Invention and early poetry careers in 19th century notes
Frederick Walton, English inventor of Linoleum, developed the material from a crude idea into a usable floor covering after five years of solo work on a single machine. The text also notes Rudyard Kipling’s early days in India, where his poems appeared in a local paper and a book was formed from office material, later sold for 500 rupees to fund a shooting trip.
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Frederick ‘Walton
Kipling
India
Calcutta
California Welcomes Winter Skiing Boom Across Yosemite
The piece extols California as a winter paradise with expert skiers praising Yosemite snow, noting widespread snow sports from affordable toboggans to improvised skis. It highlights annual carnivals at Yosemite and Sequoia and urges readers to try the new Californian recreation.
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California
Yosemite National Park
Norway
Austrian Alps
Yosemite
Sequoia
General Grant National Park
Los Angeles Playground
Fodder: Opponents’ Illiteracy Affects Joe Louis’ Ring Odds
A proverb-like jab notes that lesser educated opponents struggle to react against Joe Louis, implying they underestimate their slim chances against the Detroiter in the boxing ring.
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Joe Louis
Louis facing doubts as critic labels foe fodder
A large Southern California paper shows Bob Pastor as Louis’s next opponent with the word Fodder above the cut. Critics doubt Louis can last two rounds, reflecting widespread media skepticism about his durability.
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Louis
California
Bob Pastor
Water pipe noise reveals rattler in Texas
Dick Woods, repairing water pipes in Post, Texas, heard a familiar buzz. A lighted match exposed a rattlesnake. Before gravity finished the flame, Woods and the snake both ended up in opposite directions.
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Tex
Dick Woods
Woods
Natural selection and survival of fit organisms
The process by which plants and animals best adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing on the characteristics that aided their survival.
Mrs Vincent Astor to chair national women's advisory panel
Mrs Vincent Astor, noted society leader and civic worker, is named chair of a National Women's Advisory Committee for the New York World's Bank. She will head the men's National Committee as they mobilize more than 10,000 volunteers in a nationwide campaign to arouse public interest.
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New York
Vincent Astor
New York World's Bank
Mark Antony: correct English form and history
The Latin Marcus Antonius is the original name. In England the form Mark Antony is standard and Anthony is incorrect. The name Marcus Antonius lacks an h and Marc is a common but misleading abbreviation in plays.
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Mark Antony
Marcus Antonius
England
Anthony
Marc
Mark
Julius Caesar
Commissioner Lands Office Duties and Powers
The commissioner of the general land office oversees survey, management, and disposal of public lands, adjudication of related claims, granting rights of way, easements, and issuing land patents. In national forests he enforces laws on surveying protecting locating entering reconveying and patenting of lands and rights of way.
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Land Office
General Land Office
Department of the Interior
National Forests
What Is The True Sabbath At First Mennonite Church
The First Mennonite Church notes a 9 30 a m German service 10 00 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m preaching and 7 00 p m Young Peoples Program The pastor will discuss What Is The True Sabbath next Sunday morning An evening program features Miss Helen Penner with a synopsis of her trip to Germany
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First Mennonite Church
J. W. Bergen
Young Peoples
Helen Penner
Germany
Union Congregational Church Service Notes
Church School at 9 50 a m. Church Service at 11 a m with sermon titled On Finding It Hard To Believe In God delivered by Minister Alfred T Chandler. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 30 p m led by Miss Monna Starr Latta. evening hour time change noted.
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Alfred T. Chandler
Christian Endeavor
Monna Starr Latta
Wasco Christ Science Society Notice Service Times
Christian Science Society branch of The Mother Church in Boston MA announces Sunday services at 11 am Sunday School at 10 am and Wednesday evening meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 8 pm. Pauls words to the Corinthians quoted about open face beholding as in a glass the glory.
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Christian Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Sixth
E Streets
Wasco
Paul
The
Corinthians
Spirit lesson-Sermon text from The Mother Church in Boston
The Golden Text for Sundays in all branches of The Mother Church cites 2 Corinthians 3 18 about being changed into glory by the Spirit of the Lord. The lesson-Sermon includes scriptural passages from the Bible.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Spiritual Growth Through Disciplined Mindset
The text urges faith and rejoicing in the Lord and describes spiritual advancement through turning away from material sense toward eternal Spirit. It notes steady effort by the seeker, starting with earnestness and gaining progress daily until the journey ends with joy.
Modern Garage Promises Factory Work At Honest Prices
The ads tout a garage with the latest scientific equipment and skilled mechanics. They claim any repair, big or small, will be done in a factory like manner and priced upfront with full satisfaction guaranteed.
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America
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New York Fair
Cod
Jersey Meadows
Titan
Empire State Building
Brooklyn
Long Island
East River
Triborough
Flushing Bay
18Th St
Bakersfield
Harry Holmes
Krauter Nursery
F. C. B. Yard
Natural Selection
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Union Congregational Church
Christian Science
Joel
Zain
Israel
Mary Baker
Jetta
Jack’s Garage Tow Service
Shafter Bakery
National Roof & Supply Co
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Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Pacific Street
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