Ogham Script: Early Gaelic Writing Unearthed by Monks
Gaelic script and the older Ogham system are traced to early Irish Christianity. Ogham, possibly contemporary with Celtic roots, uses 30 letters in four groups, distinguished by line counts and orientation. The article notes its remnants in Ireland Wales and Scotland and recalls a shop sign misread by authorities as a man’s name.
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Ireland
Ogham
Cymri
Wales
Scotland
Meen Tor
Agen
Arctic Temperatures Recounted From Polar Expeditions
The author reports decades in polar regions noting the coldest records from Herschel Island and Point Barrow, with both Canadian and American stations not dipping below 54 degrees Fahrenheit below zero. He cites a 1918 Arctic expedition observation by Dr. RB Anderson describing a winter low of 46 degrees below zero near Saranac Lake New York.
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Arctic Ocean
Polar
Herschelgland
Canada
Sero
Saranac Lake
New York State
Family awakes early with alarm clock phonograph trick
A Pittsburgh newspaper fragment describes a mother using a string tied from an alarm clock hammer to a phonograph lever to start the household at daybreak. The plan quiets tardy children and nudges them toward school or work as the family rises by 6:30 in the morning.
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Falt Bay
Thas
U. S. Land Office
Lander
Wyo
General Land Office
Bee
BR. S
Arthur , Crofts
Irving W, Wright
Reglater
Universal Aunt Promises Wide Service Network
The Universal Aunt, created by Aunta Mise Port of London, offers a diverse staff ready to perform varied tasks. Women in employment provide specialties from child chaperoning to guiding, nursing, teaching, and shopping, forming a capable service body led by Miss Fort.
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London
First Publication March 27 Annie Corbett Lan der
Notice records the first publication date of March 27 for Annie Corbett Lan der in Wyoming. The item references a formal public notice with standard archival phrasing and location.
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Interior
United States Land Office
Lander
Wyoming
Samuel J. Hancock
N. R
Register and Heceiver
Matthew Schutz
Apel
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Geiser Et
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H. Bdley
Heowlver
Pirat
the Motor Inn
L. E, Pierce
General Automobile
Buo Bryants
Berinch Garage
England
Joe
Marty
Main Street
Oswald & Read
Grand Theatre
Devoe
Ture Pentine
Winchester
W. L. Vaughn & Son
Noble Hotel
Frank Arnold
Bath
WM. i, Rolby
Annie Corbett
Orig
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