Pursuit in Thal-Azzah Ends With Bandit Roundup
Alan and Bill close in as six bandits who murdered a scout hide in the reed swamp of the Thal-Azzah. The two men circle by foot, plan a dawn assault, while Larry holds the others at bay from a distant creek, praying to foil the escape.
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Alan
Alooska
Frank Pedneault
Ped
Thal- Azzah
Haskell
Bill
Larry
Thal-Azzah
Alooska Forks
Pedneault
Bui
Jimmy Montgomery
Crossing the Muskrat Ponds Under Fire from Bandits
Bill and Alan plan a stealth swim between muskrat houses to reach a position for a shot. They hide among reeds while a red bearded leader disturbs the water and scans the area. Alan confirms the leader is unfamiliar, raising risk as they edge toward the final target.
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Bill
Alan
Ashmun
Strorn
Finish Fight Spoken Amid High Tension
A tense dialogue outlines a plan to engage an enemy force. The speaker urges decisive action, noting no prisoners, and vows that one side will be wiped out. The crew moves toward a target as the scene advances.
New Airplane Nearly Ready For Delivery
The Prince of Wales new twin engined high performance monoplane is expected to be ready to fly early this year. It will be housed at Hendon aerodrome with the private aerodrome at Smiths Lawn unused hangar space. The aircraft will be scarlet and blue and normally carry six passengers but can hold twelve. The cockpit will have full dual control and the prince may spend much time piloting.
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Smith's Lawn
Windsor Great Park
Hendon
Men and machines in ancient Rome to modern factories
The text contrasts labor productivity across eras from a 5 percent day for a single shoemaker to modern output where one man yields 82 pairs in the same time. It notes brick, iron, and glass production leaps, such as one worker today producing vast brick, iron ore, electric globes, and steel mill efficiency with minimal supervision.
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Rome
Messabi Range
Minnesota
United States
Lord Nelson Saved Montego Bay by Courage and Foresight
E H Long recalling a magazine piece describes Lord Nelson foiling a potential disaster at Montego Bay Jamaica. Nelson boarded a burning ship, redirected its guns upward, and saved the town as the vessel later exploded. The anecdote underscores his presence of mind and leadership.
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E H. H. Long
A Magazine
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Lord Nelson
Nelson
Montega Bay
The Rhyming Optimist Aline Mis Poem
A poem rhythm celebrates a loved one with wishes for eyes that glow with faith and joy. The speaker prefers cheerful laughter and tender voices over royal splendor and celestial choirs, recalling April winds and sunlit memories.
Records show Legion of Honor holders reach 153049
Paris statistics reveal 153049 individuals have the Legion of Honor including 125150 chevaliers 21213 officers 3145 commanders and 78 Grand Cross holders. The list includes thousands of foreign awardees among those cited.
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Paris
Dutch Radio Plant Workers Return To Jobs In Masses
Large numbers of men formerly employed in radio manufacturing plants in the Netherlands are returning to work, signaling a rebound in production as factories resume operations and labor demand rises after factory slowdowns.
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The
Netherlands
Dog fish oil preparation repels mosquitoes
A preparation made from dog fish oil is used to keep mosquitoes away. It aims to provide a natural repellent option for outdoor use and personal protection against bites.
Unemployment Hits All-Time U.S. Peak in November
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor reported an unemployment total of 11,590,000 in November, higher by 180,000 than August’s peak, with word from affiliated unions suggesting December’s total rose further beyond November.
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United States
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Fish prepared for Dreuth 4 to British Museum
A fish from Chaco streams capable of digging into mud and living for days is being sent to the British Museum. It has two bladders that secrete water for its hibernation. When rivers dry up between rains the fish burrows into the muck.
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Chaco
British Museum
Sugar Crop in Philippines Rises 26 Percent
The Philippines produced a 26 percent larger sugar crop last season compared with the previous year, reflecting strong harvest gains. Authorities credit favorable weather and improved farming practices for the rise in output.
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Philippines
Tea Said to Be World’s Best Popular Beverage
A note declares tea as the world’s most popular drink, highlighting its global appeal and daily consumption by diverse cultures.
Quiet Mind For The Present Tense Faith
A devotional excerpt urges focus on the present rather than future temptations. It cites Job and Acts to reinforce faith, noting trials should not unsettle a calm mind. Believers are advised to trust God for strength and light as needs arise, delaying speculative worries about what may come.
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Anon
Fenelon
King's Lands Profitable To British Taxpayers
The Crown of Britain is described as the cheapest monarchy with taxpayers gaining a profit of £740,000 from royal financial relations. The king’s nominal salary is £470,000 while he relinquishes £1,210,000 in crown lands revenue yearly, making his real salary about £110,000. Royal expenses, upkeep, and bounty total £138,200 annually, with two residences Sandringham and Balmoral noted as the king's private property bequeathed by King Edward.
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Crown
Britain
Sandringham
Balmoral
Edward
Jewish calendar origins and US movie attendance fact
The Jewish calendar traces to 3761 B.C. and was solidified by Hillel in the fourth century, while about one fifth of the U S population attends movies daily, reflecting a broad cultural engagement.
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Hillel N
United States
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