More Than a Joke By DUFORD JENNE by McClure to Nowanspot Syndicate
Wilbur seeks winter work at Laurel Hollow Hillview farm after a talk with postmaster Stacey. He falls for Janice Rangom, the lighthearted heiress running the farm, while Stacey discovers she hired Mrs. Clem to oversee the house and hints of an impending marriage.
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Tlbur
Laurel Hollow
Hillview
Wilbur
Laurel Hollow Road
Stacey
Janice Rangom
Walt
Hill Farm
Clem
Deacon
Why Tetras Are Smaller In Aquarium Life
The rosy red Tetra from Tio grows to about 1% inches in Brazilian streams, while tetra species at dealers rarely exceed an inch. Artificial life in home aquariums causes this dwarfing, though it does not affect health or breeding ability of the species.
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Tio
Brazil
American Monkeys Differ From Old World Cousins
A Boston Herald note explains how American monkeys differ from African relatives in teeth count and tail usefulness. It highlights their four usable hands via big toe and flexible thumbs, their tameness, and ability to be trained for tricks for coin rewards.
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Rankey
Boston Herald
Days of Chaperonage Recalled in Old Social Scenes
A satirical reminiscence contrasts past dances and social gatherings with modern freedoms. It recalls dowagers and fathers chaperoning daughters, long hours at events, and old beach picnics where chaperones endured mosquitoes while charges pursued youthfully unrestrained activity.
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North American Review
Weathercocks and the wind vane history
The article explains the weathercock origin and symbolism on ecclesiastical buildings. The crosspiece bearing a hall symbolizes Christ’s redemption, with the cock atop the cross recalling Saint Peter. The vane’s shape and large tail suit wind direction and vane function.
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Christ
Peter
Grenfell Missions Founded by Sir Wilfred Grenfell
The Grenfell Missions in Labrador and Newfoundland were founded by Sir Wilfred Grenfell to provide hospitals nursing stations and services for fishermen and families. Headquarters at St Anthony with Doctor Grenfell. the hospital steamship Strathcona MH cruises each year visiting hospitals schools orphanages and co operatives along the coasts.
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Grenfell
Labrador
Newfoundland
International Grenfell Association
Sir Wilfred Grenfell
St. Anthony
Doctor Grenfell
Strathcona MH
Galle Lighthouse Marks 85 Years Of Service
The Galle Lighthouse in Ceylon has served for 85 years and is expected to remain in use for at least another decade. Built long before the Suez canal era, it stands as a historic beacon on a busy maritime route near the chief port of Ceylon.
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Gulle
Ceylon
Western Ocean
North Sea
Mediterranean
Galle
Whittier Born in 1807 Among New England Poets
John Greenleaf Whittier of Haverhill, the Quaker poet of Old School Poets, was born in 1807. He belonged to the famed New England school, living near the end of a line that included Emerson Hawthorne Holmes Longfellow Lowell and others.
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Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
Haverhill
New England School of Writers
Emerson
Hawthorne
Holmes
Longfelton
Lowell
Lincoln Anthem Honors Nation’s Favorite Son
A poem praising Abraham Lincoln as a beacon of freedom from sea to sea. The piece lauds his enduring legacy, mercy and justice, and guiding light for students and the ship of state, concluding with thanks to God for Lincoln’s memory.
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Lincoln
N. ¥. Herald
Fort Stevens Cemetery Remembers Civil War Battle Victims
Fort Stevens near Walter Reed Hospital and the White House marks the Civil War era. Forty soldiers who fell at the Fort Stevens battle rest in the nearby graveyard, one of the few local forts involved in the war. President Lincoln exposed himself to fire here after being urged to retire by General Wright.
