The Man Without Guntry and Nolan’s Legacy
A veteran recounts Philip Nolan's life as a navigator who spoke many languages and kept detailed notebooks. He describes Nolan's role in freeing slaves, interpreting for captains, and guiding crews, including a dramatic scene where freed Africans plead to return home. The narrator reflects on Nolan's discipline, love of family, and influence on him and future officers.
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Mr. Nolan
Fort Adams
Secretary of War
Washington
Nolan
Porter
Nakahiwa Islands
Isex Porter
Essex
Gamble
Pacific Ocean
Madison
Iron Mask
Linnaeus
John Foy
Wil
Philip Nolan
House of Virginia
Middle Passage
South Atlantic
Mars
Vaughan
Beledeljereed
Kroomen
Fernando Po
Hogshead
Cape Palmas
New Orleans
Rio Janeiro
Palmas
Mazon
White Desert
St. Thomas Harbor
Heaven
South's Farm Production Value in 1916 Reaches 4.65 Billion
The Manufacturers' Record reports the South's total agricultural and animal product value in 1916 at more than 4.65 billion dollars, nearly eight percent below the national total.
Holy Spirit and His Work Pentecost lesson study
The lesson outlines the Comforter the Spirit of Truth sent by Jesus to guide believers into truth and testify of Christ He convicts the world of sin righteousness and judgment and leads disciples from servants to friends and finally to brethren through the Spirit’s work in truth.
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Jesus
Jesus Christ
Satan
John
Teacher asks boys about Jefferson Davis in class
A teacher questions students on Jefferson Davis as Tommy Burns remains silent then says he believes Davis “never did do nuthin’ to me.”
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Jefferson Davis
Tommy Burns
Counterfeit Dollar Tale From Kentucky Youth
A Kentucky boy, seven years old, Dewey by name, reported finding a counterfeit dollar to his teacher. The student explained the bill lacked an eagle and the phrase God bless our home, noting the counterfeit’s absence as proof. Indianapolis News reported the anecdote.
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Kentucky
Dewey
Indianapolis News
Allen's Foot-Ease Helps Farmers End Foot Strain
Advert says farmers work harder and use their feet more. Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder shaken into shoes and used in foot baths reduces friction, freshens feet, and prevents tired or blistered feet. Women are constant users. 25 cents. Adv.
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Allen
Garden plans for sugar and pasta crops in backyard
Speaker outlines a garden with macaroni spaghetti and noodles for soup and strawberries. They mention raising powdered sugar in the garden as easier than lump sugar. An aside promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as the best laundry product.
Senator Sorghum Refuses to Share Opinion on Censorship
The interviewer pressed for a view but Sorghum declined, suggesting that expressing opinion could reveal he was not important enough to be censored. He implied self censorship would misrepresent his status.
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Senator Sorghum
Jones Shows Stubborn Nature In Mock Exchange
A playful exchange mocks Jones by saying he is stubborn as a mule and that he always puts his best foot backward in response to a remark.
Fishing outfit costs twice pew rent, says average man
A reader notes that the typical person would choose a $10 fishing outfit over a $5 pew rental, illustrating relative spending priorities.
French scientists report radioactive freshly fallen snow
French researchers report that newly fallen snow exhibits high radioactivity levels. They warn that deposition from atmospheric nuclear fallout may be detected in recent snow samples.
Velvet anxious called on the carpet soon
The phrase notes that people who fear life on velvet are likely to be summoned or confronted, implying social pressure or accountability for discomfort with luxury.
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Velvet
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Moody Bible Institute
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Holy Spirit
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Wrigley’s
Atta
Coe
Skinner Mfg.co
Omaha
U.S.A
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Gapes
Lexington
Iver
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