The Story of Our States Nebraska State History Overview
The article traces Nebraska’s name origin from Ne braska meaning shallow water and Blackwater State nickname. It chronicles exploration by Coronailo and Marquette, fur posts at Bellevue and Omaha, settlement flows during the Louisiana Purchase era, the 1854 Kansas Nebraska act, creation of Dakota and Idaho territories, and Nebraska’s 1867 admission as the 37th state with presidential electors. It notes McClure Newspaper Syndicate as the source.
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Platte River
Nebraska
Blackwater
Coronailo
Great Plain
Father Marquette
Missouri
Lewis and Clark
Manuel Lisa
Bellevue
United States Territory
Omaha
American Fur Company
Nebraska City
California
Fortieth
Dakota Territory
Ydaho
McClure
Oldest Swedish Mine Still Yields Copper and Pyrites
Falun on Sweden’s outskirts houses the world’s oldest mine begun in 1225. Once Europe’s main copper source, it now yields sulphur pyrites for acids and chemicals. Visitors descend via ladders in icey walls, using antiquated drainage gear. The mine also produced gold for Sweden’s crown and scepter.
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Falun
Sweden
Europe
Photography of Words by Devaus Charbonnel
French scientist Devaus-Charbonnel photographs syllables pronounced by a human valve using a Blondal oscilloscope in a neurphonic circuit. The images show syllables with 30 to 40 complete vibrations, vowels producing 20 to 30 regular vibrations, and consonants altering the start and end. The work aims to aid telephony by studying syllable impressions and higher harmonics that characterize words.
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Devaus-Charbonnel
Codfish the world's most eaten fish and its history
The article notes codfish as the most consumed fish worldwide with prolific reproduction, estimating a 5 pound cod could house over 9 million eggs. It mentions tarpon as another large fish and describes cod as omnivorous and widely distributed across the world beyond the North American banks. It also recalls cod fishing by northern European fishermen since historic times and long before written records.
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Europe
Cord Tire Facts From Circuits to Strengths
Cord tires contain extensive lengths of cord per tire and inches per inch metrics. They describe cord material as long fiber cotton of high grade, insulated in rubber and separated by rubber insulation for added strength. The fabric carcass alone is stated to exceed 2100 pounds per square inch, with overall tire construction yielding substantial durability.
Painted by Great Artists Historical Signboards Face Removal
The article reflects on old painted signs that mar public safety and hinder firemen. Guards of insurers oppose their removal, noting signs spread flames and obstruct work. It cites artful, historical signboards from Pompeian dairies to heraldic emblems and notes their decline under George II as street nuisances.
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Kansas City Star
George II
Red Hair Gives Women Edge in Matrimonial Race
London doctors claim red haired women hold a distinct advantage in courtship. The piece suggests henna dye and a butter milk complexion as aids, and warns that artificial beautification may harm a woman's appeal and a man's affection.
Poisonous Air and Green Hearts of Leaves
Lolita Solano explains how leaves take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, detailing the millions of leaf mouths per square inch and the carbon cycle. The article emphasizes that trees and plants sustain life by maintaining atmospheric balance, an insight gained through the microscope.
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Lolita Solano
When the Flesh Creeps in Fearful Response
A Cleveland Plain Dealer description explains fear as brain impulses triggering muscle contraction throughout the body. It notes pale skin from blood vessel constriction, and heavy perspiration described as cold sweat despite its normal temperature, tied to fright and throat tension.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cinderella and the Legend of Rhodopis in Ancient Egypt
The tale links Cinderella to Rhodopis in Memphis with a sandal stolen by an eagle. The king finds the tiny sandal in his robe, seeks the wearer in Naucratis, marries Rhodopis, and builds a pyramid in memory. The legend persists though the tombs vanish.
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Cinderella
Memphis
Rhodepus
Naucratis
Rhodopls
Rhodopis
Lion of Lucerne memorial honors Swiss guards
The Lion of Lucerne, erected near Lucerne in 1821, commemorates the Swiss Guards who died at the hands of the Marseillais and mob during the French Revolution on August 10, 1792. Danish sculptor Bertel Thorwaldsen created the statue, honoring their fidelity. he hailed from a Danish family with roots in Copenhagen.
