Thornell Named Fremont County GOP Choice for Congress
The Sidney based Fremont county Republicans back Andrew Thornell for congress praising his lifelong ties to the area He is the son of the late Judge A B Thornell a longtime district judge Thornell runs a farm and a large law practice and is described as a fearless defender of farmers interests with unassailable character and integrity.
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Washington
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Bownes Visit Tabor as Mother passes away
Mr and Mrs T W Bownes of Tabor visited their daughter Mrs W F Biggerstaff Thursday on their return from Athelstan called there by the illness of Mr Bownes mother Mrs E J Bownes. Mrs Bownes died Monday the 16th.
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Tabor
W. F. Biggerstaff
Athelstan
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E. J. Bownes
Mrs Leonard Gallagher Returns Home to Des Moines
Mrs Leonard Gallagher came back to her Des Moines home Friday evening after being taken to Creston by her parents Mr and Mrs C C Posten where she was greeted by her husband Mr Gallagher upon return.
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Des Moines
C. C. Posten
Creston
Mr. Gallagher
Animals Without Hands That Food From Mouths
A Washington Star writer notes humans use hands to eat while many animals struggle to bring food to their mouths. Monkeys are best after humans, with mice, squirrels, and chipmunks nearby. The mantis, crabs, lobsters, elephants, owls, and parrots show diverse feeding uses.
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Washington Star
Beads and Beverages? Indian Trade Busts Old Tender Tale
Beads served as legal tender among Indians, in white conch shell and black purple clam forms. Long Island emerged as a maker hub. Early US history notes gunpowder as accepted payment, counted by handfuls, before beaver skins tobacco lumber and wheat became standard trades.
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Long Island
Philadelphia Inquirer
United States
Fact and folklore: the Robin Hood legend analyzed
The article questions how much of Robin Hood's story reflects real history and notes about 40 ballads as sources. It dates the oldest known ballad to about 1400 and mentions references in Piers Plowman to rhymes of Robyn Hood from the 14th century.
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Pioneers and their famed long range marksmanship
A Cleveland Plain Dealer writer recalls pioneer skills with heavy rifles capable of hitting game at 150 yards. Marksmen aimed for head or heart and seldom missed, even twelve year olds could do as well. Some would not present game hit elsewhere unless food was desperately needed.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Whitechapel Parish and District Overview
Whitechapel is a parish and parliamentary district east of central London. It ranks among the metropolis poorest areas and was infamous for the Jack the Ripper killings from 1888 to 1891. Within its boundaries lie the Tower of London and London Hospital, with Whitechapel Road crossing the area.
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Language of Christ and Aramaic Influence
The Aramaic language, spoken in northern Syria, was used by Christ and influenced early Hebrew. Aramaic became the official language in Judea and Assyria during Hezekiah’s era, and colonists from Syria likely spoke it after Samaria fell. Hebrew declined as a spoken language as Jews returned to Judah. The late Old Testament writings show Hebrew as literature only, with Aramaic dominant in daily life.
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Common land and enclosure in England and Wales
The article explains two types of commons under village rights and outlines enclosure history in England and Wales. It notes about 5 million acres enclosed 1707 to 1869 and laws in 1866 and 1876 limiting further enclosure, with about 1.5 million acres remaining. Surrey has the highest density of commons per village.
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England
Wales
London
Surrey
Bloody Hand Coat of Arms of Ulster and O Neill Folly
The red hand of Ulster appears in the coat of arms of the former province now Northern Ireland. It recalls O Neill the bold adventurer who cut off his hand to touch Irish shores first. After James I seized the O Neill estates in 1611 and created 200 baronets for tolls, they could display the open red hand in their heraldry.
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Northern Ireland
O’neill
Ireland
James I
O’neiles
Correcting common driving mistakes for safer drivers
The author argues most driving faults can be fixed by self examination. Do not blame others but examine your limits at speed watch stop sights judge distance avoid passes in danger and ask about signs to become a safer driver.
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Bi Monthly club social hosts Glen Baker and Fred McKune
The Bi Monthly club met Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Glen Baker and Mr and Mrs Fred McKune as guests. A social evening was enjoyed with pie and coffee served by the hostess.
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Glen Baker
Fred McKune
Stearns Family Visit Near Maryville
Robert Stearns and family visited his brother Russell Stearns and family near Maryville on Sunday.
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Robert Stearns
Maryville
Russell Stearns
Clark family attends Newton graduation for Darrell
Jess Clark who has been working at Newton returned Saturday. Mrs. Clark came Friday to be present at the graduation of her son Darrell Dunn.
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Jess Clark
Newton
Mrs. Clark
Darrell Dunn
Goudies Visit Des Moines and Woodward Family Ties
Fred Goudie and wife traveled to Des Moines on Saturday to see their daughter Mrs Hisie Puffer and husband. They then went to Woodward visiting with daughter Mrs Helen Andersen and family through Monday along with Mrs George Goudie and daughter in tow.
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Fred Goudie
George Goudie
Des Moines
Hisie Puffer
Woodward
Helen Andersen
Mrs Savage and family visit Sharpesburg area Sunday
Mrs Sarah Savage, Claude Prowman, and the Savage family of Sharpesburg visited here Sunday with Mrs Savage’s son Gene and his family.
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Sarah Savage
Claude Prowman
Sharpesburg
Gien Savage
Local families share Sunday visit with relatives
Loyal Burch and wife Laurel Burch Donna and Carol Nadine of Blockton spent Sunday with the Jimmie Richardson family. Guests included Mrs. John Agnew and children Mrs. Tom Roberts and Glen Lewin and family of Bedford and Mrs. W R Richardson.
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Loyal Burch
Laurel Burch
Donna
Carol Nadine
Blockton
Jimmie Rchardson
John Agnew
Tom Roberts
Glen Iewin
Bedford
W. R. Richardsond
Spray Material Guide Advertised at Drug Store
A drug store promotes spray material with an offer of a free chart for customers seeking guidance on product usage and selection.
Law Notice for Farmers & Merchants Bank Building
Bedford Iowa announces a general law practice in all courts state and federal with special attention to estate settlements including administration and probate services coordinated by a local law firm serving the community.
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Bedford
Iowa
Popcorn’s Peculiar American Heritage
The note recalls popcorn as a distinctly American crop with early Spanish references to Aztec rituals. It mentions maidens sallying forth before dawn, toasting and popping grains resembling orange blossoms, with festooned necklaces draped under the left arm.
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