Fort Schuyler and Old Glory Face the Enemy 150 Years On
Historic article recalls Fort Schuyler Fort Stanwix in 1777 when American forces under Gansevoort and Willett repelled St Leger and lifted the siege. It notes Benedict Arnold’s relief mission, the Oriskany battle, and the upcoming Flag Day and Saratoga sesquicentennial celebrations marking the first American victory in Burgoyne's 1777 campaign.
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United States
Washington
Princeton
Trenton
Hebert
Great Britain
New England
Lakes Champlain
George
Hudson River
John Burgoyne
Canada
Champlain
Lord Howe
New York
Hudson
Albany
Oswego
Lake Ontario
Mohawk River
Theazores
Burgoyne
Howe
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Fort
Stanwix
John Stanwix
Philip Schuyter
Colonel Dayton
Mohawk Valley
Dayton
Schuyter
New York Hne
Arnold
Montgomery
Quebec
Marinus Willett
Col. Mellon
Ninth
Massachusetts
Gansevoort
Willett
St. Leger
Mellon
Second Continental Congress
Peekskill
Fort Schuyler
Fort Stanwix
Leger
Schuyler
Tryon County
Nicholas Herkimer
Oriskany Creek
Herkimer
Clansevoort
Elmo Scott Watson
Old Glory
Oriskany
Flerkimer
St.Leger
Benedict Arnold
Bennington
John Stark
Green Mountain Boys
Burstoyne
Saratoga
Fashion notes on coats and dresses with tailored sports look
The article surveys ladies garments featuring black cloth bands on frocks and coats with high necklines and mousseline jabots, introducing a sports style for daywear. It highlights wraps gowns and ensembles from Worth and Tremet using gray silk alpaca, rose crepe accents, and fox fur collars in muted tones.
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Worth
Tremet
Paris
Onions to Cakes and Fashions From 1937 Kitchen Column
A mixed 1937 Western Newspaper Union column blends recipes and fashion notes. It describes onion stuffed with peanut butter, scalloped chicken with corn, a rich cake and hot butterscotch sauce, plus culinary tips for convalescents and garment details from Paris collections.
Ship Models Recall Britain's Sea Glory for Home Decoration
The Manchester Guardian reports on miniature reproductions of historic British ships from the Fifteenth to the Eighteenth centuries. Models range from fourteen inches to five feet, include the Golden Hind, and are described as genuine works of art with decorative value and potential as lamp standards. Prices span a couple of guineas to twenty six pounds.
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England
Queen Elizabeth
Francis Drake
Senate
The
Manchester Guardian
Boiling Points of Oils and Work Week Changes
The bureau of standards notes petroleum oil boiling points vary widely with no fixed figure. Kerosene may start boiling at about 300 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, while many oils decompose before boiling. The standard working week has shortened by 20 percent over a generation.
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Bureau of Standards
Ancient hunters used trained cats and other animals in history
The text claims ancient Egyptians killed wild ducks with throwing sticks and decoys and trained cats as retrievers. It mentions hunting with Hons, linked to cats, and leopards used in China during Kublai Khan's era. It also cites state spending, noting Pennsylvania at 62 million dollars, New York at 49 million, and others at 46 million.
China Porcelain Industry Declines Since Republic Era
A United States Commerce Department note reports China’s porcelain industry has languished since the republic began. Imperial patronage fueled craft, but lack of state support and enterprise has hurt production. Tours note limited stock for buyers, yet raw kaolins and clays remain plentiful. The piece mentions historic kilns in Kiangsi and hopes for future revival. It also adds unrelated population figures for Indians and Mormons.
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China
United States
Kingtehehep
Kiangsi
Julian Arnold
Pastel Tones Signal Dress Colors for Summer Styles
The article notes pastel colors will dominate summer fashion with dulled pinks greens and beiges across sportswear and hats. It highlights softer tea rose like pinks and blue leaning greens while beige and light neutrals promise versatile matching with many costumes as gray tones return in spring palettes.
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New York Times
Ural
Louvis
Girdle and Belt Styles Emphasize Hip Line in Fashion
Fashion notes show many new tracks stressing a hip line while warning the curve should be suppressed if it tends to roundness. Belts fasten with metal tackle while girdles are tied softly in a loose weave.
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Paris
Broken Skirt Lines Feature New Printed Crepe Dresses
Vogue notes show skirts in new printed crepe dresses with broken lines, diverting from gathered styles to preserve a slim silhouette. Designers favor clean lines and minimalist detailing in the season’s gowns.
Neri Mayweet T Reflects on Sale Simian Ridicule
An unclear fragment notes Neri Mayweet T and I W Lowe's Monthly. The text mentions a sale, ridicule, and a reference to care for a meth port, but details are fragmented and names are uncertain.
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Sale
Girl golfer nets oyster with S500 pearl from Scottish river
The Dearborn Independent reports a girl golfer fishing in a Scottish river pulled up an oyster containing a S500 pearl while she was chasing a ball that had fallen into the water.
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Dearborn Independent
Alpine Adelweiss Plant Description From Alpine Regions
A description notes the Adelweiss plant meaning noble and white, a perennial that grows in high Alps regions of Switzerland and in parts of Austria and Siberia, typically found in difficult or inaccessible places.
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Adelweiss
Alps
Switzerland
Austria
Sibert
Narrow Seaway View Seen From Matar On Clear Day
A hazy line from Matar shows a distant shore of Ireland across the sea on a clear day. The sighting hints at a rare long-range view across the water.
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Ireland
Matar
Uae
Bum
The Resurrection and Its Meaning
The article explains the Christian significance of the resurrection, arguing it conquers death, justifies believers, creates a new creation in Christ, and enables a holy life through the Spirit. It cites 1 Corinthians 15 and Galatians 2 20 to support justification and living faith in Jesus.
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Cape of Good Hope
Vasco da Gama
Jesus Christ
Limien
Hell
Moses
Tsenel
Red Sea
Heath
Christ
Jesus
Apostle
Rest Bloom Amid Sorrow in John Timothy Atul Text
Fragmentary lines describe a tense scene where a person seeks home, rest, and contemplation. The voice mentions stopping, breathing deeply, and a moment of reflection involving reading and prayer. Names John Timothy Atul appear as a figure within the passage.
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John Timothy Atul
Unclear Fragmentary Text on Judgment and Names
Fragmentary excerpt mentions judgment and names including Ele and Hebert EL Speer. The passage is incoherent with missing context, making the overall point and entities difficult to ascertain.
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Hebert EL Speer
Being in Christ Despite Everyday Obstacles
A compact reflection attributed to William Guthrie urges believers to pursue union with Christ as a daily, practical work. It contrasts ease with effort, noting this sacred aim resists passive rest and demands conscious devotion.
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William Guthrie
Fenwiek
Fragmentary OCR raises unclear tale of salvation mixing angels and people
Readable fragments hint at a discussion of salvation and angels contrasted with human effort. Names and clear actions are missing, leaving only disjointed phrases about people, work, and a person named Philip Cok amid garbled text.
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Philip Cok
Wheowen Partners of
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