Northwest Offers New Lure of Gold
Washington reports gold near Cassiar in British Columbia draws miners to the Stikine river region. The tale recounts glacial seas, outlet towns, and perilous upriver journeys and notes historic finds and related travel routes into Yukon territory.
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Northwest
Washington
Cassiar
Wrangell
Alaska
Stikine River
Yukon Trail
National Geographic Society
Stikine
British Columbia
Cassiar Creek
Glenora
Klondike
Ryan
John Muir
Pacific Coast
Yosemite
Cnasstar
MacKenzie
Yukon
United States
Spain
Skagway
White Horse Pass
Telegraph Creek
Armstrong
Earth Faults in Rocky Mountains
Denver geologists chart a belt of dead faults between Denver and Longmont and near Boulder and Golden revealing cretaceous outcrops and suggests faults have been inactive for ages. Slight tremors have been reported in Kiowa country and southeastern Colorado may see gradual Sierra Grande arch driven uplift over centuries.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountains
Longmont
Boulder
Golden
United States Geological Survey
California
Santa Barbara
Cc. T. Lupton
Boulder Creek
White Rock
Boulder County
Erie
Louisville
Marshall
Colorado
Lupton
Notch Table Mountain
Haswell
Eads
Kiowa
Sierra Grande Arch
Raton
N. M
Chauffeur Robinson Drives President Coolidge’s Car
Private driver Robison travels with President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge during their White Court stay at Swampscott and tours the countryside in their car.
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Robinson
President Coolidge
Swampscott
Mrs. Coolidge
White Court
Boy Hailed After Cow Attacks In Plymouth
Nine year old Paul Crawb, son of Fred Crawb of near Tichland Center, was trampled by a mad cow in Plymouth Indiana. The cow pulled off part of his ear and tore his ear loose. nine stitches were needed to reattach the ear.
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Plymouth
Ind
Paul Crawb
Fred Crafb
Scranton Man Confesses Robbery of Atlantic City Eagles Lodge
Murry Morrison of Scranton Pa after three sleepless nights admitted robbing the Atlantic City Eagles Lodge on South Michigan Avenue. He led detectives to the buried loot a cache of $584 in bills partly ruined by salt water found beneath the sand. Morrison is held for the grand jury. A nesting turkey observed nearby by residents.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Murry Morrison
Scranton
Eagles
Michigan Avenue
Morrison
Grand
Farners Co-Operative Milk Exchange Manager Named
Charles Kelso of Sun Westfield Massachusetts is noted as manager during the hot spell at the Farners' Co-Operative Milk Exchange in Westfield.
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Sun Westfield
Mass
Charles Kelso
Farners’ Co-Operative Milk Exchange
Hair-Trigger Alarm Box Snares New Orleans Patrols
A daylight ghost case near the harbor involved police and the fire tug Deluge chasing a mysterious alarm that steadied after an adjustment. The alarm reacted to heavy trucks rumbling by, restoring normal operations as investigators pursued the unexplained disturbance. A separate tale features a young woman who boasted she could move the President to speak, leading to a Washington visit and a witty exchange.
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Orleaans
Deluge
Boston
Silent Cal Story Goes Round Camp Devens Officers Quarters
A tale circulating at Camp Devens Mass portrays President Calvin Coolidge as frugal and taciturn as a bet is lost by a female admirer. A major friend of the President narrates the incident as a light, informal anecdote among officers.
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Camp Devens
Mass
Coolidge
Pig Puts Owner Through College in Clemson Tale
In Greenville a 400 pound Duroc sow named Red funds Paul Bates's education by selling her offspring. Bates, a Clemson junior, plans to finish electrical engineering as Red nears retirement. He recalls Red's help in starting his life and work on a wooden waterwheel for local farms.
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Greenville
S. C
Paul G. Bates
D. P. Bates
Marietta
Bates
Paul
Clemson College
Clemson
Red
Ife
Man and Wife Fight Over Jesse James Pistol
Mel and Harry Perkins faced trial on disorderly conduct charges in Memphis over possession of an old pistol with a notched handle once owned by the outlaw Jesse James. The case centered on staying true to public possession of the weapon.
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Memphis
Jesse James
Mel
Harry Perkins
Ancient Bones Found in London Cave Mystery
In London a cave in Crinsen yields two human skeletons dating to over 50 000 years ago. Researchers label the skeletons as Paleolithic remains and note their significant age and preservation. The discovery provides insight into early human presence in the region.
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London
Crinsen
The Revival We Need Sermon on Pentecost and church revival
The article by Rev J R Schaffer argues revival rests on a normal apostolic program not dramatic Pentecost displays. It urges returning to teaching the Word, united doctrine, daily temple worship, and a caring witness to the lost to renew the church and attract converts.
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Calvary
Display of Divine Love
The contrivance of our redemption is the most glorious display of Divine love ever made or to be made for the children of men according to the United Presbyterian.
Truth in the Inward Parts Inspires Civic Speech
An editorial from The Presbyterian urges cultivating truth in the heart and insists that speaking truth at all costs is essential. It stresses integrity as guiding principle for public discourse and personal conduct.
