Boomerang Smith Risks a Jail Break in Joplin
In Edgemore resident Boomerang Smith known for returning what he receives plans a risky act after a favor from Jo Bill Snow. A telegraph scheme targets Snow in Kansas City, leading to Snow’s arrest and swift release when police realize no reward or matching name exists.
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Edgemore
Boomerang
Boomerang Smith
Bill
Kansas City
Jo Blu
Joseph William Snow
Jo Bili
Jo Bill
J. W. Snow
Walnut Street
Joplin
Snow
J. WW. Snow
Boom
Mr. Snow
Jo BI
Joseph Willum
Telegraph suit over secrecy of message to J W Snow
Sunday report states early Monday court action against the telegraph company for violating message secrecy. A code to J W Snow, a respected citizen of another city, was misinterpreted by a clerk leading to his brief detention and sensational press coverage. The defense argued, and Jo Bills offered to share a three hundred dollar demand, but walked away after a dramatic attorney’s portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Company
J. W. Snow
Jo Bill
Boomerang Smith
Woman of Middle Age No Subject for Pity
A middle aged woman speaks of the advantages of age and independence. She rejects youth’s unrest, notes freedom to travel and work alone, and argues that middle age brings acceptance, solid choices, and personal authority. Youth’s pleasures may be overrated while middle age offers steady autonomy and fulfillment.
Had Place for Him An Englishman and a New Town
An Englishman traveling West joins a wagon train bent on founding a town with all essentials. The leader proclaims no waste and that every member will perform duties. Pointing to a frail elder, the Englishman asks if he is useful, and the leader responds that the old man will help open the new cemetery.
Painted Picture a Day by Greuze Reveals Fevered Creativity
The article notes Greuze painted a picture a day during his peak, earning fame and fortune from The Broken Picture. It attributes his intense work to his extravagant wife and cites his Burgundian origin and fortunes impacted by the French Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jpon
The Perfect Minstrel Thomas Campion
The Perfect Minstrel Thomas Campion has been called the perfect minstrel among all English poets on account of his beautiful love songs. Among these songs are When Daisies Pled and Violets Blue and Where the Bee Sucks.
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Thomas Campion
Spirit of Love Quote Asks Reflective Life Moments
A reflective quotation stresses that life’s standout moments are those spent in the spirit of love when you have truly loved. The author Drawmond notes that meaningful acts define a life when looking back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drawmond
Prelate’s Wit Pleases King With Scripture Quotation
In the reign of George II Rev Dr Mountain an Anglican bishop is said to have won his see by a apt quotation from the Scriptures about faith moving mountains and casting them into the sea.
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Mountain
George II
British Fight Slang Sparks Debate on Offensive Terms
British society debates the elimination of slang among youth as terms like bally and old thing are singled out as highly offensive. Parents and educators discuss impact, social norms, and the need for guidance to curb harmful language in schools and communities.
Blood Pressure Variation in Circulatory Pressure
A report on how blood circulation requires pressure within the eirculatory system. It states pressures range from 125 to 160 millimeters of mercury, reflecting normal variation.
Wife Takes No Chances at Ballet Dance
Mrs. Peck warns Henry about the dancer's bold interpretation of spring and summer, joking that she will not stay in the room when the performer begins to interpret the seasons on stage.
Uncle Eben on religion and action over talk
Quotation from Uncle Eben stressing that the greatest benefit from religion comes to those who think about it and act, not just speak about it, in his plainspoken wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Washington Stsr
The Bells of Fate in a Mountain Tragedy
Valencia flees Magdalena's murder after a jealous plot involving Luis and Tonia. Magdalena dies by dagger as Valencia recalls past loyalties, hears a silver bell like her laughter, and faces fear of pursuit across the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiquita
Magdalena
Chiquita
Valencia
Luis
Rancho de Los Cerritos
Ranchos
Wuhaint
The Laughing Trail to Magdalena Ends in Death
A fleeing man haunted by Magdalena’s silver laugh in the mountains. Echoes drive him across rugged terrain toward a precipice, pursued by a phantom melody as stones tumble and Chiquita watches from the edge, her silver bells fading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalena
Luis
Christ
Macdalenal
Magdalene
Oncu
Chiquita
Proof That Pygmy Men Once Lived in Britain
The British Isles contain traces of European pygmies who fled tall men and survived after others were exterminated on the mainland. Picts houses in Scotland Ireland and the Hebrides show low subterranean passages likely occupied by pygmy people with signs of habitation such as food remains. Elf shots tiny arrow heads found across Britain support this view though folk tradition attributes them to fairies.
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British Isles
Scotland
Ireland
Hebrides
Pittsburgh Sun
Britain
Husband returns from angling trip
A husband flaunts his catch in a fish shop claiming he sold many to fund the trip. The wife retorts by implying Mrs Naybor saw him there, exposing a playful domestic ruse about the fishy bounty and deception.
Telephone Helps Sell Georgia's Peach Crop
In Georgia marketing, the telephone plays a vital role as peaches ripen and must be picked packed loaded and sent the same day. Refrigerated cars slow spoilage but many cars are not sold or consigned on departure. By locating markets and distributing fruit via telephone, efficiency improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Alert Operator Helps Apprehend Auto Thief
A speeding stolen automobile fleeing through Lead South Dakota was never overtaken. The owner and a police officer called the local telephone office and with night operator Miss Marjorie Mack of Deadwood the car was traced through hill towns. Spearfish recovered the car and the thief was captured after breaking into a store there.
