Lovers Leap lore spans towns and tribes across America
A lengthy survey traces Lovers Leap sites from New York to California, detailing legends behind each cliff and rock formation. The piece retells Native American love tales and local myths, including episodes from Osage and Shawnee histories, and notes other famed leaps such as Jump Mountain in Virginia.
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United States
Little Falls
Danube
N. Y
Erie Canal
Mohawk River
Starved Tock Park
Ottawa
la Salle
Lll
Independence
Towa
Cedar Rock
Quasqueton
Pinicon
Oakdale
Calif
Akdale
Knights Ferry
Mackinac Island
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Lotah
Wawanosh
Geniwegwon
Robertson
East
Linn Creek
Ice Giants Near Mount Rainier Captivate Western Visitors
In a Western Newspaper Union piece from 1930, G M Kilbourn highlights vast ice fields near Mount Rainier. The Carbon Glacier sits at 3390 feet, isolated by a cliff resulting from its melt. Access via Seattle, Tacoma, Ashford, Fairfax, and Paradise Valley is described with guidance on safe glacier trips.
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United States
Denver
Reno
Black Hills
Grand Canyon Rim
Appalachian
Atlantic Seaboard
Carbon Glacier
Mount Rainier
Washington
Glacier National Park
Nisqually Glacier
Paradise Valley
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Ue Longmire-Paradise Valley
Ashford
Milwaukee Road
Fairfax
Northern Pacific Railway
Rainier
Montana
Western Newspaper Union
London Fog Halts Soccer Match In Baffling Way
Tommy Gubbins discusses Chinese talent with two Chinamen returning from London. They mock a London game called sodium football where players kick an inflated ball. A dense fog caused a match to be halted for thirty minutes as officials realized the ball had become stuck due to the weather.
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Tommy Gubbins
London
Sentence of Outlawry Still Holds in Britain
The London Mail reports that modern outlawry in Edinburgh removes most citizen rights and bars court participation while prohibiting bail. yet the outlaw's life is less at risk than in ancient times though he remains outside legal protection.
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Britain
Robin Hood
Merry Men
High Court
Edinburgh
London
Manganese Boosts Steel Hardening Applications
The steel industry uses about 93 percent of manganese consumed in the U.S. with manganese content in steel ranging from 1 to 12 percent depending on hardness. Once used mainly to deoxidize molten metal, manganese is now recognized for its hardening effect in steel.
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Goshen Pass
Walker’s Creek
Little Calf
Washington Star
Edwards Thrill as New Car Arrives on East Side
Four year old Edward lives in a double house on the east side. Mas Me- recently bought a new car and Edward eagerly awaits to meet his father on the porch to hear all about it. The Indianapolis News reports the scene as a family moment in the evening.
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Edward
Mas Me
Indianapolis News
Bathtub mishaps injure several in Florida
The Florida Times Union reports a bathtub accident left several people injured as they slipped on soap and shocked themselves after turning on a light in wet conditions. None were murdered.
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Rane
Florida Times. Union
Berlin Police Debuts Armored Water Tank Riot Vehicle
Berlin's police department has acquired anti riot water cannon cars to disperse crowds. The armored vehicle features a 56 gallon capacity tank and a turret that can spray water in any direction to control unruly mobs.
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Berlin
Social Martyr Jurors Face Hard Work and Demoralizing Duty
Quote fragments depict jurors weighing public service and sacrifice. One juror calls jury service hard but noble while another notes the process is “mighty demoralizing,” reflecting strain and ethical burden in deliberations.
Aged Woman Farmer Seen as Washington’s Oldest Active Farmer
Mrs. Emin Powell age ninety three near Probstel operates a 100 acre farm solo since her husband’s death four years ago. She milks six cows tends 100 chickens and some hogs without any assistance.
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Emin Powell
Washington
Probhstel
Man of Teeth Explains Debt Collection Habits
A dentist expert states that patients settle their final bill before incurring further work, avoiding trouble from a quarrelsome debtor. The remark highlights prudent payment behavior and the tendency to avoid grudge holding in dental practice.
The Great Capitalist Faces a Tough Question
The cub reporter asks the great capitalist to name the source of his success. He snaps that the world is full of easy marks and suckers. The exchange reveals a blunt, merciless view of finance and opportunity.
Futility of Anger in Argument
A brief reflective line cites Gladstone on anger as both the chief sin of argument and the main obstacle to progress.
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Gladstone
Tornado Speed Ranges From Ten To Sixty MPH
A weather note states that tornadoes can travel as slowly as ten miles per hour or as fast as sixty miles per hour, illustrating variability in storm motion.
Feen-a-mint: a seasonal remedy for summer upset
Warm weather and changes in food and water cause frequent summer upset. Feen-a-mint offers milder doses and a convenient pleasant option for summertime use, helping maintain digestive ease during hot months.
Lady Astor Described By Zoe Beckley in Portrait
Zoe Beckley in Woman's Home Companion praises Lady Astor for making friends effortlessly, speaking candidly, and expressing genuine thoughts and feelings. The portrait highlights her directness and sincerity as defining traits.
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Lady Astor
Zoe Beckley
We have hash only once a month sign in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville boarding house displays a front door notice reading We have hash only once a month highlighting a quirky local detail captured by the Florida Times-Union.
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Jacksonville
Florida Times-Union
For Auld Lang Syne? Bridegroom Step Up
A muddled verse fragment hints at a wedding scene with a tug of guidance between a groom and another speaker. The lines suggest a debate about the moment to kiss, with exclamations and implied tension.
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Hill
Honor Belongs to Woman Pioneer Daily Paper
A 1702 issue of a pioneer daily paper from Wengland is attributed to a woman publisher, highlighting early female leadership in journalism. The brief note ties the paper to a New Hampshire woman and marks the era's notable editorial achievement.
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Wengland
Nh Woman
Control Appetite Law Cited by Tyrius Maximus
A cryptic quotation attributed to Tyrius Maximus discusses punishing appetites as a form of self-control. The fragment hints at a motto or aphorism rather than a full article. The line reflects classical or stylized rhetoric on appetite and discipline.
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Tyrius Maximus
Sapphire weighing 30 karats found in Suri
A sapphire of 30 carats was reported discovered in Suri, drawing attention from local gem traders and collectors. The find marks a notable addition to the region’s mineral discoveries and may influence nearby mining activity.
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Suri
Elk in Europe Called Moose and Alarm Wakeup Note
The text states the moose is called the elk in Europe and contrasts this with men who rarely rise when the alarm sounds. It presents a compact, odd observation about nomenclature and punctuality.
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Europe
Shrimp Fleet in St Augustine Grows to 600 Fishermen
In St Augustine Florida the local fishing industry reports about 600 shrimp fishermen active along the coast. The item notes the community reliance on Marine trade and sea harvest for livelihoods.
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St. Augustine, Fla
Weight loss pitch plus a mining power plan
An oddly mixed clipping blends a health pitch about losing fat and gaining energy with a Montana mining report. It notes I. B. mining property near Butte, praised for equipment for economical ore extraction and potential profit with cheaper power, and cites mayor Kerr Beadle and city attorney Pat Geagan visiting with pilot Howard Lempke. the piece hints unemployment relief if the project proceeds.
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Binewitt
Butte
Dillon
Ban
I. B
Hich
Kerr Beadle
Pat Geagan
Howard Lempke
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