Antarctic Storm Tests Explorer Courage Across Ice
An account recalls Bernacchi and Ellifsen braving a September Antarctic gale on a sled journey. They shelter in an iceberg, endure freezing temps, fear the ice will crack, and survive after a brutal night. The tale ends with renewed resolve and a note on human resilience. Also a brief humorous cartoon-style barber quip contrasts city barbers with rural trust.
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Bernacchi
Southern Cross
Ellifsen
China
Tropics
Arctic
Antarctic
William Rittenhouse
Forward
Heiress Probes Dowry With Inquisitive Soldier
A witty exchange unfolds as an heiress questions a military admirer about her dowry. The lieutenant retorts sharply, while the companion tucks away the conversation in a cryptic German phrase implying restless talk.
Praying Time And Familiar Observations
A curious remark from a five year old at breakfast notes a grave fear of morning prayers. The text veers into cultural notes about proprieties in Colombia, noting how senoras and senoritas wear flowers in the hair. The item closes with subscription prices for The Springfield Sun and The Sun and Courier Journal.
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Grace
United States
Colombia
South America
Thornbury Gets Honor as Kentucky Elector Messenger
At a Frankfort gathering of Kentucky Democratic electors Robert D. Thornbury, late editor of the Campbellsville Enquirer, was chosen messenger to carry Kentucky’s electoral vote to Washington. George Peters will accompany him. The meeting adopted resolutions praising party leaders including Ben Johnson S. W. Hager Henry R. Prewitt Robert G. Phillips and Rogers Gore and thanking Urey Woodson for his zeal in advancing Democracy.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Robert D. Thornbury
Campbellsville Enquirer
Washington
George Peters
Thornbury
Democratic Party of
Ben Johnson
S. W. Hager
Henry R. Prewitt
Robert G. Phillips
Rogers Gore
College
Urey Woodson
Visits by Nice Neighbors and Other Reflections
A humorous tale contrasts new neighbors across the Briggs house with the Browns who caused comic trouble. The head of the family recalls past misadventures with the Browns, while a boy asks for butter and a rolling pin. Interspersed are quips about life, a doorway scene with a father’s warning about the doorbell, and a note on a hotel staffer changing jobs to Lilly Chapel.
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Hagentig
Briggs House
Edward
Fanny
Shylock
Ose Scissorette
John
John Pancake
Hotel London Company
Lilly Chapel
Farrar & Wood
Anderson
Mich
Tribune
Clubbing Rates in Louisville Dailies
Readable bits indicate pricing notes for club listings in Louisville Sun and Journal papers. Saturday and Sunday exclusions apply. date and page details are unclear.
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Louisville
Liar Exposed by Tjitjak Myth in India
A quirky note on the Tjitjak lizards describes them as three inches long chameleon relatives that crawl freely and favor the inner shirt area. It touts their usefulness in devouring mosquitoes and other insects, labeling them desirable in India.
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India
Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Quick Relief Without Habit
Suffering readers are told that Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve pain from any cause and leave no bad after effects. The ad promises fewer or no nervous symptoms and emphasizes that the pills have no other effect besides pain relief and calming nerves.
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Miles
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Hardapple
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the Sun
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