Columbus Not First To Reach The New World
Mrs Marion Mulhall argues in a new book that Norse explorer Arn Marson, Ireland to Icelandic links, and Irish missionaries predated Columbus. She cites Vinland and early Irish influence, with references to Rafn and Von Tschudi. The piece also notes a real estate sale and a hotel lease in Oregon.
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New World
Florida
Teeland
Vinland
New England
Irving
Tife
Columbus
M. Rafn
von Tschuds
Atlantic
Chesepeak Bay
Verrazzano
Henry Hudson
Relatives Plan Destruction of Agnostic Monuments
Kenosha Wisconsin leader Laula Knapp, a late pioneer resident, erected inscribed agnostic monuments in Kenosha cemetery to deride the Christian church. Eight stones over 30 years old will be removed and destroyed so none of the 20,000 words survive. Knapp’s inscriptions drew crowds and even caused a foundry strike over handling the material.
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Kenosha
Wis
Laula Knapp
Ila
Knapp
Kindness Is Rewarded by a Million Legacy in Bermuda Tale
In Methuen today Mrs. George Bramer learned from attorneys that G. Ribstock, a man befriended in Bermuda by her mother and herself, left her about 1,000,000 in jail- related funds. The strange legacy arose from the Selfly Islands connections.
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Methuen
Methuem
George Bramer
Selfly Islands
G. Ribstock
Bermuda
Miss Faye Bartholomew to Start Music Classes in October
Miss Faye Bartholomew returns from Portland around October 1 and will resume her music classes. Roseburg residents are hearing discussion of a railroad line to Coos Bay and possible local effects.
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Faye Bartholomew
Portland
Roseburg
Coos Bay
The Sensations Of A Knocked Out Pug
A pugilist recalls the first knockout, describing the noise the fall makes and the surreal round about the ring. He narrates the blur of being dragged from the floor, the referee counting ten, and the opponent's contrite gesture afterward.
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Tommy Tracey
Tommy
Wifes vanity spurs couple to crime in police court
Albert Rogers and his 17 year old wife May Rogers faced larceny charges after a deputy district attorney revealed her urging of the husband to obtain money and finery. She admitted being an accessory after the fact and both pled guilty with him sentenced to six months in jail and her to three months. the theft involved a gold watch and $12. All property was recovered.
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Albert Rogers
Rogers
May Rogers
Bennett
Merv. L Barr
Seventh Street
Porthind
Free Sunday rest on Sundays in U S Navy order
Acting Secretary Winthrop issued an order to grant Sailors a Free Sunday by reducing on board work on Sabbaths to a minimum. Ship inspections will not occur on Sunday. ship checks move to other days and crew inspections will be held on Saturday before noon or soon after dinner.
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Washington
Jack Tar
United States Navy
Winthrop
Cholera Threat to U.S. Cattle Costs Farmers Vast Sums
Hog cholera costs U S farmers forty million dollars annually, per estimates at the Interstate Association of State Boards of Livestock Commissioners. Officials urged larger state appropriations to combat the disease, with figures approaching two hundred million dollars to stamp it out. Dr M T Deynolds and Dr C B Nelson named among vice presidents.
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United States
Interstate Association of State Boards of Livestock Commissioners
M. T. Deynolds
C. B. Nelson
Spokane
Wash
Bucklen Arnica Salve Proves Quick Family Healer
A reader touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the swift remedy for burns cuts and ailments in a crowded household. The testimonial claims it cured the family and praises its healing power, with Tallman & Co. as the seller.
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Druggeist
Bucklen
Moses
Baby
Johnnie
Mamie
Billie
Tallman & Co
Peary Plans South Pole Expedition With Bartlett
St Johns Sept 14 The Labrador mailboat reports Commander Peary and Captain Bartlett have settled on an expedition to the south pole. They carry Roosevelt fare and sledges for the voyage.
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St. Johns
N. F
Laborador
St. Johna
Peary
Bartlett
South Pole
Roosevelt
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Butterick’s
America
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Ribstock
F. Myers
Helix
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Coney
Lenin
Nao
Pac
Bradfield Regulator CO
Ata, Ga
Portland Journal
Cal
Workingmen’s Clothing CO
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