Prince CharmingMistaken Sock Leads Clara to Heroic Hope
Clara Wells pursues a man with purple socks at a political gathering, finds a sock mismatched to his wear, and learns the man she admires is the gubernatorial candidate Mr Parsons. The sock belongs to their neighbor’s chauffeur, but the tale ends with Mr Parsons proposing to Clara, who accepts, believing him her prince charming.
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Clara Wells
Baden
Clara
Judge Wells
Clira
Nora
Lata
Mary
Moc
Corsa
Petrer
Mr. Parsons
Prince Charming
Dad
Tom
Fred
Sidney
The Romance of Words Picnic History
The article traces the origins of picnics from early era outdoor entertainments. It explains the pick and nick method of provisioning guests and how the term picnic emerged from crossing off items on a shared card. It cites 1618 birthday party descriptions of meat and sausage dishes as early examples.
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George Young
I Oventson
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Rowing car tested in Lyons France shows speed gains
A four wheel rowing vehicle was tested in Lyons, France with a sliding seat and handles moved like boat oars. The craft reaches over eighteen miles an hour, offering a promising training and transport option.
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Lyons
France
The Unfinished Task The Unfinished Task
The gospel of the kingdom shall be preached to all nations before the end comes, as stated by REV. C. H. BENSON. A note on mission and pedagogy from Monody Bible Institute in Chicago frames the call to global witness.
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Rev
C. H. Benson
Monody Bible Institute
Chicago
Task of proclaiming the gospel to all nations in our era
A sermon on the unfinished task of evangelism argues that Jesus entrusted disciples with worldwide witness. It asserts the gospel's factual basis, identifies the world as the field, and urges believers to be convincing, fervent witnesses. The piece stresses urgency as the century wanes and invites personal duty.
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Heaven
Gabriel
Peter
John
James
Jesus Christ
Calvary's Cross
Luke
God
Christ
Paul
Erasmus
Luther
Germany
the Apostles
No Stones for Bread Father Refused Stones Moral Parable
A concise moral tale echoes a biblical line about not giving stones for bread. It cautions against mistaking appearances and urging cautious requests. The piece distills a warning about discernment and restraint in asking for help.
Be With All Men All men think all mortal but them selves
A compact quotation reflecting a cynical observation on human self perception. The line, attributed to Young, suggests universal self-centeredness and the belief that others are mortal while one’s own flaws are overlooked.
Nina Hough and the Nina name in history and lore
The article traces the name Nina from Hebrew through French and English, linking Ninon de Lisle to Nin a, and explains its evolution via Nanette Nanon and Ninon. It notes Nina as a talismanic gem symbolizing fearlessness and success and claims Sunday as its lucky day and three as its lucky number.
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Hough
Nina
Grace
Hannah
France
Anne
Annette
Nanette
Ninon de Venclos
Louis XIV
Wheeter Syndicate
Tne
MEN YOU MAY MARRY Has a galvotike thia Proposed to you
A humorous old timey advice piece mocks a man fussing over small details in daily life. It notes his rituals with eggs and the sea, suggesting a wife demand steadiness and responsibility to curb his fussy habits. It ends urging a practical, steady partnership over charm.
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Thia
Symptons
Hlin
MeCture Newspaper Syndicate
No Use Going Back Placards Invite Guests to Suggest Ideas
A hotel guest suggested placing telephones near beds, but the manager declines noting it would wake guests. He explains the idea fails because when the phone rings in the morning to wake patrons, guests must cross the room to answer, defeating the purpose of an alarm call.
World Cotton Production in 1922 23 Regions Over 90 Percent
The 1922 23 world cotton crop from the United States Department of Agriculture totals 15 250 000 bales of 478 pounds net for countries producing over 90 percent of the world s crop in 1909 18 United States Mexico India Egypt Asiatic Russia and Chosen are included This marks a 2 559 000 bale 20 percent rise from last year but a 4 991 000 bale 21 percent drop from the five year 1809 18 average.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Mexico
India
Egypt
Asiatic
Russia
Chosen
Golf Popular In Canada in 1922 Season
The 1922 golf season closing October 31 saw big gains in both professional and amateur ranks in Canada. There are 260 golf clubs and over 200 000 members nationwide with Toronto leading as a golfing center at 17 clubs. Winnipeg 13 clubs, Montreal 12, Vancouver seven, Calgary six, and Victoria Windsor Hamilton Ottawa three each. Millions were spent on courses in 1922 and golf is accessible in almost every city or town.
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Canada
Toronto
Winnipeg
Montreal
Vancouver
Calgary
Victoria
Windsor
Hamilton
Ottawa
Scientists eager to study Hawaiian volcano gas flare
A group of overseas scientists arrives at one of Hawaii’s largest volcanoes hoping to observe and analyze its incandescent gases with a spectroscope. They seek long range gas study as bottling the gases is not feasible, marking a historic push to witness volcanic emissions firsthand.
