Lafayette observed as nation honors his memory and deeds
The piece reflects on Lafayette’s enduring legacy amid Lafayette Day ceremonies across the United States. It recalls the Marquis de Lafayette’s role in the American Revolution, his friendship with Washington, and his later prominence in the French Revolution. The article cites Henry Dwight Sedgwick’s Lafayette biography and emphasizes Lafayette’s status as a great gentleman and symbol of Franco American friendship.
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Elmo Scott
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Marquis de Lafaif
Marne
C.B. Robbins
Washington
Lafayette
France
The
Germany
America
Paris
Jame Lafayette
Deonte
Republic of France
Congress
General Pershing
Stanton
Pershing
Henry Dwight Sedewick
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Auvergne
Lberty
Assembly of Notables
States-General
Bastile
National Guard
Versailles
Marie Antoinette
Lumber Fire Deluge and Ancient Broach Found
A report describes large timber piles used for paper pulp production prone to spontaneous ignition, with 20 000 cords valued around 300 000. Monitor nozzles drenched the heart of a pile to quell fires. Separately in Creenaghe Ireland workers unearthed an ancient Bronze Age Irish brooch dating to the seventh century, featuring green enamel on the pin and back.
Forgive Enemies and Friends in a Capper's Weekly Note
A Capper's Weekly reflection notes that while Zion may aid in forgiving enemies, true forgiveness of a friend's success requires a miracle. The piece muses on forgiveness, faith, and the limits of human mercy within personal and social ties.
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Zion
Capper
Personality as a Fine Thing to Improve
A brief reflection notes that personality can be disagreeable and that ample space exists for improvement, urging self awareness and growth without blaming others. The emphasis centers on personal development and tempering strong traits for better social harmony.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad No Diet Cure
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a pleasant remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims easy digestion, a long history since 1873, and endorsement by millions, branding Phillips as the genuine product under the Ark of Magnesia trademark.
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Phillips
Phillips Milk
Ark of Magnesia
U. S
Charles H Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Hopeful Russia Debates Capital Deal For Auto Trucks
Saul Bron, a Russian committee leader touring America, says Russia will rise if capital offers a fair deal. He cites a grim laugh, a friend’s complaint about the deal, and a parable about sun behind clouds and a sinking ship to illustrate cautious optimism and hardship faced by Russia in securing investment.
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Saul Bron
America
New York
Ruzia
Russia
Mr. Bron
Detroit Free Press
Divorce suit tainted by Antarctic quip and chilly remark
The Worse Way Lyle Woman filed for divorce from Ruth Elder on cruelty and coldness. He joined the Byrd expedition to the pole and told a Panama correspondent it would be cold in the Antarctic, but not as cold as Ruth. He quipped that marital problems used to be solved, now they're dissolved.
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Lyle
Ruth Elder
Pote
Antarctic
Panama
Ruth
Costly superstition in Gran Chaco sparks dispute
The Gran Chaco between Bolivia and Paraguay is described as home to Indians with a practice of burning an entire village after a death. The piece also notes a sage named Beyer and hints at temper as a trait of wisdom and presents parent worries about babies sleeping during the day to be awake at night.
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Gran Chaco
Bolivia
Paraguay
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