Two Defenders of Liege Fort Await Day to Rejoin Comrades
Readable fragments recount a siege at Port de Liege Fort de London during a long battle. Colonel Nae Seriees leads a forlorn hope to capture prisoners as 47 soldiers lie buried in the wrecked fort and 200 more were killed beneath concrete. The piece frames a quiet, grave memorial tone as survivors recount heroic defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port de Lonein
Liege
Mulgan
Crufteshauk
London
Fort de London
Nag Boon
Naeseriee
Prisoier
Gabriel Ly Une
Port de Laneln
Port de Loneia
Pero
Denhat
Gabriel
Elveten
Barty
Nile
Parliament Clocks and the Napoleonic Era Taxation
The article recounts a 1707 tax on clocks to fund the Napoleonic wars, calling them parliament clocks. It notes the policy was short lived, reduced clock purchases, and caused job losses while later benefiting collectors and stimulating clock production. It highlights a standard upright "grandfather" clock design and the lasting demand for surviving pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehlefly
In Other Words. What is a bargain and exchange
The passage asks for plain differences and meanings of prices and phrases. It compares amounts such as 200 versus 200007 and "three-and-a-quarter" versus 325 dollars, and asks how phrases like "$1 and up" or "$1, down" convey value. It ends with a query about practical meaning of terms like sacrifice and bargain and how exchange alters perception of price.
Reynard’s Motive and the Fox Golf Ball Theft
A Connecticut golfer reports a fox stealing a ball from a wood and carrying it away into a shrub, with players joking the fox mistook it for a moth ball. The loser quips the fox may be hoarding winter supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynard
Connecticut
Boston
Desert Gear and Bell Unearthed in Coastal Finds
Article describes sun protection apparel for desert travel including helmets and thick spines pads, the impact of heat on travelers, and a midday camp scene with camels and lazy wildlife. It also reports an old bronze Spanish bell with a porcelain inscription found embedded at Copatis Beach, tied to a shipwreck over two centuries ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturina
Beng
Werr
San A
Copatis
South Armerican
Mexico
Various Fruitland Residents Attend Events and Visits
Local notes recount Miss Gisid Bayer traveling to Beattle and Salem for commencement, Miss Helen Link visiting Payette, and many Boise and Portland trips. Brethren Church wins state convention award for largest delegate count. multiple community meetings, socials, and visits follow at Payette, Fruitland, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisid Bayer
Beattle
Elizabeth Herg
Salem
Gravy Gardner
Portland
Helen Link
Bolee
Payette
Fruitland
Hila
Albert Bracewell
Emett
Marian Kinney
Clyde Mackinden
Boise
Marguerite ~ Waite
Mivin Rande
John Rande
Lester Rande
Willian Dougherty
Tillamook
Oregon
Mite Alma Smith
Ralph Garman
Marathon High
Leslie Sargent
Cecil Malloway
Uth Martin
McPherson College
Alta Mohler
Leroy Doty
Dery
Redmond
Glade Fisher
Brethren Church
Wiebanter
Trantheaver
Ida Kirkfond
Mary Hollenback
Hrekouw
Walles
Cant
Eugene
Welser
Ralph Johnson
Terri Taylor
Reblatte
Mabel Greenhit
Wan
Wek
Dorothy Hendrix
Foipnle Rich
Slater
Tala Rich
Lola
Dendy
Frank ‘Thompson
Fannie Rich
Thomas Weir
J. PF. Richardson
Nelghbors and Friends
Washoe
Meee de Bowen
BE. Hossin
Simi Watkins
Mid- Yale
R. W. Smith
Frank Hurst
Astie
M. M. Hurst
Harry Hart
Jack
Henry Hickus
A. C. Pathad
Gladys Melcher
Shriner
Hart
Fidelis
Frank Eldredge
Ben Shank
W. Madsen
Fred Davis
George Citla
Queen Esther Society
Esther
Russell
M. E. Ladies Aid
J. B. Mackingon
Ralph Mackinson
Ed Jones
M. G. Puchett
Frank Thompson
Arthur Eldredge
Anne Janes McClure
Eldredge
Lone M. M. Hurst
G. M
Alarming Symptoms In Birmingham Age Herald Snippet
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald quotes Mr Cobls worried about his boy who is "dropping into poetry." He notes the son reads aloud to his mother and the kitchen girl, fearing no clear justification for the poetic turn.
