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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

5

Origins of American Samoa and historic notes

Summary of scattered 19th and early 20th century facts including American Samoa’s transfer to the United States after a tripartite treaty in 1899, a claim about glycerine yield from used fats for dynamite, De Soto’s possible visit to hot springs in Arkansas in 1541, Puerto Rico’s population density, Mount Evans highway height, and Morgan’s Confederate raiders camp paper.

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Noan Nuwskuue E A E H DE For Ran Hehe

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and initials with unclear context. The readable portion mentions Noan Nuwskuue and a sequence of letters or initials possibly part of a larger regional note. Readers should consult the original page for clarity.

Bank of England origins and early note issuance noted

The text outlines the Bank of England gaining sole right to issue bank notes in France and its public trust. It mentions ancient Backgammon origins and three schools in language history, with a note that hackgammon may come from Welsh meaning little battle. It adds that the Bank was founded by William Paterson and incorporated in 1694.

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Cryptogram hints and scattered crossword clues end with a jumbled quote

Readable bits include crossword entries like Birds Sea eagles and Silkworms with clues amid a cryptogram. The page shows a Century-old puzzle page with partial questions and a dated quotation about honest men and knaves, distributed by King Features Syndicate.

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