Home Declamatory Contest Results At Schoolhouse
The Monday night event at the schoolhouse featured twelve declamatory contests in four grades. Winners included Oratorical Vivian Rockwood and Curtis Rockwood, with Clea Black, Donald Morgan, Grace Marlin, and Gayle Gillispie among top placers. Judges were Supta Jakway Eaton and Komas.
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Vivian Rockwood
Curtis Rockwood
Clea Blackard
Donald Morgan
Grace Marlin
Gayle Gillispie
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Orville‘Atanazon
Marygaret Christensond
Wesley Man Recovers After Suspected Self Harm Attempt
A Wesley man tried to kill himself during an afternoon event as deputies prepared to take his son and another youth, 18, to Al Kane jail on burglary charges. The farmer George Hunig, 36, shot himself in the head in the same house as officers spoke with the youths. Hospital staff reported Nanig will recover while the youths remain jailed on burglary charges at the Viicml home near Westey.
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Robert Mente
al Kane
George Hunig
Wesley
Korgulh
Nanig
Algona
Yolding
C.F. Viicml
Westey
Brodale Beats Walrod in Wrestling Match at Nacdy
Oliver Brodale defeated Hob Walrod in two of three falls at a Nacdy area wrestling night last Tuesday. Walrod won the first fall and Brodale won the next two. Hul Sizer refereed and accepted a future rematch challenge.
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Oliver Brodale
Hob Walrod
Brodale
Walrod
Hrodala
Hulsizer
Cost of Marrying in Iowa May Mount
G C St Bush of Cherokee county filed a bill in the Iowa House to authorize ministers, justices of the peace, and mayors to charge a minimum $4 for weddings instead of the current $2. Also notes a stalled passenger train near Story City, Harold Egenes being sent to Raton by his Chicago firm, Dr and Mrs A H Stafford attending a veterinarians convention in Molmenes, and Baptist Ladies Mission Circle meeting with Mrs Gee Peters and W W G girls as after school guests.
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Towa
G. C. St. Bush
Cherokee County
House
Story Gily
Harold Egenes
Chicago
Raton
New Mexico
Baptist Ladies Mission
Gee, Peters
W.W. G
Man Mistakenly Seeks Better Music From Haydn
A stylish man entered Howell's music store in Bristol and demanded piano music not yet printed. He displayed sheets claiming to be from Haydn. Lowell Blowell, the shopkeeper, exclaimed with joy upon meeting the famed composer, and they became fast friends.
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Rmusic
Bristol
Lowell
Cother
Belfert
Wyselé
Haydn
Blowell
Kansas
Tangled Words and a Mending Minute in a Failing Typewriter
A garbled passage describes Tirhwaye misreading a peight and improvising with hay wire, spark plugs, and twine to fix a diner meal like cheese and halepla. A stray idea leads to sniffing exhaust, then a clever misstep prompts asking a reputed man to change the ribbeo on his typewriter.
perfume shop becomes focal point of social world
The narrative notes perfume as a social hub where men convene and crave bites, while scent from crushed vina leaves is believed to sharpen thinking and aid digestion, reflecting the era’s fascination with fragrance’s practical powers.
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Volo
Yiddish Language Roots Spread Across Europe and Asia
A fragmented historical note traces the Yiddish tongue’s mix of German, Slavic, and Hebrew elements. It discusses medieval and early modern linguistic shifts, writing systems, and how Jews maintained speech in Europe and beyond, shaping words carried to various regions.
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Europe
Germany
Cohento
Cates
Lititiinda
Tieape
Inscribed Glass Window at Manor Court Reveals Royal Legacy
A damaged inscription on a glass window at the Manor Court of Londenton cites Mary Queen of Scots and a later king John. It describes a translation letter or dramatic work penned before execution and notes gratitude to a landlord in exile. The item ties to royal histories and a separate inscription found years earlier at Mérmald, mentioning a monarch’s name and gratitude.
