Elmo Scott Watson and the Pirate Gow Portrait
The tale of Captain Gow, the pirate who plundered English and Scottish shores, as described by Defoe and later in a Sir Walter Scott novel, ends with a brutal trial and execution in London on May 8, 1725 and June 11, when he was hanged and left in chains at Greenwich.
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John Gow
Smith
Goffe
Defoe
Captain Cleveland
Walter Scott
Gow
George
Spain
England
Scotland
Madeira
Orkney Islands
Carristown
London
Greyhound
Newgate Prison
Greenwich
Western Newspaper Union
Methodist Church Promotion Day Observance
The S. S. of the Methodist church will observe Annual Promotion Day on Sunday September 26 with a special 11:00 AM program replacing the regular preaching service. The pastor will preach at 7:30 PM. All members urged to attend and the public invited.
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S. S. of the Methodist Church
Simple Food Traditions Promote Long Life and Health
Dr William Howard Ray describes a Himalayan diet focusing on simple natural foods. People eat little meat and rely on whole grain patties, vegetables, and fruits for longevity.
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Timalayas
William Howard Ray
Iceland's path from republic to under Danish rule
The timeline traces Iceland from its 930 1268 republic era to its 1268 union with Norway. It notes Iceland's incorporation into Danish rule in 1381 and the 1814 separation from Norway following Denmark, with 1918 recognizing Iceland as sovereign. Denmark remained king of Iceland in a personal union until full independence in practice.
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Iceland
Republc
Norway
Denmark
Moth Transforms Through Rapid Emergence Described
A fragmented account notes a Cecropia moth entering a container and emerging from a soggy damaged form. Within minutes its wings dry and expand, antennae extend, and the insect becomes fluffy and ready to fly as described by Nature Magazine.
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Nature Magazine
Vague Opening Sparks Curiosity in Local Remarks
A fragment begins with a speaker’s line as remarks start in a local gathering, sparking questions about the speaker and the event. Readable context hints at an unsettled agenda and an audience awaiting clarification.
Norse Greenland Settlement Remains Found by Danish Expedition
Remnants of old churches and graveyards attributed to tenth century Norse settlers were uncovered in Greenland by a Danish expedition. The colony is believed to have vanished around 1400 after contact with Europe ceased.
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Greenland
Europe
Help Wanted Male Monument Sales Agent in Texas
Help wanted for a male producing salesman to represent Southwest Granite Co. in Kimble and surrounding counties selling monuments on commission. Must provide first class references for honesty and ability. Apply in own handwriting to 21-4 to Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Kimble
Southwest Granite Co., Inc
Fredericksburg
Texas
Tailor Shop Promises Skillful Clean Pressing
A Junction tailor shop promotes its cleaning and pressing services with a motto about perseverance. The ad emphasizes careful upkeep and quality workmanship for garments in need of care.
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Junction Tailor Shop
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Elmo Scott Watson
Methodist
Republic
Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Wright Bakery
J. O. Wright
Williams Highway
Highway Cafe
Frank L. Wilson
West Side Court House Square
R. J. Motley
McCollum & Beasley
Loeffler Motor Company
Kindrick’s Cash Grocery
Heyman
San Antonio
Price
Wahl Bros. & Jordan
Lee Mason & Son
Kerrville, Texas
Chrysler and Nash
RCA Radiolas
Lee Mason
Charles L. Mason
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