Tombs of the patriarchs in the Cave of Machpelah
A long excerpt recounts Abraham buying the cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place. It notes its preservation through four millennia, the male tombs of the Jewish patriarchs except Rachel, restricted access to the mosque’s priest, and a 1862 reopening for royal visitors. The piece ends with moral maxims from Exchange.
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Jeru Salem
Machpelah
Abraham
Hebron
Jerusalem
Rachel
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Stanley
Westminster Abbey
Joseph
Constantinople
Mahomet II
Egypt
Selim I
Abdul Medjid
Federal drive targets wood alcohol dopers nationwide
Federal authorities concentrate on catching wood alcohol dealers across the country. Adolph Panerelli, a New York City wine dealer, was arrested and commented on the crackdown. Reports say deaths result from drinking wood alcohol in bootleg whisky, traced to shipments from various regions.
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Adolph Panerelli
New York City
Ctor Lry
Sale notice invites patrons to Arrow office or E P Otto
In a brief notice readers are asked to leave dates at Arrow office or consult E P Otto at Rolfe for sale matters. The message preserves the sale context with two contact points and no extra details.
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Arrow
E. P. Otto
Rolfe
Tiny Island Farms of Re and Oleron Described
Popular Science Monthly notes the smallest farms in the world on Re and Oleron near La Rochelle France. Some plots measure one to two square yards yet host diverse crops including vineyards due to highly fertile soil and repeated subdivision among heirs.
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Oleron
la Rochelle
France
Popular Science Monthly
Food for Thought Kind of Love Lesson
A short dialogue shows a man asking if he is the first love for a woman. He answers that she is the kind of girl a fellow can be educated up to, prompting her to ponder the remark and its implications.
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Death
Iowa quail, Pershing, and Burroughs in a mixed column
A southern Iowa farmer notes rising quail numbers aided by the closed season. General Pershing signals a Lincoln presidential bid. A history expert lauds John Burroughs and notes on the bluebird and weasel. Iowa politics heat up with a looming governor nomination fight and Harner as a name to watch.
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Iowa
Pershing
Lincoln
Neb
Washington
John Burroughs
Burroughs
Mr. Burroughs
Harner
Whee Seige
Dempsey Carpentier World Title Bout Backed by Bids
Europe aims for a Dempsey Carpentier title fight with bids from French champions and promoters. Carpentier defeated Beckett and promoter Cuchran travels to the U S to seal the bout in London with strong support. In Wyoming the National Guard reorganization is noted and schools to receive state funded folders on the state flag.
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Europe
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpenter
Fuglish
Car
Pentter
Joe Beckett
Charles H Cuchran
United States
Dempsey
London
Carpentier
Wyoming
Iowa Guard Reform Sparks Political Tension
The passage hints at a potential bid to replace McAdoo, with Adjutant General Lasher driving a strong push to organize and strengthen the Iowa National Guard, showing his vigorous commitment to the force and its modernization.
Tobacco Habit Danger Adverts Claims Cure For Nicotine
An advertisement features Dr. Connor from Sohne Hopkins hospital warning that nicotine is a deadly habit. It promotes Nicotol tablets sold by druggists with a money back guarantee and promises quick relief when used as directed.
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Eays
Connor
Sohne Hopkins Hospital
Paris seeress predicts turmoil and fashion shifts for 1920
A Paris seeress foresees upheaval in America in 1920 while fashion trends point to shorter skirts and rising necktie prices. The remark comes amid industry chatter and popular forecasts.
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Gosht
Dame
Paris
America
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Abra
J. O. Burington Spencer
E. P. Otto Rolfe
John Callous
John E Phates
Honest John, Inc
American Farm Bureau Federation
Harriss Ford Thomas
the Country Gentlemen
The
Ladies’ Horse Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Philipines
Philippines
Tropics
Council Bluffs
East
Town National Guard
Adj
Lasher
McAdoo
National Guard
Tharely
Rolfe Grain & Milling Company
Rolfe, Iowa
Martin Weible
Plover
Mallard
Januay
Jersey
Farrow
Rhode Island
Ockerel
Deering
McCormick
John, Deere
Sattley
Elksdeer
Blue Star
Nelson
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