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Lead
Marjorie Mack
Deadwood
Spearfish
Brave Woman Rewarded Molly Pitcher Remembered in History
Mary Ludwig Hays, famed as Molly Pitcher, earned her nickname Moll of the Pitcher after aiding her wounded husband at the Battle of Monmouth. She loaded and fired in his place all day, earning commendation from General Washington, a sergeant's commission with life pay, and a Pennsylvania annuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Pitcher
Mary Ludwig Hays
Molly
Washington
Continental Congress
Lfe
Pennsylvania
Assignees Sale Of Store Property In Caroline County Md
Assignees Calvert C Merriken Wilbert L Merriken will offer at public sale in front of the Court House door Denton Md the mortgaged real estate described in the record with improvements a store on the first floor and a dwelling above the sale is scheduled between 2 and 4 pm with terms one third cash at sale one third in six months and the balance in twelve months or all cash option. The plot lies in the Eighth Election District containing about 12 903 square feet with plat and title from 1921. A mortgage loan may be available from the assignees.
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James L. ‘Todd
Mary E. ‘Todd
Martha E. Broadley
Calvert GC. Merriken
Wilbert L. Merriken
Liber L. B. F
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Preston
Surmony
Gilpin’s Point
Hugh McNash Frampton
Lester Foote
James L. Todd
James Temple
Circuit Court For
Leonard R. Towers
Cora G. Todd
Robert L. Breeding
Lacy J. Breeding
Sallie A. Taylor
Calvert C. Merriken
Hog Creek
Ganey
Leonard Nylor
Charles A. Taylor
James 4. Pollard
James H. Pollard
Public Real Estate Auction in Caroline County Torn by Equity Decree
Public sale of a Maryland farm known as Mary's Fortune Clark's Farm Swaddell's Ventnor Stevens near Harmony in Caroline County. Property includes a two story dwelling and outbuildings with deed history from 1900, minus two parcels sold earlier. Auction July 21, 1925 in Denton with one third cash and two deferred payments. title at purchaser expense. Trustees: W Brewster Deen Wesley E Thawley James Temple. Auctioneers: Leonardo Covey.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Harmony
Clark
Swaddell
Ventnore
Terms of sale require cash or six month balance
Terms of sale are one-half cash on day of sale, and the balance in six months, or all cash at the option of the purchaser, the deferred payment, if any, to be secured by the interest bearing note of the purchaser, with security approved by the undersigned as signee. Title papers and revenue stamps at expense of Puneet, CALVERT C, MERRIKEN, LEONARD F, Covey, Assignee. Auctioneer.
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Calvert C. Merriken
Wilbert L. Merriken
L. F. Covey
W. Brewster Deen
Wesley E. Thawley
James Temple
Leonaro Covey
Puneet
Calvert C
Merriken
Leonard F
Covey
Doan’s Pills touted for kidney relief in Denton case
A Denton contractor recounts back pain and kidney distress tied to weak kidneys and urges Doan’s Pills as an effective stimulant diuretic. He credits the remedy with curing attacks and later says kidney trouble seldom returns. Price 60c. manufacturer Doan’s causal brand.
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Bright
Doan
Denton
F. C. Brown
Franklin Sr
Dousn
Dean's
Mr. Brown
Aes Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
Sealed bids sought for Burrsville school building project
The Board of Education invites sealed proposals to furnish all materials and construct a school building at Burrsville. Bids due July 21 at 10 am. plans and terms available at the School Board office. Work must be completed by November 1, 1925. The board may reject any bid and changes may be made to the contract while maintaining specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Board of Education
Powen
School Board
H. W. B. Rowe
E. M. Noble
Notice to Dog Owners IDs for Tax Collection in Maryland
Notice to dog owners lists locations and dates for dog tax collection in Marydel Henderson and Ridgely Maryland. Cha Stevenson Ridgely is named with dates including Wednesday July 15 and Saturday August. indicates mail will receive prompt mention and collection actions at specified places.
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Chas. Stevenson
Ridgely, Md
Notice of Administration for A Davis Clevenger
Caroline county Maryland Orphans Court grants administration for the personal estate of A Davis Clevenger deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by January 26, 1926, or be barred from benefits. Handwritten July 7, 1926 by administrator Hersel Clevenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
A. Davis Clevenger
Hersel Clevenger
Wanted Leghorn pullets for March delivery
Notice seeks seventy five 2 month old Leghorn pullets with March pullets preferred. Contact K. R. Gilbert in Henderson Maryland for arrangements.
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K. R. Gilbert
Henderson, Md
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Denton Journal
Melvin Benj.h
Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Public Mere
Boomerang” Smith
Short Story Pub. Co
Peranli
London
Minstrel
Spirit of
Eben
FATE
Magdalena’s Golden Gate
Tonia
Yolenclo
Ike
Hke
Magdafena
Forda
Ogdalena
Ile
Tonta
Valencio
Telephone
Margaret A. Tribbett
Gootee S. ‘Todd
William R. Thomas
Frank Collins
New State Road
Everngam
Wharachanta
K. F. Everngam
Denton, Md
Sadie
Ritter
Concord
Hobbs
East New Market
Federalsburg
Howard
Emory Lynch
Geo. B. Ferris
Blades & Emmons
Choptank, Md
New Dover
Delaware
Saturday Evening Post
Betty Blythe
Robert Ellis
Paramount
Raymond Griffith
Walter Oes
William de Mille
Keene Ompson
Pola Negri
the Charmer
Pola
William Fox
Tom ™ Mix
Zand Grey
Riders OF the Purple Sage
The
Purple Sage
Lassiter
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust Building
Baltimore
Elkton, Maryland
ST. Paul
Crroll
Journal
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Capital
Federal Reserve System
Centreville
Marydel
Henderson
Goldsboro, Greensboro
Ridgely, Hillsboro
Hillsboro
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