End of the World Foretold By Texas Pilgrims Seek San Diego
In 1900s Texas readers learn some followers plan to sell homes and travel to California to await the Lord's return at midnight on February 6 with predicted earthquakes and wars. A messenger reports an Ark of Moses hidden near San Diego guiding the saved. The piece notes repeated failed dates and suggests Texas South and Southwest could offer a better path for the faithful.
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San Diego
California
Orient
Palestine
San Antonio
West Coast
Texas
Autobiography myths sparked by cherry tree tale prompt debate
John A. Stewart leads a push to erase Washington cherry tree lore, arguing the incident misstates his character. The piece notes Washington’s early precocity misleads youth about colonial heroes and suggests he would pen a candid autobiography like Franklin.
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Sissy
John A. Stewart
George Washington-Sulgrave Institution
Washington
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Rural Cedar Theft Sparks County Guard Push
Rural property rights fringing Bexar county highways sparks patrols by M Beranetes officers who will guard cedar trees. Offenders face vigorous prosecution as December complaints rise about Christmas trees cut on county roads and private land, forcing rural landowners to bar access and defend their resources.
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Bexar County
M Beranetes
Golden Mean of Behavior by William A M Keever
An article argues for balanced parenting in guiding daughters on appearance and values. It advocates frank dialogue, respect, and gentle correction to foster a golden mean of behavior, blending personal conscience with parental guidance. The piece uses light dialogue and parables to stress character over mere looks.
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William A. M’keever
Marcel
Marcel Waying
Frank
Ressonus
Behuyier
Jazzing the Bible to fit modern taste
Brand Lessing laments modern attempts to rewrite or translate the Bible into contemporary slang. He argues such efforts degrade the Bible’s grandeur, claim to aid conversion, and reflect sloppy English. He urges preserving the King James and Oxford traditions through rigorous study of original languages.
Dear K C Bill Jenks Plumber Gossip Letter
A reader laments years of snide remarks toward plumbers and shares a humorous tale of a Fat plumber who fixed a tile problem at home. The writer recalls the plumber’s low price and a later letter signed Bin Jenks, thanking the craftsman for his work.
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Bill
Jenke
Cataract Surgery Explained by Royal S Copeland M D
U S Senator Royal S Copeland explains cataract surgery in plain terms. The operation removes the opaque lens via a quick incision, uses local anesthesia, and preserves sight. Recovery is rapid with bandage care and glasses needed afterward.
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Royal S. Copeland
United ‘States
New York
New York City
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Meanest Man on Earth Sparks Arizona Contention
A humorous national critique labels an Arizona judge as a contender for meanest man, arguing meanness is universal and not bound to any one state. The piece jokes about judgment, political bias, and due process in a satire on cross words and public office.
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Arizona
Over Life s Hurdles by Louis E Bisch M D Ph D
The piece argues that motherhood often silences women’s artistic drive yet notes exceptions among famous women. It suggests creative fulfillment can come through home crafts like sewing and millinery when full artistic pursuits are impractical. It discusses varying levels of creative potential and the need for expression beyond housekeeping.
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Louis E. Bisch
Premier Syndicate, Inc
Millnery
Premier Synd
Inez
No man should undertake to tell the truth with a brickbat
A fragment from a 1924 publication humorously muses on truth telling and relationships, noting it is safer to say no than yes. The light quips touch on women, husbands, and the social grip of figures and tall tales.
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Arizona
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Duke of Picayune
Thg
Carolina
Maine
Soltary
George Sand
Rose Bonheur
George Elliot
Sara Bernhardt
Mme. Schumann-Heink
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