Pergamum Treasure Trail to Berlin Throne Mystery
Ancient Pergamum as center of Mysia yields a priceless library and altar. Berlin’s Kaiser Friedrich museum houses the immense altar, with pieces in Constantinople. The article ponders how Salton’s throne and historic military actions connect to modern Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nner
Lehrone
Soltan
Berlin
Pergaumn
Mysia
Caleus River
Teventy Mallee
Mttalie
Nak
Fils
Tle
Kaiser Friedrich Museum
Salun
A Moujik’s Repeated Train Inquiry Tale
A stylized tale recounted by Mr Tower, a former American ambassador to Russia, describes a moujik who asks when a train leaves, leaves, then returns minutes later asking again. The agent knows the moment passes, and the moujik explains the question changes with time and context.
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Tower
Russia
Riile
Boston Transcript
Court Sets Hope For Old Gents to Wed Again
An elderly man wins a court decree allowing him to marry, despite aging doubts. The ruling asserts age alone does not bar marriage and signals renewed optimism for mature suitors to pursue happiness, urging them to stay active and engaged in life.
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Sale
Cork
New York
Gighleon
Bromay
Synstanea
Trajan
Wedding on a stump in Maripos a county garden
A unique wedding ceremony took place atop a massive tree stump in California. The couple and 60 guests ascended about six feet to the stump crown, with flowers, trees, and picturesque surroundings creating a dramatic venue. Music and dancing followed the ceremony, conducted by a local minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashord
Loyal Pennsylvania Chautauquans In Pilgrimage to Save Institution
Pennsylvania Chautauqua leaders plan a July pilgrimage to Chautauqua to discuss a "Saving What Language" program and to set arrangements for placing the Chautauqua Institution on a permanently solvent basis. Attendees include Mauch Chunk’s Walter Roserta and others from Franklin, Oil City, Lock Haven, and Punxsutawney as part of a 1919 season revival effort. The drive aims to raise about $1,000,000, with contributions pledged by local trustees, county, and general funds to expand and secure the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Ani
Pennnsylvania
Chautauquat Amumphly
Pennsylvania
Llev
Walter ©. Roserta
Mauch Chunk
Mra
M. G. Moonhead
Moorheadville
K. 6
Fleming
Oil City
Lusmas ‘Alexander
Franklin
Hubert P. Dexter
Coudergport
Misa Verrodo Heasley
Emienton
Ann C. Behreffle
Shantanqua
Charter
Ander
Fostier
Catigae Holdera
Cuania
Lesterate
Chautauqua County
Pickwick and Dickensian Echoes in Roswell Critique
A fragmented passage critiques Pickwick as Johnson and links Vlekwick to a broader novelistic lineage. It discusses Tolenson, Toswell and Roswellian reception, noting parallels between Pickwick and Dickens characters, plus opinions on authorship, influence, and moral tone in a late 19th or early 20th century literary debate.
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Fhompson
Vyranto Mall
Vlekwick
Saniel Tolenson
Hole
Unis
Wis
Dames
Toswell
Roswell
Diekouk
Maedd
Maswell
Tubwick
Mall and Banotte
Doctor Johnson
Rte
Fickwick
Johnson
Mr. Pickwick
Combat With Their Heads In Giraffe Wrestling Display
A vivid, unusual spectacle features two giraffes locking heads in a rough form of combat. The scene evokes ancient warriors as they clash with spiked mane projections, while trainers and spectators observe from nearby.
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Tony
Wien
New York
St Mark the Evangelist and His Traditions
St Mark the evangelist is linked to Jewish ancestry and a role as an attendant to St Peter. He is traditionally credited with founding the church at Aquileia and writing the gospel there. His feast is observed April 5 with symbol the Law, and legends tie John the Baptist to his beginnings and to resurrection symbolism.
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St Mark
St. Peter
John
Merk
Shyla
St. Barnabas
St Peter
Aquileia
St. Blark
St. Mark
Hon Waa
Jeng
Harvard Life Through Early Student Sketches and Humor
A dusty find in a New England farmhouse reveals an early draftsman who predated Ye Harvard Studies and the College Sketches volume by about twenty five years. The discoverer, cataloging a time stained look, connects N Maynard and B G Allwood to Harvard life and humorous journalism origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Selence Moutor
No Novelty Sluce Inquiry from Hequadntas
A garbled exchange shows Hequadntas asking about the feller who runs the Busy Bee sluce. Ack from Sandy Mush replies with odd dialect, referencing shop, payments, and a plan to brew at Toeouldig. The text ends with a local place mention Kauaings City Sta.
