Land of El Dorado Definition and Origin
The term means the gilded one from Spanish usage describing a legendary land of wealth. Explorers believed an Indian chief covered in gold dust at a yearly festival inspired the phrase. Now the name refers to any country with supposed abundance of valuable natural products.
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Favorite Prescription Restores Strength for Expectant Mother
South Bend reader Mrs. C. L. Scott testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription revived her strength and eased suffering during pregnancy. She says the medicine kept her baby strong and healthy and endorses it for expectancy and afterward. The ad urges purchase from local druggists in liquid or tablet form.
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Impressive Income Questioned by Bill Collectors
A quote from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes Dubwaite earned $2,000 annually yet faced hardship, while now making $20,000 but still struggles. The piece adds that bill collectors will tolerate more back talk from the higher earner.
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Didn't Have That Twin
Two Irishmen who were old friends meet in the street. One recalls meeting a man who looked exactly like him except for a bit more gray. He jokingly asks if the other has a twin brother who is a few years older.
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Feeling and Action: A Philosophical Reflection
A concise meditation argues that choosing to abstain from feeling is easier than feeling rightly, and choosing inaction is simpler than acting well. The quote explores moral discernment and the burden of deliberate conduct.
British politics in crisis as Lloyd George seeks return
Edward W. Pickard outlines Lloyd George's bid to rejoin Parliament after being ousted by Conservatives. He opposes labor demands and pushes for renewed ties with the United States and Russia, arguing Britain’s leadership would influence global affairs amid near east tensions and economic strains.
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British and Italian political shifts and postwar tensions
Britain faces a reorganization as Andrew Bonar Law forms a cabinet and Lloyd George campaigns for a middle course with U S ties and League of Nations support. Labor pushes for war debt and peace terms while Italy's Fascisti threaten to seize power amid reparations clashes. Navy advocates seek strength as demobilization debates rise.
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Federal Judge Upholds Liquor Carrying Ban On Vessels
New York federal judge upholds attorney general ruling prohibiting liquor transport on vessels entering American waters. Case brought by steamship firms goes to the Supreme Court, likely no decision for six to eight weeks. Treasury officials informally halt enforcement against foreign-flag ships with sealed cargoes. American ships must obey. France declines to cooperate in stopping smuggling from St Pierre et Miquelon, where islanders trade liquor for food, aiding fishermen rather than smuggling into the United States.
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Gompers National AFL Campaign Denounces Congress
Samuel Gompers Frank Merl son and James O Connell announce a manifesto for the national non partisan AFL campaign denouncing the present congress as reactionary urging voters to "put progress in" at the November election. The manifesto blames congress for removing the excess profits tax and reducing surtaxes while aiding soldiers bonus.
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Near East peace talks urged with uncertain Lausanne date
British Foreign Minister Lord Curzon calls for US participation in the Lausanne peace conference while Italy demands Soviet inclusion. France may back this amid warming Soviet ties. Greek civilians evacuate Thrace amid disorder as allied forces try to curb chaos. Ted Cross to aid 800000 refugees. Athens presses that the US is sole aiding nation. Smyrna disaster report awaited. Horton hints looters perhaps sparked the blaze, not Turkish troops.
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Forces Move In As Vindivostok Falls To Japanese-Tied Rebels
Big transports sailed from Vindivostok last Wednesday carrying Japanese troops and civilians. Far Eastern Republic forces, also called the Chita government, immediately seized the city. The Red army commander reportedly ordered British and American marines to depart Vladivostok along with all foreign ships.
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Irish Free State constitution sent to London for approval
The provisional parliament adopted the constitution on Wednesday and sent it to London for approval by the British cabinet. The draft, approved in June by the Lloyd George ministry, contains no changes offensive to the English government. Eamon de Valera has returned to Dublin and is under care for a serious nervous disorder with a priest in constant attendance.
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Obituary Notice for Dr Lyman Abbott
A veteran editor of Outlook and noted American figure Dr Lyman Abbott died last week. He was a prominent preacher author lecturer and longtime associate and friend of leading Americans of his era.
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Fate Takes a Hand in Awkward College Moment
A university senior recounts a dramatic library blackout incident where she collided with an ex fiancé and, in the sudden light, found themselves embracing in front of onlookers, creating a memorable scene for all in the Chicago Tribune account.
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Tax Dodging Accusation Sparks Indignation
In a heated exchange, Crabshaw asks Newrich if he dodged income tax. Newrich calls the report an infamous libel and says he has tried every possible way but has never succeeded.
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New York Sun
Bootlegger’s Pride Masked by Liquor Wealth
In a vivid exchange Miss Cayenne exposes a man’s pretentious display as fueled by liquor wealth. The remark frames his airs as the result of bootlegging affluence rather than genuine status.
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