Old Deacon the steadfast horse and the Braisted letter
In a snowbound Havertown post office Deacon the patient horses on Rural Free Delivery Route No 2 endures a late start. The driver Dan Sweeney's rheumatism and a new carrier slow delivery until Deacon bravely guides the long route to the Braisted home where a father awaits a prodigal son's letter. The town praises Deacon as a loyal, hardworking horse and the Braisted family rewards him.
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Deacon
Uncle Sam
Havertown P
Havertown
Dan Sweeney
Dan
Danny
United States Mail
Joel
Josiah Braisted
Braisted
Boston
Josiah
Docetor
Beacey
Dencon
Ban Sweeney
St Louis Globe Democrat
Police Station Santas Bring Christmas Cheer to New York
Commissioner Woods plans precinct Christmas trees and Santa visits in all station houses from the Bronx to Brooklyn to connect youngsters with police. Each dormitory will host a tree and garbed officers hand out oranges candy and toys inviting every child to celebrate. The aim is to ease fear of police and foster trust between youth and law enforcement.
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York
New York
Broadway
Cowpath
Brooklyn
Police Department
Pancho Villa Trousers Exhibit in New York Window
A New York curiosity shop displays a pair of trousers claimed to be from Pancho Villa. The heavy red material, full cut at the knee and tight at the ankle, features 80 silver fox heads along the outer seams per leg. The owner values them at 120 dollars and asserts authentic craftsmanship and decoration standards.
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New York
Pancho Villa
Mexico
Villa
Eny
Chicago's Largest Family Reported in City Census
Chicago households show large families dominate wards with Richard Kingman, a veterinary surgeon, listed as father of 14 children. Edward Sharp has 14, John Schwartz 12, while wards vary from 124 to 264 large families. Twins and triplets appear in several households as census tallies run through Chicago neighborhoods.
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Chicago
Herman Tomschin
Tearmster
South
Redvale Avenue
Eneeébert Drehobel
George Street
Indian Names Planned for Des Moines Streets
Des Moines plans a new boulevard and street system using Indian names from the Towa Sac Fox and Sioux languages. Fr Marien proposes Reeosnnqva as a street name. other suggestions include Mabaska Inkra Guta Minnew Itkon Wavaconds and Appanoese among many. The effort aims to honor local Indigenous heritage and preserve memory of tribes once in Iowa.
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Paes Mouwes
Iowa
Marien
Des Moines
Ties Moines
Fiarian
Mabaska
Inkra- Guta
Minnew Itkon
Wavaconds
Wepello
Appanoese
Heokuk
Poweskick
Voime Urnina
Thshulouss
Pushopahoa
Nishimabotua
Nod
Briand Forms New French Cabinet Amid War Reorganization
In Paris Briand begins forming a new French cabinet as reports from Paris and Washington describe radical war-time reorganization. Petain is cited as potential commander of all western allied forces, with Pershing noted for notable defensive success at Verdun and related fronts.
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Washington
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Patain
Verdun
Ds Jto
Joffrein
England
Docieumont
Persin
Adite
Petain
Dinaat
Tecord
Champagne
Srem
Briand
Sharpe
State Départment
tEsid
Poincare
Big
aWas
Swiss Rebuff by Kaiser on Belgium Deportations
Berlin reports suggest Germany warned Switzerland against interfering in Belgian deportations while promising to respect neutral wishes. Swiss minister in Berlin conveyed that rumors of friction arose from Belgian workers transport but emphasized neutrality and exchange with Germany.
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Paris
Germany
Belgium
Switland
Brussels
U S Reads Germany Pledges In Sussex Case Clarifications
Washington reports state department says full information on the Marina torpedoing shows Germany's pledges to the United States may be clearer than earlier. Arabia case details awaited before new note aims to settle interpretations of obligations in armed ships and maritime warfare.
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Washington
State Department
Marina
Germany
United State
Arabia
Sussex
Bank Heist Surfaces as Four Escape with Cash
Winita Oklahoma December 15 four suspects remain at large after allegedly forcing Cashier Martin to open the vault of the Farmers State Bank of Winita and flee with an amount reported around 87000 dollars authorities say the search spans the countryside as investigators pursue leads
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Winita, Okin
Bencits
Martin
Farmers’ State Bank of
Winita
French Steamer Saint Priippe Sunk in Atlantic
A dispatch from Havre reports the French steamer Saint Priippe of 3419 tons sunk. The crew casualties are given as two feared dead.
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Faris
Saint Priippe
Iavas
Hnovre
Messy social evening ends with awkward music critique
During a social gathering a woman sang for guests. A meek man next to a guest asked who wrote the song, claiming to be the author of that tune. The moment turns onlookers' reactions as the audience questions the singer's repertoire.
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Tam
Groans Beside Breakfast Room Incident Reported
A Kansas City Star excerpt describes a policeman questioning a man about groans from an upstairs room. Mrs Vain Quentin claims she was assaulted by someone else while eating breakfast, denying involvement in the alleged beating.
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Vain Quentin
Kansas City Star
Gloom Triumph Reported After Election Day Turmoil
The article describes Walter Gloom pursuing official answers after the election. It notes inquiries into who served as vice president for Selander IE. Billfinger and portrays patriots confessing ignorance while facing humiliation.
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Gloom
Walter Gloom
Selander IE. Billfinger
Abuasas
Fragile claim on preserve of fruits and vegetables
The text asserts that the lubricative properties of fruits and vegetables remain intact when not destroyed by canning or processing. It presents a questionable statement about preservation, lacking credible sourcing or clear context.
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Britain
Briang
Kaiser
Kaiser Broxe
Omaha
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America
Defiance
Nebraska
Nebraska Iron & Metal Co
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