Early Rulers of Sweden Were of Warlike Nature
The article traces Sweden’s rise as a Baltic military power through Gustavus Adolphus and the Vasa line. It notes Charles X, Charles XI, and Charles XII waged multiple wars against Denmark and others, the empire waned after 1709, and by 1814 Sweden ceded Pomerania and Rugen to Denmark while Norway became independent in 1905.
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Finland
Norway
Sweden
Vasa
Gustavus Adolphus
Baltic States
Germany
Poland
Russia
John A. Menaugh
Chicago Tribune
Charles X
Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles XI
Charles XII
Swedish Pomerania
Isle of
Rugen
All Countries Are Drawn Upon for Chemists Goods
A survey of suppliers for common chemist shop ingredients notes castor oil from India, alo es from Arabia and the West Indies, rhubarb from Turkey but grown mainly in China, quinine from cinchona bark, and licorice chiefly in Italy.
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India
Arabia
West Indies
London Answers Magazine
Turkey
China
Italy
Believers in Preparedness and Readiness
A quotation on preparedness cites Lincoln and Webster, noting that success comes to those who prepare in advance. It stresses building intellectual reserves over years to meet critical moments, and urges readiness for both the expected and the unexpected.
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Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Webster
Rev
E. V. Cole
Queer Habits of Nile Catfish and Needle Fish
The Nile catfish sometimes swims on its back, giving its belly a darker color than its back. The Indian Ocean shrimp fish or needle fish often travels in small shoals of five or six and swims vertically with snout upward, yet can swim normally or even upside down with its tail end raised.
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Indian Ocean
Magic Mind Reading Age Trick Explained
A playful instructional note describes a math based social trick to deduce a woman's age and birth month. By computing with her birth month, doubling, adding five, multiplying by fifty, adding her age, and subtracting 365, then adding 115 to the result, the last two digits reveal her age and the first digit the birth month. The example 719 yields 19 and July as the birth month.
America Votes on Election Day Across States
Voters nationwide prepare for November 8 elections with states except Maine setting election day to decide on government questions. The nationwide process emphasizes civic participation and choice on key ballots and referenda.
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Maine
New York Election Day Machines Speed Results
A New York polling place illustrates fast results as voting machines and a canvassing corps prepare for a 2,000,000 vote tally. By midnight on election day, the winner is known, a century after national results took weeks.
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America
New York
Fire! Ex-naval gunner’s mate runs blaze from paper
An ex naval gunner’s mate dozes by a stove and his evening paper falls on hot bars. The paper catches fire and his wife shouts fire. He wakes and shoves the cat into the oven and roars ready, sir.
Fragmentary Gossip Dialog Between Edith And Dorothy
Dialogue excerpt shows Edith and Dorothy discussing appearances and a gaze from a man. The exchange hints at social pressures and reputation without providing broader context or setting.
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Edith
Dorothy
Between Friends Exchange A Ten Dollar Loan Request
A casual dialog between two men shows one asking for a ten dollar loan while the other reassures and agrees to help if a lender is found. The exchange centers on friendship and mutual aid as they converse in plain terms.
Oldest Inhabitant Reflects On Longevity
Dialogue sketch about a ninety four year old man who declares he has no enemies and has outlived everyone, spoken with a village parson. The exchange highlights humor and the survivorship of long life in a rural setting.
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William
Mysterious First Boarder Questions the Plate Condition
In a brief exchange a boarder asks about an unusual item on his plate and the other replies it may be soup. The moment hints at recurring odd occurrences in the boarding house.
Local Bar Mix Up Leads to Accidental Double
In a dim tavern Jones salutes a tall Scot asDr McGregor. He protests I am not Dr McGregor. The reply offers a humorous double and a playful exchange ensues in the local bar setting.
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Dr. McGregor
Jones
Lapps Claim Shortest European Race Title
The Lapps are noted as having the shortest race in Europe, highlighting their reputation for brief distance events and compact competition across the region.
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Europe
Colonels Form Letter Club At Shafter High
Shafter High School Colonels, veteran lettermen from the B class sports, decide to form their own letter club at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Previously the Colonels were accepted as members of the varsity letter group.
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Shafter’s High
Bak Bas
Stairs Joke Sparks Courtroom Quip from Irishwoman
In a courtroom a lawyer questions an Irishwoman about her house stairs. She replies with a witty line that when she is upstairs the stairs run down and when she is downstairs they run up. The exchange is noted in Stray Stories Magazine.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Drunk Driving Claim Questioned by Police Witness
A police witness notes that being on hands and knees does not prove intoxication, yet cites a man trying to roll up the white line as evidence. The Philadelphia Bulletin reports the remark during a legal or investigative exchange.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Customer Delays Payment for Suit Three Months
A customer states he cannot pay for a suit for three months. The tailor replies that this is acceptable and the suit will be ready in three months. The exchange ends with thanks and confirmation.
Little Waldo Discovers Silent Film Tears Up
A young observer spills over in a theater when witnessing his first silent film. He cries out clearly and humorously asserting fear, separating sentiment from the silent era’s absence of sound.
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Waldo
Moth-Well: A Good All-Wool Suit Worth The Price
A short note praising a durable all-wool suit as a worthwhile buy. Quality materials and long-lasting fabric are highlighted for value.
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Moth
Elephant Capable Of Carrying Half Ton On Level Road
An ordinary elephant can carry half a ton on a level road. This asserts the animal’s notable lifting capacity in straightforward transport tasks.
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California
California State Farm Bureau Federation
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Little Business of California, Inc
California Council of County Officials
American Legion,ent of
California State Trustees Association
California State Real Estate Association
California Taxpayers Association
Agricultural Council of California
California State Association of Building Owners & Managers
Native Sons of the Golden West
Disabled American Veterans
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State Auto Dealers Association, Inc
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California Bankers’ Association
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California State Association Against Garrison
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Shafter
American Legion
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Kern
John E. Loustalot
Maurice Tice
A. L. Renfro
Sam ‘Douglas
Tom Quinn
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