Mammoth Cave Long Famous in American Lore
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the nation’s most famous cavern. Its history includes ancient indigenous remains and nitrate-rich skeletons used in early explosives, along with visitors like Jenny Lind and Edwin Booth who inspired performances in named rooms such as Booth's Amphitheater.
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America
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Chicago Daily News
Great Cave
Mammouth Cave
Mananoth
Jenny Lind
Ole Bull
Booth
Edwin Booth
Upas Tree Myth and Its Unlikely Use in Cloth Making
A curious myth about the deadly upas tree of Java claimed poisonous vapors could strike any intruder. In reality the tree yields a natural cloth from its bark and fibers, usable for garments with simple processing, while natives value its practical fibers over legends.
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Java
Asia
Early US and English Copyright History Disputed
The passage traces the origins of copyright in the United States and England. It notes initial US protection for 14 years with a 14 year renewal, later extended to 28 years plus renewal, and explains the US focus on citizens. It mentions English copyright starting in 1709 with 14 years and later 28 years, and the emergence of international conventions.
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United States
England
British Dominions
Definition of laughter as perceived superiority
An essay on laughter attributed to Stendhal in Paris Rosé Rouge defines laughter as a series of inhalations with a distinct facial expression and chest pleasure. The author says laughter arises from comparing one's worth to others and judging oneself superior.
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Paris Rosé Rouge
Essa
Stendahl
Unclear Rusty Tools Warn About Mental Fitness
A fragment from Pennsylvania Grit compares rusting tools to a mind that lacks vigor. The piece warns that carelessness and rain corrupt both metal and judgment, urging continual improvement and wider influence as one rises.
Classified ads blend farm loans and local services
Classified notices list farm loan abstracts, real estate offices, job ads for garage work, room rentals at 514 S Indiana, sale of slightly used pianos, kitchen help needs, dance night for Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges, multiple house sales, Stolen wagon notice, household auction, office job openings at the Herald, overcoat wanted, Duroc boar pigs for sale with registration, firewood, and a 62 acre Greencastle farm for sale with two houses.
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Greencastle
Herald Office
Local news notes and odd circus day chatter
Thad Jones near town suffers a painful foot injury from a cut that failed to heal. George Morris, once a Green Castle boy now in Terre Haute, visits on business and friends. Pastor consideration and a colorful circus day quip mix with a racially charged slang exchange from a Kansas City Star snippet.
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Thad Jones
Town
George Moris
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Mr. Morris
Gout Simmons
Holler
Anil
Pahson
Vassal
Getting a Line on Him from Yonker State Journal
A exchange shows Mrs Styles visiting the doctor with Mr Styles present. The doctor asks about cold feet back and head pains. The humorous bit ends with a quip about income and a line from Yonker’s State Journal.
Guardian of Public Health: Judgment Notices Under FDA Act Issued
The Bureau of Chemistry service and regulatory announcements warn of 100 actions under the Federal Food and Drugs act for adulteration or misbranding of foods drugs and stock feeds. Fines ranged from 10 to 500 dollars plus costs. some adulterated foods were destroyed while partially spoiled shipments were sold or destroyed. Large numbers involve spoiled eggs tomato products milk and stock feeds with other cases on pork and beans brandy camphor candy salmon oils and more. Copies of Announcements Supplements 58 and 59 detailing these judgments are available from the USDA in Washington DC.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry Service and Regulatory Announcements
Washington, D. C
Life of Fishes in Captivity Records
A catalog from Mr. De Nyse lists lifespans of numerous captive species at the aquarium. Entries include channel and Mississippi catfish five years, goldfish ten years, salmon and trout five to six years, sea creatures like sea urchins and seals, and a long list of amphibians and reptiles with varied ages.
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Aquarium
Florida
Japan
Alaska
California
Panama Was Outcast City in Miller Book Prowl
The article reviews George A. Miller's book Prowling Allout Panna praising Panama as the oldest city on the continent and a curiosity shop of America. It notes laziness and inefficiency among Panamanians, calls canal zone clues among the cleanest and healthiest areas, and claims only U S protection after the republic’s setup improved its status.
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Panama
America
George A. Miller
Canal Zone
Panaiia
United States
Glass film projection method claimed for motion pictures
A new method for producing motion pictures by projecting through a glass film is described. The glass film, one hundredth the size of current film, is a thin plate with prints made on it and shifted mechanically during projection. It is unclear if this glass film technique is in commercial use.
When a Feller Needs a Friend in a Baseball Parable
A dialogue between Mr. Godspur and Mr. Gripping explores paternal duties as a father laments balancing work, family, and his child’s two hours of practice for a championship game across ten square blocks. The scene highlights strain between parenting responsibilities and sporting commitments.
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Mr. Godspur
Mr. Gripping
Beggs Mustarine Promoted as Quick Pain Killer Drug Ad
Advertises Begg's Mustazine as fastest acting remedy for rheumatism chest colds lumbago neuritis and more. Urges druggists to stock boxes priced 60 cents and 30 cents with guaranteed distribution by S C Wells & Co LeRoy New York and mentions ready jobbers and new territory sales push.
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Begg
S. C. Wells & Co
LeRoy
New York
Dr. Carter
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Baldwin Piano CO
Phonograph
James L. Hamilton
Washington Street
Indianapolis
Thire
While
Highlander
Taggart
W. P. Sackett
Central National Bank Central Trust CO
Viking
John Cook & Sons Co
Wm. B. Vestal
Dobbs & Vestal Real Estate Office
Ind
Evegs&Moffet
S. Indiana St
Washington St
Monon
Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges
P. R. Duncan
West Liber Ty Street
the Herald
Greenview Farm
R. R
Barnaby’s Mill
Guardian OF Public Health
Christian Science Society
Greencastle, Indiana
George Shaw Cook
Chicago
Illinois
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
the Teasdale Company
Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
USL
Bg Pe & Hear Corporation
Bn Ae
NY Ds
Greencastle Druggists
Begy
Mets
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