Republican Platform Emphasizes Primary Reform and Peace Move
The Republican platform endorses the peace conference as a major wartime move approved by Beveridge while opposing Democratic efforts to block it. It advocates repealing redundant boards, curbing public debt, boosting voter control over nominations, and reforming the primary system though it remains costly. The platform also backs farmers relief, veterans benefits, and stricter oversight of public bonds and commissions.
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Beveridge
Ohe
Path
Hoover’s stance on Russia key to allied policy
Fragmentary OCR recounts Hoover aligning with President and Secretary on Soviet policy. Mentions sympathy with allies and support for the Russian policy, noting Hoover’s solid position amid wartime diplomacy and public debate.
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Thames
Hoover
Jiacaing
Hehe
Peley
Economy Begins at Home
President Harding has reduced the expense of maintaining the White House by 128500 in the ten months following the prior year. The savings reflect a tightened budget approach by the administration.
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Harding
Bond issue details and dates in terse record
Fragmentary OCR lists bond issued amounts dates and interest figures with mixed digits and unclear labels. Includes values like 4.18 percent and various dates in May November and March, plus reference to totals and midterm timing.
Secret of Happiness in Daily Labor of John Wesley
A compact sketch praises John Wesley for decades of joyous, tireless work. It notes his early rising for sermons, travel by horse and coach, amid mobs and rain, and his habit of reading varied books between duties. The piece mentions Jerusalem Delivered and Orlando Furioso among his favored reads.
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John Wesley
Wis “Tournal
Chatham
Tasao
Jerusalem
Aberdeen
Ossian
Orlando Furiose
Asfolpho
Helometa
Shields
Sammel McChord
The History of Pyrotechnics in English Firework Spectacles
The article traces the development of fireworks from ancient times through medieval and early modern England. It explains the term pyrotechny, cites Greek roots, and notes references in Manilius and Vespicus. It discusses Roman festivals, Claudian mentions, and early English displays under Henry VI to Elizabeth I, including spouting fire and trees of fire.
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Manilius
Vespicus
Rome
Claudhauis
Henry VI
Henry Will
Elizabeth
Barley and Grain Weights Shape Historical Measures
The text traces early English measurement origins from barley grains to define weight and length units. It explains pennyweight from 300 grains of wheat, the Troy pound, shoe sizing by barley, and the mercurial method of laying out a Darley “corte” from dry card. It mentions furrow length related to a ten-acre field.
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Ienry VI
Yeereh
Acre
Middhead
Job printing promptly and neatly done at the Herald
The Herald offers prompt and neat job printing services. Local printers emphasize accuracy and speed for advertisements notices and general typesetting. Clients are assured reliable turnaround and quality workmanship.
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The
Herald
Republicans Adopt Platform At State Convention
The state Republican platform endorses Harding administration successes including the peace conference and budget reforms. It commends state governance, opposes new boards, urges repeal or reform of the Public Utilities Commission, calls for women’s equality in party affairs, backs adjusted compensation for WWI veterans, and favors curbing public funds and debt.
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State Tax Board
Goendrien
Tto
Public Utilities Commission
Peregrine Falcons Prey on Coastal Birds
A report describes the peregrine falcon’s hunting methods and its predation on racing pigeons and other coastal birds. It details how the falcon uses talons to seize prey, sometimes dragging heavy quarry before killing it, and notes the peregrine’s cliffside nesting with sticks mud and vegetation.
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Eyrte
Blood money through the ages and its shifting meaning
The term blood money traces back to medieval and later times as compensation paid to victims’ relatives or as a reward for quelling a death. Wergild varied by crime and rank, with some acts like harming a sleeping person not compensable, leading to outlaw status rather than payment.
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Sanuiet Daaties
Original Playing Cards From Arrow Quivers
Archaeology notes from Stewart Cuffin identify early playing cards as derived from a quiver of arrows from China or India. The University of Pennsylvania Museum shows primitive cards shaped like arrowheads, with suits reflecting quiver symbolism. Ancient Chinese and Korean cards are long and narrow and resemble shaft imagery.
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China
India
Stewart Cuffin
Museum of Archeology
University of Pennsylvania
Checking Up Perplexing Office Visit
A dialogue shows Sam Withrow hosting a Black caller who asks to speak alone. The exchange hints at social tension and coded language typical of the era, with references to grace and a probing farewell note. The Argonaut Herald want ads conclude the snippet.
Franklin's Cold Air Bath Practice Shown By Franklin
The article recalls Benjamin Franklin's morning cold air bath as a vital routine, noting his 62 years and 22 active years ahead. It cites his London mission as American envoy and his belief in fresh air over fear of drafts, describing his early rising and undressed chamber sessions for half to one hour.
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Manchester Guardian
Benjamin Franklin
London
Franklin
Flower-pot marriage ceremony in China fascinating custom
The article describes a Chinese custom where a betrothed bride, upon her groom’s death before the wedding, vows to remain unwed and marries a flower pot. She becomes a widow in the eyes of society, with the groom’s family bearing her support, an act seen as honorable.
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China
Power Company survey notes lake edge and silt concerns
The Beumell ditch mouth will sit seven feet above the lake level after completion. Power Company engineers have not finished computations. Ditches Hoagland and Little Monon are steep, likely carrying silt into the lake with limited silting effects expected.Land is being bought about four feet above the normal flow line. plateaus sit 20 to 70 feet above water. Bench marks exist and staff can assist farmers in checking work and reducing expense. A separate survey outlines costs to raise bridges above future lake level.
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Beumell
Little Monon
Monticello Markets Corrected May 31
Livelihood report notes Springs Ducks roster and standings with Reeseoo and Kees Logs 18 intras.
Corn Crop Cultivator Patterns At Evans & Son Store
A local advert urges farmers to prepare for a corn crop with mirness cultivators. Nine patterns are offered at Evans and Son with options to fit different needs. The notice advertises Friday and Saturday sales.
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Mirness
Monticello Telephone Co Announces New Directory
The Monticello Telephone Company plans a new directory and must submit it to the printer by June 1. Subscribers may ensure their name and number appear in the new Hicenony directory or request changes by contacting the office at Phone 105.
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Monticello Telephone Company
Monticello Telephonie Co
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