Swanee River origins and Suwanee flow described
The Suwanee river in Georgia and Florida is explored for its name origin, scenic beauty, and historical significance with references to native battles and local forests. It notes Foster may have used the name for rhythm and mentions a Floridian claim about the song. John McGraw has handed Giants duties to Christy Mathewson amid a pennant claim by Cincinnati and Chicago.
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Swanee River
Florida
Georgia
Gulf of Mexico
Suwanee
Stephen Foster
Foster
Suwanee River
San Juan
John McGraw
New York Giants
Cincinnati
Christy Matthewson
Texas
Reds
Chicago
China not land of hustle for travelers in western regions
E. H. Wilson notes in A Naturalist in Western China that travelers must abandon modern comforts and adapt to primitive methods. No wheeled traffic, limited pack animals, and reliance on sedan chairs or boats demand patience and time to travel safely and gain knowledge, as China’s vast wealth and scenery both charm and exhaust visitors.
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E. H. Wilson
China
Chengtu
Elephants Escape in Marblehead Circus Scene
Four elephants with the Small circus escaped a stone wall in Marblehead Massachusetts and spent the day in the woods. Crowds, acrobats, riders, and police pursued but the elephants returned peacefully at twilight with their trainer.
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Marblehead
Mass
Foch
Pershing
Haig
Princess Pat
New England
Marbleheads
Germany Seeks Wool Substitutes In Wartime Textile Plan
Germany pursues wool substitutes as sheep farming unlikely to grow. Trials include dogs hair and human hair used as felt, plus long haired women hair in war. A potential new industry centers on white silken haired rabbits whose hair could spin into fine threads for specific fabrics with breeding plans for millions of rabbits.
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Germany
Oil in Mexico Reveals Rich Pacific Coast Deposits
Investigations on the Pacific coast of Mexico reveal rich petroleum deposits. The discoveries promise to boost maritime traffic and foretell a future for western Mexican regions rivaling Tampico or Tuxpan in importance.
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Pacific
Mexico
Tampico
Simple Budget System and a Wife's Frugal Quip
A humorous exchange on household budgeting. A young wife advocates a budget system to govern expenditures while the response jokes about paying what one can and owing the rest, reflecting light domestic finance humor.
Charleston Ball Team Refuses Raleigh Return Game
Raleigh officials accuse Charleston of “cold feet” as the Charleston club declines a Raleigh invitation to play at Raleigh. Charleston rejected a higher guarantee to host a return game and refused a Raleigh offer to visit. Raleigh claims Charleston owes at least one game on Raleigh grounds and urges them to come to R. M. L. Park soon.
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Charleston
Raleigh
A Week of Travel for J William Eldredge
J William Eldredge general secretary of the Raleigh county Sunday school association returned from a week long outing and family reunion at Niantic Connecticut He also visited his uncle at River View Old Mystic Connecticut and relatives at Providence Rhode Island East Braintree and Boston
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J. Wm. Eldredge
Raleigh County Sunday School Association
Niantic
Conn
River View
Old Mystic
Providence
R. L. East Braintree
Boston
Massachusetts Man Tours Washington Churches and Shoreham Visit
A Mass. visitor toured five Sunday schools in Washington last Sunday and met General Pershing on his return to the Shoreham hotel after church. He also reported catching 225 crabs, several good messes of fish, and 500 quahogs during the trip.
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Washington
General Pershing
Shoreham Hotel
Eldredge
Notable county whiskey still raided near Cranberry
Sheriff W L Foster and deputies raided a Cranberry home finding a top still in house 92 owned by Stanley Lopinsky. Fifty gallons of mash were destroyed. Lopinsky admitted ongoing distilling and planned a large run for payday. No liquor found. associate expected to arrive but did not. Lopinsky and still taken to Beckley.
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Cranberry
W. L. Foster
M. P. Meadows
E. P. Lilly
F. C. George
Stanley Lopinsky
Lopinsky
Lepinsky
Beckley
Presbyterian Rally Day Set For September 28
Rally Day for the Presbyterian church will be held on September 28 with church officials consenting. All former members are urged to attend to renew interest and allegiance. An attractive program is planned and the public is invited.
Mrs Jackson Smith On Sick List This Week
Mrs Jackson Smith is listed as sick this week according to the local hospital notice column. Community health section notes her absence from regular duties and extends well wishes for a speedy recovery.
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Jackson Smith
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Charleston Baseball Club
Stanley Lepinsky
Milady
Pickus Bros
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