Boy Millionaire Aims to Find North Pole Quest
William Ziegler Jr., a 14 year old adopted son of William Ziegler, heir to a $30 million fortune, plans to pursue Arctic exploration as his life mission. He envisions studying, attending Columbia University, and someday leading or joining an expedition to locate the pole while supporting scientific ventures.
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New York
William Ziegler
Noroton, Conn
William Ziegler, Jr
Ziegler
Far
North Seas
North Pole
Fiala
George Brandt
Chicago
Brandt
Columbia University
Uncle George
Browning
Willie” Ziegler
Willam Ziegler
John Franklin
E. Matilda Ziegler
William J. Gaynor
Supreme Court
William 8. Champ
Noroton
Fifth Avenue
William Brandt
Mr. Ziegler
Baldwin
W. Champ
Mr Ziegler
Tromsoe
Norway
Willie
Mrs Ziegler
Willie Ziegler
Long Island Sound
Columbia
Butte Mont
Dad
Jou
Noman
Folka
Russia
Pope Reverence and Catacomb Capers in Rome Adventure
Ex gubernatorial writer recounts a family trip to Rome with a Baptist dad who bows to the pope, visits Vatican reception, and recoils at the Catacombs. The tale blends humor and religious clash as they tour landmarks, endure coy thrills, and end with the promise of more travels.
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Italy
Dad
Catacombs
Rome
Milwaukee
Hiis
Gosh
Coliseum
Central Park
Lee the
Holy Father
Gorry
Pope
Hennery
Juste
Angel
Chicago
Chinatown
Cad
How Japan Made One Soldier Equal to Four
Maj Louis J. Seaman details Japan's wartime medical strategy against Russia, noting the early medical inspections, sanitation, and advance base care that slashed disease deaths. He cites Hiroshima hospital data showing disease deaths under one percent in six months and rapid recovery enabling most wounded to return to duty.
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Japan
Louis J. Seaman
United States Army
Seaman
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Russia
Divease
Hiroshima
Peculiar glowing worm found near Red Mountain in Alabama
Conductor Gleason of the Louisville and Nashville railroad captured a two and a half inch worm on Red Mountain near Bessemer. The creature, with eleven joints and yellow side streaks, glows at night as brightly as electric light. It is sent to the Smithsonian for examination and classification.
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Bessemer
Ala
Gleason
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Red Mountain
Smithsonian Institution
Hews Immune From Consumption and House Living
The piece argues Jews have been comparatively immune to consumption due to living in houses and Moses era hygienic laws. It contrasts Indians and whites, blaming housing and habits for disease spread and urges proper house living to prevent tuberculosis.
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Moses
Uncorking quip from Chicago Tyisuna
A playful quip attributes a corking good time to a husband returning home. Mrs. Gayman notes she recognizes an uncorking good time in his stories, reflecting lighthearted banter from Chicago Tyisuna.
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Boy Millionaire
Pole
George
Noroton Point
Mr Fiala
Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
Arctic
North
Shaneve
Lucler
Amo
Pal Fien
Shion
George W Peck
Wisconsin
Peck's Sun
Joseph B. Bowies
Vesuvius
Conductor
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