Seek New Land: Expediton Aims to Map Crocker Land Mystery
Boston reports the planned 1912 expedition by Donald B. MacMillan and George Borup to explore Crocker Land north of Grant Land. Supported by the American Museum of Natural History and the American Geographical Society, the mission plans winter quarters at Flagler Bay, sled expeditions toward Cape Thomas Hubbard, and a 1914 interior Greenland push, with a small team and limited white personnel.
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Boston
Mass
Crocker
American Geographical Society
Yale
Bowdoin
MacMillan
Peary
Cape
Thomas Hubbard
Axel Heiberg
Sydney
Flagier Bay
Crocker Land
Flagler Bay
Grant Land
Etah
Greenland
Utah
Civilization
Donald B. MacMillan
George Borup
Century Old Tennessee Patriarch Dies in Cheatham County
William Bennett of the Second district Cheatham county dies at home aged 106 years 8 months 27 days. Born in Williamson county in 1806 he left sixteen children the eldest 86. At 100 he cut cordwood to feed the Sycamore powder mill seven to eight miles away. His father helped build Nashville's first frame building in 1509. About five years ago at 101 he cut his foot with an ax while chewing ties, ending his active work life.
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Ashland City
Tenn
William Bennett
Cheatham County
Mr. Bennett
Williamson County
Sycamore
Nashville
Gold Loot Recovered by Secret Service at Portland
Secret service operatives in Portland Oregon recovered seven thousand dollars of a two hundred fifty thousand dollar consignment of gold bullion stolen about eighteen months ago during transport. Investigators say the bullion was part of a broader theft and suspect further recoveries.
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Washington
Portland
Ore
Raphael painting found in Boston identified as Mary and the Infant Christ
Patrick E. Duffee, a local art connoisseur, unearthed a Raphael painting in Jamaica Plain Boston identified as the masterpiece Mary and the Infant Christ. The search began after he learned of a missing Raphael picture while abroad in 1886 and quickly led to the discovery attracting artists and experts.
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Boston
Raphael
Patrick E. Dufee
Mary
Christ
Duffee
Jamaica Plains
Chinese girl becomes Portland bride in nephew of merchant ceremony
Judge Gatens officiated in his chambers for Lee Song Quay aged 18 from San Francisco marrying Seid Yew Sing 43, nephew of Seid Back. Witnesses included Seid Back Jr. and attorney W M Davis. The groom’s age and photos will be recorded with the marriage certificate.
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Portland, Ore
Lee Song Quay
San Francisco
Seid Yew Sing
Seid Back
Best
Hug Keeps Dance Alive in Lectures for Women
Father Benedict tells young women at Logan Avenue chapel that hugs keep dancing alive and advises caution about kissing. He notes married people dance with others and warns against excessive kissing while urging affectionate restraint and healthful conduct.
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Denver
Cole
Father Benedict
Logan Avenue Chapel
Akron man sentenced for contributing to delinquency
John Rettig a 48 year old widower was sentenced to eight months in the workhouse and fined 500 dollars and costs for contributing to the delinquency of a 16 year old girl Judge Lytle pronounced the sentence Rettig cried out asking for a rope to hang himself.
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Akron, O
John Rettig
Lytle
Rettig
Russians Plan Novel Death League Meeting in St Petersburg
A Vechernaya Vremya report describes a secret gathering of a so called friends of death in central St. Petersburg. Members arrived alone, many in uniform, with candles and heavy draperies masking the room. The group discussed mass suicide by cyanide at a fashionable restaurant to attract recruits.
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St. Petersburg
Vechernaya Vremya
Friends of Death
Schopenhauer
Hartman
League & Woman
League
Review of First Quarter Bible Lessons for 1912
Lesson plan for March 31 outlines a twelve lesson review led by one captain with twelve presenters. Each lesson covers key events from Zacharias to Jesus at Nazareth with suggested speakers, readings from Luke and Mark, and integrated songs. Caution to avoid overlong sessions and to include careful drill and optional written reviews.
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Zacharias
Gabriel
Jesson
John the Baptist
Jesus
Jerusalem
Herod
Bethlehem
The Medium and the Lady Converse on Husbands
A brief dialogue features a medium addressing a lady asking about her future husband and the lady seeking the whereabouts of her present husband when he is away. The exchange centers on marital concerns and social interaction in a Victorian tone.
Hands Burned Like Fire Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Miss Htta Narber of Spring Lake Michigan reports four years of eczema on her hands improved in three days after using a full Cuticura Remedies set. She describes severe cracking burning and relief only from scratching before trying the products. A free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a 32 page book is offered by mail from Boston.
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Htta Narber
Spring Lake
Mich
Boston
Pension Shifts Widow's Heart in West Virginia
In a West Virginia scene Aunt Sallie, an elderly Black woman, explains to Mrs. McClane that her late husband’s memory outweighs remarriage because she receives a pension. The exchange reflects enduring ties to past relationships and financial support.
Mrs. Burton Gary Endorses Kopp's Baby's Friend
A Toledo Ohio mother writes that Kopp's Baby's Friend soothes teething babies without making them sleep and deems it invaluable to mothers. Available in three sizes 10c 25c and 50c from Kopp's Baby's Friend Co York Pa or by mail sample on request.
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Burton Gary
Toledo
Ohio
Kopp
York
Gossip and beauty sleep in a woman’s talk
A quip about Polly-Miss Yellowleaf needing beauty sleep and Dolly-Well’s insomnia is noted in humorous gossip. An advertisement claims Paxtine tablets as a cheaper substitute for liquid antiseptics, suitable for toilet and medicinal use, sold for 25 cents a box by The Paxton Toilet Co. in Boston.
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Polly
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Same Old Story on Marriage Misunderstanding
A witty exchange from Puck frames a couple's path from friendship to marriage as an enduring, familiar tale. The dialogue contrasts expectations with reality, hinting at the familiar pattern of evolving relationships.
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Puck
World War II era sale advertisement for Book No WA
WwW. & H. WALKER of Pittsburgh offer a 24 page Book No WA detailing a program where a million families can obtain $2.00 worth of foods soaps clothing and furniture for $1.00. Over thirty hundred articles. Free copy available by writing.
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H. Walker
Pittsburgh
Man Known by Company He Keeps and Conversation He Gives
A concise saying notes that a person’s character is revealed by his associations and the quality of dialogue he offers to others. It emphasizes social circles and communication as indicators of character.
Garfield Tea Natural Remedy for Constipation
Garfield Tea offers a herbal approach to relieve constipation using a blend of selected herbs. Available at all drugstores, the product emphasizes natural ingredients for digestive support.
Pink Eye Epidemic Prompts Marine Eye Remedy Relief
Fragment describes Eye irritation and a druggist refund claim for a cure within 14 days. Mentions pink eye outbreak in spring and Marine Eye Remedy as solution. Includes odd phrases about growth and confidence and a line about a girl who cannot sing.
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E. 0. Sellers
Moody Bible’ Institute of Chicago
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John
Jesus the
Lamb of the World
Nazareth
Mark
Andrew
James
Simon Peter
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