Old Westminster Abbey Noted for History and Majesty
Westminster Abbey stands opposite Parliament with Twelfth century architecture and royal connections. Edward the Confessor founded the abbey. Henry III led its major building. Henry VII chapel houses the tomb of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. A coronation chair sits in the Edward the Confessor chapel among statues of kings and notables.
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Westminster
England
Washington Post
Edward the Confessor
Abbey
Henry III
Henry VII
Elizabeth of York
Elizabeth
Queen Mary
Mary Queen of Scots
Lady Margaret
George TI
Windsor
Edward I
Penny Bank Note Noted as Rarest Piece in Bank of England
Tit-Bits highlights a unique one penny note from 1828 printed and issued by accident. The lone example circulated for years causing cashier headaches in accounts. The Bank once offered five pounds for its return, while another tale says the holder was paid five pounds to surrender it.
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Bank of England
Samuel Rogers
Baron N. M. Rothschild
George IV
Tit-Bits Magazine
The Origin of Masonry Tied to Medieval Builders
The piece traces Masonry to the builders of Solomon’s Temple and links modern Masonry to medieval guilds of builders. It notes that masons formed a fellowship, gaining prosperity, and later membership opened beyond actual workers as English efforts in 1663 sought a permanent Fraternity.
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Temple of Jerusalem
Solomon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
England
Types of Mulberries and Their Native Roots
The article lists three main mulberry types the white mulberry adapted to the United States from Asia the black mulberry hardy in the Northeast native of Persia and the red mulberry native to America It notes the white mulberry is most commonly seen and describes tree sizes with a Rural New Yorker tone mentioning Joowalig as a likely common variety.
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United States
Asia
Persia
America
Desert Conquered Rubacel Khali By Bertram Thalias
The English explorer Bertram Thalias crossed the vast Rubacel Khali desert in 2041. The journey, described as the Empty Quarter, notes the desert’s immense size and extreme conditions. Camels from loose fodder and carrying needs are essential, with winds strong year round and frigid nights reaching 40 below.
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Arabia
Texas
Bertram Thalias
Nails and Saws Threat to Sawyers warned by old hazards
Fragmentary text describes nails and saws posing danger to sawyers. It notes nails hammered into trees years ago and fast operating band saws causing unexpected breaks that injure workers before any stop can be made.
Legend of Fuhsi Shapes Early Chinese Society
A fragmentary tale traces the legendary ruler Fuhsi as organizer of early Chinese society. It describes a time when people lived by hunting and fishing before farming and structured governance.
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Eastern
Asia
Fuhsi
Courtroom quip on assault witness miscount
A magistrate presides as a plaintiff explains the assault and corrects the record with humor. The exchange hinges on who struck whom first, second, and third, revealing a light moment amid testimony.
Wild West exhibition draws crowd to lasso act
A spectator in a cowboy show marvels at a dexterous rope trick. The performer explains the long rope is used to catch cows on the ranch, sparking curiosity about the bait used in the display.
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Kansas City Star
Mister I am Slowly Starving Dialogue
A brief exchange where a speaker complains of slow hunger and the other responds that a slow pace is necessary. The line hints at a broader theme of patience and restraint in a tense moment.
Clever cooking mix up ends with fly swatter used
A child named Mary strained tea by using a fly swatter after her mother asked about a missing strainer. The mother, startled by the improvised tool, is reassured when Mary explains she used the old one.
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Mary
Mother
When I was a boy I wanted to be a soldier
A gray haired physician recalls his youth and how parental counsel steered him toward medicine rather than military life. A sympathetic neighbor remarks that many with grand ambitions settle for smaller ventures in business.
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Almetrican Legion Monthly
Golfer Loses Ball Angrily Questions Caddie
A golfer vents frustration at his caddie over a misplayed shot. The caddie replies that the ball rarely goes anywhere, leaving the golfer annoyed at the misfortune and the lapse in preparation.
Eruption Analogy Sparks Senate Debate on Government Faith
Senator Sorghum compares the nation to a person with a minor eruption, arguing that occasional flaws do not prove the constitution is faulty. The exchange centers on faith in the form of government and resilience amid political tensions.
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Sorghum
Wise Choice Newlywed Dialogue Highlight
Dialogue fragment shows a newlywed questioning alliances with a spouse family. The couple exchanges comments about loyalty to the spouse versus the wider family, emphasizing personal commitment over family ties.
Swift Gentleman Teases About First Meetings
The group shared memories of how married couples first met with a playful mood. A corner figure quips that he did not meet his wife but was overtaken by her, adding a lighthearted twist to the reminiscence.
Polite exchange over cake ends in shortcake tease
A hostess presses for seconds while Tommiy and Leoammy discuss appetite and manners. The exchange centers on politeness versus social obligation as the host insists on another piece and the guests decline with humor.
