McCormick Daughter Fights Fatal Illness In Chicago
Mrs. Rockefeller McCormick, once the world's richest woman, battles a doomed illness with unshaken will to live. John D. Rockefeller Jr. and wife hurry to her bedside at the Drake Hotel as family and close friend Edwin Krenn stand nearby.
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Chicago
Ith Rockefeller McCormick
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefellers
Boston
McCormick
Drake Hotel
Mathilde McCormick Oser
Murial McCormick
Harold F. McCormick
Edwin Krenn
Two-Legged Rascal Runs Like A Real Dog
In Tacoma, Rascal the two legged dog born with only forelimbs shows remarkable speed and balance. Fred Hallquist trained the collie spaniel mix to walk and run, lifting into a steady gait and sprinting long distances without tiring.
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NEA
Tacoma
Wash
Fred Hallquist
Rascal
Hallquist
Cow Lootor Story Sparks Cash Loss in Nelson BC
Local report from Nelson British Columbia describes farmer George Fieldhouse misplacing his wallet containing four ten dollar bills and two two dollar bills. After retracing steps he found a cow chewing on his money, recovering one ten dollar bill and one two dollar bill.
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Nelson
B. C
George Fieldhouse
Redbird Visits, Feeds By Card Properly
In Nebraska City a cardinal taps at George C. Eicher’s window each morning seeking food. Eicher obliges, the bird departs singing, unaware that its meals are temporary as the bird plans to leave soon for vacation.
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Nebraska City
Nebr
Redbird
George C. Eicher
Wink Timing as Fastest Human Action
A human can perform the fastest action a blink with an average duration of one tenth of a second noted in the text.
Flying mammals roam Australia in aerial varieties
An Australian note lists more than twenty species described as aviator mammals including flying squirrels flying opossums flying mice and even flying bears highlighting surprising arboreal flight among marsupials rodents and related mammals.
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Australia
Sleep Quality Over Quantity Highlights Restful Slumber
The text argues that wakeful rest matters more than hours slept. It links dream disturbances to ongoing brain activity, suggesting restorative sleep depends on quality, not sheer duration.
Well Seasoned George meaning in book on seasoned troops
Jim explains seasoned troops are mustered by officers and peppered by the enemy, implying veterans hardened by battle and exposure. The phrase evokes experienced soldiers used to combat conditions and enemy fire.
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George
Jim
Poncho Makes A Simple Knit Garment For All Occasions
A knitted square forms a poncho with a neck hole and multiple wear options. Instructions specify Shetland floss colors scarlet white and green, cast on 149 stitches, seed and stockinette stitches, and step by step color changes for a ready to sew wearable poncho.
Suit Colors to Complexion Knitting Instructions
Step by step knitting directions describe color twists joining white and green strands to form a seamless piece. It covers weaving sequence, stitch counts, neck opening, binding off, crocheting around the neck, edge details in green and white, and light steaming for finishing.
Roosevelt Speech Will Be Answer To Hoover
Roosevelt's Columbus Ohio address framed as the Democratic reply to Hoover's acceptance speech. The piece notes Roosevelt's Chicago convention speech urged government aid and individual initiative and backed changing the 18th amendment. Democratic critics cite Curtis radio ads to argue Republican ambivalence on prohibition while White House officials avoid discussing politics.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Mr. Hoover
Curtis
New York
Tydings
Dem
White House
Los Angeles Girl May Reach Finals
Carolyn Babcock the 20 year old from Los Angeles advanced to the semi finals of the women’s national tennis meet in Forest Hills New York. She faced Joan Ridley in the lower bracket as Helen Jacobs prepared to meet Elsie Pittman in the upper bracket after Babcock defeated Mrs L A Harper 6 3 7 5.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Carolyn Babcock
Los Angeles
Miss Babcock
Joan Ridley
Anniversary of French Drive Sacks 8000 Prisoners in Battle
On August 20 1918 the Fourth French army under General Mangin broke German defenses on the Oise and captured over 8000 prisoners in a day of hard fighting. The two day advance averaged over four miles on a 116 mile front with towns taken and German losses from French artillery. British forces advanced in Merville by over a mile as Allied gains momentum since the Marne counter-offensive. German morale reportedly weakened amid renewed Allied pressure.
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Prench
Mangin
Oise
Merville
Orward
Marne
Tennis matches set color for city rivals and visitors
Mary Green of Kansas City defeated Ridley 6-3 6-2. Miss Ridley outlasted Mrs. Marjorie Morrell Painter of Redham Mass 3-6 8-6 6-4. Miss Jacobs had reached the semi finals the previous day.
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Mary Green
Kansas City
Miss Ridley
Marjorie Morrell Painter
Redham
Mass
Miss Jacobs
YOUR HILDRENS By Olive Roberts Barton
A mother asks if too much water weakens children through prolonged baths. Generally yes, but depends on age strength climate and day. Do not let a very young child sit in a bathtub for long periods as fresh water can be enervating and relaxing.
Empress of Peru Gift Tests Mona and Townsend
Mona and Mr Townsend lunch as he explains Barry's failed marriage plan and the diamond gift, The Empress of Peru. In a ride uptown Mona pleads to let Barry keep his inheritance and forgo Townsend's control of the mine and funds. The talk turns to selling the jewel at her next chance.
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Mona
Twilands
Barry
Mr. Townsend
White Sulphur
Miss Dover
Genevieve
Ashcroft
Garretson
Peru
Withington
Withington’s
Mr. Withington
Madame
Townsend
Fifth Avenue
59Th Street
Steve
Wool from Orkney and Shetland Islands Linked to Seaweed Diet
England's best fleeces originate in Orkney and Shetland, where seaweed is a major part of sheep diet. The text notes this dietary influence on wool quality across these island breeds.
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England
Orkney and Shetland Islands
Bathing rules for children in heat and water safety guidance
A mother's cautious guide on outdoor water play, bath duration, and signs of danger. It weighs long baths against younger children and advises restricting water time, preferring short dips and sunlit play, with caution on cold water and blue lips. The text also includes a dramatic scene where Grace, Jimmy, Sue, and Natalie Webber navigate a farewell moment.
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Theoddie
Grace Ends Visit With Jimmy and Sue in Tense Exchange
Grace declares she is leaving after pressuring Jimmy to renounce Mrs. Webber. Dr. Raynor notes the inquisition is cruel. Sue feels sympathy for the doctor while reflecting on Grace and Jimmy, who seem young and torn by hurt and loyalty. Grace exits, planning to ride away, as Jimmy calls for her return.
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Grace
Jimmy
Mrs. Webber
General Assembly
Dr. Raynor
Sue
Flannel Soaked in Oil Protects Needles From Rust
To prevent needles and pins from rusting, place them in a piece of flannel saturated with machine oil. This method coats the metal and forms a protective barrier against moisture and oxidation.
Evolution of Cloth Use From Fiber Net Carriage Tradition
The statement notes that Chinese textile use traces back to a habit where women carried infants in fiber nets. It links child custody methods to early cloth development and material usage in Chinese culture.
Solar Fire Spouts Reach Vast Heights Charred by California Scientist
Flames leap from the sun at about 20 000 miles per minute and can extend as high as 500000 miles according to a California scientist.
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California
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