two and four o clock p m for two parcels in Caroline County Maryland. Parcel 1 describes a long chain of bearing and distance lines starting at Lenah Richels original Henry Right tract, ending at Covey's fence, containing more or less. Parcel 2 covers land in the Fifth and Eighth Election Districts, beginning at the new county road southwest corner of James O Nichols land, with multiple bearings and distances to a defined boundary, ending at the town road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
State of
Maryland
Lenah Richels
Henry
James O. Nichols
James Nichols
Davis
All He Could Get From a Summer Flight
In Kokomo Indiana a pilot gave an elderly passenger a thrilling ride with maneuvers the rider demanded. The man paid for the best, urging the aviator to perform Immelman turns barrel rolls and dives, insisting on full air action despite risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Immelman
Indianapolis News
Riches in Old Mines Rediscovered in Idaho
In Idaho the so called lost gold mine of the Upper Salmon river district is said to have been rediscovered. A rich ledge four to six feet wide with strong quartz bearing gold was found by two prospectors, then traded and sought for two decades by a Spokane officer who learned the location from one of the men. The story links enduring belief in ancient mining lore with a modern discovery that promises riches for the finders. The piece also briefly mentions Samuel Stockin and early pin stacking machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rider Hargeard
King Solomon's
Idaho
Upper
Salmon River District
Spokane
Mans
Sears
Kipling Manuscripts and Edits Stir Auction Tale
In a National Observer sale a manuscript by Kipling titled Ton Hinson drew attention as letters and typewritten sheets reveal edits by editor Henley and threats over certain lines. Another item notes Kipling rewrote the Irish character spelling in a poem Cleared, illustrating careful revision practice cited by Christian Science Monitor.
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Radhard Kipling
National Observer
Henley
Ton
Fentus
Christian Science Monitor
Baby airplanes take to the sky in early flight trials
The article notes a boom in infant aircraft across England with models like the 220 pound "British Crew" and a 16 foot "pocket airplane" by Austin Whipple aiming 96 mph. French firms produce a Gar say monoplane under 13 feet span at 62 mph. Prices for these baby aircraft run from 1000 to 1200 dollars.
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England
Austin Whipple
Garsay
Capronis
Handley Paves
Vimys
Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway in a Short History
A brief reminiscence on William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, noting she was ten years his senior, their marriage when he was eighteen, and her thatched cottage in Shottery. The piece mentions their children and Shakespeare bequeathing his “best bed” in his will.
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Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway
Hte
Shottery
Man's Ever-Faithful Friend
A reflective excerpt contrasts how children and dogs view people. It argues dogs follow the poor or rich alike, driven by kindness rather than purse, loving unconditionally even as humans fail. The piece muses on loyalty, adversity, and the enduring bond between humans and dogs.
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Hho
Top hats on statues spark quirky public drollery
Revival of the sik hat inspires lighthearted sculpture myths with Lincoln statue in the United States and James Oswald in Glasgow. A bareheaded Lincoln keeps his topper on a seat, while Oswald carries his upside down on his right hand as street urchins fling pebbles at him. Police nearby.
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United States
Lincoln
Glasgow
Seathad Bo
James Oswald
Lelt
Rifles Returned to Marine Corps at Chicago Depot
Rifles used by United States Marines in France at Belleau Wood, Saillais, St Mihiel, Champagne, and the Argonne are to be issued to new recruits who never saw action. The rifles turned in for refinish and repair were highly cared for by their owners, and once restored they will be issued again to inspire recruits with the same rifles that saw service in the world war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Belleauwood
Saissons
St. Mihiel
Champagne
Argonne
Sehr
Marine Corps
Chicago
Ges Earry
Seven year old correctly reads a mispaged story
A young girl attempts to read aloud from a Chatterbox page but is interrupted by a guest who accuses her page of being incorrect. The girl replies she sees nothing on the page and soon finds the correct section on another page.
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Loo
Parcel of 817 100 Acres Land Sold With Improvements
The land parcels described trace to C A Frances Smith and Solomon S L Smith with targets in Caroline county. The property includes a two story dwelling, a large barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash on sale day, one third in six months, one third in nine months or all cash. title papers at purchaser expense. Assignees T Alan Goldsborough and James Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon S. L. Smith
Eastern Shore Trust Co
T. Alan Goldsborough
Liber L. B. T
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
C. A. Frances Smith
Clarence E. Nichols
Uly
James Temple
Audi
Public Sale of Farm Personal Property at Spurry Farm
Having decided to discontinue farming a public sale will be held at the Spurry farm on the road from Spurry's Corner to Thawley's Chapel starting at 10 o'clock in the morning rain or shine. The auction includes horses cows calves ewes a buck a sow and pigs with several young animals and livestock described as good workers milkers and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomp
Spurry
Farm Auction Listing With Broad Assortment of Implements
A large sale offers a wide range of farming gear including wagons plows cultivators harrows drills binders and a manure spreader along with harnesses bridles and household goods. The auction by J Alonzo Mulaskin and James Temple will start on the hour rain or shine with food arranged. Payment on sums under ten dollars in cash and credit terms of ten months on larger amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Ontario
John Deere
Bryan
Oliver
Syracuse
York
Dearborn
J. Alonzo Mulaskin
James Temple
A. P. Writsy
Notice of Letters of Administration in Caroline County
The subscriber in Caroline County Maryland has obtained from the Orphans Court letters of administration on the estate of William H. McConnell, deceased. All persons with claims must present them with vouchers by September 8, 1920, or be barred from benefits. Given under the hand February 10, 1920 by Sennie F. McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina County
Orphana’ Court
Caroline County
Maryland
William H. McConnell
Allersons
Hosiery Sales Jobs Offered by International Stocking Mill
Recruitment notice from International Stocking Mill Norristown Pa seeks men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for hosiery. Full lines for men women and children, eliminates darn ing. Earn 50c an hour spare time or 32 4 for full time no experience required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Stocking Mill
Norristown
Maud Purina Offers Cash For Horse Feed Ideas
Maud Purina promotes a contest offering cash for ideas inspired by Purina O Molene. She describes the product as a non medicine feed enhancer that improves horse and mule nutrition by preparing grains to stretch further and reduce feeding costs.
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Dorothy Douglas
McClure Newsare
T., Alan Goldsborough, Solicitor
Samuel Stocum
Connecticut
Doctor Howe
Kipling
Europe
Toppera
Rifles of Veterans
Getibe County
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Walker’s Model Variety Store
Federalsburg, Md
Purity Confectionery CO
W. Mulberry, St
Baltimore
Auto Movies
Eisher & Roe
Uleagetown
Maleagce
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Northrop & Lyman Co. Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
Maud Purina
WH. Danforth
Pres
Ralston Purina Co
St. Louis
H. S. Gardner
Pres. Gardner Ad
Maud Purina Purina Mills
J. Knotts & Sons
Denton, MD
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