Mammoth Cave’s Vast Underground Wonder Near Glasgow Junction
The article describes Mammoth Cave in Edmonson County Kentucky as the world’s largest cavern, detailing its geology, formation, and vast 150 mile explored passages. It outlines the Rotunda and Grand Gallery, features like the Giant’s Coffin, Echo River, and Revels Hall, plus the approach by rail from Glasgow Junction and the cave’s scenic interior illuminated by guide lights.
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Edmonson County
Kentucky
Louisville
Green River
Mammoth Cave
Chemical Agency
Pan-American Union
Meommoth
Besin
Limestane
Baalbec
Syria
Martha Washington
Cleveland’s Avenue
Yonkers Teen Story of Heroic War Trek and Escape
Wilfrid Doyle the 19 year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Doyle of 155 Valentine lane Yonkers New York returns home after seven months of frontline service and escape from a German capture. He fought in the Dardanelles trenches was captured in Belgium and endured patrols on the Queen Elizabeth and North Sea duties. After running away to join the British forces he was repatriated by the US State Department. He survived a major regimental loss aboard the Royal Scots and later escaped a barbed wire stockade with 19 companions three miles inland from the Belgian coast.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Wilfrid Doyle
Edward Doyle
Valentine Lane
Dardanelles
Belgium
North Sea
State Department
United States
King George
Liverpool
Galipoli
Poyle
Derdanelles
Mia
Doyle
Britain
Dorte
Joseph Nicolson
Royal Scots
England
Malta
Nicolson
Waters
Drake
Six foot shockers loom in Hiawatha corn display
In Hiawatha Kansas Bert Wise near Reserve shows exceptionally tall corn with ears placed six to eight feet from the ground. Town visitors initially thought the claim was a joke but observers confirm the stalks require tall shockers to harvest.
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Hiawatha
Kan
Bert Wise
Reserve
Wise
Doroth y Newell Promotes Votes for Women In Public Stunt
A daring campaigner Miss Dorothy Newell stood before New York crowds amid heat of election eve venues. She displayed her appeal for Votes for Women in public spaces and cafes, drawing attention with a striking stunt.
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New York
Dorothy Newell
Miss Newell
Jol Grings Down Sparkler
In Dixon California Mrs Gif ford recovered a $250 diamond ring six months after it was believed stolen. An earthquake shock led her to find the ring on the floor beneath a picture, ending the missing ring mystery.
Our Richard Battery Featured in Adriactic Front Warfare
A Vossische Zeitung writer profiles a Hungarian artillery captain and his battery, Our Richard, which has fought across Liege Antwerp France and elsewhere. The piece details a dawn bombardment, precise firing under Captain Laytos, and stories from Bauer about campaigns in Belgium Poland Galicia and Serbia.
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Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Adriatic
Laytos
Prentelli
Hevoe
Weil
Lartos
Wehler
Layios
White House
Richard
Richard Karner
Liege
Antwerp
France
Bauer
Belgium
Poland
Galicia
Serbia
Record Catch of Walrus Sets Arctic Sealing Record
Captain O A Annevik aboard the steamer Corwin reports a 1353 walrus catch, the largest single season, from a five month Arctic cruise headquartered at Nome Alaska. The voyage included 37 walrus first trip, 516 on the second, yielding 100 tons of hides 4000 pounds of ivory and 165 barrels of oil for Seattle.
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O. A Annevik
Corwin
Arctic
Tire Corwin
Nome
Alaska
Latouche
Seattle
Possum in Hen Nest Near Dawson Ga Report
A fragmented local note describes a possum found near a hen nest on a Dawson Georgia farm as Mrs. Fred L Lasseter checked nests during morning rounds. The brief item preserves place and household context.
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Dawson
Fred L. Lasseter
Ancient Roman sports quip hints at gladiators in rough games
A witty remark questions ancient Rome's football, then notes Romans used gladiators and Christian martyrs for rough tasks. The line contrasts modern sports with historic public spectacle and cruelty.
Eastern Colorado farmland offered with strong yields
Turn to Eastern Colorado where several million acres wait for the plow with ideal climate and water. Crops to feed livestock and dairying demand high prices. land values $8 to $15 per acre. Rock Island Lines offers up-to-date agricultural prospects for homeseekers with tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays. Contact L. M. Aller, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island Lines, 719 La Salle Station, Chicago.
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Colorado
Rock Island
L. M. Aller
Rock Island Lines
la Salle Station
Chicago
Courageous Policeman Joke Exchange
A humor cartoon caption shows a policeman admitting a prisoner escaped because a cow blocked pursuit. The inspector asks how, and the officer admits the bovine incident caused the delay. The gag hinges on rural interruption of the arrest.
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Gireon
Louisville & Nashville
Glasgow Junction
Violet City
Manno Cave
Vilna
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Fliegende Blaetter
Bright
Dean
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