Loritner Poem Fragment Cites Shared Creative Force
A compact fragment asserts shared authorship of a work with directed influence. The speaker credits inspiration to another while claiming personal execution and effort in bringing the piece to life. The lines emphasize collective effort and individual action within a collaborative process.
Prayer Provides A Guide To Cultivating Graces
A historical snippet notes that prayer offers a congenial path for the healthy growth of all graces, citing J. E. Roberts. The quote emphasizes personal spiritual growth through prayer as a universal approach.
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J. E. Roberts
Rhem Sensation Shines For St. Louis Nationals
Rhem, a young pitching sensation for the St. Louis Nationals, has emerged as one of the year's greatest slab finds, drawing strong early praise for his mound prowess and potential impact.
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Rhem
St. Louis Nationals
Fighting Spirit Wins Most Games
The New York Giants under John McGraw win four straight National League pennants not by superiority alone but by fighting heart. The Pirates, Cardinals, and Phillies are noted for improving through fighting spirit, with the Athletics mounting a late comeback from 11 runs behind to win by 13 in the eighth.
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New York Giants
Glanta
Princeton
Bill Roper
Pittsburgh Pirates
Giants
Pirates
Rogers’ Hornaby
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Two Hits Spoiled Ed Roush Record Run
The Reds captain Ed Roush saw his three season hitting streak end after two base hits in recent games. His 1921 1922 and 1923 averages are cited as .352 .351 and his current pace drops to .248 after the setbacks. He started as a pitcher with Evansville in 1912 before becoming a left fielder after an arm injury.
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Ed Roush
Cincinnati Reds
Eddie
Roush
Reds
Evansville
Sweet Young Thing and the Angelic Discussion in Washington
A fragment from the Times-Union notes a dialogue about a “Sweet Young Thing” and an angelic reference in Washington. The exchange involves Mr. Grouch questioning the angelic description while a young woman defends it, framed around a rubberneck wagon scene near the National Capitol.
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National Capitol
Helen Jacobs Seen as Rising Star in Tennis
Experts predict Helen Jacobs from Berkeley California will reach great heights in tennis following a photo taken near Chicago at Skokie showing Miss Jacobs alongside champion Helen Wills Miss Jacobs hails from Mira Wille town California Berkeley and is projected to rise in national ranks.
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Helen Jacobs
California
Helen
Wills
Skokie
Chicago
Mira Wille
Berkeley
No Such Thing as Luck in Baseball
Walter Johnson argues that luck plays no part in baseball while skeptics claim luck influences outcomes in all sports. The piece recalls a pivotal game bounder that eluded Freddie Lindstrom and helped the Senators win the world championship, shaping Johnson’s stance on luck.
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Walter Johnson
Johnson
Freddie Lindstrom
Senators
Attendance shifts among major clubs this season
Organization notes show Pittsburgh and St Louis report sharp attendance gains over last year while New York and Brooklyn stay near previous season levels. Boston Philadelphia report small gains and Cincinnati Chicago show slight facing off in attendance.
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mathewson Denies Illness Says Rest Is Needed
Mrs. Mathewson denies reports that Christy Mathewson is seriously ill at Saranac and says he is simply taking a needed rest while he serves as president of the Boston Braves.
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Christy Mathewson
Boston Braves
Saranac
National League Sees Attendance Rise in First Half 1925
The National League reports 2 500 000 paid for baseball games in the first half of 1925 ending July, up 25 000 from the same period in 1924, marking the best season in the senior circuit's history.
Golf suit on public course praised as fall armor
Colorado Aggies will visit University of Hawaii for a football game during the Christmas holidays.
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Colorado Aggies
University of Hawaii
Multiple Baseball Trades Highlight Early 1920s Notes
A roundup of player movements includes Glass sent to Shawnee, Jacobs to Los Angeles, Leach recalled by the Phillies, Barfoot bought by Cincinnati, and High moved to the Boston Braves. Also noted are amateur status debates for Bill Tilden, coaching shifts for West Virginia, and Shamrock IV’s ongoing America’s Cup saga.
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E. W. Clark
Philadelphia
Mark of heredity in a comical exchange
A humorous cartoon caption shows a boy accused of greed saying half his cookie is claimed by a sister. The sister retorts with a colorful joke about inheritance and being “brought by an ostrich,” implying unlikely parentage.
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Ethel
Couldn't Joke Adam Whatever Troubles Adam Had
A playful verse about Adam's stubborn humor and quick defense against familiar jokes. It notes how no one could irritate him by claiming they've heard his punchline before.
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Adam
Private Confession Sparks Revealing Rehearsal
In a candid exchange, Harold asks Dorothy for commitment as she sobs and falls on his chest. The moment ends with Dorothy embracing him, while Ethel confirms she had rehearsed the scene with Dorothy.
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Harold
Dorothy
Ike
Ethel
Coat seam bursts revealing sewn on buttons
A test note describes putting on a coat and bursting the back seam. The reply claims it demonstrates the quality of the buttons and their sewing.
