Odd Place Names Shape Satire in Pioneer Title Selections
A United States Geological Survey study highlights how towns and landmarks gained quirky names for humor or chance. Portland Oregon could have been another Boston, Tombstone Arizona warned of a tombstone, and Norwalk Connecticut reflects a measured boundary.
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United States
National Board of Geographic Names
United States Geological Survey
Portland
Ore
Boston
Maine
Pacific
Tombstone
Ariz
Bangor
Seth Noble
Wheeling
West Virginia
Colorado
Ouray
Willie
Harold
Percy
Norwalk
Conn
Georgia
Gunnison County
Colo
Calico
California
Jacksonville
Ill
Spartanburg
8. C
Ravalli County
Mont
Antelope County
Nebraska
Deerfield
N. H
Batchelder
Wentworth
Hell
East River
New York
Cincinnati
Denmark In Her Prime in the Twelfth Century
The article recalls Denmark as the leading power in northern Europe during the twelfth century and the Baltic as a Danish Mediterranean, noting the rise and swift decline of its power and prestige at the point of the sword. It attributes Denmark’s unique era to military strength and strategic dominance.
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Denmark
Europe
Baltic
Demonstration remark quoted by Yonkers Statesman
A judge questions a man about an alleged kick and the man offers to demonstrate his force. The exchange is quoted alongside a reflection on true nobility versus wealth and public scrutiny.
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Yonkers Statesman
Estimating Crowds By Line Length And Troop Pace
The piece argues that crowd size is overestimated and explains a method from Field Service Regulations to estimate by line lengths and passing rate. It notes civilian crowds differ from trained troops and cannot match march pace, using a London demonstration as example.
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London
United States Army
Prolong Life of Flowers Through Careful Floristry Tools
The article lists delicate instruments used by French florists to extend cut flowers life including scissors pliers brushes atomizers and gums. Techniques described cover removing withered leaves piercing buds with wires and cooling stems in hot water then dark storage to preserve appearance and prevent fading.
Amateur aviator recalls 1200 foot water fall misread as stunt
An amateur flyer spoke of a recent flight with a pro, then fell 1200 feet into the water unaware. He said he was not frightened and mistook the descent for fancy aerobatics, joking about aviation knowledge and a classroom anecdote.
Dinner Party Secret Swaps Spin Out
Katherine and Margaret sit side by side at a dinner party and share a tangled web of whispered secrets. Molly is accused of repeating what was told to her, triggering a flurry of denials about who told whom. The exchange reveals trust fraying as secrets bounce between friends.
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Katherine
Margaret
Molly
Tree Owne Steels Owns Itself in Athong Ge
A strange note from Athong Georgia describes a tree that owns itself with a deed granting eight feet of ground on all sides. The eccentric claim highlights property rights for a living tree and raises questions about ownership and legal precedent in local lore.
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Athong, Ge
Farmers Elevator Co. Advertises Coal and Supplies in Local Notice
The page mentions Cinderella stoves and coal supplies from Farmers Elevator Co. and urban ads for window doors screen doors and repairs. It notes Crabb Reynolds Taylor Co offering Scranton chestnut coal for June delivery and invites orders. Also reports Fowler case updates, a not guilty verdict in Trask case, and a blood transfusion for Miss Nettie Price.
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Taylor
Scranton
Crabbs, Reynolds, Taylor Co
Schedule of events and races at Taylor's fair day
Morning program lists bicycle race prize $3 second $2 at 10 15 a m and automobile race prize $5 second $2 at 10 45 a m. Speaking at 11 15 a m. Dinnner at 12 o'clock noon. Ran's Music at 1 15 p m. Ham race prize one ham. Foot race 100 yard dash at 1 30 p m prize $5 second $2. Fat man race at 1 45 p m prize $5 second $2. Ladies race at 2 o clock p m prize $5 second $2. Old man's walk at 2 15 p m prize $5 second $2. Egg race at 2 30 p m prize $2 second $1. Ball game at 3 o'clock p m. Balloon ascension 4 30 p m. Supper 5 30 p m. Band music 6 30 p m. Fire works 8 p m. Home at 11 p m. Also ads for power washers and new mattings and a note seeking shoats.
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Taylor’s
Hubbard’s
Tanlac praised by Indiana woman in Kokomo
Mrs Martha Brown wife of James Brown a noted local figure says Tanlac gave her relief after long stomach catarrh rheumatism and nervous sleeplessness She reports better appetite sound sleep and reduced pain urging others to try the remedy Thousands in Indiana use Tanlac noting benefits for stomach liver kidney troubles and general weakness Sold at City Drug Store Fran ceaville Adv. Also notes the death of E B Hunter 75 at his daughter Miss Susan Weimer’s home near Newland burial at Pleasant Ridge Church of God.
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Kokomo, Ind
Martha Brown
James Brown
Kokomo
Indiana
Tanlac
E. B. Hunter
Susan Weimer
Newland
Pleasant Ridge
For Sale and Notices From Taylor Hardware Co and Local Sellers
Soy beans Nae eve and whippoorwil peas and wheat for sale. Two lots in Francesville for sale. Minnesota flour at Werner's Store. Builders hardware in stock. 200 acres blue grass pasture near Monon between Monon and Tippecanoe river for sale. Charles G Carlson Monon Indiana seeks inquiries. Prices on repairs rising. order now. Taylor Hardware Co.
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Cribbs, Reynolds, Taylor Co
Minnesota
Werner’s
Taylor Hardware Co
Francesville
Monon
Tippecanoe River
Charles G. Carlson
Indiana
Salt Car Load Reaches Local Market
Car load of salt in barrels arrives to meet local consumer demand. John Koster, merchant, notes supply will last for some time.
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John Koster
Francesville Market Prices Corrected Thursday
Prices listed for yellow corn No 4 shelled new 71 cents per bushel and ear corn 70. mixed corn 69. rye oats wheat butter lard and poultry names appear with nonstandard entries and faded text. Several entries unreadable but indicate market quotes for grains and farm produce.
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Pacific Coast
la Brhyers
Pew
Nem
Tree Owne Steels
Farmers Elevatorsvater Company
Ryden
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Greencastle,Ind
Farmers Elevator Company
Fowler
Case
Dora Jones
Nellie Green
Benton County Erandh
Jones
Frankfort
Giles W. Trask
Minervga
Evans
Rand
Kewanna Herald
Rensselaer
Loren C. Sage
Chicago
Spitler, Surber & CO
France
Prigey
Am Fihoter
M. Dinnner
Ham
Baloon
Oodrich
Slipery Street
Goodrich
Bor Sale By
Kodomo
Simmons
Cyrus Thrasher
Cl A. Nelson
T. P. Ambrecht
Taylor Hardware Company
Wwe
Nadie Con
R. Iy Te
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