Final Battle of Solomon Binkus and Washington’s Farewell
A narrative scene unfolds as Solomon Binkus nears death with Jack and Margaret at his side. General Washington visits, providing a solemn farewell. Letters reveal reflections on liberty, faith, and the enduring ties of friendship, with Washington, Franklin, and others shaping the birth of a republic.
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Palladium Legend and Its Trojan Fate
The Palladium, a wooden image of Pallas Minerva, was said to have fallen near Ilium as Zeus hurled it from heaven. Apollo’s oracle allegedly guaranteed Troy’s safety while Palladium remained inside the walls. Ulysses and Diomedes reportedly stole it about 1184 B C, aiding Greek victory. Some say Troy had two Palladia. one went to a Greek city, another to Italy with Aeneas and was hidden in Rome’s Temple of Vesta. The term palladium now denotes a pledge of security.
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Mongolian Art Relics Off the President Jackson Cargo
L Warner Harvard archeologist who spent a year in Tibet recovered Mongolian art relics from Kara Khoto including frescoes architecture and sculpture from the fifth century. Described by Marco Polo and now crated for shipment to Harvard University aboard the President Jackson arriving in Seattle.
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Wake Up Call on Voter Duty from Keith County News
The Keith County News urges readers to value the vote and stop staying home. It cites 1920 presidential turnout 26,718,882 with 25,705,063 stay-at-home voters, noting Kentucky best with 24 stay-at-homes per 100 voters while Pennsylvania lags with 188. It argues the ballot is the citizen’s mightiest weapon and calls Stay-at-home to participate.
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Parie Modiste Transforms Peas Ant Girl Into Woman
A Parie modiste changed a peas ant girl into a strikingly beautiful woman. Unusual events followed, with more details promised in the next issue.
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