Names of Great Lakes Indian and French Origins
The article surveys varied opinions on how the Great Lakes received their names. It cites Gannett on Mur en Erie Ontario Michigan and Superior with competing theories from French and Indigenous sources, noting meanings such as head of a wild boar true man wildcat and beautiful lake with rock and water.
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Gannett
United States
Mayer
Ontario
Michigan
Heinie
Cheatfeld
Denny the World War I Army Dog and Sergeant O Keefe
Story recalls Denny a World War I dog beloved by American doughboys. saved by Sergeant Tom O Keefe after gas at Montdidier and carried home hidden under a coat. Denny earned five major battle participation markers and a military funeral from an Elkhorn Wisconsin Legion post, symbolizing loyal service and courage.
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Camp Grant
France
Belgium
American Legion
Denny
Harry E. Kelley
Legion of Elkhorn
Wis
Tom O'Keefe
Montdiddier
Sergeant O'Keefe
Army of Occupation
Germany
Sergeant Keefe
O'Keefe
Tim Tuck
National Legion
Kansas City
Careless Old Chap Finds Shirt Collar Hat For Wife
A brief humorous note from the Cincinnati Enquirer describes an old tarred man managing without help as his wife locates his shirt collar and hat and puts on her galoshes and coat. The item captures a domestic scene with light amusement.
Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Morning Sickness Relief
An article urges women to use Phillips' Milk of Magnesia for nausea during pregnancy, claiming relief from morning sickness and heartburn. It notes anti acid properties, mild laxative action, and even use as a mouth wash to help prevent tooth decay during expectancy.
Ancient Burial Finds Unearthed in Bavaria
Archaeologists uncover Neolithic cave dwellings near Osterhofen in Lower Bavaria along with vessels ores ceramics and a millstone from a settlement dating to 0 B C. Nearby near Darmitz and Erlangen excavations reveal an Late Bronze Age burial site and a Roman period discovery near Gunzburg on the Danube including a bronze coin bearing Vespasian and the inscription Imp Caes Vespasian Aug II.
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Osterhofen
Lower Bavaria
Darmitz
Erlangen
Guneberg
Danube
Vespasian
Kreisier Delights London Audience With Child Violinist Tale
Fritz Kreisier recalls a London visit where a hostess introduces her daughter who studies violin. Kreisier, fond of children, chats with the young musician and learns she follows violin lessons just as he does. The anecdote appears in the London Passung Show.
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Fritz Kreisier
London
Kreisier
Absent-minded professor sends own wreath after erroneous death report
A humorous line from the Passing Show jokes about a professor who, reading a false obituary in a newspaper, sends himself a wreath. The fragment also references a "Favorite Prescription" ad and a notice about no alcohol by druggists or liquid.
Baby Swallows Matches Prompting Quick Fire Safety Tip
In a light Stray Stories vignette a mother fears a dangerous prank as a baby swallows matches. The husband suggests using a cigarette lighter as a blunt, humorous exchange underscoring domestic daily life mishaps.
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George
Castoria Promises Quick Comfort for Infants and Children
The ad touts Castoria as a safe remedy for children of all ages. It claims to ease colic and soothe crying, with the product restoring sleep. It links coated tongue and bad breath to constipation and suggests a liberal dose for older children.
Obedience Burdens Linchpin of Frugal Etiquette
A concise moral quotation notes that obligation to grateful people is acceptable, yet being bound to a vulgar person is an unbearable burden, echoing La Rochefoucauld’s critique of social performance and power dynamics.
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Europe
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Western Newspaper Union
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Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Rothlead
Glenn’s
Durange
Cole
Isan Francisco
Hotele Cuat Ah
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Buffalo, N.Y
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Meeres
Ral Plorman
Portland
Castor
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