Pollock House and the Folly of a Lost Love
In Rackley a boarded up villa known as Pollock's Folly bears a tale of vanished romance. Marian, once Pollock's fiancée, fled to Europe with an Italian tenor, then endured ruin and travel to return to America. Now back in Rackley, Pollock and Marian face a second chance as he contemplates their past and future.
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Stephen Pollock
Pollock
Marlon Burrows
Boston
Marvin
Marian
Rackley
Marco Torrns
Torin
Torini
London
Marton
Orln
America
Paris
Italy
Hoylng
Ts Gitlegir
Alatiagten
Torrence
Cromer
Mrs. Cramer
Marco Torini
Key to the City Origins in Ancient Gate Ceremonies
Pathfinder Magazine notes that modern key to the city ceremonies arise from ancient practice when cities were walled. After surrender, gate keys passed to conquerors and access was controlled by nightfall. The ceremonial key today remains a goodwill gesture rather than actual access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder Magazine
Hippos in Decapolis and its uncertain Palestine location
Hippos or Susita marked one of the Decapolis cities in Palestine with a disputed site along the Sea of Galilee. The Greek name Hippos likely translates the local term, rivaling Tiberias. The region around the city bore its name, suggesting its regional importance despite being described as a heathen city in Israel.
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Hippos
Decapolis
Palestine
Susita
Iberias
Sea of Galilee
Land of Israel
Shawls From Kashmir Ranked Among Best
The finest cashmere shawls come from Casimere in Kashmir. The industry thrives in the Punjab region with the Himalaya range providing the wool. While Univitzar produces the best locally, Cush- Ware shawls are highlighted as superior overall.
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Casimere
Kashmir
Asia
Punjinab
Wimalaya
Punjab
Univitzar
Small Car Owners Fight Maryland Auto Insurance Bill
Maryland rural car owners oppose compulsory automobile insurance bills in the General Assembly. The letter argues the statewide proposal shifts costs to farmers and small towns, noting higher future rates, added property damage coverage, and greater burden without clear need. It cites Massachusetts experience showing sharp rate increases, especially for less expensive cars, and urges immediate protests to block the measure.
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Maryland
Maryland General Assembly
Baltimore
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Ford
General Assembly
Assigner's Sale Of Valueless Real Estate In Two States
Public sale of the Samuel G Sadler homestead and farm partly in Maryland and partly in Delaware, described parcels in Caroline and Kent counties, per a 1917 mortgage assigned to Wesley E Thawley. The two story frame dwelling with outbuildings will be offered to the highest bidder between 10 and 11 am, with half cash due at sale and balance after ratification, terms secured to the assignee. Auctioneers A J Chue and Wesley E Thawley.
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Samuel G. Sudler
Queen M. Sudler
Goldsboro Bank
Wesley E. Thawley
Caroline County
Maryland
Samuel G. Sadler
Kent County
Delaware
Henry Stubb
Hudson Land
State Line
A. J. Chue
W. Brewster Deen
T. Clayton Horsey
Clayton Horsey
Perhaps He Was Dora Interview With The Man Of Her Heart
Dora discusses marriage plans with her fiancé Dick in a private room briefed by his father who agrees. His mother disapproves, calling him effeminate due to his acting career and contrasts with her view of masculinity. The exchange reveals family tensions and social expectations of actors at the time.
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Dora
New direct line links Denver and Salt Lake City
A new direct telephone line between Denver and Salt Lake City bypasses Cheyenne Wyoming and offers a direct run across eastern Utah. Over 1,000 miles of wire were strung on 5,542 poles to establish the connection.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Utah
Cheyenne i
Wyoming
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Mary L. Parrish
W. G. Chapman
Josephine Scott
M. K. Newnam
Denton, Md
Winifred Hammond and
Charles A. Hammond
Chancery
Winifred Hammond
W. Hammond & Company
Circuit Court
Thomas J. Keating
Nisi
Benjamin Lucznik
Chy
France
Paul Case
Dept
C-354
Brockton
Mass
Plaza
Methodist Episcopal Church
Melvin E. Wheatley
Christain Missions
Epworth League
Louise Crouse
Helen Norris
M. Kk
Newnam
Dent
Atwater
Kent
Raio
NYONE
Atwater Kent
U. S
U.S
C. Leslie Walls
Dover Street
Easton
EASTO
IN Title & Mortgage Guarantee Corporation
Dover St
Easton, Maryland
Baby Brother
Coburn’s Baby Shop
New Dover Opera House
Kenneth G. Faulkner
Tesse
The
Florence
Victor Ricardo Cortez
Garamount
Jean Lafitte
Metro-Goldwyn
Joan Crawford
Owen Moore
Adolpaiuror
Jesse L Tater
W.c.fields
Fred Newmeyer
Ivy Harris
Mary Alden
Jpmevoy
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Co
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Laurel
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