Brave Stork Heroism Amid Nest Fire and Maternal Bond
The piece recounts the stork’s fierce maternal devotion risking life to save its young as a nest on a roof threatens collapse It contrasts this with the skylark and notes European peasant respect for the stork despite nest nuisances The story draws on Harper's Weekly observations of bird behavior and superstition across Europe and Africa with a focus on nest defense and parental instinct.
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Egypt
Europe
Harper’s Weekly
Emperor I am and dumplings I will have
A tale about Ferdinand I of Austria who after a thunderstorm in the Sytlau mountains discovered dumplings during a farmhouse dinner. He demanded them daily in Vienna, outraging cooks and physicians. He threatened to veto official acts if deprived, prompting opposition to be dropped and the proverb to arise.
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Ferdinand I of
Austria
Sytlau
Vienna
It Doesn’t Pay To Complain Says A Bad Loser
A veteran lawyer tells a young attorney that losing cases wears on him. An Osceola man, defeated for office, insists he is not complaining yet admits it makes him burned sick. The Kansas City Journal quote reflects the hard edge of punishment and resignation in defeat.
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Osceola
Kansas City Journal
Jolt of motivation in a farm car tale misread
Chicago Record Herald notes a city man misreads a farmer’s mood and buys a car after a daughter answers the door. The tale pivots on mistaken purpose and financial strain prompting a purchase that reflects rural and urban tensions.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Two of a Kind and the Ideal Match
A Pecunious father questions an impecunious youth about marrying his daughter while the youth asserts the match is ideal. The exchanges reveal a playful clash over wealth and romance as quoted by the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Say, what was that story about Elvira secret?
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quirky exchange with ellipses and a cut phrase so no clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. Unable to extract concrete entities or a coherent narrative from the provided snippet.
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Daiddy
Detroit Free Press
Elvira
Ulk
Lesson From Genesis On Cain Abel Faith And Sin
A sermon outline on Genesis 4 1 15 contrasts Cain and Abel offers, cites blood atonement, faith over works, and sin crouching at the door. It emphasizes God keeping his mercy, humanity as keepers of brothers, and the need for penitence and righteousness amid oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Abel
Olin
God
John
Christ
XiHlons
Almecl
Boriss
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate in Caroline County
Alan Golosnonouch solicitor as trustee will offer at public sale in front of the Court House door Denton Maryland under a Circuit Court decree in cause No 1518 Chy between Harry P F Whiteley and Addie May Dowell et al plaintiffs and defendants the sale to the highest bidder for valuable property in Maryland.
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Circuit Court For
Caroline County
Psece
Harry PF. Whiteley
Addie May Dowell
Court House
Denton
Meryland
Alfred Carter
Marion J. Beel
Maryland
Circuit Court
Laura A. Gruwell
William B. Gruwell
Gertrude M. Lamb
Iitant
Chancery
Real estate auction in Caroline County near Preston
On Tuesday February 4 1910 between 2 and 4 p m a farm tract in the Fourth Election District of Caroline County will be offered for sale The property lies partly within the town of Preston along the Preston to Linehester road and is bordered by Mrs Mary J Clark Edward F Dixon on the west and August Gacow to the north The tract adjoins lands and covers the described acreage within the read fend ing from Preston to Linehester area.
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Caroline County
Preston
Linehester
Mary J. Clark
Edward F. Dixon
August Gacow
Caroline
Dorchester
Hynson
Tfederalsburg
Yederalsburg
E. H. McCay
Frank Miller
Amenda
Moore
Anne Wright
Humphreys
Land Sale of 5i to 4 Acres in Caroline County
A decree sale offers 5i to 4 acres of the same land once conveyed to George FP Whiteley deceased by August 25 1763 deed. Except 3 acres sold to Josephine Dickinson and James M Jones. Property includes a two story dwelling barn granary cow sheds and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash on sale day one third in six months balance January 1 1914 or all cash option. interest on credit. possession given. crops reserved. title papers at purchaser cost. N B A loan may be obtained via Alan Goldsborough Denton Md.
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James H. Holmes
George FP. Whiteley
Caroline County
Josephine Dickinson
James M. Jones
N. B
L. Alan Goldsborough
Denton, Md
Lena Emory
Alay
T. LL Y
Harvey L, Cooper
Marion L, Beck
Janis Temple
Mortpugees
Burrsville
Denton
Denton Camp Ground
Linwood Eaton
Alfred Carter
J. K.S
Frank Gruwel
William G. Lamb
T. Alan Goldsborough
James Temple
Alan Goldsborough
Elizabeth E. Pippin
East Main St
Hinman
State Road
John W. Clark
Fifth Ave
Randolph St
Sixth St
Masonic Building
Court House
Assignor's Sale of Valuables in Caroline County MD
Public sale to the highest bidder by assignee Harvey L. Cooper under a 1910 mortgage from Frederick P. Stafford and Virginia A. Stafford. Sale site in front of Denton Courthouse door, Maryland. Property in Third Election District described by metes and bounds, beginning at Wyatt line with multiple course bearings and distances.
