Indian Lodge Tales Legend of the Red Man’s Lifespan
Ford C Frick recounts a Mitotawa tale in which the Manitou creates the Red Man with an allotted life span four years, followed by four years of death and rebirth in the hunting ground, with the daughter’s test altering the fate. The legend parallels Blackfeet death legends and is noted by Grinnell in Blackfoot Legends.
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Manitou
Red Man
Red Mran
Tony
Tate
Nabi
Earth
Muntrouw
Grinnell
Can whales escape extinction by rapid multiplication
The whalers claim whales can multiply fast enough to avert extinction. They estimate tens of thousands of whales in the seas and say stations catch all they need within two hundred miles along the coast and offshore. Each station has already reduced local whale populations, with replenishment coming from other areas as needed.
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Aca
Ten Dollars Charged Sparks A Market Row
A quirky exchange over ten dollars sparks tension at the market as a vendor and customer volley questions about overcharging while others watch. The dialogue highlights price sensitivity and quick wit in a casual urban setting.
War veterans fade from ranks as younger men rise
A 1920s analysis shows discharged World War I veterans will be scarce by 1925 and almost vanished by 1940. Of 3,000,000 men discharged by January 1, 1920, only about 423,000 will be available for service in 1940, with the remainder shifted into civilian life and dependent roles.
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Pershing
Washington
France
America
Abe
War Department
Census Bureau
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Remarrying After 35 Years Faces Old Divorce
In Los Angeles Charles Hilton and Mrs. Smily A Hilton of Boston plan to remarry after 35 years since their divorce. Both are 69 and had exchanged letters for years. Hilton proposed, saying the divorce was a mistake, while Mrs Hilton urged living happily until death. A pastor used a calliope to drum up church attendance in New York City for Chelsea Methodist services.
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Boston
Los Angeles
Charles Hilton
Smily A. Hilton
Mass
Hilton
New York
New York City
Christian Freisner
Chelsea Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Opens Downtown Department Store in Chicago
Chicago will host the first department store owned and controlled by labor unions. The Chicago Weades Union league plans to open in the downtown section with union label goods exclusively. Stock will be limited to Chicago for pack houses.
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Union
Chicago
Dabor Unions
Chicago Weades Union League
Germany could retire inflated marks at prewar value
A financial review notes Germany has issued about 2 trillion marks in various currencies and that at the current exchange rate $60 would buy 1 million marks. If Germany acts quietly, it could retire the inflated currency for under $100 million, placing the mark near its prewar level, with industrial funds possibly raising $100 million.
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Germany
Forgetful Millionaire Tries Earned Wealth Test
Vincent J. Lamb a Denver born twenty year old millionaire works as a Chicago broker clerk earning 18 dollars weekly to prove he can earn ten thousand in three or four years. His estate valued at five million remains held in trust in Denver until he proves ability. He married Grace Ives and now seeks honest means to gain the fortune.
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Chicago
Vincent J. Lamb
Denver
Colo
Patrick O'Connor
Omaha
Neb
Grace Ives
Charles Craine
Young Lamb
Three Children Drown on Ice Breaks in Creek
Three children drowned in Newton Creek near Camden New Jersey when ice broke as they played with a sled. Despite frantic efforts by rescuers all three perished.
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Camden
N. J
Newton Creek
Here
Man Risks Life to Save Dog on Lake Michigan
Chicago resident Thomas Sterg risked his life to rescue a marooned dog on the ice of Lake Michigan. Borg, unable to swim, walked two blocks over thin ice to reach and save the animal.
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Chicago
Thomas Sterg
Lake Michigan
Borg
Youths Must Stay Home at Night for Two Years
Judge Vanderwerp of Muskegon Michigan parolees Frank Kettle and Roy AlcClare both under twenty convicted of breaking and entering a building. Each must stay at home nights for two years as a provision of parole.
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Vanderwerp
Muskegon
Mich
Frank Kettle
Roy AlcClare
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