Heroic War Veteran Herbert McCarty Dies After 48 Operations
Herbert McCarty, a war veteran from the 79th division, died in Catawissa Pennsylvania after surviving 48 operations and 20 bullet wounds from a German machine gun attack days before the armistice. He endured years in hospitals, leaving briefly before his death, praised as a hero who saved comrades.
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McCarty
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Wisdom Defines the Value of Human Action
A quotation glosses wisdom as the attribute by which every human act gains its ideal value and import, attributed to Schillermacher.
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Schliermacher
Vermont Man Counts 386 Direct Descendants
A Vermont man is noted for having 386 direct descendants as part of a local feature on family lines. The report highlights his genealogical reach and the breadth of relatives linked to a named forebear in the article.
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Lafayette
Louietana
Florida
Ashurst
Anna
Washington
File Country
Vermont
Arridge Mann
B. L. Smith
Anacortes
Ireland's Rebellion and the Free State Victory
The piece argues that Ireland's majority supports a Free State under democracy with majority rule. It notes rebels pose little threat as Irish troops subdue them without British help, implying self government will succeed. It closes with a Dryden quotation on forgiveness for the wronged.
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Free State
Desart Finds Another Giant in the Woods
Batista stalks the forest with a knife, inspecting tree trunks for signs. He and Houston uncover a second giant in a lodgepole, triggering excitement and renewed search.
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Walt” Batista
Houston
Iron hunter plot unravels in spike laden woods
In a forest near Houston the men uncover multiple spikes planted in trees to sabotage a timber operation. Batiste explains how spikes cause accidents and how a boss may use such schemes to stall a mill, prompting a move toward Denver.
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Houston
Batiste
Thayer
M’sieu
Denver
Bitter The Star Letter Calls for Constitutional Veto
The letter attacks Supreme Court power over Congress and accuses judges of robbing citizens while defender warns that profiteering fines from wartime gouging should be refunded. It endorses a constitutional amendment to allow Congress to veto Supreme Court decisions and criticizes lawmakers and officials.
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Attorney General's Office
Fawscale
Red la Follette
Supreme Court
Teachers Paid for Ten Months
A letter from Mrs. Edgar Blair argues Seattle teachers are paid for 200 days under a 10 month plan, not 12 months. She cites June payroll totals and wage schedules by grade, notes extra payments for advisors and sports, and compares to Chicago strikes while urging support for current teachers and board action.
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the Star
Frank Warner
Seattle
Manns Miscellaneous Mail and Shared Personal Vignettes
Readers share letters on marriage, finances, and happiness from enduring hardships. A correspondent laments a dependent marriage while another boasts charity through Liberty bonds. A disabled author praises resilience and humor, while a confessed kiss and tell ends with an ironic note from an invalid correspondent.
Introspection Defined and Debated in Language Use
The piece defines introspection as the inspection of one’s own thoughts and feelings and traces the term to Latin roots. It notes pronunciation with emphasis on the third syllable and short e, then cites a quote linking introspection to stimulants that divert attention from problems.
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Bauer & Black
Chicago
Dept
Ironized Yeast Promise Restored Energy and Health
Advise ironized yeast tablets to combat weakness and pale appearance. Promises immediate energy rise and a youthful glow after meals, with claims of improved hair and flesh and a call to mail a postcard to Ironized Yeast Dept. 90 Atlanta GA for a Famous Day Test.
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Atlanta
Should We Walk on All Fours in The Future
A French scientist Courtiere proposes walking on all fours as a natural posture, while critics mocked bystanders as parents and button-hunters dispute the idea. The piece notes humor and the restorative value of newspaper comics for tired readers despite the dubious science.
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Bureau
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