Legend of Claire Beauvais and Beauclerc Race on L'Anse Creuse
In Detroit frontier tale, Claire Beauvais confronts suitors led by her father Seigneur Beauvais. Philippe Beauclerc enters a sleigh race on Christmas Day with a mysterious wind-shod pony, wins by a long shot, and earns Claire’s hand. The crowd cheers as Beauclerc reveals his trainin g with Menetepah the Indian chief.
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Detroit
L’anse Creuse
Claire
Beauclerc
Irenchman
Sieur Beauvais
Philippe Béauclerc
Ste. Anne Street
Jefferson Avenue
Michigan
Wa-de-bon-Coeur
Rouge River
Va-de-bon- Coeur
Beauvais
Claires
Seigneur of
Va-de-bon-Coeur
Philippe Beauclerc
Sacre
Trey Bien
Ange
Philippe
Sieur
Menotepah
Ste. Anne
the Bay
Claire Beauvais
Lady Claire
Old Va-de-bon-Coeur
Varde-bon-Coeur
Menetepah
A Christmas Greeting of Joy and Tender Faith
A Christmas morning greeting speaks of dawn kissed by roses and sunlit gold. It wishes joy and splendor, love that is true and tender, and faith that is sweet and fair for all recipients.
World’s Popular Greeting Across Nations
Describes how countries greet Christmas in their own languages from Norway to Portugal, noting customs like grain for birds in Norway and church rituals in Russia. Mentions Germany as Santa Claus origin, and Italy France and Holland phrases, ending with the author’s preference for “Merry Christmas.”
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Norway
Russia
France
Portugal
Felix Natal
Holland
Children Growth Cost Measured in Cents Per Inch
A clerk in the Houston Post quotes an efficiency expert declaring that a growing child costs exactly 27 percent of a cent for every tenth of an inch of height. The remark highlights a humorous, satirical take on parental expenses.
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Houston Post
Oklahoma Representative in Beauty Contest Scandal
Miss Annona Niebel sues Representative Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma for breach of promise after he wrote letters offering marriage to the beauty contest winner and telephoning to date her. The plaintiff, underage, is represented by her guardian Mrs Elizabeth Niebel. he cited oil wells and a ranch in Oklahoma.
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Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
Annona Elizabeth Niebel
New York
Elizabeth Niebel
Measuring Light Velocity at Mount Wilson Observatory
At Mount Wilson California Professor Albert A. Michelson of the University of Chicago conducts summer experiments to measure the velocity of light. He aims to reduce error to a few miles per second and notes improvements in mirror handling to better control light rays.
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Mount Wilson Observatory
California
Albert A. Michelson
University of Chicago
Michelson
Coast Artillery
Nestos Faces Hard Task As North Dakota Governor
R A Nestos confronts a tight budget and hostile legislature after succeeding Lynn J Frasier following a recall election. He pledges rigid economy, high efficiency, and minimal state staff while restoring credit and rebuilding North Dakota’s industrial and governmental functions.
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North Dakota
R. A. Nestos
Lynn J. Frasier
Career of Japan's Premier Korekiyo Takahashi
The future premier Korekiyo Takahashi rose from a penniless youth in San Francisco to become Bank of Japan president and multiple time finance minister. He was sold to work in a mine before being bought out by Prince Yuakira and sent to school. He later returned to Japan to secure a leading role in finance.
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Korekiyo Takahashi
Japan
Takashi Hara
Takahashi
Bank of Japan
United States
San Francisco
Prince Yuakura
England
When Woman Runs for Office in New York County
Miss Annie Mathews wins the New York County register election in a landslide defeating Miss Helen Varick Boswell. The office carries a $12 000 yearly salary and drew notable remarks from both candidates amid a cordial campaign. Boswell, a prominent federated club woman, acknowledged the contest as spirited and civic minded.
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Annie Mathews
County of
New York
Helen Varick Boswell
Miss Boswell
Federated Club
Estimating Costs With a Markup range
The instruction suggests first obtaining a cost estimate and then applying a markup of 10 to 25 percent. This approach helps set a realistic price while accounting for overhead and profit margins. It is a simple two step process.
Coughs and Blood Toned by Dr Pierce Formula
Waterloo Iowa reader touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood tonic and remedy for deep seated coughs and colds. The testimonial says it strengthens the whole system and enriches the blood. Readers are invited to buy from druggists or write for free medical advice.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
W. M
Fayette St
Heard in a Hall Prone Hat Quip Sparks Laughs
A witty exchange rises in a hall as a guest mocks a hat prize remark. The speaker boasts that the hat earns admiration from all the other women, provoking amused reactions and light-hearted chatter.
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Bernice Stewart
Ters
Star of Bethlehem
Germany
Santa Claus
Italy
Jusus
Beauty and the Congress
Nestos
Chesebrough Mfg
State Street
Bentham
Bellans
Boston Transcript
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