Ascalon and Holy Land Lore From Palestine Exploration Fund
A lengthy piece recounts Zephaniah and biblical prophecies about Gaza and Ascalon, then traces Ascalon’s ancient history from Egyptian rule to Philistine, Hebrew, Roman and Crusader eras. It highlights Herod the Great’s rebuilding works, artifacts found at Ascalon, including a statue of Herod the Great and a temple, and notes Ascalon’s worship of Astarte and connections to biblical lore.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Ashkelon
Jerusalem
Palestine
Ascalon
Herod the Great
Palestine Exploration Fund
Alch
Palestine Expiritation Fund
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London
Holy Land
Wilson
Jaffa
Mes
Mediterranean
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Jeruesiem
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Saul
David
Pales_ fine
Solomon
Pateatine
Ita
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Judah
Rome
Bar-Cochba
Egypt
Rameses II
Assurbanipat
Assyria
Gath
Godfrey de Houillon
Bibars
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Antipater
Christ
Edom
Samaria
Galilee
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John the Baptist
Jesus
Pilate
Heroda
Judalem
Mariamne
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Jericho
Caesares
Syria
Asian Minor
Greece
Agcalon
Josephus
Ascaion
Herodotus
Astarte
Astoreth
Tarael
Venus
Aphrodite
Tammuz
Sun God
Fossils Revealing History Through Geological Surveys
The excerpt recalls paleontology as a geologist's clock marking Earth's timeline. It contrasts terse congressional notes with reflections on historical figures and a gifted child’s lifelong misunderstandings, tracing anxiety and misjudgment through personal biography.
Sordid tale of Butler torture case shocks Chicago court
In Des Plaines Street Court Roy Butler a 26 year old Black man faced possible grand jury charges for mayhem murder intent cruelty to children and murder without bail after a harrowing account of torturing two young boys and mistreating infant Harold Coleman. Police intervened as outraged bystanders tried to attack him. Butler previously allegedly abducted and abused Harold and Harvey Coleman with blows heat and torture including boiling water.
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Chicago
Desplaines Street
Roy Butler
Lawrence B. Jacobs
Butler
Rome
William Murphy
Rena Coleman
Harold Coleman
Street Robbery Case Ends in 25 Year Prison Term
In St. Louis Humbert Costello refused a guilty plea for robbery and was found guilty by a jury. He received a 25 year prison sentence after stating he preferred life in prison to five years on a plea.
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Givan
St. Louis
Humbert Costello
Costelo
Eliicult
Fife
Aged Woman Student Returns to Local High School
A sixty five year old woman, after fifteen years as a high school student, enrolls again to complete her course this year. A Swissland Indiana girl also enrolls, and another girl who finished first year ten years ago now aims to complete a four year course.
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Cincinnati
Switzerland
Ind
Father Kills Daughter Then Commits Suicide in Bryant
A man killed his fifteen year old daughter who eloped with a 37 year old man and then fatally shot himself in Bryant Indiana. In Lafayette William Tharless, a farmer who cannot read or write, was arrested and sentenced to four years for raising a one dollar bill to tens.
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Emper
Self
Bryant
Thomas Felta
Lafayette
Ind
William Tharless
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Claim Highlights
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a cure for constipation and illness in children. It promises rapid relief, describes a fruity taste, and urges mothers to use a teaspoonful for cleansing bowels and fever, noting genuine product branding and a warning against imitations.
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California
Longing for a Knightly Lover in Dust and Dream
In whispered fantasy a woman longs for a loyal suitor who would protect and love her always, dreaming of one who would kneel to kiss the hem of her skirt. A young Tor responds that such reverence is unnecessary.
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Clorine
Tor
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore notices report many Americans unknowingly suffer kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is claimed to help, with an insurance examiner noting many declinations due to kidney disease. Available in medium and large bottles. sample offer via 10 cent test.
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Kilmer
Seapool Battles Ocean Iceberg Disaster Stoppage
The steamer Seapool struck an iceberg off Newfoundland and began taking on water. A swelling grain inside her holds prevented a fatal breach by swelling at the fore, ending a potential sinking with what reads as a fortunate stopgap.
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Seapool
Newfoundland
Caticurn Toilet Trio Talcum Ad Promotes Face Powder
Advertisement touts Caticurn Talcum Powder as an antiseptic economical option for skin dusting and perfume, claiming it renders other perfumes unnecessary and highlighting it as part of the Caticurn Toilet Trio with Soap and Ointment. Also mentions Japanesewidows hair etiquette and talking parts by audience segments in a dialogue.
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Caticurn
Nervous women find relief with favorite prescription
Indianapolis report notes Mine Ora A. Johnson of Martindale Ave praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for nervousness headaches and dizziness. She claims complete relief and urges others to obtain the remedy, with a Buffalo New York address offered for free medical advice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Invalida’ Hotel
Buffalo, N. Y
Soil’s Productive Power Threatens Human Survival
The most vital material problem facing humanity is the preservation of the soil’s productive power. This urgent concern highlights soil degradation as a fundamental threat to food security and long term ecological balance.
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Oliver Goldsmith
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Loring Park Sanctorium
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Hal & Rucrel Bee
Meuse
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