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Kauaings City
Musical Muncipal Debate Echoes In Odd Text
A garbled OCR fragment describes a public talk with scattered names and terms. It references a Denver event and a dialogue about studying something called Sirwess, noting cost depending on how many planes must be pulled. The passage is largely indecipherable but hints at a heated civic discussion.
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Rogers
Thal
Denver
Cluip
Strasbourg's Restored Alsace Lorraine Administration History
In historic Strasbourg the restored Alsace Lorraine administration inspires a proud portrait of the city. The Boston Yrangeript notes the long service of renowned architects and decorators guiding a four century project. It lauds Strasbourg's marvels, wine ties, world recognition, and famed beer lineage dating back to the Middle Ages.
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Strasbourg
Alsace Lorraine
France
Histori Gramnd
Boston Yrangeript
Famosa
Svartels Tis Great
la Tore Lotiate Ilunk
First National Convention of Business Women of America Planned
A national convention for business women of America will meet in St. Louis Missouri. The six step program includes housing for business women and the reorganization of business women. The national committee backs the movement with headquarters in New York City at 60 Lexington Avenue. Lena Madasii Phillips is named executive secretary of the federation.
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Bualnous Women of
America
St. Touts
Fortune
Bualneks Woren
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Lena Madasii Phillips
Federation
No Escape in Morning Mystery at Local Home
Fragmentary note from a 1910s era page describes a missing person case with garbled phrases about Mrs Tiyssbys and Mite Angsby. It mentions attempts to reach home, an anxious wait, and a question about Mr Angsby not showing up in the heat.
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Hirmloghac Age-Herald
Umbrellas in public spaces spark heated town debate
A raucous scene unfolds as Captain Ezra rails against umbrellas as dangerous weapons. Onlookers argue amid a crowded street, with testimonies about safety, manners, and the nuisance of umbrellas in transit. A passerby restrains a weaponized umbrella while others critique its potential to harm pedestrians.
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Angela Martie
Comita Bianseff
Peurie
Megulda
Young Feller
Giassuy
Nein
Greta Jalen
Dusserous
Pepitieelys
Ileadiy
Dean Dol
Hivnettou
Sags
Isa da Nindal
Raxfon Giohe
Improved Oil Burner for Household Stoves in Cairo
A new oil burner device for kitchen stoves in Cairo by Frog proposes a compact nozzle that inserts into the grate. The oil tank remains on an external rack while fuel is heated to around 169 degrees, then air or steam converts the oil into a smokeless spray that burns with a steady flame.
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Cairo
Egypt
Spain
Noazle
They Wouldn't Suit Her in New French Fashions
Mary Vicksturd criticizes the new French styles as Cole Brench urges bringing back the long skirt. She frowns while Stu notices her expression and the skirt draping to the ground, questioning fit and modesty.
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Mary Vicksturd
Cole Brench
Stu
Key Money Practice In Yorkshire Tenancies
Fragmentary report describes tenants in Yorkshire facing demands for key money and rent payments. It notes landlords may accept a successor tenant directly, with intent to secure rent and establish occupancy, though the text is garbled and unclear on details.
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Agian
Yorkshir
The Zuyder Zee and Dutch Reclamation Overview
The Zusiar set or Southern sea once lay in marshy waters. By the thirteenth century its extent was about 2000 square miles with depths from 10 to 19 feet. The Vinlanders reclaimed a million acres from fern lake and river since the sixteenth century.
Demnocrat Describes Aubererib Ora And Advertisera as Friends
The Demnocrat regards to aubererib ora and advertisera as personal friends who are to be served upon occasion.
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Aubereribora
Advertisera
Official Directory items list state and county officials
The directory enumerates state officers and local officials: State Treasurer Robert Young Auditor General A W Powell Internal Affairs Henry Houck President Judge Joseph W Boulon Congressman Charles H Rowland Philipsburg Senator Frank S Baldwin Assembly Members John A Fitzgibbon Bradford Frank P Tanerwood Bradford County Sheriff B W Jones Smethport Deputy Sheriffs C G Choate Smethport J I Howe Bradford Prothonotary B P F Stareky Smethport Clerk of Courts Frank R Boater Bristolport County Treasurer Frank Potter and others.