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Frederick P. Stafford
Virginia A. Stafford
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline County
J. K.S
Courthlouse
Denton
Maryland
Property Transfer in Caroline County Land Record Snapshot
Fifty two acres more or less conveyance to F P Stafford from William A Cohee and wife by deed dated August 28 1906 recorded in Liber T L D No 72 folio 515 among Caroline County Land Records. Improvements include ordinary outbuildings in good condition.
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F. P. Stafford
William A. Cohee
Caroline County
Elizabeth Ann van Dewater
C. Asbury Pepper
Mary G. Pepper
Elizabeth Ann VanDewater
Assignee's Sale of Valuables in Goldsboro Maryland
Assignee offers a public sale in Goldsboro in front of the Goldsboro Bank under a mortgage dated January 27 1911 from Thomas I Jones and Amanda E Jones to Thomas C Horsey later assigned to T Clayton Horsey. Sale to the highest bidder in front of the bank.
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Thomas I. Jones
Amanda E. Jones
Thomas C. Horsey
T. Clayton Horsey
Caroline County
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Maryland
Land to be sold in Caroline County on February 1 1918
A farm tract on the east side of the Greensboro to Goldsboro road will be sold Saturday February 1 1918 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The transfer comes from William Jones to William E Jones and Thomas H Jones under the April 30 1900 will recorded in Liber R J No 9. The property is bounded by Robert Jarrell Sr on the north Chop Tank River on the east George Stevenson on the south and the county road on the west.
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Y. m
Greensboro
Goldsboro
William Jones
William E. Jones
Thomas H. Jones
Willian Jones
Liber R. J
Caroline County
Robert Jarrell, Sr
George Stevenson
Lirrsville
Denton
Joseph Wyatt
165 Acres Best Farm in Caroline County District
Property description notes 165 acres on the main highway in Caroline County with cash on day of sale terms. Title papers at expense of purchaser. Assignee Clayton Horsey. Auctioneer James Temple. Attorney Harvey L. Cooper.
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Harvey L. Cooper
James Temple
First Erection
Caroline County
T., Clayton Horsey
Public Auction of Denton Lot Under Mortgage Power
Under a 1907 mortgage to Harvey L Cooper with last assignment to Cooper, a 50 by 180 foot Denton Maryland lot on Fourth Street is offered for sale at the Caroline County Court House between 2 and 4 pm in 1913. The four room dwelling is noted as in good repair. James Temple, Auctioneer, as assignee, handles title at purchaser expense.
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Josephine Ross
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline County
Denton
Maryland
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Melvin & Johnson, Publicbhers
Sanes
Stork
Downtroddean
Micapsus
Gul
Sony Song
BE. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Theltate of
Chicago
Cain and Abel
Lusson
Eve
Adam
Lbuly
Mryor & Co
Baltimore
Dr. Ball
Frances E. Loane
Bridgeville
Del
Ball
Alan GoLosnonouch
Torms OF Sale
Fr. P. Covey
John R. Wyatt
Wilson & Fountain Heirs
Winnie Emory
Marion EL Ech
Liber TZ Ll.d
Avill Aller
Mary Iaud
James Saulsberys
O. M. Uignutt
Hrnutt
Lk. H! Ringgold
Cure of
Field & Willis
Assignela’s Sale
Fourth Street
Rosa Prettyman
Driver
Downes
J. Dukes Downes
Chaser
C. B. Carroll & 60
Groceriazs
Call On
Holt Construction Co
T. Alan Goldsborough and
W. B. Deen
Lphcitors
Haton Farm
Peewee
W. Brewster Deen
Covey & Wilkans
Federalsburg
F. P. Covey
Denton, Id
T. Alan GoLosporency
Reet Abe
Lamb
Senderson
Keene’s Cross Roads
Mellville
John S. Jones
Charles Clough
George W. Peverly
Wellington Heather
W. W. Rickards
Heather
Richard Jones
Elizabeth A. Jones
T. HE. K
Henderson
Deebw
Preston, PO
Ine
Kent Courty Mutual Insurance Compary
Tames J. Ross
Denney, Sec'y
Treas
Sts Ment
Jos. H. Carroll
Va. Ry
Railyway Division
Tree
P. Ata. Atta. M
Daltimore Aril
Lewes
T. Murdoch
LH. Jones
Willard Thomson
Lacs Ir
Denton Ice Factory
Co. E. Willes
Ridgely
Franklin Street
Greenwood
T. Pliny Fisher
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
Denton, Maryland
the Peoples National Bank
Albert G. Towers
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Abe Dentonational Jlank
Uwihoodrow
U Wilson
Ipon Vim
Wilson
T. C. West
Cashier
McShane
Gay St
Grangers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Mutual
Nattilie
Masonic
Dienton
J. J. Wright
J. Wright
J, J. Wright
Red
Lbs
D. Landreth Seed Company
Bristol, Penna
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