The Heroism of the Lieutenant on Indian Frontier Night
Two subalterns of the Royal Reds endure a brutal night in a crowded fifteenth pound tent on the Indian frontier. They face constant fire and bombardment as tribesmen probe their position. Percy Jones, wounded later, leads a crack response with Austin to flank the enemy and hold the line with machine guns and a battery under heavy pressure.
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Royal Reds
Pathan
Bulleta
Martini Bulleta
Lee Metford
Percy Jones
Austin
Jones
Dargal
Vercy Jones
Pindi
Auntie
Staff Corps
Maxim
Stbaltern
Graham
Guo
Regimental Heroism Praised as Austin Returns
Percy Jones recovering at Now Svern base hospital learns from Austin that a brigadier praised their actions in the recapture of Maxim. General intends to award the highest honor to Jones for his rank while Austin reports the news to their sister. Austin explains his arm broken by a mule but vows to relay more details.
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Percy Jones
Tme
Nowsvern
Austin
Jones
Endowed Church Sours Into Social Club After Gift
A tale of a church once mired in poverty that receives a large endowment from a donor. The funds lift the church from need yet lead to spiritual dulness as congregants neglect true worship, treating it as a social venue and losing concern for the poor. The tale questions whether sacrifice is the soul of religion.
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Vuere
Solomon Seeks Truth Behind Sheba Queen Throne
The tale describes Solomon’s reaction to sighting Sheba’s queen and his secret service men inspecting the throne for clues. They discover a wad of gum tucked under the arm of the daily throne, prompting the king to declare the ruler both divine and human.
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Sheba
Solomon
Secret Service
Rich man passes. world bows to him in awe
A Cynic questions wealth and stature while the Optimist argues that taxation cannot grow a man’s height, noting that a rich man can gain other things. The exchange reflects a clash between pride and practicality.
Those Bird Men and the Snow That Never Came
A fragmented reminiscence notes a claim about birdmen and snow, mentioning city relatives, fires, cigarette butts falling from airplanes, and a sense of past encounters with unusual events. The lines read like a colloquial aside from a wartime era column.
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Los
Love's Young Dream Dialogue Sparks Hiring Talk
In a brief exchange a speaker notes I can't cook or earn money but suggests hiring others to handle both tasks. The witty line hints at practical quirks in a modern romance setting inviting a pragmatic solution.
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Love
Lie
Waldo Named Among Boston Teachers Fame
In a Boston scene a child calls Waldo one of the best known fictional characters. Waldo aged one responds with a playful jab naming Senta Claus in a light exchange reflecting literary fame.
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Waldo
Senta Claus
Lobster Death Through Slow Boil Deemed Humane
Jersey marine biology station researchers report the pleasantest way to kill lobsters is cold water to boil, positioning death as painless and swift. Biologist Joseph Sinel cites brain fragility and prolonged struggling with direct brain puncture, endorsing gradual heating to 70 degrees then 80 for death.
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Jersey
Mr. Sinel
A Sinners Diary Reflects Self View And Odd Notes
A personal fragment presents quirks about a woman chasing goals from opposite directions and a man reflecting on self creation. The speaker muses on money, cultivation, and charm, noting loneliness and a rough critique of eugenics by comparing shorthand to gulls on Lake Michigan.
Small World Contrast in Royal Dining Costs
The piece notes a broad view of society from rich to elected, then compares King George's simplified royal table with four courses to lower costs. It highlights reduced daily food costs for royalty from $2.30 to $1.26 and servants' meals from $1.44 to 6 cents.
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George
Swordfish Damage to Vessel Claims by Honolulu Star
The Honolulu Star reports W. G. Hall struck by a swordfish in the Hawaii Channel and pierced planking causing a leak on the vessel. repairs paused as Likelike assisted. Skeptics doubted a fish could pierce wood, but the sighting notes speeds of up to sixty miles per hour and evidence of damage.
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W. G. Hall
Hawaiii
Honolulu Star
Trout In Hollow Log At Monotela Mill
A log found at John Hamilton’s mill in Monotela Sullivan County yielded a 27½ inch seven pound trout wedged in a hollow end. The fish had apparently swum into the cavity from a pond and became stuck as the log was opened.
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John Hamilton
Monotela
Sullivan County
Fairport Herald
Early Pathfinders and the First Pacific Reach
The piece recalls Pierre de La Vérendrye’s 1731 expedition from Montreal with 50 men and three sons as they crossed the continent seeking a western sea. After thirteen years they reached Lake Winnipeg without finding the sea, and were forced to turn back. It notes Alexander Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer, reaching the Pacific in 1793.
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Sieur Pierre Gauther de Varennes de la Verendrye
Montreal
America
China
la Verendrye
Missouri
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alexander Mackenzie
Rockies
Pacific
Girls Responsibility Warns Against Extravagant Partners
Frances Frear argues a self respecting girl rejects attentions from a man who cannot match her standards. An 18 year old, from Toronto to New York, confessed theft of jewelry to impress a dancing contest beauty. The piece urges girls to avoid encouraging a young man's spending to shine in social shows.
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Frances Frear
Toronto
New York
Shadowed by a Detective on Broadway
A young woman recounts an encounter with a detective who followed her after she noticed him recall her as a former client. She explains she was robbed of a unique belt months earlier and that the detective had helped search but did not recover the item.
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Broadway
Home as Civic Center Revives School’s Role
A passage notes overcrowding at the school and proposes using the home as a civic center. It cites sociological analysis and lists figures such as Homer the baseball fan and Lamb the cook, plus Broome the housewife and Gray the old Reb, highlighting varied roles of residents in this shift.
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Homer
Lamb
Applesauce Quips Stir Food Wisdom
A light note remarks that hunger may drive taste but applesauce still offers a simple, comforting option. The snippet nudges readers to appreciate small comforts in daily meals.
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Hite
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Lily
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South Greencastled
Gyvnay
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
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Llinois
Ohio
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Greencastle, Ind
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Greencastle Produce Company
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