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Tommiy
Tommy
Making of a Villain from Tit-Bits Magazine excerpt
A fragment from Tit-Bits Magazine mentions a character described as a villain and references a discussion by the author. The quote notes a character not as an invention but as something derived from the author’s wife remarks.
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Wadi
Fragmentary School Scene At Western Station
Incoherent OCR reads a school related scene with an unnamed teacher and a student, mentioning a Western Station last evening and a mother setting a clock, but details are unclear and several words are garbled. The item appears as a damaged brief rather than a full report.
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Toacher
Johnny
Teacher
Bennie Rescues Beth as Studio Heist is Foiled
Bennie confronts danger at Zenith studio when masked men attempt a break in during Morrie Neals piano practice. Beth Millard taps Morse code as Bennie directs studio police to confront the culprits and save the pair from harm. The treasurer credits Bennie as a hero and Beth reassures their bond.
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Bennie
Morrie Neal
Beth
Bennie Jackson
Zenith Studio
Hollywood
Beth Millard
Seal
Bennies
Lowren
Morris
Miss Millard
Jennie
Winter Struggles Dominate Plover Community Life
Numerous local notices describe sickness and hospital trips, school and business disruptions, and severe winter conditions. Residents like Mrs. Houck, Mr. Bruner, and Mrs. Tearfitt face illness while transport, coal, and fuel shortages strain daily life across Emmetsburg area towns.
Baker's Loaded Truck Beats Blizzard Homeward Miracle
A driver from Port Dodge reportedly remade a homeward run with a coal truck amid one of the worst blizzards in years. The account praises the driver’s skill and claims Providence aided the perilous journey through mile after mile of treacherous, storm-swept roads.
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Bot
Baker
Port Dodge
Providence
Blizzard Paralyzes Town With Massive Snow Drifts
The storm brought sub zero temperatures and extreme snow drifts, blocking all traffic for days. About 500 men from Plover’s snow shoveling army worked to clear the county trunk linking Primary No. 44. Roads north and west remain impassable while No. 17 from Vocahontas to Emmentsburg is cleared.
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Plover
Vocahontas
Emmentsburg
New Equipment Boosts Hover School Gym Scoring
The board of education bought a new electric clock and scoreboard for Hover school gymnasium. It was tested during a recent basketball game and will aid during tournaments by showing score and time. The devices mark progress beyond older methods.
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Board of Education
Hover
Local American Legion Auxiliary Plans Birthday Meeting
The local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary to meet at Mrs John Bush home on Friday February for a birthday party honoring member Mrs O A Smith. The gathering includes a storm vacationing visitor Mrs Regina Bush of Mason City and family members Mrs Mena Mueller and Bobby.
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Edward Lehnus
Rinard
Edward Garlock
Curlew
A. O. Garlock
Hardy
Fred Forsythe
O. A. Smith
J. M. Bush
Jack Hoffert
University Hospital
Tawa City
Teo
Walter Rothwell
Pocahontas
Ladies Aid Society
Chas. Pattee
W. Maltgzahn
Gai
Evelyn Kueckenbecker
Algona
Regina Bush
Mason City
Bobby
Mena Mueller
The
American Legion Auxiliary
John Bush
Iicet
Plover Methodist Church Notes Rev. LC McNulty Minister
Plover Methodist Church notes Rev LC McNulty as minister. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Epworth League 6:45 p.m. Evening Service. Activities next week depend on weather road conditions and fuel relief. Call the pastor for late information.
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Plover Methodist Church
Lc, McNulty
Epworth League
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Pastor Rothwell
Church notices report Rev Walter Rothwell as pastor and list morning worship Sunday school and Bible study class. Services subject to coal relief weather and road conditions with country residents urged to call 347 before attending any activity. Bible study continues until further notice.
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Plover Presbyterian Church
Walter Rothwell
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the Order of Masons
Sawyers
Stray Stories Magazine
Pearson's Weekly
Swift
Thayer Waldo
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNN Service
Edad Aharemana
Canaries
R. Js. Houck
New Hampton
Brooks Iseminger
George TD. Henderson Farm
Chas
Johnson
M. Y. B. Club
F.O. Pringle
Russell Stowell
Meda Stowell
Frank Climpson
Wilbur W. Bruner
Des Moine
Waorkmen
A. L. Roberts
Wo . Haniseh
Ty Corray
Maynard Graham
Plove
Denn Ud Schuler
Sinus Rapids
Graham
Sinu Rapids
George Pooh
Cleo Seareh Mac
Linux City
Dick Busch
Hierbara
Cleay Lake
Beneke
Elsie Tearfitt
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Dodge
Gilmore City
G. Butler
Rolfe
Robert
S.J. Christensen
C. ML. T
Emmetehay Hospital
Christensen
Emmetsburg
Havelock
Mallard
W. A. Goodchild
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