Perilous cargos and chemicals threaten sea vessels
The New York Press describes dangerous cargoes from sugar and coffee scents to cotton causing spontaneous combustion, acids and calcium carbide gases, and other hazardous loads like rags, tar, spirits, and explosive materials. It recounts incidents aboard ships such as the Hebe and Phoenix Michigan, noting lethal fumes and acid burns from careless handling.
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Alexandria
England
Plymouth Sound
Devonport
Sound
Hamaze
War Department
Volturno
Phoenix
Michigan
Falkland Islands
New York Press
Senator Sheppard Praises Texarkana Merchant Decline
The New York Tribune quotes Senator Sheppard recalling an elderly Texarkana merchant who rose to prominence yet now loses trade to younger rivals. He calls the man a pathetic figure and notes that climbing down is harder than climbing up.
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Sheppaard
Texarkana
Blank
Senator Sheppard
New York Tribune
Just What She Said and a witty bus exchange
A humorous column sketches a few quick quips on flattery and vanity. An Indianapolis rider, annoyed by a sniffing boy on a crowded bus, asks for a handkerchief and receives a cheeky reply about lending to strangers. A London note ends with a moral about good deeds.
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Indy
Ind
London Sfail
Lesson Series on Jesus Sacrificial Work and Discipleship
The text outlines a multi lesson study themed on Jesus as the central subject of prophecy, urging disciples to surrender possessions and loyalties. It traces his mission from saving the lost to training followers in service stewardship and forgiveness, culminating in the Kingdom within and the call to gratitude and faithful witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Earth
Zacchaeus
God
Christ
Fickle popularity worries offhand orator
A Washington Star quote portrays a speaker lamenting fickle crowds. He notes that whenever listeners become interested in his remarks an automobile tire blows out, causing the audience to rush outside to see what happened.
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Washington Star
Wonderful Mouse Tale Prompting Mother and Willie
A playful Chicago News snippet finds Willie exclaiming about a “great big mouse” in a bedroom. His mother asks if she saw it. Willie responds he didn’t see it but heard it wagging its tail, capturing a light domestic moment with humor.
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Willie
Chicago News
Time Wasted Tie Tail Madeline and Fishing
A fragmentary dialogue centers on Madeline noting a young man’s kindness and a girl’s fishing outing. The scene hints at light social interaction and a townish conversational tone without developed plot details.
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Madeline
Dentistry at All Branches with Unmatched Quality and Prices
Dentistry in all its branches at prices that for workmanship and quality of material cannot be equated in the city or elsewhere. Artificial teeth some want quality others quantity. We can furnish teeth at any price. Open daily from 8 4 m. to 5 p.m. Appointments by mail or phone.
Seed Sale Advertisement for Clover and Wheat Seed
Compact notice offers 50 bushels of Scarlet Clover seed at 3.75 per bushel for immediate purchase. Contact G. L. J at phone 2090 Hobbs, NM for details and room availability.
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Hobbs
Plush Carriage Robe Missing On Chestnut Grove Route
Robbery report notes a plush carriage robe missing on the road from Chestnut Grove to American Corner on Sunday night. Reward offered for return to CHAS, C COLLINS. Date posted June 27 with Preston Maryland as the contact location.
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Chestnut Grove
American Corner
Chas
C. Collins
Preston, Md
Auction Notice of Mortgage Real Estate in Caroline County
Under a 1905 mortgage and 1914 assignment, the assignee offers two tracts of land in Maryland’s Eighth Election District for sale at J. J. Garris’s store Preston between two and four pm. The property begins at a post near Irena Corkran’s farm, runs 84 degrees west to a stone, then 77 degrees east to the county road, then along the road to the fence line, and back to the starting point, containing a described area.
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Francis M. Collins
Georgia
A. Collins
Charles W. Wright
Charles J. Harrison
Liber T. L. D
Caroline County
J. J. Garris
Preston
Maryland
State of
Irena Corkran
Arena Corkran
Eliza J. Hobbs
Burt Hobbs
Celis Hobbs
Zenia F. Mitchell
John Mitchell
Charles L. Hobbs
Levi A. Plummer
Martin L. Hobbs
Pauline Hobbs
Court House
Denton
Greensboro
George C. Plummer
Lowe's Schoolhouse
Boyce’s Mill
Joseph ‘Kibler
Lowe's School House
Boyce's Mill
George’c. Plummer
Michael J. Shhrieber
Liber C. W. H
Orphans’Court
Charles M- Stewart
Solomon J. Hurst
Charles M. Stewart
Land Tract Details 52 Acres and 40 Acre Parcel in Caroline County
Two adjoining tracts totaling about 92 acres, with 70 acres cleared and cultivated, balance woodland and saw timber. Described in deeds from 1905, with chain of title to Francis M. Collins, then William N. Barnes. Improvements include a P. 8. The buyer can obtain a liberal loan via the assignee secured by first mortgage.
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Nathan J. Corkran
Francis M. Collins
Caroline County
William N. Barnes
Coraline County
Executor's Sale of Woodland Parcel in Frazer's Neck
Public auction of about 8 acres in Frazer's Neck Caroline county by executor of Mary Ellen Stanford. Land described from North Wales tract with timber, bounded by Collins Friend and Friend. Terms: half cash, balance in six months with interest or all cash. title at purchaser's expense. Located in Preston Maryland between 3 and 4 PM.
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Mary Ellen Stanford
Talbot County
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
J. J. Garris
Preston
Maryland
Frazer’s Neck
Francis M. Collins
Gabriel W. Friend
Wm. N. Friend
North Wales
George W. Carroll
Harrison Webb
John Fi. Webb
John H. Webb
Gabriel Friend
Liber J.J
Greensboro
Railroad Avenue
W. P. Day
Belle Raymond
Railroad Ave
George C. Plummer
T. Clayton Horsey
Annabelle Moore
Elizabeth Moore
Public Sale of Personal Property in Denton
Mrs C E Collins announces a public auction at her Denton residence on Saturday June 27 1914 starting at 1 PM. Catalogue includes Oak sideboard dining table chairs library table couch rockers beds carpet blinds beds stove cooking utensils tools mower flowers jars and various household items. Terms cash. Auctioneer F P Covey.
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Philadelphia
Second Street
Denton
Dak
Steve Wood
C. E. Collins
F. P. Covey
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Ben, H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Houston
International Suny
Sellerg
Eae the Moody Bible Tastitute
Cago
Review
Matinee
Rabe’ FE Park
Cherstertown, Md
National
Trotting Association
Mary A. Steese
Baltimore
Sharp
Clifton L. Jarrell, Sec’y
Pree
W. A. Smith
Denton, Maryland
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore, MD
Marshall Gantt
James H. Covey
Prelise
Chas. B. Harrison
B. Harrison
OHN
W.D. Jump
May Ellen Stanford
C. Plummer
Martland
Jianilire Mall
J. Benson
Charles ST
Ballimore
Benton Twas
James Temple
Hhating
Satis
Identon, Maryland
C. B.carroll & Co
Deolen
Denton National:bank
T. C.west
Bank
the Provident State Bank
Preston Md
G. E. Williamson
THE
Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
Main Street
Harvey L., Cooper, Esquire
S-roome
Bath
Alexander Hardcas le, JR
Calvert Building
A. T. Jacobs
West
Li. B.iktowers
Denton National Bank
Bishopric
Martie Wall Boards
Rooflag Mfg
Hirg
Frank Havenstrite
Moscow
Ushag
Hughes ‘Lumber &,Coal Co
AY Vitalie
Dulany-Vernay
Mark Cross
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