Survivor recalls Civil War era lab blast in Washington
Washington survivor Hosea B. Moulton recalls the June 17, 1864 explosion in the government arsenal branch lab that killed 21 girls and damaged the building. He describes flames, a plunge into James Creek canal, and saving an unconscious girl who later thanked him.
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Washington
Government Arsenal
Hosea B. Moulton
Moulton
Second
New Hampshire Infantry
Columbia College
National University
Athens College
University of Chattanooga
Lost Valley Myths Yield to Explorers
Dr. Paul Cadman Dr. Warner Hoyt and Harvey Miller of Berkeley explored the Siskinyou mountains on the California border. They found a pristine valley between the Trinity and Salmon rivers with a glacial lake and numerous bear tracks but little else remarkable to distinguish the area.
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Etna Mills
Cal
Siskiniyou Mountains
California
Paul Cadman
Warner Hoyt
Harvey Miller
Berkeley
Thompson's Creek
Sawtooths
Say Single Snake Will Save 1 500 Trees Yearly
The Reptile Study Society of America held its annual dinner in New York promoting the protection of snakes. The article argues that a snake can prevent rodent damage to trees, comparing mice killed to trees saved and urging respect for snakes as allies of mankind.
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New York
Reptile Study Society of America
Reptile Society
Woman Invents Auto-Wash Dinner Wagon in England
Mrs. Mary Bolton, daughter of an inventor and great niece of Sir Humphry Davy, invents a dinner wagon that automatically washes dishes as they are wheeled into the kitchen in Gerrards Cross, England.
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Gerrards Cross
England
Mary Bolton
Squaw 120 Years Old in Yosemite Valley
Records indicate a Yosemite Valley squaw named Lucy is 120 years old and among the oldest women. She resides in a tepee near Camp Curry, stays out of sight of tourists, and recalls events from a century ago.
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Yosemite, Cunlif
Lucy
Yosemite Valley
Camp Curry
The Kitche Cabinet The Sweetest Honey Quote
A listing note presents The KITCHE CABINET with a quotation about honey gathered from a busy unselfish and holy life. The item reads like a small column or literary snippet from a historic publication.
Seasonal Good Things From Tomato Sauce To Brussels Sprouts
A collection of kitchen directions highlights savory tomato sauce use with pork and vegetables, peppers with mushrooms and rice, Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce, and German style chicken soup. Recipes specify ingredients, cooking times, and finishing steps for quick emergency dishes.
Yerrie Warner All Fixed Up
An Italian laborer being examined by the civil service commission shows fluency in answers but becomes puzzled on naturalization questions. He finally states, with a hint of humor, that he was naturalized last week after misunderstanding the prompt.
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Civil Service Commissioner
Dicky Duck Proves Clever in Wise Farmer's Scheme
Mr. Drake counsels Madam Duck to let Dicky Duck earn his place by finding worms and proving his own cleverness. Dicky wins a prize for the biggest worm but is scolded for overworking. Madam Duck learns to rely on Dicky while Mr. Drake plans the future for the family.
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Mr. Drake
Madam Duck
Dicky Duck
Dicky
Dicky Ducck
Madam Dueck
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Gwendolen Wendolen Nomenclature and Lore Explored
The piece traces Gwendolen as a noble name with Welsh origins meaning fair browed. It recounts historic figures and legends linked to the name from Corineus, Locrine, and Arthurian circles to a talismanic onyx and Thursday as a lucky day and a lucky number.
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Wendolen
Round Table
Corineus
Cornwall
Locrine
Brutus
Estrild
Sabrina
Avern
Severn
Gwendolen
Gwen
Caradog Vreichfras
Sir Aradocke
Arthur
Wales
Whaaler Syndicate, Inc
A Similar Token Hilda’s Wedding Gift Reflected in Grief
A brief dialogue recalls a wedding gift idea and mutual remembrance after Jack’s wife’s death. One woman notes sending a wreath for Jack’s wife and believes the act was recalled in his later gesture.
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Hilda
Jack
Man proclaims future wife name in show
A show audience man promises to reveal a young man's future wife. A bright attendee named Brown stands, and the showman declares his wife will be Mrs Brown.
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Brown
Poem Signed By the Barred Prisoner
In a penitentiary a prisoner has published a poem titled By the Barred. The exchange of remarks between a wife and husband notes the sign off and the unusual authorship.
Smile Away Trials
Poem lines encourage facing small daily trials with a cheerful stance. The verse contrasts daily smiles with future greater trials, urging resilience through optimism and steady humor.
Feminine Arts in Cleveland Sow Rumors on Bonechisel Girl
Report hints Miss Sabertooth uses makeup while Miss Stonehammer confirms. Claim of black eye from an admirer is considered artificial.
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Feminine Arts In
Cleveland
Miss Sabertooth
Miss Stonehammer
Why Superstitions: Eating Snakes Gives Strong Teeth
Investigations by the American Folklore Society trace a widespread belief that biting or chewing a living snake can grant sound teeth. The superstition, linked to ancient serpent symbolism, spans from Europe to North America and persists in various forms today.
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American Folklore Society
United States
Canada
Germany
Bohemia
Scandinavia
Red Sea
Arctic
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The Last Word in Cars Promised Reliability
An agent touts the car as desirable and trouble free. A customer questions the claim and the agent counters that any minor mechanical issue causes the car to flip.
Estate of James K. Henry Administrator Named
Fiduciary Floyd T. Henry named administrator of the estate of James K. Henry late of Putnam County Indiana deceased with debt claims filed by attorney Rebt. Marks by September 18, 1924.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of Indiana
Henry
Indiana
Floyd T. Henry
Rebt
Marks
Indianana State Board of Health
Central National Bank
Greencastle
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air in Test Claims
Advertises a lamp that supposedly emits a bright white light superior to gas or electric and burns 94 percent air with 6 percent kerosene. Claims U S government and 35 universities tested it and found it better than 10 ordinary lamps. Offers 10 day free trial or free lamp to first locality proposer with agency potential.
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U. S
J. N. Johnson
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
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Kirk
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