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Fort Stevens
Lincoln
Georgia Avenue
Walter Reed Hospital
White House
Capitol
Tincaln
Wright
Lincoln's Idea on Holding Property
A Lincoln quote frames property as the fruit of labor and a positive good. He argues wealth allows others to become rich and praise industry while urging self-reliance and building one’s own house to ensure safety from violence.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincolao
Washington Township activity and Harmony Grove church notices
Washington Township residents are recorded visiting hospitals, shopping, or calling on friends across Sagamore, Five Points, Creekside, and nearby towns. Local names include McLean Blystone Orr Park Harman Fisher Blystone and many others in daily social rounds and church services at Harmony Grove Lutheran.
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Washington Township
Carl McLean
J. &. Blystone
Sara Orr Wan
J.H. Ort
Norman Little
Frederick Stuber
Ralph Milter
Roy Blystone
Indiana Hospital
Bert Orr
Datghter
Wthrel
Indiana
Melvin Park
Mia Pleming
Georges Harman
Mero
Walter Marman
Josiah Fisher
von Trice Peterplan
J. B. Park
Misse
Charles Brown
J.B. Orr
Charlotte Jamison
Harry Jamison
Johnstone Cuddy
Atwood
Brice Peterman
J. B. Blystone
M. J. Boyer
Walter Harman
Bryan Orr
Luther Peterman
Milo Miller
Junior
Glenn Jewart
Ira Matlin
Marion Center
Allen McMarland
Ella Fleming
George Harman
Harry Anderson
Loyd Stewart
Stewart
Harvey Lukehart
Reid Blystone
Loyd
Lee Stewart
Charles Jewart
Mac
John Myers
Mt. Union
J. H. Blystone
Blair Carnahan
James Wallace
Gertrude
Geneva Wissinger
Five Points School
Edwart
Ira Marlin
John
Sara Davis
Reed Blystone
Charles
David Bothell
Creekside
Elsie Park
Bert Fairman
Willet
Pineapple Takes New Role In Dietetic Use
Canned pineapple touted as a source of five minerals and vitamins A B and C with two slices daily advised. Research links canned form to aiding protein digestion and reducing acidosis, with preparation changes from canning enhancing effects. Hosts serve pineapple cups or slices as courses. readers note social notices and local visits interwoven in column.
Community Notices and Visits Across Town
Local residents list visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns and cities. Illness progress reports include Mrs Francis Hall and Cleo Brett with Bolivar high student status. A needle injury confines Thomas Gamble at home and Lutheran communion is planned for Sunday morning.
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Rosy Lichtenfely
Near Town
May Muir Jy
Homestead
Charles McGraw
New Florence
Samuel Isher
Kloyd Saxton
Little Yr
Scott Mulcomer
New Flor
Daugh
Pence
Wilmer Pry
Indiana
George Miller
Aniuahe Pickles
Anne Hitle
Paul Picklas
Misa Tanna ‘Taylor
Milas Mildred Shaffer
Charles Muck
Francis’ Hall
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Wm. Bowser
Hannah Spangler
Altoona
Mia
T. Nelson
Noy Flaher
Braddock
John Foster
Thomas Gamble
Lutheran Church
Wilbert Mack
Gon
Warren
Braid
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Freedom
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Robert Smith Todd
Lexington
Fort Stevens Cemetery
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Walter King
Watsons Ridge
Mrs. J
Progress
PITTS
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Ing
The
Farmers Bank & Trust Co
Indiana, PA
James Riddell
Charles Penrose
Leslie Penrose
Alverda
John M. Williams
Heilwood
B. Martin
Verner Stiffler
Barnesboro
R. D
Andrew Adams
Thomas Williams
Pittsburgh
Ralph Doubt
Albert Gontruce
G. M. Joiner
Dy. Margolis
Heillwood
Arch Repine
Pat. Donohue
Alma Vazer
Alina Leone
Joseph Lewis
Bernard Shuss
Patton
Joe Yopcik
Agnes Rogers
Cleveland
Frank Pedick
Ressler
Cramer
Shelorta
Millard Airey
Mish Pearl Lichtontely
Larrow and
Edelmans
Wingold
Goldenrod
Winona
Millers Dog
Hetrick & Wilson
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