Malta in History Island Makes Famous Forever After 1565 Siege
A National Geographic Society bulletin lauds Malta's home rule promise and recalls the 1565 siege when Knights of Malta and Maltese defenders repelled Turkish forces. It notes Malta's long history from Phoenicians to British sovereignty and highlights heroic defense scenes including a daring messenger swim to warn the fort. Dragut led the Turkish fleet and was mortally wounded.
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Jerusalem
Malta
Nationnal Geographic Society
Calypso
Ulysses
Paul
Publius
Christ
Vaul
Europe
Maltas
Knights of Malta
Wong
England
Wort St
Tilmo
Swin
Ionga Bo
Dragut
Deadly Snake Found in Bananas at Local Store
Patrons in a quiet Town neighborhood faced a tropical scare when a week-old banana bunch produced a three-foot bushmaster. Officials captured the venomous species, noting its pink yellow body with diamond patches and a black tail. The incident caused a store inquiry and school handling.
Much Unproductive Land for Farming Potential
The article contends that about one fifth of the United States cutover land and woodland, if cleared and stump removed, could yield farmable acreage. If feasible, over 1.25 million farms of 100 acres could emerge, a roughly 20 percent rise, though estimates suggest 60 million acres may be cleared only with government involvement.
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United States
Sardonic Suggestion In Winter Resort Advertisements
Punctured exchange shows a sardonic tip on persuasion as a character asks for patience while another returns a clipped response. The reply references a booklet of winter resort advertisements, suggesting a bureaucratic or literary joke about attention and promotional material.
The Trouble With Villa and Reda Death Question
Dialogue hints at ongoing dispute in Mexico over Villa. Greene remarks that the trouble is he won’t stay dead, implying unresolved conflict or casual banter about a historical figure. The fragment suggests a wartime or aftermath discussion without full details.
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Villa
Reda
Mexico
Greene
Handwriting as a window to character and virtues
The passage notes handwriting reveals personality traits from upward slant to downward strokes and letter size. It compares types like hopeful, gloomy, and stern figures, arguing disciplined, delicate writing suggests thoughtful minds such as statesmen and scientists, while broader claims vary by person.
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Whit Louise Rice
Gus
Jones
Susy
Calendar Confusion Spans Cultures and a Naples Fishing School
The article notes multiple calendar systems tied to different eras, recounting Christ’s birth dating and a historic misalignment in year reckoning. It also reports Naples opening Italy’s first fishing school for boys, funded by the Junior Red Cross, with plans for trips, canning study, fish preservation, and a women’s program in another locality.
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Egypt
Ethiopia
Christ
Italy
Naples
Red Crags
America
Stl
Don’t Forget the Old Home When Moving in Spring
Notice to readers to provide both old and new addresses so mail can be updated. The message urges reporting address changes to ensure Progress reflects the correct residence.
Keep Setting Hens Free From Lice Ad Claim
Mrs L V Rose of Cuero Texas touts Dr LeGears Poultry Remedies claiming they keep setting hens free from lice and vermin. The ad says millions of baby chicks are lost annually without clean hens and urges buying Dr LeGears Lice Killer with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dr. LeGear
Kaya
L. V. Rose
Cuero
Texas
Percheron Stallion Brilliant to Stand for Service
Attention horse breeders. The Percheron Stallion Brilliant No 138835 license 134 registered in the P 3 A will stand for service at my barn 1% miles east of Plumville during the season. Terms $12 to insure a sound four 0 days old. The horse is four years old, jet black, with quality and breeding to suit the most particular. Weighs a ton in full flesh. Rh. J. Morrow, Owner and Keeper.
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Brilliant
My Barn
Plumville
Rh. J. Morrow
Indiana Pa sheriff sale notice for Colangelo heirs property
Public notice of sale of Wilhelmina Colangelo and James Colangelo property in Indiana Borough, Indiana County, Pennsylvan ia. Lot 53 bounded by Nixon Alley Philadelphia Street and lot 56. two story frame dwelling on site. Sale conducted by Sheriff of Indiana on March 24 1924 with terms including payment of balance on delivery of deed and costs.
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Wilhelmina Colangielo
James Colangelo
Indiana
County of
State of
Pennsylvania
Borough
Nixon Alley
James Ralston
Philadelphia
Kinter
W. Rt. Loughry
Wilhelmina Colangelo
W. R. Houghry
Novach
Sherif
Mare
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Wallace Dry Goods Co
Voises
J.C. Wallace & Son
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA
Kts
Dick Thompson
H. H. Steving & Co
New Indiana House
Goffitco
Bell
Sheriff's Sale
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
W.l.cropper
Burlington
Canada
Alaska
Monitor Stove Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Alex T. Taylor & Son
Certainteed
Certainteed Products Corporation
Lauderbach-Zerby CO
W. E. Oakes
Sutter Hardware Co
Clymer, Pa
Homer City, Pa
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