Exiled voyager Watts and the Jewel of Digait tale
A fragmented recount of a marooned man named Watts, likened to Crusoe, living on a green forested isle with turquoise waters at Chisaprake. The piece notes his long isolation, a Maryland origin, a home built by Hardenburg, and his struggle toward re adaptation amid seagulls, fog, and waves, ending with a distant job in Tifton, Georgia.
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Tangier
Watts
Maryland
Mardenburg
Mardenburg’e Snowstars In US Hiemele
Agit
Mere
Tore
Nordenburg
Princeton
Income Hank Chooses Road Over Social Status
Milwaukee born man known as Income Hank has again left his wealthy family to wander the roads. After years riding trains and surviving dangers he remains hopeful yet resigned to a life on the rails rather than securing a promised $400 at age forty. He prefers the freedom of the open yard and the thrill of the journey over comfort and social standing.
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M' Waukeer
Milwaukee
Hank
St. Paul
Burtington Railroad
Fox
Raijron
Luxary
St Paul
British Expedition to the South Pole Planned
Commander John N Cope leads a British polar expedition to chart and study 1500 miles of virgin Antarctic territory over two phases. The voyage uses four ships thirty dogs aircraft wireless and moving picture support with an advance party including NCL Laster navigator George A W Wilkine and Theanine W Thagstlane. Ernest Shackleton predicts future reliance on seal and whale meat from the region.
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South Pole
John N. Cope
Cope
England
Antarctic
Wiewos
Thames
Nades
Antarctica
Costrander Cope
Antaréte
Australia
South Africa
NCL
Laster
Royal Rival Reserve
George AW Wiikine
Theanine W. Thagstlane
Ceohveiet
Fleother Math
Montevidew
Norfulk
Ernest Stickleton
South Polar
First Jury of Jersey Women Sits in Orange Court
In New Jersey a landmark twelve women sat as jurors in Orange district court for a case over ownership of property. Forewoman Mrs. Garrison led the deliberations as they found the claimant owned the property, a verdict delivered after a lengthy session that exceeded expectations for a male jury.
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N. J
New Jersey
Orange District Court
Antonio Pastorelli
Pastorelli
Antoinette
Antonio
Garrison
Dutch Move to Bar Bolsheviks in Rotterdam Report
Soviet agents plan to send Bolshevik missionaries to reach America via Holland. News from Rotterdam cites heavy frontier guards and underground routes as authorities chase the flow of agents, with Germany viewed as a haven for Bolshevik activity. Reports say organized networks aid departures to Holland and thence to the Americas, as emigrants and agitators move through frontier posts and cities.
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Holland
America
Rotterdam
Mwolland
Midehenk
Germany
Dmeavy
Ima
Pereone
Ponte
Alout
Miwudek
Beresus
Mange Helehewik
Woartaw
Likeness of Ur king shown in Pennsylvania exhibit
A fragmentary report describes a clay tablet impression labeled as the portrait of Ur king Ishin or Thi Sin. The artifact, believed to be the oldest image of a Mesopotamian ruler, was said to be found in Mabylonia and shipped from Ur’s temple high priest to a banker, possibly containing gold.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mabylonia
Thi Sin
Lagrain Sab
Temple of
Abraham
Shulpne
Fort Wayne High Girls Protest Dress Standards
Fort Wayne Indiana girl students protest pro brites on liberty by opposing prohibitions on wearing skirts more than ten inches from the floor and square necked puffed dresses, arguing for freedom in school attire and expression.
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Human Liberty
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lied to Save His Mother Pravifert Death Confession
Willie Keuckies of Franufoet Ky is accused of lying to save his mother as he confesses to the ranker and omitting involvement in the death of his stepfather Voom Kroclet. The trial reveals alleged complicity and motive with Crewe and other figures cited as witnesses in the case.
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Aperele
Willie
Franufoet
Girls Good Machinists Says Bureau Director
Mary Anderson, director of women’s bureau at the U S Department of Labor, reports women have gained new positions in manufacturing. The war report notes training and placement in machinery and clothing industries, arguing continued opportunities are essential to sustain progress for girls in the workforce.
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Mary Anderson
United States Department of Labor
Wwe
Aged Indian Arrives in Minneapolis with Family
Ming-Jello Smith, an aged Chippewa Indian, travels to Minneapolis with his adopted son Tom Smith after 153 years away. He has become blind since his last visit to the city and says he would like to travel no more, while describing his blanket as his sole companion and weeping as he recalls never having slept in a bed.
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Minneapolle
Jello Smith
Heapoeliis
Tom Smith
John
Minneapolis
Dead Wait Shipment of 9000 Bodies Reaches United States
The United States Grave Registration Service reports nearly 9,000 American soldiers who died in France have been shipped home and turned over to relatives, with 1,800 more awaiting shipment at French ports. Exhumations began September 15 across 17 cemeteries, including Brest and Bordeaux areas, with Belgium next month and work at sea sites finished.
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Paris
France
United States
Bony
Great Britain
Germany
Luxembourg
America
Belgium
Brest
Bordeaus
Lagire
Fear Causes Temporary Blindness in Liberty Mills Woman
Mrs. George M. Rice of Liberty Mills became temporarily blind after stepping on a nail. Doctors report fear of blood poisoning caused the blood vessels in both eyes to burst. She was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment to restore sight. Also noted: there are more than 1,000,000 houses in London.
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Wabash
George M. Rice
Liberty Mills
Doctors Explain Cold and Flu Treatments Effectiveness
Doctors state that remedies rely on a fully active liver to work. Calotab tablets at bedtime purify the liver by morning, allowing recovery without disturbing eating or work. A refund is offered if not satisfied.
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Colle
Intel
Healing the Sick With Bulgarian Blood Tea
A vintage health claim ad touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a pure herb remedy for stomach ailments and rheumatic pains. It promises benefits for constipation headaches appetite sleep and liver kidney issues and urges readers to ask their druggist or grocer for a package.
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Enia
Mrs Hicks Relieved By Four Eatonies Tablets
Mrs Hicks claims four Eatonies tablets relieved her sour stomach and indigestion. The ad promotes Eatentic tablets as a remedy for stomach trouble, suggesting quick relief after meals and healthy digestion with a tablet after each meal.
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Mrs. Hicks
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Jersey
Chiatha
Charles
Wien
Howe
Hardenberg
Lis
Sevier
Hirtahewth
Ineke
Patish
Clala
Meiers
Pennsylvania University
Babylonia
Ibisin
Urle
Morgentown
W. Va
E Friend
Anime Aid
Tite
Genteman
London
Barrest
Thies de Shoe Insurance
Tomo Wa
Onnars
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