Heroic Nine-Year-Old Rescues Baby From Fire
Mary Ann Grob recalls a 1921 Thayer West Virginia fire when she, at nine, saved eight month old Eddie from a burning wash-house and main house. Her older brother John misjudged Eddie’s location, Mary reentered the flames to retrieve him, risking her safety to keep her mother’s trust. The house burned to its chimney as the family returned.
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Mary Ann Grob
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West Virginia
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Pete
Eddie
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Not Passing This Way Again Quotation Attributed Variously
The piece argues the quote I shall not pass through this world but once may be misattributed. It cites Stephen Greller as a possible author though not found in his writings. Variants exist in The Spectator and claims link it to Emerson and Edward Courtenay.
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Canon Jepson
Emerson
Edward Courtenay
Earl
Early Golf Origin Traced to Holland in 1300s
The article argues golf originated in Holland by 1300 A D and notes early play in streets and churchyards, with Delft tiles depicting the game. It cites Dutch terms such as stymie dormie and putt as linguistic evidence supporting the Dutch origin.
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Delft
Curran Named Deputy Mayor In New York City
Magistrate Henry H. Curran, pictured with a cigarette, has been appointed to the newly created post of deputy mayor. The role carries largely administrative duties with the mayor authorized to delegate substantial powers while La Guardia remains the top figure in city government.
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New York City
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Henry H. Curran
Songbird Has Fine Feathers
Lily Pons praised for flamboyant attire as The Metropolitan stage hosts a striking feathered dress during a performance, reflecting the era’s costume style and star power.
Sew Your Own Gifts From Santa Claus to You
Festive promotion from Sew-Your-Own and Santa Claus offers personalized gifts for women and young girls. Features velvet house coats, aprons in kitchen and dressy styles, a Temple Trio hat scarf and muff set, plus patterns 1210 1422 1393 and set 1423 with yardage details. Includes Barbara Bell pattern book offer and order address in Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
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Chicago
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Barbara Bell
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Quiz questions from Ask Me Another general round
A set of trivia prompts covering geography and history. What is the only walled city in America. Why is the sky blue. What land lies closest to 0 degrees latitude and 0 degrees longitude. What was Aaron Burrs conspiracy supposed to have been. What harbor has two tides a day. What is the length of the longest pipeline in the world.
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Aaron Burr
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