Michael Collins Assassination. Spiritual Greatness Recalled
Philosophers lament materialism after World War I but a rare event at Bandon Ireland by the Free State leader Michael Collins shows a moment of spiritual greatness. The assassin’s ambush ends Collins life, yet his two final words reflect enduring public virtue and moral courage. An idle museum note shifts to a humorous digression about expedition meals including fricasseed sankey and stewed parrot, snake, and sea boots, with a cautious comparison of taste and value.
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Vanden
Ireland
Free
Bandon
Michael Collins
Micky” Collins
Trish
Holt
Garden of Eden
Snakes Not Worth Eating Says Public Message
The American public receives word on eating snakes amid broader news of a stalled railroad strike, ongoing coal disputes, and rising political issues. The piece notes skepticism about snakes as diet and comments on costs, education, and various national concerns, reflecting a chaotic wartime or postwar era tone.
Congress Nervous Over Railroad Strike Sequel
Reports from Washington show Congress anxious about the railroad dispute and its possible need for legislative action. Yet lawmakers prefer to keep out of the matter, hoping for an out of court settlement while fearing industrial war and seeking to avoid postponing elections.
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Washington
Congress
Tp Faulions
Harding
Tany-roukers
Stunt Age Controversy and Public Safety Debate
Fragmentary notes discuss age thresholds for stunts and the idea that older participants often step aside for younger performers. The piece questions whether stricter rules or more dignified standards should govern stunt performances, referencing public venues and safety considerations for participants and audiences.
Duke of Leinster to cross Atlantic in craft with one man crew
An English duke, the Duke of Leinster, plans to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a two masted ketch solo to prove such stunts can be done alone. He will maneuver the sails single handed, aiming to land on this side of the pond if successful, and join the ranks of historic solo ocean travelers.
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Duke of Leinster
England
Atlantic
Seven Seas
Columbus
Isabella
Davy Jo Tucker
Auto-intoxication and diet from a nutrition text
Auto-intoxication discussion highlights Dorothy Lane's book Nutrition and Specific Therapy. The author emphasizes preventing self intoxication by altering diet to reshape intestinal flora including protein sources like seeds legumes nuts and eggs with roots and tubers and fresh produce.
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Addington Bruce
Dorothy
Lane
Fragmented San Antonio Gazette Notes and Oddities
A garbled survey of city life includes mentions of a agave device for permit control, stray comments on parking signs, stray advertisements for “Deadly Dee Dum” and other acts, and a tour through local oddities. It references the baseball secretary Yam Connor, traps in Brackenridge Park, and a nonsensical mix of public notices and editorials with scattered names and places such as Houston, Jefferson streets, Nueva street, and Austin.
Fragmented Scribbles from a 19th Century Page
Clumsy transcription shows garbled text and stray names forming incomplete phrases. The passage mentions a Little Elizabeth and various misread terms, with no clear narrative or coherent event to report.
Parable of Proverbs and Town Gossip Across Generations
A reflective piece on proverbs and family reputations, contrasting Biblical ideas of generational sin with a town tale. It recalls a sensational marriage, a grandfather involved in shady ventures, and how the grandson’s social ascent is judged by lineage and wealth within the local club scene.
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Jobim
Avin
Oie
Snes
Jeanle
Laiter Iim
Wittin
Firat
Fragmented Factagrams From Fragmented Era Chronicle
The text appears as a garbled archival fragment listing various figures, entities, and periods. It mentions fiscal amounts around 807 billion, references to the United States and military spending, and scattered notes on religions, stock exchange symbolism, and historical figures, all tangled in OCR errors.
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