The Bow Knife Origin Debate and the Bowie Legend
A lengthy, tangled recounting of competing claims on who invented the Bowie knife. It traces Bowiesmith James Bowie, his blacksmith backers, and rival accounts from John Bowles and James Black, noting early manufacturing, frontier conflicts, and later denials of certain attributions. The piece underscores the controversy and highlights the strongest claim tied to James Bowie and Black.
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Rolfe
Big Pernon
Bowie
Vernon & Tennensena
John Sowell
Jackson
Ailesoort
Smalls
Gonzales
Texan
Lowell
Texas. Com
Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill
McCandies
al Packer
San Juan Mountains
Colorado
San Juan
Tim Brilger
Jim Beker
Eli Carson
California Joe
Notarites
Hearn
John
James
Colonsi
Matkemith
Phladelphia
Edwards
Bills
Dury Crockett
Bexty
Jamey Bowie Sud
New Orleans
Engai
Mest Po
Opelouaan
Malta
Watti
James Bowie
New York Star
Arkansis Gazette
James Black
Don W Jones
Arkansas
Black
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Washington, Ark
Jones
Em Towers
Washington
Bowla
Howie
Shorty
Bowls
Howls Bloesh
Alamo
Davy Crockett
Bim
Ems Wey
Bowie Kuife
Kuife
Jetae ‘Ciitis
Resia Bowie
Bowie Boys
Maj
Norris Wright
Wright
Zoswen
Wrizhit
Tawes
James Bowle
Sanzalas
Moudtalna
Fichia Bowle
Thia
Bowell
Sowell
Gould
Etoek
Hunt for Treasure Laments Great Ming Coin Hoard Near Nanking
An ancient tunnel near Nanking reveals a long subterranean chamber under 13 gates of Nanking capital. A hidden hoard of gold jewels and jade, once buried with the emperor, has puzzled treasure seekers for centuries. Historic records note simultaneous burials and multiple tomb plates built to guard against foes and spirits.
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Nanking Ing
Nanking
Hia
Mowse Brought Death Frightened at a Mouse
John Shilton of Garlieston Scotland recoiled at threshing mi after a mouse caused a frightening scene. He was reportedly frightened by the creature and gad was killed.
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Mowse
John Shilton
Garlieston
Scotland
Gad
Tides Said To Trigger Global Volcano Eruptions
The article explains a tides based theory for volcanic eruptions. It cites Dr William Bowie of a geodetic survey and others linking tidal kneading to twisting the earth and forcing lava upward. It contrasts explosive and non explosive volcanism by lava viscosity and steam buildup.
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Ad Nout
Etulé
William Bowie
Tasted Bites Const Auct Geodetic Survey
Girdle of Green Plan for London by John Lowson
In the early 19th century landscaper John Lowson proposed a permanent green girdle around London. The scheme planned a tree planted boulevard circling the city from Euston Road to Greenwich Park, crossing Vauxhall Bridge and returning via city roads. Only the Edgware Road arm, Oxford and Cambridge terraces, was built before costs halted the project.
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London
John Lowson
Lowdoun
Wien Euston Pond
New Road
Marylebone
Hyde Park
Kennington
Camberwell
Deptford
Greenwich Park
Engaged Couple and Lipstick Whim Mentioned in Londons Answers
Trouhin Began Bertie Bextor recently became engaged to a young woman noted for breaking beauty standards among peers. A dance partner recalled her boasting of friendships and the latest Galty lipstick craze, with a curious exchange about "king of orange Davored" as part of the dialogue.
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Bertie Bextor
Beuxton
Galty
Loudon
Poiret Parlan de fence in New York fashion shop
Perplezing M Poiret founded a New York branch of his fashion house, barely weeks old, when a remark by an American friend prompted a cryptic exchange in Zil language about how a gown should fit the patron, suggesting unfamiliar dialect and tension in early haute couture circles.
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M. Poiret
New York
Bo West
Houses for the Soul and the Quiet Mind
Fragmentary historical prose speaks of inner havens built by love and memory. It contrasts noble thoughts with poverty, suggesting mental refuges endure beyond material wealth. The voice evokes fairy palaces of memory conceived in youth and protected by serene, resilient thought.
