American Legion Expands as Members Grow Rapidly
The American Legion reports a dramatic rise in membership since May 7 with hundreds of applications daily. Leaders emphasize nonmilitary aims, data collection for emergency use, and a volunteer corps ready to assist government needs without forming an armed force.
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E. D. Cook
Costa Rica
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Billy) Sullivan
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Shugrue to pursue law after boxing career in New Jersey
The article profiles Joe Shugrue, a brainy lightweight from New Jersey who plans to become a lawyer after boxing. It notes his eyes’ trouble may force retirement and cites admiration from a prominent New Jersey lawyer supporting his legal career.
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Joe Shugrue
New Jersey
Stverie
Freddie Welsh
William Muldoon
Bill Brown
Packey McFarland
Bottiing Nelson
Jack Monroe
Jim Corbett
Jimmy Britt
Footlights
Tom Sharkey
Shugrue
Solomon’s beginning as king and the divine wisdom granted
The author recalls Solomon’s early reign starting with firm decisive actions against conspirators and a lavish religious dedication at Gibeon. The Lord offers a dream and grants an understanding heart to govern justly, with riches and honor following. It notes that true prosperity comes from faith and obedience to Jehovah rather than mere wealth.
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Solomon
David
Gibeon
Jerusalem
Jehovah
Eiches
Ancient Peruvian Medical Skills and Quinine Use
Ancient Peruvian practice described clever physicians, coca and quinine use, and medical pharmacopoeia. Text notes quinine extraction from tree bark and quinine drinking cups, plus coca leaf chewing as heart stimulant at altitudes. References Chumas people and trephination evidence from excavated skulls and historical claims.
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Peru
Ecuador
Livia
Lesile’s
Living Torpedo Electric Ray Terror in Southern Seas
London Answers describes the electric ray or torpedo, a large southern fish weighing up to eighty pounds. Its nearly circular body has a white underside and brown back. It emits a powerful electric shock to incapacitate prey and can cause cramps and convulsions in humans who touch it, earning the nickname “cramp finh.”
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London
Arms of Antwerp and the Hand Throwing Castle
Historians recount Antwerp's name from a castle guarding the Scheldt and tolls. A punishment of cutting off a hand leads to the city arms showing severed limbs and the castle named Antwerpen the place of hand throwing. The Steen towers and old fortress hosted medieval fairs drawing merchants worldwide.
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Antwerp
Scheldt
Lendon
What Color Is a Dandelion
The essay explores color perception of the dandelion from science and art, noting Richard Jefferies found it hard to name. Most people describe it as golden or yellow, and the flower evokes spring generosity and beauty.
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Richard Jeffries
Sarah Graham Morrson
She Quit by Mrs Styles in Yonkers Statesman
A brief Yonkers Statesman item notes Mrs Styles addressing a sharp remark to the cook after a question about who she was speaking to. No further context given.
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National League
Ragan
Newark
Boston
Ebbets
James E. Gaffney
Tener
Natonal League
Iagan
Mr. Styles
Mrs. Styles
Yonkers Statesman
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