Wanderer from the North Encounters a Fort Harmar Ensign
In a riverbank meeting, an armed stranger from Sandusky arrives with a peace mission for Hamilton and Bt Clair. He claims to speak for Harmar and seeks guidance as Joseph Hayward of Fort Harmar, while the wary narrator weighs trust in this rough woodsman.
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Trinois
Sandusky
Vincennes
Shawnee
Hamilton
Bt Clair
Harmar
Woodaman
Joseph Hayward
Fort Harmar
Meeting with Simon Girty at Fort Harmar
Hayward escorts the famed renegade Simon Girty to the fort gates after a tense encounter at Chillicothe and Marietta. Brady and others clash, but Harmar orders a formal briefing on Girty’s message from Hamilton and the risk of war with Native tribes.
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Hayward
Chillico
Eame
Simon Girty
Iles
Kenton
Detroit
Fort Harmar
Girty
Harmar
Marietta
Brady
Thin Valley
Bimon Girty
The Encounter With a Renegade at the Fort
General Harmar presides as a tense scene unfolds with a renegade named Brady. The speaker pledges to deliver the man to the fort, arguing peace should prevail to avoid costly retaliation. Brady and Evans recount past betrayals and border killings, denouncing the renegade as a hellish villain.
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Brady
Harmar
Evans
Roddy
His Period of Enjoyment
A comic tale of a lethargic farmer who shirks church, pays low wages, and deprives workers while hoarding money. He votes against roads, hires a teen girl for 20 a month, and clings to corn bread until a heart condition ends his days after buying a touring car.
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Frank Telford
Two Philadelphia pastors warned on church crowding
Police and fire departments warn two Philadelphia pastors about overcrowding their churches. The remark questions how many pews are needed and notes the issue as a public safety concern. The New York World quotes the warning as part of a broader discussion.
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Philadelpha
New York
Plain Tailored Suit and Checks Style Review
A discussion of black and white checked serge suits, favoring checks about a half inch square. Larger checks require plain construction, while small checks allow shaped jackets and trimming. Notes on color pairings, garment length, and fit considerations for different figures, with cautions for very stout or very thin women.
Among the Loveliest Summer Hats by Julia Bottomley
Three hats showcased as prime examples of novel floral trimming and expert millinery craft. Each design features hemp braid, crepe facings, and wired ribbons with roses, berries, and velvet accents in straw, eggplant, and pavoral hues. The piece notes quality materials, careful construction, and the economics for milliners.
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Julia Bottomley
Wide Choice In Sleeves For Modern Dreng Fashion
The article surveys sleeve styles for the modern dreng, detailing long oversleeves reaching near the elbow, short chit fon pulls around the arm with long gloves, and an elbow sleeve that reveals flouncos trim and pleat edged bands. It notes mediatos offer many options.
The Newest Fang Exhibits Curled Feather Fans
Eight to ten curled ostrich feathers in two shades on display. Varied sizes include dark blue tipped with emerald green and black tipped red crimson. Australian lacework frames accompany blue green fans while black crimson fans use red coral accents.
Reading Boys Civic Class Serve City With Clean Up Plan
In Reading Pennsylvania civic groups praise youth from the high school for boys under Prof S H Ziegler for their city clean up and improvement drive. About 100 students explore alleys and byways with pad and kodak to record needed removals and report to officials and chamber of commerce.
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Reading
Woman's Club
Civic League
Civic Division
Reading Kindergarten Association
Hut
High School For
S. H. Ziegler
Board of Trade
State Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Trees In School Grounds For Education And Shade
In the grounds of every school a mix of fruit and ornamental trees should be planted. Each fruit tree should have at least one other warrant for use. Include walnut and chestnut as shade and teaching trees. Trees provide botany material, reduce field trips, and expose students to native vegetation and estate scenery beyond classroom walls.
Moving pictures in parks to aid youth
A St Louis Times editorial urges careful study of a park commission plan for moving pictures. It argues government should attract unschooled urban children to wholesome activities, beyond schools, to prevent mischief and foster civic interest.
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St Louis
Points for Improvement Workers
A compact appeal stressing that improvement work hinges on money and sustained funding. It urges securing funds before tackling problems, establishing annual dues for permanence, engaging all ages, including children, and selecting initial tasks that involve broad interest. It also calls for regular meetings to spread enthusiasm.
Browning Club Promises Tango and Music in Light Quip
A Browning Club invites a hesitant prospective member who jokes about not being cultured enough for highbrow pursuits. The reply clarifies the club focuses on dancing the tango and occasional musical comedies rather than elite cultural activities.
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Browning Club
Athletic Climber Picks Up Exercise Question
A traveling climber answers a teacher’s question about regular exercise with a witty retort about always securing an upper berth on journeys. The brief exchange highlights a humorous view on fitness routines during travel.
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D.j.lavin
Potter
Northwest
Ohio
Sam
Strokin
Kentucky
St. Clair
Faulkner
General Harmar
Mr. Hayward
IOUT
Farmer
Reet
Model City
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