Boy Scouts Debate German Movement At Peace Conference
The Danish, Norwegian and Swedish scout groups report to Chief Scout Executive James J. West on German and Austrian movements. Leaders discuss unifying under English or American models to aid German boy scouts while urging the League of Nations to seek adjustments for peace.
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Chrietianie
James J. West
Chrietiania
Germany
Austria
Econte of
America
Mont
Lembrcke Dons Lithrath
Heont
Mir Hubert Raden Powell
Engtish Scout Movement
Boy Beauty of America
Anwr Fon
W. G. McAdoo
League of Nations
Santen
Eure
Balloon troop in Kansas City scouts history
Perker D. Francis of Kansas City Missouri leads what is believed to be the nation’s only balloon troop. He has trained his scouts in hydrogen gas balloon use for aeronautics and wartime defense, showcasing the craft on city streets to promote a military event. The balloon previously served in Paris defense during the war and is said to have tangled with German planes.
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Perker D. Francis
Kansas City
Paris
Scouts Honored by Firemen at Aspinwall Ore
Aspin wail troop placed on roll of honor for preparing and serving hot coffee and sandwiches to the crew. Scouts stayed until the last crewman was donned and Chief Conner praised their brave, helpful conduct during the dangerous, wet night.
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Wes
Conner
Wenilat
Scomte
Wilson Lays Scout Wreaths at Memorial Cemeteries
Memorial day ceremonies saw Boy Scouts place wreaths on graves of American soldiers in France. The effort began with Colin H. Lavine Stone, president of the Mey Scout of America, and President Wilson oversaw the presentation of wreaths funded by small individual troop donations.
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America
Vreeidret Wiken
Colin H. Lavinestone
Mey Scouw of America
Presiden Wilewn
Potting and preserving meats and fruit soups guide
In this kitchen section a long passage explains potting meats with chicken ham and tongue, plus fish potted methods and several fruit soups. It includes instructions on stock, thickening, butter glaze, and storage, followed by fruit soups and dessert ideas, ending with a poetic aside on harvest moons and peace.
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England
Porton
Howe
Brest
Good Eats For Hot Weather
A vintage cooking note shares summer friendly dishes focusing on vegetables and fruit over rich pastries and meats. It suggests fruit desserts, whipped cream toppings, coconut cream treats, and a few tropical style salads to keep meals light and refreshing in heat.
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Howe
Ceylon
Prul
Pete
Nice
Mountain Lion Dialogue Reveals Puma Family Talk
A humorous exchange between Mr Mountain Lion and his mate Mrs Stountain Lion unfolds as they discuss what they know and how they would react if questioned. They boast about their family, agility, swimming, and cleverness, portraying a light, playful animal-portrait of the great cat family.
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Mountain Lion
Mr. Mountain Lion
Ray
Thuweh
Mex Mountain Lion
Puna
Mrs. Mountain Lion
Puma
Handsome Mountain Lons
Mex
Mr. Mountain
Oceana
Weil
Three-Footed Stool Miscounts in Riddle Exchange
A classroom exchange features a teacher challenging a pupil on objects with feet. The student claims two items have three feet: a sand and a three legged stool. The dialogue plays with misheard phrases as a playful puzzle, ending with garbled text that echoes the mispronounced line.
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Tommy
Santali Bride Price and Leech Weather Prophet Traditions
The Santali Indians pay about 100 dupees to the bride’s parents and gift women with saris or shawls. Widows cost half. A marked forehead signals courtship. Also described is a leech weather prophet whose position within a jar indicates rain or fair weather, with movement patterns tied to upcoming storms and cold or frost.
Fragmented dialogue about decorating and money in a 1920s scene
The text presents a disjointed exchange between a householder and a decorator. They argue over a $297.09 charge for downstairs decoration and reference questions about money and class, with scattered exclamations and fragmented lines.
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Householder
Brent
Scott
Age Counts in a Dirty Bet at the Monument
Two youngsters argued who was dirtier at the Monument when one offered a nickel bet. The older boy admitted he was older and thus dirtier, concluding the playful boast.
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Indianapolis News
How yer taters doin this year in the field
A quirky regional reflection notes the potato crop faces pests while farmers express mixed optimism about yield this season. It highlights tension between hopeful reports and harsher observed conditions, implying some growers doubt early forecasts.
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Boyscouts
Wilson
SCOUT
Hach
Prince
Penman
Ellen Allerton
Mary Graham Bonner
Wwe
Wrigleys
Leech
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