The Great Hi 1 A Textile Magnate's Rise and Fall
Henry Isa dore Darrell known as Hi 1 rose from bobbin boy to head of a large textile plant in Martinsville. Under strain from overwork his health declined but the mill continued operating without him, revealing he was not indispensable as he imagined. He returns home after a Florida rest to find the plant running smoothly without his constant guidance.
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H 1
Henry Isadore Darrell
Henry
New England
Darrell
Hi. I
Martinsville
Hll
H. I
H. J
H. 1
United States
A. I
New York
Maurice Barnstead
TW. 1
Nest
Mae
Maurice
H. 17
Sal
Biscayne Bay
Florida
Boston
Iate
Ti. I
Tie
Baylor
H, I
Mill
Muartinaville
Cucsuay
Napoleon
Gromwell
Alexander
Elt
Miami Beach
Two Havanas Havana Cuba and the modern city split
The passage names two Havanas, one old with narrow streets and historic fortifications and an old cathedral, and one new with broad boulevards. It notes Havana, Cuba and a variation called the Varig of the western world, with reference to Lilia Peru.
Butter Cargo Surfaces From Oberon Wreck Treasures
A treasure of about 400000 pounds of butter from the derelict Oberon wreck between Norway and Denmark surfaced after tubs were released. divers sampled the butter and reported it remained edible after floating at sea for months, though long storage risk remained.
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Norway
Denmark
Wasps Pioneered Wood Fiber Paper Making History
Wasps credited as early flat paper makers while a 18th century German studied paper wasps. The shift to wood fibers began around 1845, replacing flax linen and cotton rags, and now nine-tenths of paper is wood based. Rag based papers remain for special uses.
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Saya
Two Groups Recognized in the Tobacco Industry
The article explains two main tobacco groups used for cigars and for cigarettes, chew, pipe tobacco, and snuff. It lists chief cigar states Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia and tobacco for other uses from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri, Arkansas, Maryland, Louisiana. It notes no strict state line between tobacco types and mentions terms like filler wrapper binder and fire-cured and air-cured classifications. Plue-cured tobacco, used in cigarette making, comes from Virginia to Florida regions.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
New York
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Missouri
Arkansas
Maryland
Louisiana
South Carolinas
New York Times
First Overland Mail Opens on the Jackass Route
The original Southern Overland mail route from San Antonio to San Diego began August 9 1857. Carried first by pack animals the line became known as the Jackass Mail. Early trips crossed the Pecos river with malt bags slung by rawhide rope and stages drawn by mules.
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Overland Mail
San Antonio
Texas
San Diego
Calif
Pecos
Southwest
Mount Ararat and its historic peak lore
The text describes Mount Ararat as a twin-peaked area where Armenia and Persia meet south of the Caucasus, noting its vast expanse rather than height. It mentions extents of exploration, inhabited lower slopes, and repeated ascents, with references to the Hebrew Bible phrase mountains of Ararat and regional district names in eastern Armenia.
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Mount
Ararat
Armenia
Persia
Caucasus Range
Volenle Engin
Noot'’s Ark
Mount Ararat Wisne
Armena
Beard Growth in American Indians Described
The Beard of the American Indian notes that most Indians show sparse facial hair with few able to grow a mustache or whiskers. Complete beardlessness existed before Europeans. Some tribes viewed beards as shameless, denigrating white men who wore them. Depilation was common to achieve smooth faces.
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Literary Digest
Wool textile benefits for comfort and warmth
Wool fibers provide the most stable skin temperature and retain body heat longer than cotton. Fabrics woven from wool absorb more moisture and hold it, reducing discomfort and chill.
Apple Bouquets Boost Apple Yields In Blossoming Time
Timely farm tips from The Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture cover cross pollination with apple blossoms, a 1 160 source golf erosion catalogue, garden prep for seeds and tools, damping off control for seedlings, poultry house ventilation, soil mix for early plants, and a constructive dairy program focusing on records, culling, and feeding based on production.
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Soll Hrosion Service
Washington
Local Social Visits and Illness Report
West Wheatfield residents Mrs. Roy Palmer and Mrs. C Bampfield visited Mrs. Clyde Palmer. Mrs. Guy McConnell from Blacklick spent time with her mother Mrs. Martha Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Clawson shopped in Blairsville. Marion Marsh welcomed a son. Mrs. Guy Smith and Mrs. Russell Palmer visited Mrs. G Scim. Frank Palmer of Burrell is seriously ill at home. Mrs. Guy McConnell visited Mr. and Mrs. G R Shoup.
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West Wheatfield
Roy Palmer
C B. Bampfield
Clyde Palmer
Guy McConnell
Blacklick
Martha Palmer
Mt. Tabor
Geo. Clawson
Blairsville
Marion Marsh
Guy Smith
Russell Palmer
G. Scim
Plumville Social News Skims Through Local Visits
Wilson Marshall made a business trip to Kittanning Monday evening. Harold Tost, student at the University of Pittsburgh, spent the weekend with his parents. D. S. Bowser was a Indiana oc business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dickey and family of Rural Valley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Piter. Plumville High school's skating party Friday night at Sgro's was well attended. Helen Marshall spent Friday in Indiana. Kiarcld McCormick and Jams Lip sla were in Indiana Thursday. Mrs. A. R. McHenry of Sagamore visited friends here Tuesday evening.
