Mystery Writer Sammy Smothers Son Revealed at College
A college president escorts a nervous elderly woman seeking her son Sammy Smothers to a reception. She praises his talent and asks about his fraternity, revealing he is admired as a possible rising writer and member of Phi Beta Delta.
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Worthington Adams
Judy
Hehdy
Sammy
Adams
Nie
Sammy Smothers
Hin
Fle
Wetle
Athons
Smothers
Bend
Hfe
Sunny
Bentley
Adonis
Hart
Pune
Sherwont
Sherwood
Bent
Colleg
Sammny
Pha
Adamis
Awe
Aduos
Campus Intrigue and Confession Shape Sophomore’s Night
Adams uses a surprising hospitality plan to impress Mrs. Smothers and her son Sammy Smothers at the campus, revealing his manipulation of social circles. The night changes Sammy’s outlook as he confronts truth and loyalty, while Adams guides him through fraternity ties and campus norms.
Short Time Question Spurs Quiet Exchange
Fragmentary quotes reflect a tense exchange about a schedule and routine. The dialogue mentions a fortnight, a nightly call, and a suggestion to adopt a five day work week. Readability is limited by garbled text and unclear context.
Ancient Indian Blow Gun Modern Uses in Field and Stream
A Field and Stream reader describes using a blow gun on Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina to deter stray cats and protect birds. The article notes a long bamboo tube and feathered arrows, claiming accuracy at 40 feet, with harmless yet effective results. It also includes a brief tangent on whale oil yields, citing Washington Star figures from 1881.
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Bol Becker
America
North Crrolina
Washington Star
Ancient navy craft of blacksmiths in iron ages
Fragments describe the blacksmith trade as crucial to ancient navies. References praise men who forged iron and steel weapons, valued in those days for their skill and craft.
Miy Favorite stories by Ervin SS Cole on a Broadway party
New York playwright Ervin S. Cole recounts a theater party mishap at a Broadway cafe. A narrator misreads a social invitation as he encounters an unattractively striking guest with a large hook nose, leading to awkward introductions and comic confusion among the guests.
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Miy
Tories
Ervin SS. Cole
New York
Simmons
Broadway
Nanece
Pinnywright
Mts
Noakheady
the McNaught Syndicate
Nes
Sea Level Differences Across Oceans Revealed
Navy investigations show no general sea level difference among oceans but the Panama Canal ends differ by about seven inches, Puelle end higher than Atlantic. Likely caused by ocean currents or true level difference. Coast and Geodetic Survey notes Pacific may be about two feet higher than the Quinantin area.
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Navy Department
Panama Canal
Puelle
Atlantic
Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States
Pacific
Public Ledger Note on War Wounds and Temptation
A Philadelphia Public Ledger remark reflects on restraint in exposing personal injuries from injustice and hardship, acknowledging the roadside impulse to reveal wounds yet urging discretion in public discourse.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
England Not Losing Ground Said To Gain From Sea Changes
The article argues against the belief that England steadily vanishes into the sea. It claims that, contrary to such rumors, England is currently gaining land or stability relative to the sea and that future prospects should be viewed in a more positive light than past declines.
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England
Ingland
Notice Warns Against Trusting Wife on Account
Fy Murphy warns all persons not to trust his wife Lulu Murphy for any matters on his account. He states she left his home without just cause. Signed by Tenia Md Murphy dated July 23 1929 in an official notice.
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Lulu Murphy
Fy Murphy
Tenia Md
Caroline County
Katie B. Parker
Corner of Third and Gayeek Olley Property Sale
The property at the corner of Third and Gayeek Olley is offered by Ww Murphey, marketplace on Market Street in Seaford Delaware.
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Third and
Gayeek Olley
Murphey
We Market St
Seaford, del
Public Sale of Valuables at Towers Farm
James M Neighbors owner sells personal property on Towers farm near Lorris Chapel in Tuckahoe Neck on Wednesday July 31 1929 at 10 am rain or shine. Auction lists horses cattle hogs tractors implements and household goods with terms cash under 10 and nine months on larger sums via note with approved security payable at Farmers & Merchants Bank Denton Md. Auctioneer James Temple and clerk J A Beck.
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Towers Farm
Ernest Downes
Lorris’ Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Denton
James M. Neighbors
James Temple
J. A. Beck
Notice of Desertion by Husband in Federalsburg Maryland
Public notice from William E Todd of Federalsburg Maryland warns against trusting his wife Jane Todd claiming she left his home without cause. Notice dated July 27 1941 signed by William E Todd on his account.
No. 2 Monitor Thomas steam to mato scalder report
A No 2 Monitor Thomas steam to mato scalder at F P Parker near Burraville Maryland P O Harrington Delaware with note dated July 27.
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Monitor-Thomas
F. P. Parker
Burraville
P.O. Harrington
Del
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Ailis
Smathers
Gail
Niewsrap
Uttle
Connell
Adios
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Siacon
Gertrude Stein
Slemua Delta House
Ind
Sigma Delta
Ming
Worthington Lds
Adana
Ashims
Finase
Guernsey
Jersey
T. H
Fordson
Deering
McCormick
Blackhawk
John Deere
Dearborn
Nisi
Fred R. Owens
John Kent
Muly
Clayton Horsey
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Cecil County
Wm. S. Crouze
Market St
Denton Journal
WM. S. Crouse
Jane ‘Todd
William’ E. Todd
Federalsburg
Thomas A. Edison
Light
The
National Electric Light Association
Edison
Mr. Edison
Eastern Shore Public Service Company
Denton, Maryland
W. Irving Tilghman
East New Market
Williston Hone
Choptank River
0. M. Dignutt
P.O. Denton
Hense
Greenwood
Longfellow Products CO A
W. Elbert Liden
B.S. Trust Co. Bank
Celerslsburg
J. Be.deford
Queen Anne
Hillsboro
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Emily L. Smith
Tuckahue Neck
Thawley
Mas
S. W. Anstee
Sea Food For Sale
Jas
Pollard
Hughes Lumber & Coal Co
Dentan
C.& P. Telephone
Een
Chas. H. Thompson
Dth
Franklin Sts
Denton, MD
Ondel
Mar-Va Peninsula
M. Kk
Newnam Denton, Md
Denton National Bank
Dentonational Bank
Pure Foods
Denton's Economy Food Store
Lipton's Tea
Crisco
Crook’s Special Blend
Maryland Biscuit
Graham Crackers
Holmes
Holmes Products, Inc
Holmes Eric Refrigerator
U.P. Inc
Long & Short, Inc
Laurel
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Clarence A. Short
Dover, Delaware
Natural Lime-Marl Company
Roanoke
B. & O. Railroad
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