Christian relics found in Japan revealed by Tokugawa marquis
Margulis Kokusan Tokugawa discovers a cache of Christian books and artifacts in Tokugawa treasures in Japan. The items include Japanese Bible copies and period dresses once worn by Christians during Amakusa rebellion, with most relics previously concentrated in southern Japan. The marquis plans to donate them to the Museum of Tokio and the Silo, making these relics available to students of Christian history in Japan.
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Margulis Kokusan Tokugawa
Japan
Tokio
Silo
Kwanon
Sendai
Rome
Comparisons Are Odious The Woman and the Tide Eddy
A Chicago Journal quote notes a flapper era contrast between weekly knickerbockers and Sunday long trousers. It mocks fashion shifts and the idea that dress signals moral status, while mothers and sisters shape family beliefs about style and propriety.
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Chicago Journal
Bank Note Counterfeit Threat Aims At Irish One Pound
A Bank of Ireland note claims to be forgery resistant through special green and blue shading that fails to register on photo. The front features a large oval with One and a sunrise of tiny letters. the reverse shows Erin in a star with Bank of Ireland in rays. An affidavit accompanies. Nearby, eagles at Beech Park reportedly carry rabbits to a farm and even break a barn window to drop them in the haymow.
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Bank of Ireland
Erin
Ireland
Beech Park
London
Canada
Tanigat
C. Arhaeey
Pusele Mansge
Aes
the Times
Perecas Wpe
Drine
Potato Monument Honors Humble Spud In Hartz Mountains
A granite tablet on Hartz mountain land honors the potato with an inscription noting the first growling potato experiment in 1747. The event occurred about 175 years ago and followed earlier Bohemian cultivation. The piece hints at German hunger relief efforts and evolving views on the tuber.
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Hartz Mountains
Germany
Bohemia
Prussia
Paducah Woman Manages Massive Tie Transport Load
Miss Anne Baker of Paducah Kentucky heads the transportation department of a major tie and lumber firm and oversees the movement of about two million railroad ties annually along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
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Anne Baker
Paducah
Mississippi
Oho Rivers
Power of Suggestion in Rural Speech
A farmer quips about why agriculturists take blame, saying he does not know and attributes the fault to speechmaking politicians. The line showcases rural wit and the influence of politicians on farmers during the period.
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Corn Tossel
Local Notes From North Divide Community
North Divide reports include visits from J Nelson and son from Wingier Colp to tend land interests Henry Johnson and wife welcome a daughter Mrs Clara Price of Denver visiting Frank and Kinton kin Mrs Julia Ernest travels from Sidney to assist ill daughter in law Ed Schneulle and sons market oats at Sidney neighborhood gatherings at Neary home and other social calls around Sidney and Wymore area
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J. Nelson
Wingier
Colp
Henry Johnson
Pete Bever
Sidney
John Jones
Wymore
Frank Kinton
Clara Price
Denver
Julia Ernest
Ed. Schneulle
J. A. Choan
W. E. Spearow
Frank Goodwin
J. R. Owens
Annan Hamer
Ed, Schneulle
R. R Owens
Lodgepole Social Notes Include Visits and Club Results
Mrs. Robert Gans of Elwood Nebraska visited her sister Mrs IL Sydiatt. Mrs. M. Frost and son Alan drove home to Indiana after two weeks with Mrs. J. G. Wolfe, who accompanied them. Mrs. J. Smith hosted the 8500 club with Mrs. C. Vaughan taking first and Mrs. Lew Barlow second. Dainty refreshments followed. Mrs. W. T. Date departed for Oklahoma.
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Robert Gans
Elwood
Nebr
IL. Sydiatt
M. Frost
Alan
Tlantington
Indiana
Frost
J. G. Wolfe
J. Smith
C. Vaughan
Lew Barlow
W. T. Date
Local visitors and travels populate week in Sidney
City Monday where she will stay for two months with her daughter Mrs Sinapalo. W D Russell spends the week in Omaha on business. Miss Margie Brown owns a new Ford Coupe. Sidney visitors include C J Smith and wife John Pavlot Mrs L R Barlow Mrs Will Goettsche and Dressa Schrall. Mrs LU Lydiatt and Jerry return from eastern Nebraska. Mr and Mrs John H White depart for Laramie Wyoming. L B Jewett visits his mother Mrs A B Persinger. Mrs W E Petteys afternoons in Chappell. Mrs Sarah Waller arrives from Nebraska City for extended visit with son O M Waller.
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City
Sinapalo
W. D. Russell
Omaha
Margie Brown
C. J. Smith
John Pavlot
L. R. Barlow
Will Goettsche
Dressa Schrall
Sidney
LU. Lydiatt
Jerry
Nebraska
John H. White
Laramie
Wyoming
L. B. Jewett
A. B. Persinger
W. E. Petteys
Chappell
Sarah Waller
Nebraska City
O. M. Waller
Gets Patent for Road Drag by Potter Blacksmith Gunderson
George H. Gunderson a Potter blacksmith received from Washington the patent on the road drag he invented. Two drags built over the past year were used locally in this county and Kimball county proving superior to rivals. The patent faced initial denial but upon appeal was granted.
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George H. Gunderson
Washington
Kimball County
Gunderson
Lotter Review
Burns Prove Fatal As Girl Dies After Bonfire Fire
Little Marie Miller aged ? died Saturday after clothing caught fire near a bonfire on April 9. She suffered severely until death at 6 pm. Funeral from St. Cecelia church Monday at 9 am conducted by Father Bergeron. Playmates Alexander Ulman Gerald Lutell Albert Consbrueck Ambrose Hydert pallbearers. Dorothy Ulman Agnes Weller Ellen Swanson flower bearers. Burgess Music Store ad notes second hand pianos not available.
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Marie Miller
St. Cecelia Church
Father Bergeron
Alexander Ulman
Gerald Lautell
Albert Consbrueck
Ambrose Hydert
Dorothy Ulman
Agnes Weller
Ellen Swanson
Adams Co Democrate
Wisconsin Legislature Delays Health Certificate Marriage Bill
Wisconsin lawmakers debate a health certificate requirement for marriage, risking a rush of couples to Chicago for wedding services. The assembly leans toward repeal while the senate holds a more cautious line, threatening to push the reform out of the state and affect ministers and wedding fees.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Assembly
Senate
Chicago
Wisconsin book bill sparks debate on school texts
The New York World quotes on a Wisconsin textbook bill warn historians to tread carefully, urging praise for leaders' war records. It notes Washington’s 1777 record is sacred alongside Robert La Follette’s 1917 record, framing the issue as a daily, public battle over history in education.
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Wisconsin
George Washington
Robert la Follette
New York World
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