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Lucerne
Marseillais
Guardias Suisses
ReHeron
Arques
Henry IV
Henry of Navarre
Bertel Theorviddsen
Itvo-Ishi
Nuted
Christo and
the Apostles
Sean
We Want the Freedom of the Block Youth Protest in City Neighborhood
In an eastern city a mural reads We want the freedom of the block as police ban street play. The writer calls for safer outlets for youth self expression and suggests giving gangs 40 acre blocks for Hollerin at play alongside civic duty.
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Uberty
Innh
F. HH. Collier
St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
Jewish Festival of Lights Hanukkah Feast of Dedication
Hanukkah or Feast of Dedication began on the twenty-fifth of Kislev in year 165 BCE and lasts eight days. It honors Judas Maccabeus and the elders who reclaimed the Temple from Greeks and rededicated the altar and sanctuary. lights and songs mark the eight-night celebration.
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Judas
Antiochus Epiphanes
Temple of
Jerusalem
Robin Robins Across Continents And Namesake Linkages
The article notes that English robins share names with birds in China New Zealand and America reflecting settlers from England. It cites the American thrush with reddish breast resembling the English robin and explains the New Zealand robin’s name from tameness and a similar Chinese bird. It lists English bird nicknames such as Tom Tit Jackdaw sparrow and others, but the robin’s fame and nickname spread most widely.
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China
New Zealand
America
Enghand
Tom
Jackdnaw
Marple
Toms Wren
Philip Sparrow
Robin Redtreast
Oan
Realistic Lightning Scene In Mountain Production
A mountain film team creates a convincing lightning strike on a tree using a Mashlighe powder charge, an electric charge, and two searchlights powered by a portable generator. The shot blends controlled flash, smoke, and engineered lightning streaks to simulate a bolt striking the tree amid darkness.
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Mtn
Posters from Liberty Loan Echo Deep in Downtown Night
Janster’s unfinished work remained as patrons gathered at a downtown station to view old World War I posters. The faded images showed a sailor a campaign hat wearer and a shipyard worker with urging to buy bonds to support war efforts reminding locals of Ames driving wartime memory and veterans recalling St Mihiel and Argonne battles.
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Janster
Tne
Liberty Loan
Berlii
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Paris
Chicago Journal
Engine With Three Carburetors At French Auto Show
A French auto show featured Tiree carburetors on a six cylinder engine rated at 40 horsepower. Three carburetors split into two high speed groups of three cylinders each, with the third supplying all cylinders at low speed, or loafing range.
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Tiree
Popular Mechanics
From rrsoner to Prison Reformer
Edward H Morrell once the youngest California outlaw joined a band and became among the worst San Quentin prisoners. Under a new regime he rose to head trusty and was pardoned. Since release he promotes prison reform advocating prison farms and vocational education to curb criminality.
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Edward H. Morrell
Department of Prisons
Bureau of Commercial Economies
San Quentin
Ile
Chicago Journal
French Agricultural Society Seeks Alcohol Based Motor Fuel
At Heziers the Agricultural Society formed a committee to run a competition for an economical motor fuel using alcohol as its base. Prizes total 200000 francs with 100000 francs to the best performer. The contest runs January to March 1922 and targets engines used in existing motors, with allowance for modified engines.
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France
The
Agricultural Society
Heziers
Brightening Up a Corner
A single brass doorknob in a dingy doorway offers a spark of cheer amid squalid streets. The New York Tribune notes how a gleaming brass symbol of cleanliness and thrift can inspire hope and reflect a brave, steadfast spirit in harsh urban poverty.
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New York Tribune
No remedy for fat face via mild dieting and facial exercises
The text promotes dieting and walking plus daily water to slim the face. It describes facial exercises: jaw movements, cheek drawing, and gentle stroking from chin to forehead done slowly and persistently for best results.
Telegraphic time signals from Washington Naval Observatory
An English observer describes the Washington Naval Observatory time service used to provide standard time for Britain, contrasting with Greenwich. The Washington method transmits a five minute sequence of signals before noon, with deliberate minor timing gaps and a silent interval, to regulate clocks and chronometers.
