Predecessors of Captain Lux in Franco German War era
The article recounts a dozen or so presidents and captains from the Franco German conflict, noting figures like Cemile, Smuseier, and General Zurlinden. It describes escapes from fortified prisons, cross border journeys through Poland, Austria, and Italy, and a vivid account of Deroulede’s escape via Breslau to Bohemia, including a near betrayal and his final wartime role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Gscape
I.e Feri
Prigen
Franco-Gerimen
Eolutien Smuseier
Tophie
Oraig
Peucels
Enid
Steid
Fortresa
Niehtfutl
Lia Arerry
Waly
Poland
France
Austria
Italy
Zurlinden
Enether
Glogan
Silesia
Christies
Berlin
Frankfort
Kaarlerube
Basel
M. Paul Deroulede
Breslau
Ready for Reception in Dorset Cowhouse Visit
A Dorset farmer annoyed by a local sanitary committee inspection covered the cowhouse floor with linoleum and placed hearth rugs, pictures, and a mirror on the walls while a harmonium stood inside. When inspectors arrived they asked guests to wipe their feet on the door mat before entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorset
England
Children A Recent Find in Nineteenth Century Art
An OCR fragment reflects on early 19th century views of children and childhood art. It discusses the idea that children’s hearts hold potential for beauty and imagination, critiques sentimentality, and mentions how poets and writers began to express a child’s inner world, with references to London Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemer
Aden
London Telegraph
Wax museums and historical figures draw puzzled crowds
A South Side reader returns from Britain puzzled by basic questions about why Americans neglect public museums and wax works. She notes wax museums like Madame Tussaud's in London present lifelike figures, while many U S towns lack similar displays to teach history through costumes and faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lincoln
South Side
Apenling
Aml
Tussaud
London
Hfe
Este Ives
Fragmented Notes on Movies and People from Old Reel Minute
Fragmented OCR fragment mentions movies and reel notes with scattered names and events. References include a painting in Australia, a bi news item about a birth, and mentions of monks, workers, and envoys. Content is garbled with no clear, coherent narrative or dates.
Uncle Sam Sends Schoolhouses By Mail
The United States bureau of education unveils foldable cardboard schoolhouse models mailed to rural districts. Available in one two and four room formats, the designs suit low cost communities and are meant to guide construction by local authorities. Dr Dressler led the project with Cooper Bailey and WOR, Tither contributing to refined plans and wall directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvcel Post
Hnilen
Oraak
VooUk Dressinr
Ty ‘Olone
United States Bureau of Education
Cooper & Bailey
Boston
WOR
Tither
St. Louis
Gus
Dressler
Chicago Creates Blood Test Lab to Study Crime Causes
Chicago establishes a laboratory under Coroner Hoffman with Dr. William Duncan McNally in charge to study crime causes through blood tests of morals court convicts. The project aims to find links between disease and criminality, using chemical analysis to aid crime detection and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William [Dincan McNally
City Health Department
Hoffman
Chicaeo
Young German Invents Novel Way to Earn a Living
In Berlin a well dressed jobless man invented a new living by offering his seat to seated passengers on a streetcar. He bought a monthly pass to ride lines and chose heavy riders and students as customers, graciously giving up his seat in exchange for tips, which he claims funds his livelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Off Color. A man who lets troubles keep him blue
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a man who lets every slight trouble make him feel blue, suggesting a streak of yellow in his temperament and outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record- Herald
Democratic Reform Announced by House Judiciary Panel
Washington June 26 the Democratic reform plan centers on amending the Sherman Anti-Trust Law or enacting a broader stronger trust act. Chairman Clayton said a special sub committee will be named to cover all anti trust legislation with initial work before the current session ends. The judiciary committee will investigate several large trusts under a special resolution focusing on trusts, including the beef trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Judiciary Committee
Washington, D. C
Clayton
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Prosecutor Brown Weds Miss Leig Lyman in Manasquan
