Liberty Bell of the West Shrouded in New Kaskaskia Relic
The 750 pound Kaskaskia bell known as the Liberty Bell of the West, older than Philadelphia’s, rang to proclaim Clark’s victory at Fort Gage and later warned of floods before being moved to New Kaskaskia. Now cracked and housed in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, its fame wanes among outsiders.
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West
Mississippi Valley
Church of the Immaculate Conception
New Kaskaskia
Dean Halliday
Chicago Evening Post
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Thirteen Colonies
Kaskaskia
Kentucky
George Rogers Clark
Fort Gage
Bluffs
Clark
United States of America
Old Kaskaskia
Chicago
Ferlan
France
America
Louis XV
Illinois
Cascasquia
Menards
Sattlers
Vigos
Lamarches
Bonds
Mississippi
Okaw Rivers
Ragged Island
Ilmois
Saskia
Menard House
Menard
New Method Uses Liquid Oxygen In Explosive Bags
A discovery shows lampblack filled bags soaked in liquid oxygen burn quietly when lit but explode with dynamite force if detonated. The process is cheaper and releases less carbon monoxide, with oxygen evaporating quickly to avoid misfires.
Neighborly Duty Prompts Car Upkeep Inquiry
A humorous exchange shows Mr. Meddlesome probing how neighbor Jobson keeps a car on his income. The bite of wit highlights frugality and curiosity in everyday life.
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Jobson
Nightmarish Battle Described Near Arras Front
Berlin reporter Dr. Max Osborne recalls a night near Arras with five comrades as shells burst and light bombs float above, artillery roars drown out all else, and soldiers move calmly amid hellish concert sounds before dawn brings a momentary calm and a vision of peace.
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Berlin
Berliner Morgenpost
Arras
Max Osborne
Western Front
Heaven
Earth
Hell
How a Hymn Made Millions From One Line
Rev. Charles M. Fillmore recalled writing the hymn Tell Mother I’ll Be There after reading of President McKinley’s mother’s illness. He sold the song for three dollars. ten million copies later, royalties would total about one cent per copy, not reaching a hoped for $100,000.
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Columbus
Ind
Tabernacle Society of Men
Charles M. Fillmore
Hillside Christian Church of
Indianapolis
Peru
McKinley
How Alpine Fighters Shape the Italian Alpine Troops
Rome reports the Alpine troops as a distinct Italian corps tasked with defending the Alps. Alpine soldiers are locals, superb marksmen, and hardened by harsh seasons, forming battalions under Bersaglieri command. They train to a rifleshot precision to keep wolves and danger from the mountain passes.
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Rome
Alps
Alpine troops scale Monte Nero peaks in bold assault
Italian Alpine troops demonstrated extreme mountain warfare skill on the Trenino and Carnic frontiers. They scaled steep walls and rock faces to seize peaks, surprise Austrian garrisons, and position mountain artillery by noon. General Cadorna praised their feats at Monte Pece, hailing it as virtually impregnable before their ascent.
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Trentino
Carnic
Monte Nero
Cadorna
Monte Pece
Italy
Piezzo
Jeroboam’s Calves of Gold in Israel’s Split
The August 15 lesson analyzes Jeroboam’s rebellion after Solomon’s reign, focusing on his shift from Jerusalem worship to calf idols, the political motives, and the resulting spiritual and national decline. It notes Ahijah’s prophecy, Shemaiah’s warning, and the dangers of relying on human schemes over divine guidance.
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Jeroboam
Israel
Ahijah
Shemaiah
Egypt
Apis
Jerusalem
David
Rehoboam
Judea
Shechem
Penuel
Liege
Antwerp
God
Aaron
Cranberry Shortage Frighens Thanksgiving Sauce Supply
Washington reports from cranberry regions Cape Cod New Jersey and Wisconsin indicate a cold snap will trim this year crop. Forecasts show 400000 barrels at most versus 625000 last season, raising worries over Thanksgiving sauce. Southern states predict a larger turkey crop than ever.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Cape Cod
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Turkey
Lynx Attack Foiled by Two Men Near Lakota
In Devils Lake region a female lynx charged Fred Hensey and Charles Travnicek during a wheat field battle half a mile from Lakota. Travnicek used a drag stake to kill the animal before it could strike, saving Hensey who was unarmed.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Lakota
Fred Hensey
Charles Travnicek
Travnicek
Hensey
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Flanders
Famous Hymn
Mother PH
Mother
E. O. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Levi
Jeroboars
Lynx
North
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