Keating and the Irish Ancestry of a Colorado Congressman
A historical sketch recalls Congressman Keating of Colorado, raised among New Englanders in Greeley, whose ancestors claimed Mayflower roots. He lied in school to fit in with boastful peers, creating a heroic forefather. At a banquet he laments differing histories, noting his ancestors were Irish peasants rather than Revolution heroes.
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Keating
Colorado
Missouri
Greeley
Horace
At.aehool
Imed
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Peak
Kettner on the Move and a Life Plan Turned Congressman
Representative Kettner of San Diego recounts a philosophy of change from breaking into poetry to a life plan in Visalia. He says he chose a permanent home, built a family and a ranch, then shifted into the insurance business and, three years later, into Congress, depending on a higher power.
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Kettner
San Diego
Cal
Tully
Visalia
Cal “l
Gabriel
Trump
Congress
Colorado Miner Survives 297-Foot Shaft Fall
Senator Charles Thomas recalls a Leadville miner Jim Dorris who survived a 297 foot fall into the Cicora mine shaft in 1881. A 360 pound ore bucket dropped on him, yet he emerged with only severe bruises and cheerful despite the near catastrophe.
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Charles §. Thomas
Colorado
Centennial
Jim Dorris
Leadville
Jim
Cicora
Stefansson Arctic Party Ship Karluk Crushed Near Herald Island
Brief dispatches report Stefansson's ship Karluk crushed in Arctic near Herald Island northeast of Siberia. Men saved instruments supplies dogs and food. hulk left as crew moved east to Wrangell Island. Drift of floe proved westward from Point Barrow, challenging pole-to-Greenland theories. Expected Canadian authorization for Capt. Robert Bartlett at St Michael.
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St Michael-end
Vilhjaimor Stefansson
Karluk
Arctic
Herald
Siperia
Ica
Wrangelli
Karink
Point ‘Barrow
Stefansoon
Amundsen
Point Barrow
Pole
Greenland
Robert’ A. Bartlett
St. Michael
Aldox i
Beautiful late summer fashion: crepe gowns and sheer waists
A vivid period description details a midsummer gown in crepe and satin with a yoke of chiffon, a side plaiting, and a flyaway blouse with a mousquetaire sleeve. It notes corsetless gowns, light undergarments, and a braided millinery hat with feathered butterflies, promising season-spanning style and timeless appeal.
Cap styles for modern dancing captivate young women
The article describes Carlier of Paris Coiffure caps for dancers, including a silk base cap with lace, rosette of tinsel, and a second heavier turban style. It notes fits to the head with elastic cord, and mentions bead and tulle options, reflecting the wide variety of headwear devised to keep dancers neat during lively performances.
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Carlier
Paris
Aha
Aba
Ina
Higvart
Rottomley
Paine Quote and Summer Recipe Suggestions
A scanned note blends a Paine quotation on happiness and governance with household guidance. It presents spring recipes for green peas and curried rice, Spanish salad, and several fruit syrups including strawberry, raspberry, and cherry, detailing basic preparation steps and storage tips.
Frugal Recipes and Quips From a Boston Transcript Page
A collage of quirky aphorisms and home recipe tips. Practical kitchen directions show veal cuts and gravy with vinegar, onion and spices. Desserts include Duchess Loaf and Chantilly Sauce. A humorous exchange about Mrs Jones and Mrs Quunderby closes the page.
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Chantilly
Ancient Formosan Cypress Tree Described in Formosa
A Formosan tree, estimated between 2,500 and 3,000 years old, stands in Formosa with a circumference around five feet and its lowest branch about 45 feet above ground. The report notes the species as cypress, though the tail of the sentence is incomplete.
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Formosa
Rich Young Ruler Faces Testing In Gospel Lesson
The June 21 Sunday School lesson analyzes the rich young ruler from Mark 10 17 31 and parallels with Matthew 19 16 30 and Luke 18 18 30. It highlights his youth eagerness wealth and courage while warning that possessions can hinder true discipleship and eternal life.
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Matt
Jesus
Christ
John
God
Eternal Tabernacles
Golta
Peter
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Congressman Keating
Senator Thomas
Stefansson
Arctic Party
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Tnternational
Sellers
Moody Ritle In Stute
Chicago
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