Epitome of the Week in News Across Nations and States
A compilation notes Pierre Quesnay drowning in Saint Leomer pond, martial law declared after unrest in Portugal, two British fliers killed at Scarborough, Arctic crash rescues, a pirate submarine navy off Spain, and a return to prosperity urged by L. G. Taber. Also records tennis winner Dorothy Bundy, railroad derailment in Fort Wayne, boiler explosion in Marshall Texas, and assorted California events including fires, awards, and state fair attendance.
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Pierre Quesnay
Bank For International Settlements
Sain Leomer
Ccocidaas Futea
Paiva el Poonguay
Fleming
Scarborough
England
Arctic
L. G. Taber
National Grange
Dorothy Bundy
Alice Marble
Forest Hills
New York
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Marshall
Texas
United States
Overton H. Mennet
Los Angeles
Madison
Wisconsin
Lynn
Massachusetts
Grand Valley
Colorado
Evelyn Barrett
Boston
Wheeler Dam
Atlantic City
Capitol
Ashington
Port Townsend
Aping
Ellis Parker Butler
Housatonic
Daniel A. Johnson
Salem
Oregon
Russ Hughes
Taft
Greenfield
San Francisco
George Cameron
the Chronicle
Kern County
Kenneth Mebane
D. G. Rankin
L. W. Cox
Bakersfield
U S Stats: Taxable Property, Population Gaps and Land Use
A US round up cites a national school property value of 12.05 billion dollars, rural mail delivery cut post offices from 76 945 to 45 233 since 1901, the conscience fund totals 626 dollars, and notes 245 counties with no Black population. It names the Empire State Building with about 17 million feet of telegraph and telephone lines and Bitterroot Forest as the largest timber reserve area in Idaho and Montana.
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U. S
Empire State
New York
Quotations on life and propriety by noted authors
A collection of aphorisms and maxims from Moore Congreve Voltaire Bayly and Horace. The excerpts touch on life choices justice speech memory and social merit with concise, reflective observations.
History of Coined Money Dates to About 990 B C
The evolution of money begins with gold and silver valued for scarcity portability durability and divisibility. A coinage device emerged around 900 B C likely by the Greeks, followed by checks to save coin transfers and finally bank notes as promises to pay on demand.
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Indianapolis News
United States Flag Raised on Wake Island
The U S flag was hoisted on Wake Island on July 4, 1898. Wake Island lies on the direct route between Hawaii and Hongkong about 2000 miles from Hawaii and 3000 miles from Hongkong.
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United States
Wake Island
Hawaii
Hongkong
Squirrels, States, and Secrets in 19th Century Notes
Ohio held its first state fair near Cincinnati in 1850 while New York leads manufacturing among the forty eight states. The Smithsonian collection totals 15 million entries reflecting wide curiosities. Florida boasts sixty eight fruit varieties and U S corporations under twenty-one numbered nine hundred.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
New York
State of
Florida
Among Our Neighbors A Snapshot Of Global Facts
The item notes Sweden's peat abundance Britain bans solo flying for under seventeens Scotland sees 50 percent more cyclists than 1925 Japan commits five year 45 million shipbuilding program France's colonies cover 4 576 276 square miles with 60 148 273 people Switzerland requires national militia enrollment at age twenty A century ago Buckingham Palace nears completion Buenos Aires founded 400 years ago now home to 2 300 000 making it the largest Spanish speaking city.
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Buenos Aires
Quotation Fragments on Mind, Conduct and Joy
A compact collection of aphoristic lines from Seneca Burke Browning and others. The passages offer reflections on conflict discipline difficulty purity sorrow joy and learning through experience. They present a curated sequence of wisdom rather than a narrative or report.
Quips and Contrasts in a Quizzical Paragraph
A playful jumble of maxims on water weary heirs fashion writers inspectors and social conceits. Witty lines touch on fear of weakness gender roles and the limit of time with a humorous bite.
Seaside Betrothal Promises Care Of Pet Pekingese
A Montreal Star note recalls a wife leaving for a two week seaside trip and directing her husband to walk the Pekingese each evening. The maid Mary confirms the husband kept the promise and says they enjoyed changing venues nightly.
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Mary
Montreal Star
Paris Creation Dress Inspires Dream Compliment
In a witty exchange, Bess pursues a Paris born dress claim while Ida calls it a dream, highlighting fashion intrigue and playful banter. The dialogue centers on attribution and admiration for a stylish new outfit.
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Bess
Paris
Ida
Wind shield draft joke from Kansas City Star
A Kansas City Star humor item recalls a family name joke about a young man named Winfield. The quip notes Wind shield as a born nickname to dodge the draft, with commentary on its origins and a playful dig at names and fate.
