Old Top Receives New Idea Boost From Pal Cartoonist
Dick Travers, a successful businessman, reads a letter from the cartoonist Old Top, who complains his Bringing Up Phyllis strip has grown stale. Old Top invites Travers for dinner at his Long Island farm, hoping new ideas will reinvigorate his work.
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Travers
Mick
Phyllis
Old Top
Pat
Long Island
Dick Travers
Pal
Sove
Dick Trivers
Pick
Cid
Ola Top
Phyliia
Proughit
Far Eastern Lands sizes and population estimates
Russia covers 4,274,170 square miles versus China at 4,251,010. Population estimates show China about 1 447 508 80 and Russia around 147 013. The figures reflect early 20th century cartographic estimates and may be subject to revision.
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Russia
China
Aext
Fatal Climbing Feat Involving Matterlorn Declared First
The Matterlorn ascent was reportedly conquered on July 14, 180%, by BR Whympers. Three members of the party perished with the guide during the descent, amid a fatal climbing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR Whympers
Monroe Used Private Funds to Refurbish the White House
A recently discovered manuscript by President James Monroe reveals he personally funded White House repairs and furnishings during his occupancy. The 48 page document, titled Observations on Matters of Public Interest, notes his low finances and need to allocate funds for curtains, carpets, and household articles.
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White House
James Monroe
Monroe
Dia
Life of Queen Christina of Sweden Reveals Contradictions
The life of Queen Christina of Sweden is depicted as rich in splendor and paradox. From childhood she showed intellect and daring, yet her reign was brief and marked by shocks to the system. Her temperament fused royal dignity with capricious enthusiasms for philosophers and foreign envoys.
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Christina
Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
London New Statesman and Nation
Flags of Denmark and United States Marked by Longevity
A brief note compares the Danish flag dating back to 1219 with its unchanged form and the US flag adopted June 14 1777. It also cites the Union Jack as the British flag adopted in 1801 after joining with Ireland, and mentions changes to many national flags over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Inaugural Feasts and Frantic Politics of Early Cabinets
The text recalls President Van Buren's inauguration lacking a public party, drawing ire from the populace, followed by Buchanan's tented Judiciary Square celebration. The four foot cake bore state arms, wine billed at $4,000, and lavish fare including oysters, chicken salad, ice cream, jelly, mutton, venison, beef, ham, and tongue.
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van Buren
Buchanan
Judiciary Square
Ivanhoe and Ignace In A Child’s Schoolyard Exchange
David argues about literary figures and classmates in a playful dispute. Ignace Boniface is identified as a colored boy in his class, while James guesses Ivanhoe’s identity, revealing a mix of trivia and social labels.
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Ivanhoe
Ignace
David
James
Ignace Boniface
Boy’s church warning tale ends with a quip
Worried L Edmunds of Glendale recalls a boy pressured by his mother to attend church. After a service they discuss Bible matters and the child interrupts with a funny line about keeping the door closed so Hallelujah might come in.
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Edmunds
Glendale
Los Angeles Times
Poets Speak Of Hope’s Enduring Power
A compact reflection on hope cited by poets Neweyson Milton and Shelley. The passage notes hope as a force that sustains people through dull times and renews vigor, with lines about mighty hopes and why hope keeps youth alive.
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Neweyson
Milton
Shelley
Christmas Visits And Local Moves In Covode Area
Covode residents spent Christmas with relatives across Edgewood Johnstown Punxsutawney and Vandergrift. People moved homes including Clarence Carbaugh shifting to Sprankle property. Covode school held a short Santa visit with Miss Beulah Hosmijck as teacher and Mrs Scott Shields listed as ill.
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Blain Shank
Lee
Edgewood
Mollie Hicks
Arthur Bignells
Johnstown
Mabel Coleman
Elmey Peffer
Albert
Clark Peffer
Tosa Shields
Jacob Bartholomew
Near Marchand
John Trumpe
Clairton
Twila Hicks
Boyd Huey
Punxsutawney
Cahrley Scott
Clarence Carbaugh
Walier
Sprankle
Joseph Sloniger
Bob Miller
Frank Beck
Mollie Beck
Geo. Gaul
Lee Kuntz
Betty
Marion Center
J. H. Miller
Elmer Shields
G. V. Wachob
Ad. White
Youngstown
Ohio
David Fryer
Verona Fryer
Sutter
Lewis Shields
Ruth Gourley
Don Shields
Thomas Long
Paul Pollock
Vandergrift
Rose Shields
Indiana
Byron Gearhart
J. H., Miller
James Hamilton
Anna Sutter
Jay Hamilton
Maurice Homan
Margaret
Arthur Chesley
Melvin Coleman
Yatesboro
Coleman
Charley Scott
William Beatty
Blair Beck
Covode School
Beulah Hosmijck
Santa Claus
Scott Shields
Christmas Socials And Illness Hover In Rochester Mills
Christmas visits mark the week in Rochester Mills with Effie Rice spending the holiday in Punxsutawney at her parents and numerous local families hosting relatives including the Pifer Simpson Lewis and Barns households. Mrs. Jane Work remains seriously ill while Miss Martha Oberlin attends Washington College.
