Confucius Tomb Feud Prompts Public Quarrel in China
In Shan tung Province two brothers clash over funding for the Confucius tomb at Chufou. Klung Ging hsu argues the 32,000 fin annual allowance suffices while the younger guardian refuses, claiming stewardship of the Duke’s fortune. Weeds grow on the tomb as guards toil on half pay.
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Confucius
Chufou
Shantung Province
Connachis
Klung Ging-hsu
Chyfon
Co. Krung
Gonifucius
Massie
Flags Origin and History Across Centuries
The article traces flag origins from ancient symbols in Egypt, Persia, Assyria and Rome to medieval standards. It notes the imperial Constantine flag, the Saracen origin of the waving flag, and Flag Day on June 14 marking the 1777 adoption by the Continental Congress.
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Constantine
Continental Congress
George Bolch
New York
Detroit News
Crotonites Fall as Baptists Edge Croton AI Game
Baptists cancelled their game with Croton AI E s. and according to this office B team drew in free fans who gathered to witness the match. The Baptists won over the Crotonites 18 to 14.
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Baptists
Croton AI. E
Crotonites
Only Woman Director of Opera Reaches Historic Distinction
Emma R Steiner of Baltimore Md, famed as the only woman in America to conduct opera, is described as Barbara Frietchie’s second cousin with a career spanning about fifty operas. She once explored the Nome region reaching York’s tin fields and now serves as musical director of the Music Temple of the World in New York City.
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Emma R. Steiner
Barbara Frietchie
America
Baltimore
Noma
Alaska
Tin Fields
York
Nome
Music Temple of the World
New York City
Gladiolus: popular name and cutting garden value noted
An article explains gladiolus, its common names sword lily and gladiolus, and argues it is a superior cut flower. It covers naming debates, cultivation tips, soil preparation, watering, manuring, and scheduling bulb plantings to ensure a long, continuous bloom into late fall.
Staking Tips for Tent Fences and Spikes
If shallow ground is available stakes must be provided for stability. Heavy spikes topple easily so weight them down with ballast, especially during rain showers. Ensure proper anchoring to prevent movement and secure the structure against wind.
New Breed Of Fowls Made To Order
Beltsville Maryland researchers created a new chicken breed named Lomena by crossing white Plymouth Rock, white Leghorn, and silver gray Dorking over nine years. The aim was a meat-type, yellow-skinned bird with four toes, white plumage, and large white eggs. the result is a white, low-set hen with long body and red ear lobes, suited for table use and eye production.
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Beltsville
New York
Journal of Heredity
Plymouth Rock
Boston
Lehigh Valley Secures Twenty Strikebreakers
Hazleton Pa June 0 The joint protective board of the Railroad Brotherhood of Carmen meets with President Thomas H Matthews to arrange compliance with a strike order set for tomorrow at 10 oclock if Chicago conference fails to cancel the mandate. Lehigh Valley railroad officials announce arrival of 20 strike breakers at Ashmore engine plant and plan more if needed with Hazleton Delano Weatherly and Ashmore plants to be affected if order not recalled.
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International News Service
Hazleton
Joint Protective Board
Railroad Brotherhood of Carmen of America
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Thomas HW. Matthews
Chicago
Ashigh Valley Railroad
Ashmore
Delano
Weatherly
Prices of Medicines and Foods in Local Ad Listings
A compact newspaper item lists prices for various goods and medicines, including Musterine at 30c, Dewitt's Pills at $1.25, Mellin's Food 40c, Cascara Pills $3.75, Horlick's Malted Milk $2.65, and All Scrap Tobaccos two for 90c per dozen, reflecting typical 19th or early 20th century retail rates.
Telegraph Wires For Transmission Across Atlantic
A cross country eight mile antenna setup near Chatham Cape Cod at the Radio Corporation of America receiving station is described as a leap over older high aerials. The low hanging paired wires allow multiple messages to be received simultaneously with no interference using separate receiving sets.
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England
France
Germany
Norway
Radio Corporation of America
Chatham
Cape Cod
Masa
Tyne
Gtnkion
Thasa
Island of Treasure Adespace in Pacific Ocean
Island in the western Pacific hundreds of miles from the Pankias canal. a desolate five mile long rocky outcrop nominally Costa Rican. Formed by earth upheaval, it is very hilly with bare volcanic rock and deep ravines, cloaked in dense tropical vegetation and damp rotting undergrowth.
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Pacific
Pankias Canal
Costa Rica
Cocos Island Hiding Two of the Richest Pirates Treasures
The remote Costa Rican isle has long drawn expeditions seeking buried wealth despite its harsh, unproductive landscape. Miss Jane Sands, daughter of a British diplomat, claims an ancient parchment map to the treasure, echoing past seekers like Christian Hemmick who left empty handed.
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Cocos Island
Leslie
Costa Rica
Cocos
Miss Jane Sands
Miss Sands
Christian Hemmick
New York
Washington
Coges
Passing Of Aviation Dog Brings Gloom To Fliers In Washington
Washington June 30 gloom settles over Bolling Field as Sir Toby Huffjar beloved bull terrier mascot of the army air station is presumed dead or missing. Sir Toby a veteran flyer trained by the Bolling Field squadron appeared on cross country flights guarding planes. He vanished leaving staff to believe he may have gone AWOL and destined to return if ever he tires of freedom.
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Washington
International News Service
Bolling Field
Army Air Station
Toby Hufljar
Rone
Lesli Toby
Army Aviation
Aircraf
Rochester
N. Y
Toby
Hiram Maxim
Sir Toby
Aly
Hho
Around The World And Curious Global Notes
Readable fragments describe regional scales from Europe to Vermont and Japan. Mentions of Uruguay’s centennial in 1935, Tunguragua volcano activity with ash, and a 16 to 100 foot eruption height. A Swiss tale links a maid to an eldelweis token, and greetings or astonishment are signaled by hissing in various cultures.
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Tunguragua
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Musterine
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Dewitt
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