Floods of 1927 Struck Mississippi Valley and New England
The Mississippi valley floods devastated Arkansas Louisiana and Illinois with thousands evacuated as rivers rose slowly. New Orleans required an artificial crevasse, while Vermont New Hampshire and Connecticut faced heavy damage and dozens died. Red Cross relief reached $17 million for the valley with substantial support from state societies.
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Snake incident sparks mail carrier protest in Hutchinson
Mail carriers on Hutchinson routes protested to Postmaster Armour protesting box contents. One carrier found a dead snake in a street box and another reported a live toad leaping at him upon opening a box. The incidents prompted safety concerns along the routes.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Armour
Now He's Broke New York to Eugene Scales Ruptured
Eugene G. Scales once backed a diamond for 200 dollars and later made 8,000,000 in prewar speculation. A bankruptcy petition lists liabilities at 50,600 with no assets.
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New York
Eugene G. Scales
Ned
Sailors Prefer Scottish Prison Over America
Sixteen Lnescar sailors from the steamship Suverie told a judge they would rather go to jail than to America. They admitted signing for duty but rebelled when the ship went to Norfolk, Virginia. They said it is too cold in America and they would die and never see India again. They were sentenced to four weeks in prison.
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Suverie
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Honors paid to printers of U S Constitution in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a bronze tablet honors Capt. Joho Dunlap and Lieut. David C Claypoole, first printers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Dunlap & Claypoole shop stood at Market Street sites now owned by Horn & Hardart. The Historical Society of Pennsylvania unveiled the tablet with ceremonies, noting their role as official printers to Congress and friends of Washington who shaped public opinion during the Revolution.
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Philadelphia
United States
Washington
America
Joeho Dunlap
David C Claypoole
Dunlap & Claypoole
Market Street
Horn & Hardart Baking Company
The
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Congress
Music Traced Back to Caveman Den in New York
Frank Al veh Parsons head of the New York school of fine and applied arts spoke at Aeolian hall asserting that music is universal across eras. He claimed the caveman, cannibal, Gothic saint, and wicked potentate all had spaces to enjoy music, from cave hut to cathedral.
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New York
Frank Alveh Parsons
New York School of Fine and Applied Arts
Aeolian Hall
Busic
Saint
Sergeant Sings Self Into Court and Out Again
A Royal Ulster Rifles sergeant sang his way into a court martial and out again. Accused of drunkenness, he denied it but pleaded guilty to making funny faces. Allowed to sing in his own defense, he performed a brief song about an old Mrs. Riley, causing the judges to laugh briefly before dismissing the case.
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London
Royal Ulster Rifles
Sarge
Riley
Dog Says Farewell to Prisoners in Oklahoma
An old newspaper item notes a dog named Ricky from MedAester Oklahoma bids farewell at a penitentiary. The warden and matron observe the scene in the office as Ricky remains at the gate barking his goodbye to the inmates and facility.
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Okla
Ricky
Alredale
The Birth of Jesus and the Shepherds' Witness
A December 25 lesson surveys Luke 2 1 20 detailing Jesus birth foretold and announced by Gabriel to Mary and Joseph the shepherds illumination by angels and their immediate Bethlehem visit The text emphasizes the Messiah arrival as God saving His people from sin and bringing peace to all nations through the Christ Child.
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Satan
Riding and the West in the Motor Age
The article surveys enduring interest in horseback riding as a cultural thread in modern America. It highlights long distance riders Frank Heath, Bert McCloud, Als Journey by Pelix Tschiffely, and Milas Vatiell Viking, plus Argentine poet Badger Clark and his poem Ridin. It notes public fascination, regional pride, and the poem's place in Western identity, with diverse travelers pursuing endurance and prizes.
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America
Frank Heath
Silver Springs
Mqd
Washington
United States
Heath
Union
Bert J. McCloud
Fort Morgan
Colo
McCloud
Arizona Langer
Phoenix
Ariz
Great Southwest
Pelix Tschiffely
Buenos Aires
Mexico City
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Pampas
Tim
Milas Vatiell Viking
Roswell
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Some of Our Rarest Joys From Hidden Lives
A reflective quip on finding joy in others lives to enrich one’s own spiritual life. The excerpt argues that dwelling only on personal struggles leaves joy sparse, while discovering others’ joys broadens richness and aligns with divine purpose, attributed to Jowett.
Perceives God Presence in Soul Envisioning Self
A fragment speaks of a felt divine presence powering the soul and guiding perception. The speaker claims a direct experience of God that fills the self, suggesting an intimate spiritual certainty beyond ordinary awareness. The text is bibulous and cryptic, with garbled phrasing and broken terms.
Just a riding in the desert beyond the hills
A rustic poem by Badger Clark extols riding across a blazing desert and starry ranges. The speaker cherishes the lone horse life over art, fame, or heavenly trappings, dreaming of a final ride on a winged pinto and guiding sinners home.
Little Edwin Bids for More Mother Goose Repeats
A two and a half year old boy named Edwin shows keen interest in Mother Goose rhymes. After each recitation of Little Red Riding Hood he pleads for another reading, prompting his mother to concede and let him hear it again.
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Edwin
Little Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Fraction Line Names in Printing History
A fragmented note discusses the division line between parts of a fraction, mentioning terms like diagonal, traction, shading mark, and historical names used by printers. The source hints at terms used in old printing practice and references to fraction notation and associated symbols.
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Path Ander
Grandma Question Sparks Recollection at LA Times Moment
A playful line echoes drama as a speaker pauses and asks Grandma what the big idea is, capturing a moment of family interaction reported by the Los Angeles Times.
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Los Angeles Times
German doctor's discovery on sugar in blood arouses debate
A Literary Digest headed article discusses a German doctor’s finding that certain sugars raise blood sweetness, with observed effects on disposition. The Boston Transcript is cited as referencing the claim and its controversial nature.
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Literary Digest
Boston Transcript
Royal Georgetown spring powers city water supply
Spring water at Georgetown Kentucky flows from a high limestone rock into the Elkhorn River near the town’s west end. The spring, named in 1775, powered local mills including a woolen mill and grist mill, supporting Georgetown’s population of about 1,000.
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Royal Spring
Georgetown
Elkhorn
Designed for Utility Well and Tree Form Plate
The well and tree design common on silver plats captures meat juices for serving. Its purpose is functional, intended to hold gravy and juices. The origin is unknown and the form is best adapted to that use.
Mildew Petroleum Ointment Removes Mildew on Leather
Mildew petroleum ointment is described as capable of removing mildew from leather items. It promises to restore appearance and prevent further mildew growth with regular use and proper application.
Hia Honor Foozles on Justice and Mercy
A fragment from Boston Telegraph content mocks a new country magistrate and his grasp of law in a casual seaside setting. The lines imply skepticism about impartial justice and the persistence of tampering.
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New Country
Boston Trenacriph
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