Monstrous Lake Serpents Said to Haunt Irish Lakes
An Armagh correspondent reports belief in lake dwelling monsters across Ireland, notably in Kerry near Hag's lake in Hag's glen. He cites a youth whose grandmother reportedly saw the beast at dawn, though no direct sighting is recorded. The tale notes Ireland has no snakes.
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Erin
Equatorial
Africa
Ireland
Armagh
Central
Treland
Carrantuel
Kerry
Montreal Family Herald
Writer Would Go Limit State Abbreviations
An Ohio abbreviation example sparks a discussion on state abbreviations. The piece lists six states Delaware Florida Georgia Louisiana Pennsylvania and Utah as unique cases and questions using single letters versus longer forms. It notes West Virginia as the sole “West” state and suggests using wy for Wyoming as a hypothetical. The argument centers on saving time and space versus clarity.
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Utah
Algo
West Virginia
West
Penn
Penna
Worcester
Columbus as Corsican: Castain's Marseilles lecture claims origin
Canon Castaing in a Marseilles lecture argues Columbus was Corsican from Calvi, basing his theory on research and supposed documentary evidence. He says Columbus was the son of a wool carder and lived in Galvi until about age ten, and cites an inscription allegedly read by Pierre Bonaparte in Haiti criticizing the Corsicans.
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Columbus
Canon Castaing
Marseilles
Calvi
Galvi
Pierre Bonaparte
Haiti
Pathinder Magazine
Advances in Palestine Grow Crop Trials and Shows
The Palestine department of agriculture tests new staples including nuts flax and sunflowers to benefit Arab fellaheen while noting Zionist interests suit Jewish settlers. Following the success of last year’s orange show in Haifa another show was held recently and drew large crowds.
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Palestine
Palestine Department of Agriculture
Zionist Organization
Hafta
Being Polite to Spirits In Borneo
A Sydney Bulletin observation notes that in Borneo forests many timber trees are regarded as homes of good spirits. For economic need, locals placate spirits by driving a hatchet into the tree and leaving. if the hatchet falls by morning, the spirit has moved on. The writer highlights the hatchet’s recurring tendency to fall.
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Borneo
Sydney Bulletin
Fascinating Monkey Uncle Charlies Zoo Visit
Uncle Charlie guides Lavonne through the zoo. In the monkey house they linger before a cage showing an extremely ugly monkey. Lavonne confesses she must stay, not mow, and later requests to see the monkey with the sad face.
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Uncle Charlie
Lavonne
Ideas Must Be Carried Out
A concise reflection on ideas needing execution to have value, asserting that thoughtful plans alone do not move progress. The quote emphasizes action behind belief and the impact of deeds over intentions.
Live steak lest payment offer by Kari Hayder
Kari Hayder offers spot cash for any live steak lest or injured while on my wauck, signaling a bold, unusual bounty. The message presents no verification, terms, or location details.
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Kari Hayder
Ford built to speed up modern business says Ford ad
The advertisement touts the Ford as essential to federal state and city government and major corporations. It highlights extensive testing for speed power safety comfort and long life and lists companies such as Bell System Armour Borden Continental Baking Firestone GE Goodyear Kellogg Knickerbocker Morton Pillsbury Procter and Gamble Swift & Co. It emphasizes high quality materials, many bearings, and features like four-wheel brakes Rustless Steel shock absorbers aluminum pistons and shatter-proof glass with a policy of using the best parts at low cost.
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Ford
Bell System
Armour and Company
the Borden Company
Continental Baking Corporation
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
General Electric Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Kellogg Company
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Morton Salt Company
Pillsbury Flour Mills Company
Procter and Gamble Company
Swift & Company
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John Coert
Rock Valley
VOSS
A. F. Schemmer
Goodyear
Cities
Bert van Maanen
Prop
Iowa
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Bock Valley
Peter Spruyt
J. Schroeder
Nfntict
Towa, Mr
Rock Valley Rendering Works
Erznihe
Pioneer Drag Line
Richard Sneller
Jake Vande Weerd
Iznzh
John Kersberger
Herce
Acme Dray Line
John Vander Poel
Preg
H&e
Ford Phaeton
Phaeton
Ford Motor Company
Jaeks Detroit
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