Soldiers and Sailors Win Expanded Will Freedom
A historical note explains that the 1837 will act ended general verbal bequests, but soldiers in active service and marines at sea retain freedom to dispose of their property. It also notes that wills are generally valid only at age twenty one, though some cases suggest this age limit may not apply to active service.
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Mérines
Maxwell Company
Maxwell
Ghana
Maxwell Rad
W. F. Jolliffe
Plover
A Story of St Pauls London Anecdote of Resurgam Stone
The London Chronicle notes St Pauls repairs in progress and tells how, when the surveyor marked the dome center, a laborer placed a discarded grave stone as a marker. The stone bore only the word Resurgam in large capitals, seen as a memorable omen by some observers.
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St. Paul's
London
St Paul's
London Chronicle
Christopher Wren
Parengia
Thyme Remedies for Whooping Cough Noted in German Journal
A German medical journal praises thyme preparations for whooping cough. Thyme grows in select Old World regions and derivatives have sold at high prices in the United States. a thyme and pilka mix has shown good results but cure intervals vary and may invite speculation.
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United States
Love of Precious Stones Through Ancient Beliefs
The piece recalls the long human fascination with gems from ancient times. It cites Omocritua, a writer around five centuries before Christ, praising stones as having power to influence divine favor.
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Omocritua
Entombed Toad Found After 42 Years in School Shaft
While work on Yankton college basement opened a shaft to a door, a five toad was discovered in an air shaft. Entombed for 42 years since Ward Hall of Science was built, the brick red underside showed its long imprisonment. The creature had no claws, suggesting wear while trying to escape, with no moisture reaching it over the years.
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Yankton College
Everince Ward Hall of Science
Yankton
New York World
Unemployed man seeks washing work in London Opinion
A brief excerpt shows a poor man asking for work in London in dialect. He pleads for washing tasks to take home to his wife, while a hopeful motherly figure responds with potential help. The passage reflects poverty language and assistance tone.
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Lidy
London
Bride's Tears After Wedding Quarrel Shock Family
Two weeks after the wedding a woman rushed into her mother's house crying and crying out that she and John had quarreled. She explained between sobs that she feared the day would be ruined, while the brute responded that he did not believe it would be ruined.
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John
Readers Find War News Echoes A Past Issue
A quoted dialogue questions war reporting accuracy as a reader reveals discovering an old paper from five years ago that resembles current coverage and suggests a consistency in framing or errors across eras.
Unable to parse readableheadline from fragmented OCR
Fragmented text discusses rising aspirin prices tied to the European war and mentions a mother noting fewer headaches and neuralgic attacks. Little coherent detail available beyond economic strain on households and health issues amid wartime inflation.
Maxwell Car Promotes Pride in Quality and Record
An editorial touts the Maxwell automobile, arguing sensible buyers are steered away from costly mistakes and praises the car’s proven record and enduring value. The piece warns against common missteps in purchasing cars and champions Maxwell as a trusted choice.
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