Wireless Key to Bank Vault Save Revealed in Mysterious Message
A New York bank faced a vault crisis when the vault code could not be reached ashore. Wireless messages across the Atlantic relayed a private code and enabled the bank to open at 10. The episode highlights wireless telegraphy’s decisive role in safeguarding millions in gold and securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Cullins
Atlantic
New York
Europe
Sea Gate
Nantucket
Long Island
Bright Day or Dark, Kindness Lights the Way
A compilation of cheerful maxims by John A. Sleicher urging daily joy hope and kindness to improve happiness within. It then recounts a humorous World War I era anecdote from Leslie's about a German train compartment with strong cheese odor and a passenger’s related exchange.
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John A. Sleicher
Leslie
Germany
Spearks
His Name and Profession in Alfonso XIII era
A collection of humorous anecdotes about Alfonso XIII and contemporaries. The king’s gendarme encounter in Bayonne prompts a witty exchange on licenses and titles. Other bits include a queenly remark about love and a joke on melancholy, with mixed regional citations and playful wordplay.
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Alfonso XIII
Spain
Bayonne
Alfonso de Bourbon
Miramar
Sebastian
Pableau
Pyrenees
Superscience and Charity Echo in Galveston News
A provocative quip contrasts practical science with ostentation, urging readers to weigh truth and benevolence. The Galveston News frames science as rich with deeds yet warns that visible virtue can mask pride and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston News
Pepys Feast and Fable of Polish Fables and Shoes
The article surveys Samuel Pepys celebrated for dinner excesses, detailing his festive menus and plain meals. It also recounts a Polish law forcing slanderers to walk on all fours under a beadle, plus a DIY method to stretch tight shoes using shears and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of Poland
The Snipe Bill and Nature's Care for Birds
A historical sketch notes the snipe’s unique nerve reaching the tip of its bill guiding prey detection in mud and water. It argues this adaptation is a singular instance of nature's provisioning. The excerpt also includes brief quotes on home affection, romantic banter, and reflections on poverty and love.
Trolley Road Schedules From Lancaster Lititz and Manheim
Lancaster Lititz and Manheim trolley times listed with numerous daily and Saturday adjustments. First trains depart 5 AM from Lancaster and 5:45 AM from Lititz, with hourly runs and special late afternoon and weekend adjustments. Sunday services begin earlier, and schedules include additional trips between Lancaster Peters burg and Manheim.
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Lancaster
Lititz
Cara
Litita
Petersburg
Manhheim
A. M
Manheim
P.M
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London Globe
Owens
Boston Transcript
A. Dumas
Mont St. Michel
Poularde
St. Malo
Brittany
Chateaubriand
Jules Lamaitre
New York Press
Brooklyn Eagle
Chicago
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Thompson
Pepys
Saimuel Pepys
Mr. Pepys
Charles II
Jie
Youtl
Areney
Florida
Lakewood
Newport
Lenox
Chicago Mail
Jennie
Jennie Ile
Wennie
Toudon Telegraph
Onida
Gil
Royal Wincroft
Wincroft
S. M. Huber
East Main Street
Frank Kline
Rain E
C. H. Kreider
Main St
Conkey's
Cornman’s
Hess & Clarke
Garber’s Poultry
Lewis N. Moyer, P. D
Main Street
Kofroth
Centre Street
Ind
A. R. Bomberger & Co
Lititz, PA
Brunnerville
H. P. Gingrich & Co
Broad St
Depot Lititz, PA
Bear & Long’s Coal and Lumber Yard
W. F. Groff
Horness
Geyer Botit
W. D. Fichthorn
Bow- Rudy's Meatmoan
New Stand
John Tshudy
Fry’s
Cor. Main and
Cedar Sts
John F. Schleibh
Spruce St
Lititz Inc
W. H. Muth & Co
Spruce Villa Dairy
J. C, Brubaker Proprietor
L.keith
Justice of the Peace Teal State
Lock Box & Brunnerville
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