Mrs Tripplewed and Mr Pester Tied in a Third Altar
The item notes gossip that Mrs Tripplewed was led to the altar for a third time with Mr Pester possibly present. It hints at a social headline about repeated marriages and public interest in the couple.
Speeding Parting Guest Clash Over Car Engine
A hostess and guest quarrel over leaving early as the guest insists on starting the engine of a second-hand car. The exchange includes denial of leaving within an hour and hints at ongoing tensions about departure timing.
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Mr Patunge
Mr. Patunge
Left With Thorn Talks About the Roser
The fragment mentions light birth and darkness closing in with a thorn as a symbolic phrase. It hints at themes of renewal, struggle, and spiritual growth, but lacks concrete names or events to anchor a full news-style card.
Unsettling Courtship Exchange Over Widow’s Urn
Kriss recalls feeling uncanny while courting a widow who keeps her late husband's ashes on the piano. Kross notes concern over an extra urn, suggesting unease about the household keepsakes.
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Kriss
Kross
Neighbor’s Saxophone Noise Disrupts Newborn
A man in the next apartment played a saxophone loudly after awakening a baby last night, preventing the infant from crying and sparking neighborly complaints about the disturbance.
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Dobbs
Alk
Hobs
Promise Topic Sparks Tense Exchange Between Mabel and Marie
In a private moment Mabel urges Jack to keep a secret about a kiss until she is ready to reveal it. Marie taunts her husband about timing and breaking the news, highlighting a domestic dispute over control and privacy.
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Mabel
Jack Ktiss
Marie
Traveling Mar Do you have hot and wild otter in this room
Bell sep hot in summer cold in winter.
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Bell
Sep
Judge Reduces Fine After Questionable Collision Claim
A courtroom exchange questions intent after a minor collision. The defendant apologizes and admits the attempt to kiss the accompanying girl failed, prompting the judge to halve the fine from thirty dollars to ten.
Unclear Exchange Cited Between Speakers
Fragments show a harsh banter exchange about a spouse and attire with distorted quotes and missing context. The lines suggest a dispute over final authority and fashion items like hats gowns and hosiery, but no coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Bride-Elect Delays Wedding Over Union Preacher Hunt
A groom cites a late wedding as the reason and says he cannot find a union preacher after searching townwide. The couple contemplates postponement while the bricklayer comments on the need for a union minister.
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Union
Lucky Not to Be Merely a Ped
The fragment hints at social class contrast with playful self deprecation. A speaker jokes about differences in status and lifestyle comparing limousine and flyer like roles, signaling humorous social commentary. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names.
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Elyott
Sticking it out Mia and McTavish banter scene
A fragment shows Mia and McTavish urging resilience and family support while discussing illness and rationing a meal. Sandy responds with firm denial, saying she is sick until the next day and questions wasting food.
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Mia
McTavish
Sandy
Baby Chews Collar as Doctor Recommends Diet Change
Conversation shows a parent and doctor discussing infant feeding. The doctor advised increasing Blarch in the baby's diet after the child chewed a collar, highlighting a humorous exchange about health advice.
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Muir
Smyrna
S Quares
Asia Minor
Sta Base
Wolnad
Cal
Pig
Rev
J. R. Schaffer
Moody Bible Tnstitute
Pentacost
J.R. Schaffer
Ela
George C. Loritner
Vance
Arthur
Dazzy" Vance
Brooklyn Nationals
Fred Hart
Medico
Dazzy
Ebbetsfield
John McGraw
Rae
Port Nores
Pitcher Glass
Muskogee
Shawnee
Ohlo
Cooper
Chattanooga
Chicago Cubs
Elmer Jacobs
Los Angeles
British National Rifle Association
Bisley
Tex Rickard
Boston Red Sox
The
Phillies
Fred Leach
Beaumont
Ike Morgan
Wichita Falla
Clincinnati
Clyde Barfoot
Vernon
Pacific Coast League
Jimmy Devens
Okmulgee
Springfield Midgets
Andy High
Atlanta
Jack Stappy
Paul Fittery
Southpaw
Asheville
Bill Tilden
Don Pings
Peoria
Omaha
Lenahan
Harvard
Yale
Oxford
Cambridge
Douglas Lowe
Joe O'Brien
International
American Association
John D. Martin
Hugh McQuillan
Walter Brown
Elizabeth Stine
Teaneck
Paterson, N. J
Fort Smith
Western Association
Wickes-Barre
Connelly
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
Big Jim Roberts
Little Rock
Travelers
Jersey City
Clarence Kraft
Fort Worth
Kenetchy
Guardian
Keystone
Tilly Walker
Macklan
Baltimore
Nelson Ernilheart
Albany
Mose
Solomon
Hartford
Ad Schinkel
Connie Fields
John Kloza
Blytheville
New Orleans
Frank O'Neill
France
Germany
B. C
Walter “Koppisch
Columbia
New Britain
Conn
Koppisch
Sir Thomas Lipton
I. B. Rodgers
Princeton University
West Virginia University
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John
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