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Jim
Winfield
Windshield
Kansas City
Star
Might Just as Well Yokel Salmon Banter
A brief quip from Stray Stories Magazine presents a yokel pessimist exchange about fishing for salmon where none are found. The witty banter contrasts bleak expectation with a resilient joke about fishing for any hopeful outcome.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Fur Lesson Becomes Schoolyard Joke
In a classroom exchange a teacher asks for the spelling of fur. Tommy replies with the letters f u r and the class laughs as the teacher corrects him. Tommy then says fur is a long way off, turning the moment into a tongue in cheek exchange about language.
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Tommy
Hearsay Lingence Church Morning Scene
Dialogue depicts a mother and child preparing for church with a humorous exchange about a father dressing. The small boy notes hearing the father talk to his collar as he gets ready, revealing a light family vignette.
Biggest hotel thief caught in Chicago headline
Daughter asks about the thief caught in Chicago and the dad questions which hotel he ran. The exchange centers on a major hotel theft case and its location.
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Chicago
Coal Slate Quandary Hint in Dealer Exchange
A humorous exchange reveals a dealer promising five tons of coal on a slate while the speaker has not received it yet. The retort suggests delivery will arrive with the slate and all, indicating a playful misunderstanding or stock slang.
Had It Coming Says Farmer Over College Incident
A farmer claims his son Josh faced rough treatment at college from rivals who despised him. He downplays injuries and says he is not resentful, expressing only regret at not witnessing the event. The remarks reflect local sentiment about campus conflicts.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Quotations on Wisdom and Self Control
A compact collection of aphorisms from classical authors praising self restraint and prudent desire. The lines warn that wickedness stems from weakness and that true conquerors govern their impulses in victory.
Magistrate Interrogation Over Dress Theft Incident
In a courtroom exchange, a prisoner admits breaking into a store on three nights and stealing one dress for his wife, who forced him to exchange it twice, under magistrate questioning.
Too Much for Him Foreman Riveter Dialogue
A brief exchange shows a foreman asking why someone is leaving while a riveter answers he can handle rivets but cannot endure the next man humming constantly.
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Foreman
Not a Chance Paul I hear you and your girl had some words
George I had some, but didn't get to use them. The exchange hints at a heated argument between Paul and his companion, with George remarking he kept remarks in reserve.
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Paul
George
Cassia Bark Used for Flavoring and Medicated Products
Cassia bark from cinnamomum cassia is used to flavor liqueurs chocolate and foods. It is thicker than true cinnamon with a pungent taste and is exported from Canton in pure oil form. Cassia buds and pulp from Cassia fistula are used in confectionery and medicine, while cassia serves as a general term for a large plant genus including senna.
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Cassia
Latu
Canton
Indianapolis News
Africa
East
West Indies
Materia Medica
Shakespeare Plays Nearly Lost If Publisher Refused
An article by Edwin E. Willoughby notes that securing a publisher for a complete edition of Shakespeare’s plays was difficult after his death. Only one printer agreed to print the collection five years later, risking profit and potentially losing half of Shakespeare since only half the plays had been printed in pamphlet form.
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Shakespeare
Edwin E. Willoughby
Coronet
William Jaggard
Jaggard
Solstices Define Sun’s Extreme Path and Day Length
The text explains solstices as the sun's furthest north or south declination marking the longest day. It notes the year has about 305% days and that fractional days accumulate into minutes over time.
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Equator
Properties of Crosscut and Ripsaw Teeth
Crosscut saws slice across the grain cutting fibers while ripsaws cut with the grain to separate material. In the parallel direction the teeth are set to shed fibers and prevent binding.
The Church With Message and Melody Sets Sunday Schedule
The Church With Message and Melody led by Wm J Bestwater announces September 19 services at 9 30 Sunday school at 9 50 morning German service 10 30 English evening services 7 30 with sermons on Christian Stewardship and The First Commandment of Church Discipline. All welcome.
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Wm. J. Bestwater
H A. Janzen
Pastor Alfred Funck Sermon and Services Schedule
Alfred Funck presides as pastor with 9:30 a m Sunday school and 10:30 a m sermon on Cain descendants marked by 666 and Genesis 4:17 24. The service includes a 7:15 p m English Bible hour.
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Alfred Funck
Cain
Enoch
Lamech
Thubalcain
China Builds First Public Road Amid Highway Push
China opened its first public road just a few years ago as officials push rapid highway development. Projects focus on expanding connections and improving regional transport, with planners highlighting the new route as a milestone in national infrastructure growth.
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China
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