Valley Forge National Shrine and Washington Memorial Chapel
The Schuylkill valley site north of Philadelphia is praised as a sacred American shrine. It details 500 acres purchased by state and federal governments, restoration of historic landmarks, the Daughters of the American Revolution shaft, Valley Forge Museum, Washington’s headquarters cottage, and the Washington Memorial Chapel.
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Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
George Washington
Httle
The
Brandywine
Argonne
France
Pennsylvania
Daughters of the American Revolution
Valley Forge Museum of American History
Lttle
General Washington
Washington Memorial Chapel
the Westminster of America
Veneer Wore Off As Indian Children Returned To Tepees
In 1847 General Hancock faced Cheyenne chiefs who urged council. Two Chivington massacre survivors, a boy and a girl, were raised among whites near Denver and taught to embrace the white road. After returning to their people the youngsters quickly shed English and white ways, resuming their native culture.
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Hancock
Chivington
Sand Creek
Watts
White Man’s Road
Denver
Blood of the Wild
Adventure Magazine
Junior church group grows in Indianapolis youth program
Rev N S Lichterman of Grave Presbyterian started a junior church in Indianapolis for ages six to fifteen. The group meets in a dedicated room with 30 minute services and its own officers. About 60 children have joined since January, with plans to double membership soon.
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Indianapolis
N.S. Lichterman
Grave Presbyterian Church
Doctor Lichterman
Remarkable walrus tusk growth at Pribilof seal rookeries
A bull walrus mauled by seal keepers lost a tusk that later regrew five inches. Researchers note potential yearly harvest from half a tusk while the remaining tusk aids feeding and shellfish tasks. Walrus ivory is in demand in China and Japan for small carvings.
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Pribilof
Jear
China
Japan
Puff adder myth debunked by seasoned veldt observer
A seasoned traveler challenges the legend that puff adders can jump backward over tents. He explains that puff adders lunge from anchored positions, appearing to strike from the ground, while real speed and fangs allow two swift lunges totaling about two feet. The notion of a fully airborne strike is dismissed as a common but unfounded belief among veldt observers.
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Koster
relic of spanish armada found off kinsale
An English lobster trawler at Kinsale hauled up a five ton anchor buried in sand. A small cannon remained attached. The anchor, likely from a Spanish Armada ship wrecked on this coast, was fossilized by marine matter over three centuries, yet its size suggests a very large vessel.
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Kinsale
Tennis in the South Seas Proves Umportant Heat Challenge
In the South Sea Islands tennis matches began in the cool of the evening with players in shirts and vests and rubber-soled shoes. Heat proved grueling as perspiration turned players into dripping figures while a novelty bet tested a diver’s helmet and booted competitors in a dead heat during a misfired rally.
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South Sea Islands
Canary Islands Tomato Industry and Shipments
John Bull grows tomatoes but relies on outside fields for volume as the Canary Islands fruit remains the island’s largest industry. Shippers send harvests to foreign markets, harvesting as they turn from green to yellow for ripening during the sea voyage. Years of experience guide the growers on when to harvest for export to England, where the fruit arrives in large quantities despite not matching home grown flavor.
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John Bull
Canary Islands
England
The Crystal Gazer Predicts Harm for Madam’s Husband
A New York Sun item reports a Crystal Gazer warning Mrs Credulous that her husband will be killed by a motor car, with the astrologer insisting the fate is certain barring accidents.
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New York Sun
Balloon Gift Sparks Childs Questionable Trade
A brief dialogue between Mrs Crabshaw and Willie hints at a wary exchange over a toy balloon gift. Willie notes every gift comes with a string, suggesting caution about why rewards are offered. The light exchange reflects a child’s skepticism toward generosity.
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Mrs. Crabshaw
Willie
Bangkok hotel posts multilingual power repair notice
In every room of a Bangkok hotel a notice in several languages explains: if your electric light goes out, please send back the enclosed postcard at once, and the company will send you another postcard. The English version urges prompt return.
