Bethlehem By Irving R Bacon
Four temple shepherds shelter Joseph and Mary in a Bethlehem cave at Migdal Eder. A miraculous star and angel chorus announce the newborn Jesus as shepherds worship and spread the word to return to their flocks.
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Hebron
Bethlehem
Penfold
Jerusalem
Misael
Nazareth
David
Joseph
Pisnel
Tere
Mary
God
Migdal Eder
Floeck-Tower
Christ the Lord
Dwarf Owls of the Desert Hidden in Cactus Nests
A tiny gray owl about the size of a perch pin resides in abandoned woodpecker holes high in giant cacti across Arizona and New Mexico. The female lays eggs in the holes without a nest, guarded by the trunk height and pine hazards. Diet centers on bugs and grasshoppers.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Mystery and Electricity Prove Practical Forces
A passage argues psychology remains intangible yet impractical, while electricity, though mysterious, is usable. It notes an electric fan demonstrates electricity’s direction, predictability, and power, making the unseen force remarkably practical in daily life.
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R. H. Platt, Jr
One Penalty of Wealth Quotation by Jud Tunkins
A humorous remark attributed to Jud Tunkins notes that wealth brings the need to hire many people to manage it after accumulating a large fortune. The line reflects on the social burden of riches and preparation for handling wealth.
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Jud Tunkins
New Artificial Silk From Animal Fibers Reported
A new artificial silk material uses animal muscular fiber. The fiber is treated by dissolving cementing material, then straightened in liquid. Fibers several inches long are produced and woven, with optional waterproofing by rubber impregnation. The fabric is described as affordable and suitable for insulation and balloon cloth.
Expenses of Peace Commission Reported to Senate
Washington reports the complete expenses of the American peace commission abroad totaling 1,651,191.09 dollars from 1918 to 1920, with actual outlays at 1,703,712.06 and refunds cutting net to 52,520.97. Major costs include travel, subsistence, salaries, hotel operations, and international missions in Russia Germany and beyond.
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Washington
American Peace Commission
Senate
Wilson
Hotel Crillon
Russia
Germany
Posen
Turkey
Holland
Armenia
B. M. House
Henry White
Robert Lansing
Tasker H. Bliss
Rome
House
Lansing
Frances
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Grayson
America
Commission
New England Christmas Tree Crop Tops All Time Volume
A Christmas tree crop exceeding 1.5 million evergreen trees including spruce fir and hemlock has been cut in New England forests and pastures for the holiday season. The harvest represents the largest crop on record.
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Boston
New England
Inauguration Committee Formed for Harding
A joint committee of three senators and three representatives is authorized to arrange the March 4 inauguration of President-Elect Warren G. Harding by a concurrent Senate resolution adopted Thursday.
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Washington
Harding
Senate
Third Italian War Vessel D'Specio Joins D'Annunzio at Fiume
A third Italian warship, the D'Specio, has joined Gabriele D'Annunzio's forces at Fiume, expanding fleet support for the action.
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D’annunzio
London
D’specio
D'Annunzio
Fiume
The Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad Campaign
Advertises Cuticura soap ointment and talcum as essential daily toilet preparations to cleanse purify soothe heal and perfume the skin. Urges readers to purchase the trio for 25 cents each and to keep a reliable memory by remembering birthdays as a humorous aside.
Dr Footy Ad Uses Remarkable Worm and Digestion Claims
An old advertisement claims Dr Footy "Dead Shot" expels worms and cleans the mucous lining to tone digestion. It promises one dose suffices. The copy warns users to handle carefully to avoid “snapping in the middle” while making ends meet.
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Footy
Ady
Youth and Adventure Urged for Alaska’s Future
A literary essay argues Alaska needs youthful optimism and prudent daring to complete pioneer work. It cites Greeley and Doctor Kilger and urges youths to follow bold paths to advance the territory. A California tale of Jerry Shine and a deer named Billy highlights a bond with wildlife.
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Greeley
Alaska
Kilger
Trinity College
North Carolina
Growing Our Own Fruit and Imports Decline
The article notes a drop in fruit imports as domestic orchard yields diversify. It argues growing local fruit reduces reliance on imports and implies caution in overexpansion, with cautionary proverb about looking before leaping.
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Couny
At the Musicale Clarified by Hints and Humor
A brief social exchange centers on a chiara oscuro and a lighthearted clash over preferences. The dialogue shifts from music critique to a joke about wages, noting practical outcomes and evolving opinions.
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Irving R. Bacon
Acheel
Achee
Ty Basuerens
Expense OF Peace Commission
United States
The
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Bayer
Poten Fappirin
Arthur Peter & CO
Louisville, Ky
Jones-Brewster CO
Houston
Great Northern Territory
Deer
Jerry Shine
Municipal Water District
Alpine Dam
San Raphael
Cal
Shine
Miles
Billy
the Musicale
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