Ancient Rome clock heirloom sold to Atlantic City restorer
An 1188 Rome clock from the Lanyon family, prized for its timekeeping and music box chimes, was sold five years ago to Dr. AB Liverman of Atlantic City. The piece has survived generations and remains a curious relic amid modern life.
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Much In Little Inquiries And Odd Fact Rambles
A jumbled summary of curious notes from various topics. It mentions Iran Syria Antwerp cathedral with a spire, forest snake species, Apache Tolline in the United Bieter, and a reference to taximeter origins. It discusses walnut drying, clearing house checks in London and New York, and the unknown origin of Asia. Also notes Vesuvian native status, palm date products, and a young officer's four minute feats.
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Allied reparations clash and South Africa strife ripple
A broad review notes the Allied reparations panel balking at paying U.S. Rhine occupation costs as Paris debates a 241 million dollar claim. South Africa endures a two month miners strike with martial law, heavy fighting, and hundreds killed as Gen. Jan Smuts asserts control amid unrest. Concurrently India faces political turmoil after Gandhi’s arrest, Montagu resigns, and Lloyd George weathering pressure over India policy and Turkey.
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Typhus Spreads Across Russia With Rising Death Toll
Typhus epidemic grips multiple major cities in Soviet Russia with Moscow at the center. Reports say death rates surpass forty percent in some areas as authorities suspend passenger traffic, ration supplies, and relocate relief services. City centers Minsk Smolensk Vitebsk Volhynia are cited among affected regions as the disease accelerates.
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Ponzi Scheme Case Hits Chicago Investors Strongly
Federal agents seize the Golden Groves Estate offices at 20 East Jackson and pursue a bankruptcy action led by Judge George A. Carpenter. The case accuses a trust of taking funds from Southwest side investors via short term notes with promises of high returns. Field agents reportedly traveled to Florida to verify properties as part of the probe, while Stines Eusman was named referee in bankruptcy.
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Boys Heroic Fire Bucket Brigade Saves Indianapolis Home
A troop of eighteen Boy Scouts from Troop 48 formed a bucket brigade at a church near the Patterson home in Indianapolis. They formed a human ladder to reach and drop burning shingles, preventing a larger blaze until the firefighters arrived.
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Scout key to boys hearts in Cincinnati ceremony
Chief Scout Executive West arrived in Cincinnati to a salute from over a hundred uniformed scouts. Richard Neff, president of the local council, presented him with a bold key bearing the words Cincinnati Boy Scouts. Neff said visitors often receive keys to cities but West receives the key to the hearts of the boys.
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Scout returns sapphire ring without asking reward
A woman from Anaconda Montana lost a sapphire ring on a camping trip last summer. A polite boy scout knocked at her door, asked for a description, and returned the ring. When she offered a reward at her husband's office, the scout declined, saying scouts do not seek rewards and left without leaving a name.
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Eagles for 1921 Rise in Boy Scout Ranks
The 1921 National Court of Honor report shows 1,406 first class scouts achieving Eagle, the highest rank. In 1920 there were 620 new Eagles and 465 in 1919. The 1921 figures also list 2,667 new Life scouts and 2,305 Star scouts.
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National Boy Scouts Council Meets in Chicago This March
The twelfth annual meeting of the national council of the Boy Scouts of America will be held in Chicago on March 20. Scout leaders from every state will assemble to hear reports on the past year and plan the movement’s future development. Colin H. Livingstone of Washington will preside.
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Scouts Brave Twenty Below Snow Hike to Mt Spokane
Spokane Scouts joined four mountain experts for a two day snow hike to Mt Spokane summit. The group faced a bitter twenty below zero temperature and a snowstorm, sheltering in a cabin and signaling the event with motion pictures.
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Sunrise Good Turn At Troop Camp In Utah
A fragmented report notes a Sunrise Good Turn where Troop Sof Price Utah collected lease wood during holidays. Five loathe were gathered and most delivered before the fin n was discovered, reflecting a theme that fear of death drives evil more than death itself.
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Honest. Yes, I can give you a job and gather eyes
A quoted courtroom exchange features a judge warning a defendant and asserting the speaker once managed a bathhouse for fifteen years and would never steal. The dialogue centers on trust and employment promises within a legal setting.
Bayer Aspirin Cross Ad Helps to Identify Genuine Tablets
An old advertisement urges buyers to request Bayer Tablets of Aspirin by name, noting the Bayer Cross stamped on each tablet and pack for safety and to avoid imitations. It also warns about white spots on wood from strong soap and suggests milder cleaning methods with luke warm water, milk, or gentle powders.
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Important to Mothers STORIA bottle inspection urged
The notice urges careful checking of each bottle of STORIA for infants and children to ensure the familiar label bears the signature of use for over 30 years. It echoes warnings in a period tone and recalls a traditional remedy claim amid prevailing consumer caution.
Health ad touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
Paul S Megrae of Cincinnati testifies that the remedy cured his liver trouble and rundown condition from overwork. The ad urges readers to visit a neighborhood drugstore for the tablet or liquid form or to send 100 to Dr. Pierce’s Invalids Motel in Buffalo, New York for the package.
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