Lafayette And Marne Anniversary Recall A Gracious Hero
A Lafayette Marne day feature praises the French hero, notes his early life in Auvergne, and chronicles his service with Washington. It highlights Sedgwick’s Lafayette biography, portraying him as a great gentleman and friend of America, whose legacy endures in U S history.
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Washington
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Henry Dwight Sedgwick
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Auvergne
Assembly of Notables
States-General
National Guard
Versailles
Marie Antoinette
Lumber Fire Deluge and Bronze Irish Brooch Loot
A report describes pulp mill wood piles prone to spontaneous ignition and the use of monitor nozzles to flood piles, preventing larger losses. It also notes a two foot below surface bronze Irish brooch from the Sev enth century with a green enamel pin and ring.
Ancient brooch found by quarry workers at Creenagho kilns
Workmen quarrying at lime kilns in Creenagho Ireland unearthed an ancient brooch hidden in the ruins. The object is described as a finely crafted piece likely dating from a historic period and promises to shed light on local archaeological findings.
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Creenagho
Ireland
The Murder Task Religion Proposes Forgiveness
A Capper's Weekly line notes forgiveness as a virtue tied to miracles, contrasting it with the difficulty of forgiving friends' success and the moral implications of envy.
Insects Carried by Wind Travel Great Distances
A Department of Agriculture air plane trap reveals windborne insects travel far and at varying altitudes. Strong flyers control direction but weaker ones ride air currents, allowing many species to be carried high. The findings imply insects gain an advantage in ongoing eradication efforts.
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Department of Agriculture
Rich Deposit of Rare Ore Near Luning New
A prospector stumbled on the only known commercial brucite deposit near Luning New and opened it to limited extent. Samples analyzed suggest the find may yield a fortune for the discoverer and a major magnesium source where other compounds are used.
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Luning
New
Popular Mechanics Magazine
The Prophecy and Avery Hopwood Quip on a Riviera Lunch
The famous playwright Avery Hopwood who was drowned on the Riviera was known for epigrams. At a New York luncheon a woman praised a pretty girl and Hopwood replied that she was so lovely he was sure she had a past in front of her.
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Gave Him Credit for One Mr Bore I Know a Thing or Two
The dialogue features a speaker claiming insight into a man’s faults and virtues, noting that a fool friend can be the worst enemy. Miss Yawn prompts skepticism about the other quality or ally involved.
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Bore
Inherited Business Sparks Sardonic Exchange
The speaker muses on a young heir taking over a father's enterprise, predicting a familiar arc of starting at the top and potentially misusing power. The passage contrasts evil and good, noting life punishes self-centered ambition and praises men who serve the common good.
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Whippersnap
Censors Divert Praise for Talkie Golf Match Hope
Report from Chicago notes censorship staff exiting with sharp tools. A party member declines to comment on easing censorship, saying only they look forward with trepidation to the first talkie of a golf match.
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Chicago
Southern California Tops Air Mail Transport by Population
Southern California claims the honor of transporting more air mail than any other region in a 1,000 population comparison, highlighting its leading role in early United States mail flight.
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