Cobbler Converts Jefferson Jail Into Shop Home
A Jefferson Mass cobbler rented the town jail and turned one cell into a bedroom another into a kitchenette and a living space. Local authorities discovered no jail fees were due and planned to seek reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Mass
Louisville
Picnic honors Miss Roy West before port departure
Miss Roy West is seen off at a Sunday picnic dinner hosted by Misses Marie and Mildred Frost for a group of young people. The gathering was held on the Payette Oregon slope with good cheer as Miss West prepares to begin her role in Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto C. Miller
Maxine
Milder
A. P. Scritchfield
Welxer Priday
Tom Heslup
James
C. G. Heslup
Mari Frost
Payette
Lela Bartshe
Gene Shay
A. C. Miller and
E. Frost
Famheily
Otto Meili Yte
Payette Sanday
Fred Lindsay
Bhe
Ilinois
Park
Green
Jonathan
J. D. Conner
Elia Messee
Ontario
Leora
van Natta
Ridges
Near Payette
Pearl Conner
White
Stanley Brown
EL Frost
Ruby Tomlin
Santee
T. J. Wallace
C. Wicher
Park Improvement Club
Walter Davis
Praident
Geo. Sullens
A. Shay
Boise
Geo. Culp
Maude
Vale
Jefefrson
George Lattig Ranch
Fred Moss
Tom Heslop
D. R. Davis
Wilcox
P. B. Wilcox
Heslop
Setphens
Harold
S Gevsate
N. G. Stillens
Yale
P. Monroe Smock
Vashon
Wash
Lias
R. D. Rogers
North Payette
George Windel
C. M. Atterbury
Nyssa
A.J . Johnstone
CA. Karst
Ora Wilkin
P.M. Boals
Dead
L . L. Culbertson
Eugene Shay
Culbertson
Miller
Washoe
Marie
Mildred Frost
Roy West
Little Willow Union Sunday School Formed under Rev and Mrs Snow
Thirty four Little Willow residents met at Community Schoolhouse and, under Rev and Mrs Snow, organized a Union Sunday School. Officers include Supt Mrs Geo B Coates Asst Supt Mr Ernest Kirk organist Miss Violet Johnson Bible class teacher Albert Coates Young Peoples Class Mrs Geo Coates and Primary Class Arts Shelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Willow
Community Neighborhood
Snow
Geo
B. Coates
Ernest Kirk
Lee
Albert Coates
Violet Johnson
Young Peoples
Geo. Coates
Shelley
Clifford Ayres
Big Willow
Chas
Royston
Fruitland
Geo. Syme
Tig
Loren
Louie Blayden
Hazel Kirk
Wm. Stirm
FeG year meeting planned for June and community notices
The piece notes the summer FeG year meeting set for June 9 and a dance postponed to June 2 due to Mrs. D. B. Coates illness. It also lists local visits and gatherings including Miss Vida Drinkwine, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Coates, and a surprise party for Elsie Blomstrom.
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D. B. Coates
Edgar Cheek
Earl Cates
Vida Drinkwine
New Plymouth
Arb Drinkwine
H. We Miller
Colorado
Gen. Syme
Lime Sulphur Pray at Payette Dist Reset Warehouse
A terse notice announces a full supply at the Payette District reset warehouse operated by A J Shearer with contact phone 309 and address details in March street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
A. J. Shearer
Mar, Sts
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Tid Honga
USCO
Fes
U.S
United States
Rubber Company
Aircete Drewes
Warlax
F. M. Moss & Bro
Darnell Bros
New Plymouth Superior
P. E. Johnson
H. O. A. Club
Ed Patton
Mrs. Earl Coates
Elsie Blomstrom
Miss Blomstrom
California
Chevrolet
Automobile van Motor Co
Marquise
Big E
Equity Products
Payette Equity Exchange
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