Past the Century Mark by Elmo Scott Watson
A long, satirical look at claims of extreme age centenarians from Zara Agha to Li Chung Yun and others. The piece surveys sensational ages reported in Paris, New York, and Russia, notes doubts by scientists and actuaries, and recalls famous later-life cases like Cornelius Cole and Old Parr.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Zara Agha
Istambul
Turkey
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
France
Napoleon
Egypt
Palestine
India
Paris
United States
Providence, R. I
Ivan Proskuniak
Henri Barbusse
Ural Mountains
Russia
M. Barbusse
Zaro
Hfe
Li Chung-yun
China
Zara
Istanbul
Agha
Uke Zaro
Pei-fu
Peiping
North
University of Changtu
Wu Chung-chieh
Department of Education
Changsu University
New York World
Zoro Agha
New York Life Insurance Company
Balkans
America
Cornelius Cole
New York Times
Wesleyan University
California
Middletown
Conn
Lincoln
Congress
Alaska
Seneca County
New York
Cole
Maj
Edward James Monroe
Monroe
James A. Toby
Scientific American
John Shell
Therese Abalva
Ivan Tretya
Rostov
Peter Zortay
Torton
St. Monagh
Georgia
Transcaucasia
Nikolai Andreyevitch Shapkovsky
Old Parr
England
Earl of Arundel
London
John Taylor
Thomas Parr
William Harvey
Taylor
James Caulfield
W. J. Thoms
House of Lords
Parr
Thom
Countess
Desmond
Lbrarian
Thome
John B. Bailey
St. Anthony
Cantacuzenus
Jeremiah, A Man Who Would Not Give Up
A study guide on Jeremiah 1 1 1 10 14 7 22 127 384 focusing on Jeremiah's call and obedience. It outlines divine prenatal appointment diffidence overcoming, and message themes including building and planting, plus the dialogue with God amid famine and the new covenant promises.
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Jeremiah
God
Israel
Jesus Christ
The Book That Does Not Deceive
A fragment quotes a line attributed to Moody about faith in a trusted book. The remark contrasts a trusted Book with a heart that has misled the speaker a thousand times. No further context or events are provided.
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Moody
Proverb Note on Faith and Courage Across the Sea
A Russian saying anchors action with faith. It states that with God one can go over the sea, but without Him one cannot cross a threshold. The line emphasizes reliance on divine aid for bold ventures.
The Wages of Sin You Don’t Have to Sue for Sin Wages
A terse note warns that collecting wages of sin does not require a lawsuit as the debtor will face consequences. The message implies inevitability of divine or moral recompense rather than legal action. The snippet hints at moral causation over formal proceedings.
French Sailor's Unique Reward for Heroic Deed
Captain Lucien Malbert of the rescue tug Tiroise answered an 8 08 call in a fierce Brest harbor storm. He aided a distressed steamer, nearly wrecked his own ship, and returned exhausted after 48 hours without sleep or food. He was fined 500 francs for crossing the breakwater without a permit, a penalty remitted by the finance minister after a Paris-wide outcry.
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Philosphers
Lucien Malbert
Malbert
Tiroise
Brest
Paris
Uncle Sam Plans Water Fowl Census
The Biological Survey will band 5,000 ducks and ask hunters to report killed birds with bands. If 600 banded ducks are found among 5,000,000 ducks bagged, it would imply about 42,000,000 ducks in the country. Annual checks aim to yield an accurate migratory waterfowl population estimate.
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Sam
Kruschen Salts Promises Quick Fat Loss for Women
A Montana reader touts Kruschen Salts claiming a 19 pound fat loss in four weeks and urges daily half teaspoon doses in hot water before breakfast. The ad promises improved health, clearer skin, and energetic vitality with a money back guarantee for 85 cent bottles.
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Montana
Hve
America
Militarism in Russia Here Women and Children Added to Militant Drive
George Viereck argues in the London Magazine that Russia mobilizes both sexes and even children for war. He says militarism in the Soviet era trains girls, boys, and adults to shoot and wear gas masks, making Russia the most militaristic nation.
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Russia
George Viereck
London
We have rich and clever Indians says Burke in Washington
Commissioner Charles H. Burke remarks in Washington that western Indians include wealthy oil holders and sharp individuals. He recalls a humorous exchange where an English visitor jokes about feathers, and an Indian rider replies that they are moulting, reflecting pride and wit.
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Charles H. Burke
Indian Affairs
Washington
Inglish Indy
Lincoln and Jefferson Presidents Who Never Joined Church
Lincoln and Jefferson are listed as the two presidents who did not claim church membership. Country Home notes reformers insist others adopt their views and push for shared beliefs.
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Lincoln and
Jefferson
Lincoln
Encouragement and Kisses as Language of Love
A playful exchange centers on affection with a character declaring kissing as love’s language and another urging words to express feelings. The light moment highlights romantic dialogue and witty banter.
Off to the Mountains and Jazz Lessons in Silence
A column notes the paradox of Candy making as a relatively safe specialized industry. It also observes how many self made men fault their wives for the hazards of their work and hints at new jazz practices learned quietly.
Perfect Diamond Dyes Offer Easy, Bright Color Results
Diamond Dyes promise high quality anilines for true colors on dresses, drapes and lingerie. They claim no spotting or streaking and a uniform result that lasts through wear and washing. Available for 1c at drug stores, encouraging no need for DIY make shifts.
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