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Londenton
tHodee
Abba Krayniey
Statfordaiire
Mary
Scotland
pisserd-Shypuzi
Mérmald
Defeat at Blue Licks Sparked Coordinated Indian Assault
Detroit News reports a bloodless clash between white settlers and Shawnee, led by a renegade, in August. Sixty to eighty warriors ambushed Dagle’s Goone’s party, killing and scalping many, including a settler’s son. The event spurred Kentucky plans for defense and reinforcements from Virginia, contributing to later frontier fortifications and Indian relocation efforts.
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Fritsheund
Kentucky
Virginia
Obie River
Detroit
Basic Patents and early inventions discussed
The Washington Star notes the term waste invention as roughly meaning a pioneer patent that covers an invention marking advance income art by achieving a first-time result. It says many patents have been granted but no fixed list exists because opinions vary. It cites Bell for the telephone and Howe for the sewing machine as notable examples and mentions current patent releases for wireless and other subjects.
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Howe
Washington Star
Radio report on accidental house fire near Amherstburg
Detroit Free Press recounts a radio broadcast describing how a woman identified as Jo of Amherstburg heard a faint alarm and saved her home. An ordinary soda bread mix triggered a fire when spilled, leading to a small blaze that the woman contained with water and soup mix poured over flames, ultimately extinguished.
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Alicia
Wornn
Detroit Free Press
Autobiography Interest in All Lives Inn nein
The fragment suggests interest in a personal autobiography with value for readers. It mentions intelligent reflection, experiential insight, and contrasts with other exploration narratives, noting unique value in a candid life story amid broader themes.
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Nein
Foot's Idea Compromised By Erratic Theories
Fragmentary notes suggest Foot attacked by a broad set of topics including theodicy economy and physics. The disjointed manuscript references early work on biology and chemistry, with unclear authorial intent and likely unfinished sections. A nearby scholar notes uncertain dates and probable revisions.
Early Railroader Had Many Brilliant Ideas
A damaged OCR fragment recalls Matthew, a Scots inventor, hailed as a forerunner of rail improvements. It notes his cab shelter design and trials on early locomotives, including attempts to prevent wheel slip and forceful coupling. The piece mentions cattle hide trials and a trip linked to 1816 with references to Brownlow and San Pedro.
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Minkashity
Matthew
Lwe Typad
Hundenes
Mathew
San Perindisco
Albany
Dr Watson Reassures Liverpool Merchant Lost All
Doctor Watson consoles a Liverpool merchant who believes all is lost after misfortune. He reminds him that wealth fades but loyalty, love, and friendship endure, urging him to value what remains and cheer up despite hardship.
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Liverpool
Toe Watson
Chen
Doetor Watson
Doctor
Watson
Enid
Onelor
Good Old Days Echoes Of Early Household Labor
A fragment from a 17th century reminiscence shows the wife’s task list in the good old days. It details chores like making garments, washing and wringing, weaving, sewing, and helping the husband with market work. It also notes women tending dairy and baking, plus preparing food and caring for children and livestock.
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Ald
Forbidden Fruit Thief Meets Skunk Farm Watch
A misread local notice recounts a quirky theft incident in Ontario where a would-be fruit thief, despite applying to authorities, is thwarted by a vigilant farmer. The tale emphasizes caution and community watchfulness in preventing crime.
Irish Free State Army Slang and Canteen Extras
Philadelphia Eye Bulletin notes slang among troops, detailing terms for dead beat gold bricks and an ist slugzer, with references to extras obtainable at the canteen and personal provisions. The piece cites troop lingo and soldier behavior as part of daily life in the army.
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Trish
Eatlasa
Philadelphia
Crowds Flood Lakehurst in 10th Event Turmoil
A fragmented Lakehurst scene depicts a large gathering for a touring event where thousands faced delays. The writing laments crowds as a recurring nuisance and hints at a chaotic automobile tangle and overcrowding during a controversial outing.
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Lakehurst
Met Turing
Wylowe
Why Worry and Enjoy Money Says Shaw
A Vancouver Province piece quotes a remark about wealthy loungers at a London hotel and the question of why fret over money. Shaw counters by asking if one is better off without money and suggests pondering age and enjoyment despite lacking wealth.
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Shay
London
Old Ching
Shaw
Vancouver
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