Man Plays Penuchie to Stay Alive for Son’s Homecoming
Joseph Husker of Alton Illinois, dying of stomach cancer, aimed to see his son Louis arrive from Belgium on Washington's Birthday. He played endless games of penuchie, kept hopeful by his son’s 6000 mile journey, and died happily the day after their reunion with all thirteen children present. A nun sister and one son in Belgium had influenced his last days and his ordination as priest remained possible despite travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Husker
Alton
Louis
Arias
Washington
Belgium
Husker
Berker
Winginz
Mr. Butker
Finker
New Fork
Hiniker
James Bran
Hosker
Marquis of
Dufferic
Bernars
Eis
Iittle
Word Oddities and the Alphabet in Language
A compendium of English curiosities defines long words and sentence tricks that use every letter of the alphabet. It notes examples from Shakespeare and provides pangram sentences and multinary word forms, then shifts to a tale from Hobart family wisdom on prophecy and being misjudged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Vandz
Ileie
New York Press
Indy chanteuse recalls fate and meeting
In a Cincinnati Enquirer interview the Indy performer speaks of a bad accident and meeting her husband by accident, noting how chance events shaped her life and career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy Chanteur
Ciscinnati Enquirer
Vision of Giant Ocean Liners Transforming Ports and Life
American ship designer Lewis Nixon predicts vessels 1,209 feet long with deep drafts and multiple screws. He foresees New York harbor widened, giant docks and rail freight facilities, and onboard amenities like newspapers, stock tickers and vaudeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Nixon
New York Evening World
White Star Nine
Touday
New York City
New York
New York Harbor
Illis
Staten Island
Swinbourne Island
Newport News
Atlantic Coast
Jonden
Thondering & Far Sr
Screamis
Trolley Car Funerals in Chicago Street Railways
Chicago street railways plan special funeral cars to carry caskets. Each car seats forty and has a dedicated compartment. one car costs about 20 dollars and wiring for the procession about 7 dollars per carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railways
Chicago
Absentminded Genius and a Saintly Child Retellings
A column recounts La Fontaine’s tale of a father failing to recognize his educated son, the comic revelation of Mrs Smith as Mary Smith, and a vivid vignette about an intelligent woman. It also notes British envoy Garnett’s account of Chinese villagers misdirected by names, and a WWI era flash about child midshipmen and a young seaman’s wit amid danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss
la Fontaine
Fontaine
Jetus
Jones
Mary
Bealer Breaks World Steer Roping Record At Enid
Milton Healer of Ninnesah Oklahoma roped and tied a wild steer in under a third of a minute at Enid Oklahoma. Bealer was assisted by twelve famed cowboys and a Texas import herd of thirty steers. The steer somersaulted after the lariat, then Bealer slid off the pony and secured all four legs with six feet of rope.
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Milton Healer
Ninnesah
Okla
Enid
Oklo
Besler
W. E. Carroll
Mangum
Carrell
Bealer
Texas
Southwest
Iis
Bilton Bealer
Never Without His Coffin and Ship News at Sea
Milwaukee man Max Gibbs travels to Europe with a coffin and orders pursers to avoid burial at sea. He plans cremation if needed and will be wrapped in a plush coffin to rest in a Milwaukee cemetery. Also reports the Rotterdam steamship launch with 668 foot length and vast passenger capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Gibbs
Milwaukee
Europe
New York
Max
Belfast
Rotterdam
New Stecmet
Bernogue
Roterdam
Navy officers fault warship armor and tests in senate
Captain Winslow testified that armor belts on Rear Admiral Evans fleet are too low and the Massachusetts explosion stemmed from open turret and direct hoist. Commander Key criticized fictitious speed tests. In San Francisco three died in a elmshouse fire and five were injured as residents evacuated. Edward Korn died after surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Washington
C. Mmcr. Winslow
Bureau of Navigation of the Navy
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Evans
Massachusetts
A. L. Key
San Francisco
County Elmshouse
Edward Korn
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Farmers Exchange
Quotations for farm produce and staples with detailed price ranges for wheat, corn, oats, hay, straw, seeds, dairy feeds, and seed crops. Includes notices of local shop services at Moser's on South Market Street and jewelry repair, with emphasis on quick, reliable service and on-site work.
