Paris Bird Charmer M Poll Decorated by French Minister
M Henri Poll the renowned bird charmer of Tuileries Garden Paris has been decorated by the French minister of agriculture. At 76 he trains his feathered companions to respond to his calls and perform tricks, with birds approaching him by name and exchanging positions on his command. Local notes mention Isaac Keiffer and wife visiting, Hershey union services, a auto trip to Reading and other towns, and H P Peiffer building concrete steps in front of his store.
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Paris
M. Henri Poll
Tuileries Garden
M. Poll
W. H. Rapp
George H. Seller
John F. Koons
Reading
Schuylkill Haven
Pottsville
Pinegrove
Lebanon
H. P. Peiffer
Republicans to Name District Leaders at Roddy Public House
Republicans of the district plan a naming meeting Saturday evening September 2 at G M Roddy's public house. Committee members urge all Republicans to attend. Painter John L Shoop works on school building exteriors. Dr Baker now reachable by telephone at home. John P Hanshue ill this week. Many residents attended Hillsdale camp meeting Sunday.
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G. M. Roddy
John L. Shoop
Baker
John P. ‘Hanshue
A Queer Thing About July Pronunciation
A London Chronicle snippet notes the July name origins and shifting accent from the first syllable toward the second. It cites Julius Caesar as the naming source and references Spenser and John Son to illustrate historical pronunciation changes over time.
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Julius Caesar
Spenser
John Son
London Chronicle
Different Sort Next Time
A lighthearted Detroit Free Press quip on James grieving his wife who was literary. The exchange notes his initial anguish turning to cheerfulness as a chance to marry someone who can cook.
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James
Detroit Free Press
Lutheran Bible School adopts reorganization plan
Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School advances with a new constitution creating Primary Intermediate and Senior departments. Bible material will be led by Bible Story Readings and Facts with history added later. a Roll of Baptized Babes marks the Primary. Officers listed. Harvest service planned with community decoration effort.
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Nother
Holy Trinity Lutheran Bible School
F. C. Krapf
Frank de Verter
Paul Kline
Blanche de Bolt
Washington forgives and makes peace after duel dispute
A young George Washington clashed with Mr Payne over a heated argument. Washington chose pardon over duel after reflecting on his role as aggressor. He apologized and offered friendship, and Payne accepted, ending the quarrel.
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George Washington
Payne
Washington
Times
Mr. Payne
Evolution of Outer Garments Through Centuries
Centuries ago men wore one layer of clothing in wool leather or velvet. The shirt was worn by nobility then waistcoat breeches and later trousers appeared. The overcoat emerged after the medieval cloak but remained rare until the seventeenth century.
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Walter Scott Gays
Ivanhoe
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Isaac Keiffer
W. B. Houck
Hanoverdale
Hershey
Hillsdale
Lutheran Bible School
Iuttt
Tms
P. Vanderlag
Ustom
Taito
Third Street
Harrisburg, PA
John B. Currys
Swatara Pa
A. W. Macy
Joseph B. Bowles
Big Ben
John Scholl
West Main Street
Palmyra
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