Peggy The Girl Who Was Too Popular At Prep School
A portrait of Peggy a popular prep school girl whose charm, social skill, and leadership roles earned admiration. After returning to New York she discovers popularity fades with dancing life on stage and her reliance on friends and admirers wears thin as young men prefer others.
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van Pegey
Peggy
Pegsy
New York
al Pergy
Mittle Dolly Weaton
Abe
JJ Peeey
Millae
Geezer
Uckera
Forty Love and Age in Love and Society
A dated social commentary on dating, marriage, and age norms. It discusses older men’s appeal to younger women, changing gender roles, cosmetic trends, and societal expectations about romance and propriety across generations.
News Notes Privilege to Live In Utah Across Counties
Utah Road Commission plans sprinkling on Provocangon Alpine road per Preston G. Peterman. Moroni rents surplus gear for Moronto Maps Canyon project. Ephraim plants six truckloads of fish from Springville hatchery in Saupete streams. Coalville to Wanahip oiling to start August 1. Logan outlines Utah Intermountain Egg Laying Contest dates and entry deadline. Huntington canyon fish planting nears 500000 total. Scofield gets 200000 fish. Roosevelt completes Duchesne segment of Dickerson project for federal and state portions. Brigham City cherry shipments rise with two companies shipping together. Vernal reports oil shows at Spahr No. 1 well west of Vernal. Pocatello hatchery progress praised. plan to stock 50,000 fingerlings and build hatchery cottages. Sowe crop notes report Idaho peach decline and cherry crop steady. prune and prune crops adjusted.
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Vernal
O. E. Rhinesmith
Aiomo Ol Company
Dog Valley
Wantern Venture Corporation
Colorado
Utah Oil Company
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Pocatello Fish Hatchery
Voor Drinks
Apringa
Wil Hosa
Otate Noh and Game Departments
Castoria Urges Mothers to Trust Safe Gentle Medicine
An old advertisement extols Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, promising relief from colic constipation and diarrhea with a few drops. It stresses that doctors often advise Castoria for young ones, warns that stronger medicines can be dangerous, and promotes Castoria as always ready for emergencies or everyday ailments.
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Castoria
Castorina
Silent Gypsy Sulth the evangelist’s early years recalled
The article recounts Silent Gypsy Sulth’s youth up to age seventeen, noting he avoided eating with knife and fork, wore worn clothes pegs, and sang in his rooms to his father's accompaniment. He preached his first sermon in his father’s turnip field, later addressing audiences described as the most attentive trio in a 1943 setting.
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Gypsy Sulth
Gypsy
Disturbed Mother Worries Son Still Abroad in Italy
A mother voices fear over her son still in Italy after three years. She suspects he may not return home due to wartime duties and separation, expressing deep concern and longing for his safe return.
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Italy
Pathfinder Cream Rises to the Top Amid Talk of Team Confidence
Rumors suggest Cream leads the field as Pathfinder peers project rising form. Chad emphasizes a solid lineup and decisive strides that boost expectations for upcoming matches.
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Bowe
Elmo Scott Watson
Col
James Bown
Jorge Brothers
Dowie
Duteg
Red River
Nacht
Cel
Jamey Bowie
Big Jim
Afrife
Lowie
Erosa
News
Utah
Provo
Tolanian Io
Pimpanoges
Utah County
Furoieh & Sprinkling
Preston G. Peterman
State Road Commission
Moroni
Purplus Gang
Hba
Moronto
Canyuts Row
Federal Forest Road
Kalapes
Sapete County
Soalville
Echo Dam
Bum Tlon
Construction Company of
Springeville
Echo Canyon
Eho
Baokin
Ofictala
Coalville
Wanahip
Logan
Huntington Canyon
Huntington
Scofeld Watera
Carbot County
Roosevelt
Dickerson
Blue Bench
Duchesne
Duchesus River
Bravel
Duchesus
Antelope
Exginest Verne Gillman
Brigham City
Anderson
J. WY. Peters
Loch
Julius HL
Jacobaca
Plas
Jacobaeu
Inmet
Bentesu
Chad Pues
Aeroxon
Sol Graef & Sandknop
Edina
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