How They Make Real Americans
A foreign-born youth named Steve learns patriotism at Camp Roosevelt in Muskegon Michigan. He bonds with Ted, son of a factory employer, and discovers that America stands for more than money as the Stars and Stripes becomes a symbol of citizenship and democracy for both families.
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America
Camp Roosevelt
Steve
Ace
Great Corporation
Lake Michigan
Muskegon
Camp Kooxevelt
Sid Ted
Ted
Bunkle
Army
P. L. Beals
Michael
Mike
Buried Treasure of Father Donnelly Remains Unsolved
The tale centers on Father Donnelly in Civil War Kansas City who secretly buried his parishioners money in a cemetery to shield it from Confederate raiders. After multiple burials and searches, the treasure was never found, leaving a lasting mystery tied to Westport era events and the priest's later life.
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Twelfth and Broadway
Bernard Donnelly
Star
William J. Dalton
Kansas City Star
Westport
Sterling Price
Mulligan
Lexington
Kansas City
Father Jhonnelly
Wakefield
Flo
Gen. Price
Independence
Missouri
Ireland
Father Donnelly
Lronnelly
Price
Lef
Broadway
Pennsylvania Avenue
Twelfth
Eleventh Streets
Jeferson
Gravesigger
Sexton
Tom
Main
Eighth Streets
Kansas State Line
Swope Park
Battle Ground
Donnelly
St. Teresa's Academy
New Cathedral
Wind Lifts Schoolhouse Away In Sherman Storm
A heavy storm in Sherman Kentucky blew a schoolhouse into a field with children inside. No fatalities reported though 30 to 40 people were injured and extensive property damage occurred.
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Sherman
RAT SNAP advertised as a rodent killer with multiple sizes
An advertisement for RAT SNAP claims it kills rats without odor and that cats or dogs do not touch it. It promotes three sizes 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar for use in homes, farms, barns, and factories, with testimonials and a note urging immediate action.
How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats
Mrs. Perry recounts opening a seaside home last May to a rat infestation. She used RAT SNAP in cake form and cleaned the space in a week. The ad notes three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and lists John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co and R P Mullins as sellers.
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John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
R. P. Mullins
H. H. Butler
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The
First National Bank
Greencastle, Indiana
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern “Raction Company
Indiana
Iliness
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
the Central National Bank
Central Trust
Greencastle
R. L. O'Hair
A. Hays
J. L. Randel
Opera House
A. Cook, Prop
Mgr
Robert Brunton
J. Warren Kerrigan
Mr. Monte M. Katterjohn
Pathe
Pathe Rolin Comedies
Pathe News Weekly
Norman W. Gregg
Europe
Sexton's
Indiana Loan Co
Donner Block
E. Washington St
Brunswick
Moffett
Dobbs
North Side Square
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