Treed by a Goat in a Rural Del Dilapidation Tale
In a 1912 era tale, Harold Carney inherits The Oaks and confronts tangled land lines with Professor Nansen. A dell beside The Brambles becomes focal as Miss Hattie is stranded up a tree while a protective goat blocks a romantic intruder, prompting a comic rescue by the visiting suitor.
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Carney
Harold
Young Carney
Professor Nansen
Jane
Adil
Miss Hattle
Aunt Jane
Autograph clues in Kaiser portrait and a tale of pursuit
A Berlin graphologist analyzes the Kaiser’s autograph noting traits of audacity firmness and diplomacy. Interwoven is a humorous tale where a goat a girl and a puzzled youth meet mischief over a stolen dell and a long confession unfolding through a village farce.
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Berlin
Thief Returns Bicycle Check After Postal Hoax
A Peoria postmark letter from an unnamed man claimed to return a stolen Arrow bicycle found in Indianapolis. The dealer matched the wheel to records and recovered the bike after the check for 4.50 was exchanged. An editorial aside praises the elephant as highly intelligent and philosophical.
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Sporting Goode
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Public Education Roots and Early 1780s Beginnings
The article traces the start of mass public education to Great Britain circa 1780 with Robert Rakes and his Sunday school, noting its enduring role as a fundamental, absolutely necessary component for the masses.
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Johz Tem
Great Britain
Robert Rarkes
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