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Slam
Bangkok
Brooklyn Eagle Pondering A Mile-Long gold Project
A Brooklyn Eagle note imagines a vast quantity of gold pieces forming a one thousand mile chain. The piece jokes about witnessing a demonstration and then collecting the coins along the way until fatigue, expressing whimsy about a monumental sum in gold.
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Brooklyn
Eugle
Waterbury Patent Pioneers Lead Early Granting Era
The first United States patent went to a Waterbury descendant of a miller from Waterbury Connecticut. The second patent was issued to a Waterbury resident, and the city now accounts for roughly twice the patent rate that its population would suggest.
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United States
Waterbury
Conn
Tanlac Restores Lutherville Farmer’s Health Says Blake
John H. Blake of Lutherville Baltimore County Maryland says he is a new man after about ten days on Tanlac. He had suffered for a year and a half with weight loss low energy and stomach troubles including sour gas bloating and heart palpitations. A nurse suggested Tanlac and he reports improved appetite sleep and strength and credits Tanlac with a remarkable turn in his condition. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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John H. Blake
Lutherville
Baltimore County
Tanlac
Denton resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache relief
In a renewed testimony C K Evans of Sixth St details how Doan's Kidney Pills kept his kidneys in a normal state and eased recurring backaches. He notes relief from kidney trouble since using the remedy and recommends it to others. 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Denton
C. K. Evans
Sixth St
Oan
Dean’s
Doan
Evans
Foster-Milburn Co
Mir
Buffalo
N. Y
Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Maryland
Notice is given that Bertha E. Pitcher and John E. Waymond have letters of administration on the estate of Sarah E. Haymond, deceased, issued by the Orphans Court of Caroline County. Creditors must present claims with vouchers authenticated by May 21, 1923, or be barred from benefits. Dated October 3, 1922.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Sarah E. Haymond
Bertha E. Pitcher
John E. Waymond
Sarah FE. Haymond
Dee’d
Ownership Statement for Denton Journal in 1922
Statement of ownership and management for the Denton Journal published weekly in Denton Maryland. Editors Melvin and Johnson. owners Howard Melvin estate and Benjamin H Johnson. Notarized October 18 1922 with official seal.
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Denton Journal
Denton
Melvin & Johnson
Howard Melvin
Benjamin H. Johnson
Postoffice
Maryland
Wikwham &. Crouse
For Sale Ad for a Hot Airee Plant in Denton
Classified notice from KAUFFMAN Denton seeking buyers for a hot airee plant. Contact details are incomplete with a partial address and no phone or full instructions.
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Kauffman
Denton, Ma
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Howard Melvin Bens
Johnson Melvin A Johnson
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Valley Forge
Church For Young Persons
Scottish
Kurse
Denton National Bank
Denton, Maryland
Young Men’s
Nullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Cora Robie
Pikeville, Ky
Equitable Life Assurance Society
New York City
W. B. Parker
Special Agent
Court House
Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
Henderson
Sutursday
E’s
Federalsburg
Covey & Williams
American Corner
Daffin’ S
T. Frank Seward
the Peoples Bank
Henry T. Nuttle, Prest
T. F. Johnson
Aving
J. Virgil Moore
James H. Pollard
Denton, Md
Lucas
Thomas
2Sser CO
Baltimore, Md
WM. Pepper Constable
Maryland Trust
Baltimore
Elkton
ST. Paul
Ford
Preston Motor Co
John W. Noble
Sale
Louis Stevens
Elmer Bowdle
Chevrolet
Virgil Moore
RPW
Wonton, Mici
Farmers’ Supply Co., Inc
Mulford
Mary Ann Hood
Lillian H. Collins
Wesley E. Thawley
Pendente
Goodrich
Livertown Corps
Silvertown Cords
Goodrich Silvertowns
Denton Vulcanizing CO
M. E. Wilson
Prop
N. Third ST
Peer Wacran
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