The Silent Observer and Public Morals in 1928
A collage of aphorisms and quips on prosperity, perception, and social behavior. The piece contrasts vanity with independence, notes stinginess at weddings, and mocks circulars and living beyond means. It ends with advice to call the police before accepting dubious checks.
Birth of aviation dated to December 17 1903
The birth of aviation is dated from December 17 1903 when the Wright brothers achieved powered flight. This milestone, marked 30 years prior, sparks reflections on early flight and its impact on transportation and technology.
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First Flight Achievement at Kitty Hawk
A heavier-than-air craft flew at Kittyhawk North Carolina marking a historic milestone in aviation history for mankind. The event signifies mankind’s first sustained flight of a powered heavier-than-air machine at Kitty Hawk.
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Christmas message of peace endures through ages
A Christmas meditation contrasts ancient empires with Judea, highlighting the enduring promise of peace on earth and good will to men. It urges rulers and people to pursue peace, honor, and mutual understanding, viewing Christmas as a festival renewing faith, happiness, and human fellowship in every home.
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Rome
Judea
Brotherhood of Man
The Santa Claus Editorial Answer to Virginia O Harlan
The famed New York Sun Christmas editorial responds to Virginia O Hahanlon's letter about Santa Claus. It asserts belief in Santa as real beyond sight, arguing that love, generosity, and faith give childhood its beauty and joy, and that many truths lie beyond human comprehension.
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Christmas in many lands shown as global Yuletide
The piece surveys Christmas customs around the world from England and Paris to Sweden and Mexico. It notes goose and turkey dinners, Reveillon in Paris, Pinatas in Mexico, and summer Christmas in Argentina Brazil and Chile with festive markets in Lima plazas and toy markets abroad.
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Melbourne
Madrid
Oslo
New York
Cleveland
Miami
Los Angeles
England
Granada
Tangier
Andalusia
Italy
Germany
Paris
Equator
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Lima
Peru
Golden Legion Bible Study on John 18 and 19
The article presents a Bible study from Golden Legion focusing on John 18 1 18 and 18 40 highlighting Jesus surrender to authorities as a act of love while Peter errs, and the purpose of Christ birth to bear witness to the truth. It contrasts Pilate s rule with Jesus mission and calls believers to share in the testimony to the truth through redemption and transformation.
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Christ
Jesus
Pilate
Shortest Street Claim Put Forward in San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas Carretta Street a 87 foot long segment from end to end in Old San Antonio is proposed as the shortest street in an American city. The street name reflects its past as a favored ox cart route for drivers.
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San Antonio
Tex
Carretta
Six towns lack the big four family names in Northern California
Telephone officials in Willows say six Glenn and Tehama county towns Artois Elk Creek Gerber Los Molinos Stonyford Vina have no Johnsons Smiths Browns or Joneses. They call it a striking demographic phenomenon observed locally.
Notable Birthdays in History Anniversary List
Anniversaries recall Thomas Macdonough born 1783 and other figures such as John Lynn Dorsey Joseph Smith Thomas W Evans Oscar Straus and James B Duke with birthplaces and death dates noted. The list marks historic naval, medical, religious, dental, financial and industrial leaders.
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Thomas Macdonough
Lake Champlain
Delaware
John Lynn Dorsey
Philadelphia
Joseph Smith
Mormon Church
Sharon
Carthage
Ill
Thomas W. Evans
Paris
Oscar S. Straus
New York
Germany
Ujames B. Duke
Durham
N.C
History notes Samuel Cooper and Washington retirements
Summary of events from 1783 and 1913. Samuel Cooper, a Boston clergyman and patriot, died. George Washington resigned his military commission and retired to Mount Vernon. The Federal Reserve Act was enacted in 1913.
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Notable American Figures Born Across States and Disciplines
Harvard zoologist Dr. George H. Parker, president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and born in Philadelphia 69 years ago, is joined by Portland Maine figure Frederick Neal Dow, son of a Maine Prohibition leader, born 93 years ago. Harriet Monroe of Chicago, a noted poet, is listed as born 73 years ago. Also mentioned are Dr. Charles Fleischer of New York, a publisher born 62 years ago and Edwin L. Sabin of California, a noted West novelist born 63 years ago in Rockfort Illinois.
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George H. Parker
Harvard
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Philadelphia
Frederick Neal Dow
Portland
Maine
Harriet Monroe
Chicago
Charles Fleischer
New York
Edwin L. Sabin
California
Rockfort
Ill
Versatile Sign Aids Education And Labor Adaptability
The sign is described as versatile across education levels, showing finesse diplomacy and adaptability in better classes while in less trained groups it enables switching to varied employments. This could lift natives to higher comfort than before.
Mother Says Car Slipped After Simonizing
A mother explains the loss of control of her car occurred soon after she had it Simonized. She says the process left the vehicle slippery and she could not hold on, leading to the accident.
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