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Naval Observatory
Washington
Greenwich
Great Britain
Stotas
Washinton
Fifty Men and One Elephant Tests of Pulling Power
The article compares pulling strength of animals and men. Two horses weighing 1500 pounds each pulled 4750 pounds, slightly over their combined weight. An elephant weighing 12,000 pounds pulled 50,000 pounds, about 2,250 pounds less than its weight. Fifty men weighing about 12,000 pounds pulled 55,750 pounds, exceeding their total weight. One hundred men pulled 12,000 pounds.
Candidate Flees Dog During Vote Canvass
In a western city just before city officer elections a candidate named Grew or Guow canvassing doors was frightened from the porch by a barking dog that leaped through an open door. The resident called him running for councilman of this ward, and he fled toward the gate as the dog pursued.
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Guow
Eandiuss
Harmess
Mr Grew
Mr. Grew
Tinger
Maradona
Argonaut
Sunlight as Health Cure in Adirondack Sanitarium
An article extols sun bathing as a traditional health practice. It argues sunlight aids life and health, citing ancient usage and modern bathing rituals at a Adirondacks sanitarium, noting daily sun exposure and uncovered skin as key components.
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Adirondacks
Hfe
Marine Phenomenon Near Wolfreek Aboard Trafalgar
Late January the steamship Trafalgar near Wolfreek observed a loud cannon-like report and a water column striking the sea. The engine room glowed violet with sparks while the mate at the wheel received a violent shock. All compasses demagnetized and navigation proved difficult to Falmouth.
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Falmouth
Gibraltar of Canada citadel in Quebec described as fortification
The Quebec citadel, nicknamed the Gibraltar of Canada, guards about 00 acres. Modern works date to 1820 30, built near 1620 French fortifications. Since 1871 British troops left, Canadian soldiers hold the post with Governors General residence near the river. The site includes barracks magazines and Officers Quarters with expansive ramparts and river views.
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Quebec
Canada
Abra
Tau
Proposals Sought for Harmony School Building Construction
Sealed proposals to furnish materials and construct a new frame Harmony school will be received by the Pee Board of Education until 8 o’clock p.m. March 1 1922. Plans and terms are available at the School Board office. The board may require changes and will reject any or all bids. The contractor must deliver a complete building and correct defects within one month of use. Wright and Nose sign.
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Harmony
Board of Education
Pee
School Board
W. M. Wright
Court's Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Equity Case
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County In Equity No 225 creditors of Joseph F Jester or those with an interest in property conveyed to Harvey L Cooper trustee for creditors must file claims with vouchers in the Clerk's Office by April 29 1922. A copy of the order is to be published weekly for four weeks before March 28 1922. True copy Test: GEO A Deakyne Clerk.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Joseph F. Jester
Harvey _L. Cooper
Maryland
Lewin W. Wickes
Geo. A. Deakyne
Calvert C. Merriken
J. Owen Knotts
Geo
A. Deakyne
Rich blood brings beauty and vitality, ad copy
An advertisement touts Gude's Pepto Mangan as a cure to improve complexion and build red blood. It claims rich blood yields well formed figures, natural bloom, and overall health, urging purchase at druggists in liquid or tablet form.
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Gude
Sense of Security Amid Private Yacht Fear
Mr Chuggins hopes to give up his filover and save a private sae as a yacht fear grows of theft from a garage. The remark reflects unease about nighttime thefts and measures to secure property.
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Mr. Chuggins
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Old Egypt
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Jewish Festival OF Lights
Wolfreek
England
Gibraltar of
E. M. Nose
Harvey L. Cooper Vs
Nisi
Trustees
Willie A. Davis Leathal Davis
Doan
Denton
George Price
Second St
Dean
Sama Ree Farmers A Portal Pubery WM
Heart Maule
Alge Coche
Royster Fertilizers
Royster
F. S. Royster Guano Company
Baltimore, Maryland
Nuttle Milling CO
Denton, Maryland
Goldsboro Bank
Gow Saa
BANE
the Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro, Md
Robert Jarrell, JR
C. A. Whisler
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