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Hawaiian Islands
Religion Is Necessary for Genuine Genius
A quotation asserts that genius without religion remains a lamp at the palace gate. It may cast light on outsiders, but the inner inhabitant remains in darkness. The remark underscores religion as essential to true understanding and moral grounding.
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H. More
Quote dialogue from satirical column at New York Sun
Text seems to be a fragmentary satirical exchange referencing Henpecke and Oh with cheer up lines. It mentions life could be worse and thanks for small mercies in a playful tone. No clear event or persons beyond the fictional names.
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Henpecke
New York Sun
Personal Habits For Expectant Mothers In Home Care
This piece offers practical guidance for pregnant women on daily bathing, fresh air, and dental care. It urges daily full body washing, warm baths a few times weekly, and cautions against rough sea swimming. It stresses open windows for ventilation, breastfeeding as a duty and privilege, supportive undergarments, nipple care, and consulting a dentist early in pregnancy. It also notes safe dental work during pregnancy and simple oral hygiene practices.
Ants Use Smell To Recognize Nest Members And Enemies
Ants rely on olfactory organs in their antennae to identify nest mates and enemies. Some species also produce sounds for communication, using abdominal structures or leaf tapping to create audible signals.
Dancing and Decency in Social Conduct
A McClure syndicated piece argues against snobbery toward dancing, urging readers to judge by the full story and their healthy reasons not prejudice. It stresses that disapproval is fair if not harming others and that reform should come from reason, not harsh laughter.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cool-Headed Little Girl Heroic Train Tale
Rex Stuart, a railway engineer, recalls a dramatic moment on a New York to Albany run. Two girls on the track faced an oncoming freight as one fled and the other froze. The trapped girl stood motionless between the rails, waiting for the passing trains, a remarkably calm act under danger.
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Rex Stuart
New York
Albany
Bernhardt’s Eight Girdles and Burne-Jones Letter
In a Memorials anecdote Sir Edward Burne-Jones recalls Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra wearing a bejeweled girdle. He compares her to Theodora, noting Bernhardt would don eight girdles for the role and pondering how such a necklace might serve as a girdle or garter.
Fortune of Complaint Quotation Reflected in Johnson Thought
A compact quotation notes that the usual fortune of complaint stirs contempt rather than pity, attributed to Samuel Johnson. The line frames complaint as a social perception issue rather than a moral response, highlighting irony in public sentiment.
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Piaty
Johnson
Must Count on Christ All history without Christ
The quote asserts that history is incomprehensible without Christ and credits Nenan as the source. The phrasing presents a religious viewpoint rather than a narrative event or report.
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Christ
Nenan
Right Time Conversation On Taboo Topics
A cautious essay warns that discussing morbid or salacious subjects dulls youthfulness and widens a narrow life. It urges well bred people in polite society to avoid such topics to preserve social success and wholesome mental attitude.
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Italy
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
North Carolina Boll Weevil Tale In Pinehurst
A northern guest in Pinehurst encounters an old man and a cotton boll weevil story. The old man recounts a night waking to a loud noise and finding the large pest beating smaller weevils with a stick to force them into two rows, a humorous exchange reflecting local lore about the boll weevil.
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Pinehurst
Anela
North Carolina
Citizenship of US-born children abroad and presidential eligibility
The text states that a child born abroad to US citizens remains a citizen and gains full rights upon reaching age. It notes revised statutes grant US citizen status to children born abroad and traveling parents in Europe. It cites the Constitution restricting the presidency to natural-born or founding-era citizens, excluding naturalized citizens from becoming president.
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United States
Europe
Citzen
Dream Lottery Tale From Westminster Organist Era
Sir Frederick Bridge recounts a lottery tale where a fated pick becomes a winner. A girl insists on ticket No 2 after dreaming of seven thrice, believing three sevens equal 23 and choosing that number. The anecdote links luck with a dream interpretation.
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Sir Frederick Bridge
Westminster Abbey
First-Hand Knowledge on Brigus Reform Plan
Val recalls Brigus who aimed to study prison conditions for reform. Vil reports Brigus received ten days in jail for speeding.
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Hal
Brigus
Val
Legg Declares Candidacy for Associate Judge Post
Senator J H C Legg announces candidacy for Associate Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit of Maryland. He outlines ties to Caroline county, 34 years practicing law, and appeals for Democratic primary support in September. He pledges to serve with dedication if elected.
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Caroline County
Second Judicial Circuit
Maryland
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Kent
Cecil
Tuckahoa Neck
William A. Ford
Thomas Ford
Col
William Henry Lege
Denton Journal
Denton
G. W. Eliason
Greensboro
J. H.C. Legg
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Mildred Marshall
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John Kendrick Bangs
McClure
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State Department of Health
J. UW. Mason Knox, JR
Hartimore
Mary Marshall Duffee
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle
Prest
T. F. Johnson
Senator J. H. C. Legg
Denton Carniva
The
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I & Quart
Thomas & Messer Co
W. Balto
Baltimore, Md
W. A. Smith
Marner Sr
Ella Boone
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