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Effie Rice
Punxsutawney
William Pifer
John Simpson
John, Jr
Clymer
Sarah Lewis
Jane Work
Clark Cochran
Robert Dunmire
Rossiter
Richard Dodson
John Henry
Canoe Ridge
Elizabeth Wider
New Concord
Ohio
Ord Weaver
Calm Barns
Dean Richardson
Barnesboro
R. H. Knox
Norman Brown
Route Two
R. M.dodson
Richard, Jr
Harry Weaver
G. H. Johnson
Martha Oberlin
Ateading College
Washington, Pa
Harry Oberlin
Join Warner
Homer Tyger
Mary Hurd
Indiana
Ella Hurd
Olive DeArmin
Brushvalley
Christmas Visits and Local News in Brushvalley Area
Indiana callers visited families including the Empfields and McFeaters. Anne McFeaters and granddaughter Anna Margaret spent Christmas with Clarence McFeaters. Harvey Moose and Blair Nelson families joined Christmas gatherings with John Alteman in Johnstown. L. C. Byster received a leather billfold from bus riders. Grace Syster got a leather handbag.
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William Empfield
Indiana
Anne McFeaters
Anna Margaret ‘McFeaters
Brushvalley
Clarence McFeaters
Amanda Mose
Sandy Moose
Irvin Shaffer
Aymen Campbell
Harvey Moose
Clara ‘Gibson
Diamondvile
L. C. Byster
Grace Syster
QC. G. Nelson
Brushyalley
Weels
Community Christmas and local visits in Cherryhill area
Christmas greetings fill Cherryhill as Mr and Mrs Merle Long host kin from Barr Slope. Vandergrift visitors Matilda Gibson and Helen Learne call at the Drees Dick home while nearby calls from Pine Fat a and Indiana occur. A large crowd attends the Odd Fellows hall school program. Arthur Glenn visits from New York state. Multiple local residents, engagements, and travels are noted among families including Engles, Martins, and Smiths, with marriage of Glenn Resser and Marie Peterman in Virginia as a highlighted event.
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Merle Long
Barr Slope
FR. A. Martin
Matilda Gibson
Helen Learne
Vandergrift
Drease Dick
H. M. Pyle
Near Pine Fata
Barnett
Saturay
Indiana
Mra
John Gibson
Helen
Misa Wilda
Arthur Glenn
New York State
A. G. Glenn
Catherine
Twila Engle
Martin
Ethel Emeigh
Swamp
J. T. Sheasley
Irwin
Lloyd
Russel Waljer
Jesse
Clair
Q. C. Dunmire
Ira Smith
Chariey Rosborough
Quinter Boyer
Irwin Sheasley
Smith
Williams
Glenn Resser
Gastown
Marie Peterman
Shelocta
Virginia
George Keeler
Clyde Jack
Leechburg
Amos Boyers
Samson Dunmire
Elderton
John Orr
Ford City
Walter Porter
Value $4.45 You Get 192 Copies of These Are Writing
A small ad promotes a bulk writing set priced at four dollars and forty five cents, offering 192 copies of a writing pad or similar item. The listing highlights value and quantity to attract buyers.
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Covode
Frank L. Neff
Penna
Rochester Mills
Deadwaters
George Colt
Cherryhill
Mount Union
Edwards Motor CO
Chevrolet
Indiana Progress
Poultry Tribune
Pennsylvania
Gribune
Indiana Progres
Poultry Tribune Home Friend
Pictorial Review
Indiana Progress New Farm Life
Breeder's Gazette
American Fruit Grower
New Farm Life
McCall’s Magazine
The
Maga
Christian Hera
Collier's Week
Cosmopolitan
Etude Music
Golden Book
Good Housekee
Hunter-Trader
Hygela
McCall's Magaz
Physica
Cultur
Pop. Science M
Red Book
Screenl
Woman's Home
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