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Govarner
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Robert Young
Genecni
A. W. Powell
Soey
Henry Houck
Joseph W. Boulonamethvert
B. W. Jones
Smethport
C. G. Choate
J. I. Howe
Bradford
B. PF
Stareky
Frank
R Boater
Bristiiport
Treasucee
Frank Potter
Smethport Officials and Local Businesses Listed
A roster of Smethport officials and county appointees appears, with names for commissioners, clerks, superintendents, detectives, and other posts. The document also notes Smethport scenery and local industries including Smethport Wood Products and Norwich Chemical Company plants and the county's two live weekly newspapers.
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Secy
Y W. FF. Specht
Ireaa
T. F. Homyplvila
Board of Health
John Clark
Becr Retary
K. C. Gleason
Wide Burdick
Fred Masser
John A. Karlow
Cumauntass
Electa
George Barbour
Hermann Tull
Solletter
B. Jeneanan
Smethports
Kcenery
Smethnort
Amon
Smethport Wood Products Company
iManuafacturers
Bast Smethport
Norwich Chemical Company
Minsufacturers
Lodge Directories and Meetings in Smethport and Sidney
Local fraternal groups list meeting dates and locations. McKean Lodge No. 388 in Sidney meets the seat Wednesday at 8116 Main Street with Wm Bundick and Sely. Smethport Lodge No. 589 holds Friday evenings at 8 with initiations monthly. Smethport Encampment No. 218 meets first and third Wednesdays in LO, O, TF hall. Rebuked Judge No. 63 convenes first and second Mondays at 8 in O. O. F. hall with officers listed. Smethport Branch No. 25 meets Tuesdays in I, O. O. F. hall. Phoenix Chapter No. 18 meets first and third Saturdays at 8 in LO. O. F. hall with officers named.
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F&a mM . Mckean Lodge
Masonic Hall
Main Street
Sidney A. Bundick
Mt. W
O. F Smethport Lodge
Prifay
Lock Hall
Louis Dilkinson
N. G
R. C. Gleason
Sery
O. F. Smethport
Hall
TA. Johnston
A Swanson
Hall Lizzie Deigle
N.G
Rachel Janster Seon
All Saints Memorial Chapel and area church services
All Saints Memorial Chapel Smethport offers divine service and Sunday school each Sunday at 2 40 pm led by Rev B H Edson. Methodists preach at 10 30 am with Sunday school 11 45 am Epworth League 6 45 pm and evening service 7 20 pm mid week prayer and praise Wednesday 8 pm. Also Episcopal services at 10 30 am and 7 32 pm with 2 am service except first Sunday monthly. St Elizabeth’s RC Church holds services 10 30 am Rev P J Donahup pastor. Swedish Lutheran Church services Sundays led by Rev Larson.
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Smethport
B. H. Edson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Episcopal Church
Hedson
St. Elizabeth's
P. J. Donahup
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Atan
Hanover
Declarin
Loyal
Chautauquans
Save
Institution
Phitevepnyot
Cru
Faugea Cohickell
Frireda
Sees Pickwick AS
Olakena
Lexteographer
Evangelist
Harvard
Dejlet
Capn
Ezra
Ancient Mariner
Boston Town
Official Directory
Oimts
Congress
Charles H. Rowland, Philipsbore
Bia
Frank 8. Baldwin
John A. Fitz-gibbon
Frank P. Tanerwood
Smathport
A. M. Marsh
Bradsford
Gahagan
Mt Jowett
Finherty
A. R. Andereson
Clermant- Register of Wills
Orphans' Court
John B
Bastian
Coruner
R. Sherman
Jury Commisaionere
Wm. H. Morrison
W. G. Older
H, TD
Otto
A. D. Arthurs
Warley Difford
J. BE. Abbot
Pronk Burdlets
C. W. Lillbridge
Asst
Thos
P. H. G. Smethport Branch
O. F. Hall
Kate Bender
Anna O. Spark
Bam
Annie O. Stark
Sec
Y- Harry Comes
Phoenix
C. E
Ball
Fannie Hooner
M. Sa Oraxe
Drake
All Saints Memorial Chapel
Swedish Lutheran Church
Rea
Larson
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