Prosecutor Brown married Tuesday night to Miss Leig A. Lyman daughter of Edward F. Lyman of Virginia Avenue Manasquan and Theodore J. Brown of Brielle Rev Walter W Edge officiated The bride taught at Atlantic Highlands schools and acted in Manasquan Dramatic Association productions The groom a prominent lawyer and former county prosecutor now with Central Railroad of New Jersey legal department owns property at Bay Head Brielle and will reside in Brielle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leig A. Lyman
Edward F. Lyman
Virginia Avene
Manasquan
Theodore J. R. Brown
Brielle
Walter W. Edge
Brown
Atlantin Highlands
Manasquan Dramatic Association
Central Rilroad
New Jersey
Bay Head
Beware of Cousins
A fragmentary reflective piece discusses cousins as complex figures. It hints cousins may intrude, claim ties, affect wills, and influence trust. The tone resembles a cautionary viewpoint on family relations with a tangled view of cousinly duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Atlantic
Prohibition Bills Aim to Suppress Opium Traffic
Washington advocates a push for universal opium and cocaine prohibition with bills by Representative Harrison to halt intra and inter state opium commerce. The measure bans opium aboard ships stopping at U.S. ports even if not for reshipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Harrison
New York
Fence Blocking Street Removed In Keansburg Heights Dispute
The fence across the entrance to Keansburg Heights property on Green Grove place, installed by William Gehlhaus, president of New Point Comfort Beach Company, to block Kensburg Heights Company, was ordered removed after a reached agreement. Both development firms will cooperate in maintaining streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keansburg Heights
Green Grove Place
William \. Gehlhaus
New Point Comfort Beach Company
Kensburg Heights
Gehlhaus
Aas
Developmnt Companis
Prize Cut Buttons Recovered After Porch Theft
The shirt and other items stolen from the Noughton house during a Tuesday porch climb were recovered yesterday by the farmers. They located the articles in a second hand store and delivered them to Mr. and Mrs. Houghton who valued the recovered goods highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noughton House
Houghton
Should Have Warned the Maid
Fragmentary note reads a husband and wife separation with the maid reporting absence and late hours. The letter hints at domestic strain and routine disruption as the wife stays with her mother while the household wanders in longing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbins
Wulil
Parochial School Confers 12 Graduates
The parochial school held a valedictory for 12 graduates led by treasurer Jane and speakers including Rev. William Cantwell. Honors were conferred, with Joseph A. Thoma giving the address, and the finale featured The Flag of Truce amid flower letter tableaux WELCOM BP. Graduates include Madeline Hollywood and Raymond Ronan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
William Knight
James Tobin
Charles Hekiker
Howard Mullen
Francis Golden
Raymond Rowan
Howard Bolton
Joseph A. Thoma
William P. Cantwell
Joseph Albert ‘Thoma
Madeline Mildred Hollywood
Margaret Mary Ronan
Howard Leo Mullen
Francis Xavier Golden
Frances Agnes Lista
Christina Agnes Marks
Raymond Michael Ronan
Veronica Mary White
Helen Elizabeth Burns
Helen Agnes Durkin
Howard Francis Bolton
Welcom BP
Personal News From Rockwell Avenue and Nearby Cottages
Mr and Mrs William EK Kampf of Brooklyn have returned to spend a few days with Mrs Mary Kampf at her Rockwell Avenue home. Geo EB Ely of Cranford occupies Reservation Cottage No 2. Mrs B M Shanley of Newark has taken possession of her Ocean Avenue cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EK. Kampf
Brooklyn
Mary Kampf
Rockwell Avenue
Geo. EB. Ely
Cranford
B. M. Shanley
Newark
Ocean Avenue
Seventy Year Flourish At Manasquan First M E Church
The First M E Church of Manasquan marked its seventieth anniversary with a pledge of $100 to cover church indebtedness. Rev Dr A H Eberhardt former pastor celebrated, and a patriotic service was planned with Governor Fielder expected to attend. Dr Eberhardt will preach on The Meaning of the Old Flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manasquan
A. H. Eberhardt
Fielder
Eberhardt
Supreme Test of Fortitude Kiss a Lady Doctor
A curious vignette from the Smart Set hints at a playful challenge about courage. The piece centers on social wit and gendered optics, presenting a flirtatious scenario without further action or consequence.
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Hanson
Capt. Lux
Sauesier
Otstera
Prisona
Ise
The
Daily Record
Popul File Clothing and Gents’ Furnishing Store
Broadway, Long Branch
Australia
Ban
Ieee
Servin Fk
Melwaynes
Uncle Sam
Senda
Goldstein’s
Women’s Dept
Slong
Atlantic Highlawds Schools
Joy Riders
Lincoln Park
Th. A. Gregory
Minnie Bristol
Gregory
Dunne S
Manasquan Church
W. H. Woolley & CO
Broadway
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