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Plumville
Wilson Marshall
Kittanning
Harold Tost
University of Pittsburgh
Henry Tost
D. S. Bowser
Indiana
J. R. Dickey
Rural Valley
A. F. Piter
Plumville High School
Sgro’s
Helen Marshall
Kiarcld McCormick
Jams Lip' Sla
A. R. McHenry
Sagamore
Local Notes From Dayton Area and Nearby Towns
Loop Wm. Hallman and family from Dayton spent the weekend with W. B. Barratts. Four attendees at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Kerr at North Point. Mrs. Leroy Barrett and children visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frick, in Plumville. Mrs. Ed Gochran, Mrs. Richard Earhart, and Madeline Barnett are among four residents. Herbert Neal, Fred Barnett, Raymond and John Cochran working at Dora mines. Albert Kerr bought timber tracts from C. H. Barrett. Harry Travin moved his saw mill, expecting to cut soon. The Brothers family near Smicksburg moving to Densy Gahagan farm east of here. Light local chatter about wealth and work. Two dialogue quips mention Geezer and actors. A farming tip suggests glycerine for greasing equipment.
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Wm. Hallman
Dayton
Barratts
Mary Kerr
North Point
Leroy Barrett
Frick
Plumville
Ed, Gochran
Richard Earhart
Madeline Barnett
Herbert Neal
Fred Barnett
Raymond
John Cochran
Dora Mines
Albert Kerr
C. H. Barrett
Harry Travin
Tot
Brothers
Smicksburg
Densy Gahagan
Here
Creekside social notes and church events recap
The report lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and guests, church meetings at the M B church and a kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Milliard Kunkle. It notes heavy snow causing impassable dirt roads, ongoing town meetings, and an upcoming Presbyterian church social next Friday evening.
Local residents spend weekends with relatives and travel nearby
Marion Center residents Robert Moore and Dale Smith visited grandparents in the area. Punxsutawney shoppers include Mrs. Harry Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Work plan moving to McIntire. George Johnson and son visited Punxsutawney. Callers include Dr. Hopkins and Ord McCoy from Marion Center.
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Robert Moore
Marion Center
F. A. Moore
Dale Smith
Walier
Paul Smith
Harry Weaver
Punxsutawney
Paul Work
McIntire
Lee Richardson
Big Run
George Johnson
Alfred
Walter Little
Hamill
Chas. Altman
H. Ic. Shank
Indiana
Dr. Hopkins
A. R. Elkin
Ord McCoy
Walter Work
Johnstown
Work
Funeral attendance of Mrs Sides noted across cities
Mrs A S Buterbaugh of Lakeland Florida and Mrs A L Mack of Chicago Illinois attended the funeral of Mrs S J Sides on Wednesday. Others visiting and attending included Mrs Harriet Alexander Homer City and Winifred Bushnell New York visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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A. S. Buterbaugh
Lakeland
Florida
A. L. Mack
Chicago
Illa
J. Sides
Dillie Cunningham
Armagh
J. A. Shrom
M. O. Smith
Johnstown
Roge Vivian Smith
Aulnay
Ralph Buterbaugh
Geogia Bell
Margaret Cole
Ewing
Wilkinsburg
Harriet Alexander
Homer ‘City
Helen Hayes
Winifred Bushnell
New York
Sabbath Echoes and Snowbound Attendance in Lewisville
Sabbath services at Ebenezer were sparsely attended due to heavy snow. O W Shields returns to activity after illness. Roy Hwing family and Norman Barkley suffered grip. Local women quilted at Mrs J T Diven’s, with sessions planned midweek. Fleming with granddaughter Mildred Shields joined family visit. Mr and Mrs J S Marshall visited Lewisville friends Saturday.
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Lewisville
Ebenezer
O. W. Shields
Roy Hwing
Norman Barkley
Near Town
J. T. Diven
Fleming
Mildred Shields
Torrence
Marshall
What Shakespeare Said About Men and Danger
A compact reflection on lines from Julius Caesar, noting ambition and vigilance. The quote contrasts fat sleek heads with a lean hungry look seen in Cassius, suggesting dangerous thoughts rise when one thinks too much.
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Cassius
Dcene
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Bell Syndicate
Lesh
J. J
Mam, Emery
Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture
Geezer
Tim Hay
vThey
al Falta
Jing
Creekside
M. B
Owen Wagner
Dwight
Clyde Stallman
Mr. Stallman
Miss Stump
Jane Lukehart
Elizabeth Johnston
Frank Dixson
Klein
Bell Stuchell
Harold Davis
Edna
George Carson
Mary Ellen Bates
Murphy's Store
James Fairman
W. F. Lukehart
Presbyterian Church
Richmond
BUICK
Weral Motors
Fuhe
Flint
Mich
A.C. Tern
Indiana Motor Co
Buick—Pontiac
North Eighth Street
Penna
Kinney Stephens
Parnell, Cowher & Co. General Insurance Agents
Citizens Bank Building
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