Farm auction notices fill Frederick area listings
A long list of farm sales and estate auctions described for properties near Frederick, Woodsboro, New Market, and surrounding towns. Numerous auctions by W E Darner, H R Lease, L M Bready, and others offer live stock, farming implements, and household goods on various farms including the Wood farm, the Cephas E Lakin farm, and the Ore Bank Farm with dates in March and April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buna Js
Mareh Eland
Hasan Gilleere
Anet
Wai
T. D. Arcs
Ile Tam Carl
Worfordshute
Fulton County
Hancoca
Harry FR. Snook
Milton al So Ugoit
Nepton M Zentz
Levistona
Mureh
Edgar T. Merver
Sts. Geo. Ne
Wood Farim
Monrovis
W. E. Dar
Laura V. Monee
Frederick
Stuety
Atd
Theodore Stu
E. T. Stull
o'Gock
A. m
H. B. Lense
M. Stevens
Creagerstown
H. R
Frederck
Middletown
Braddock
Mercer
Mt. Airy
W.E. Darmer Auel
Isaac Brubaker
Cephas E. Lakin
Jeferson
Jefferson
Catoctin
John Bh. Dutrow
George W. Sivers
Court House
A. Lawrence
Wm O. Hames
Woodsboro
Libertytown Pike
Ceresville
Breaty
CFL
Fletchall Farm
Pootesvide
Biir
H.R. Lease
L. O. Willis
James Mrood
New Market
Baltimore
Henry H. Crum
Foomsherd
Daly
Bready
Charles C. Ceci
Luziter Zimmerman
Lex
Feaseville
Lime Kile
Anda C. Isanogle
Monmierue Pike
Pootesville
Martinsburg
Montgomery County
E. L. Stiteler, Alter
John A Tedwidse
Woodscore
Creagerstern
Wm. E_ Darner
S M_ Cuber
Elesinic Railway
H.R
sallSell
Jobe E Fuss
D_ Columbus Kemp farm
J. Umberger
W.S. Easterder
Broadrup Farm
Geo
Wo Young
Randie
Baltimore Turnpike
Tramsville
H. B
Levi C. Waskey
Feagaville
L. M. Bready
C.C. Thomas
Buckeystown
Samuel J. Fomer
Charles H. Dutrow
N.O_ Neighbour
Yellow Springs
Indian Spring Road
E. L Suitely
Simon D. Bitler
Elmer Brown Farre
Reirant
Walkersville
N.C. R. PA
Edsar Mercer
J. G.schee
Mi-lly
Barhelows
Welter Saunders
Crmer. T
Houve
Fredenck Guise
G. W. Reddick
Willend
Broad Run
Poolesville
J. L. Dutrow
Ea Houck, Jr
Harmony Grate
Flarrey R
William M. Zimmmerman
Charlesville
Weekly
Daly News
A. Anet
Nogh Pichi
Peter Thomas
Weeekly
BR. L
R. E. Fromueil
Welker
Green
Sarah M. Devilles
Woods
David A. Monetor
Catherine Derigbaugh
Cosloor
Fredemex
Mal
Drehetson Station
O'Vieek
John & Umberaer
Barbhalows
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Illincison
London
Hobart
James
Seeine
W. J. Garnett
Thlal
Peking
Manchester Guardian
Garnett
Shantens
Kiasgsa
Helay
Tsouhsein
Tsouhserou
Chiningstow
Chningston
Tsoubsein
Mr. Garmeti
Jan
Milton Bealer
Oklahoma
Orer
Numea
New Caledonia
Paris Opera House
Tratinet
Banteramedi
Frederick County Farmers
Exchange
Correcrep Mance
Tocia Soc
VyEss Shoes
Stan Stormsias
Moser's
South Market Street
Alountain Oil Creamery Company
J. Franklen Thomas & Son
Mun
Landis
Eve
Marker Street
S. Market Street
George K. Brenge
Fredencx
Nyew Spring Goods
John Eisenhauer
Mle
Sole Srenti
John Eisenhacer
Wir
Frederick, Ma
Baisafi
Shree
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