Gigantic Texas Saurian Skeleton Unearthed At San Leon
Scientists report a prehistoric pachyderm skeleton found on the San Leon coast near Ban Leon Texas. The tusks exceed twelve feet, suggesting a massive animal that died perhaps after a clash with a saber toothed tiger. Rice Institute biologist E. C. Chandler advocates a 500000 to 1000000 year age based on sedimentation and fossil context.
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Ban Leon
Texas
1. C. Chandler
Rice Institute of Houston
E. T. Roy
Houston
Mr. Chandler
Garden of Eden
North America
Bay
Tooth
North Ameri
Indians in Peru Knew of Jazz
The article argues prehistoric Peruvians understood musical instruments including drums bells cymbals rattles pipes flutes and wind horns. It notes copper bells with pebble clappers and wrist rattles, describes the drum construction from animal skins and wood, and lists various percussive and wind instruments found in graves and ruins.
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Peru
New York
Regiow
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Charles W. Mead
Department of Anthropology
Mead
Weruviah “Jazz
Alyseum
Mule Puts Town in Darkness at Hartford Ky
A mule belonging to Joe Ford broke a leg near Hartford causing the town’s electric lighting plant to halt operations. The animal’s injury prevented coal delivery needed for steam power, leaving Hartford without lights due to the interrupted coal and lack of teamwork.
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Hartford
Joe Ford
Germ Isolated in Sleep Sickness Study Milwaukee
Scientists led by Dr Willasu's Thathiner of Milwaukee announced what they claim is the first complete isolation of the sleeping sickness germ. The year long trial at Columbia hospital produced a four minute organism linked to the disease, with isolation and propagation of the germ. Researchers plan to develop a serum to combat the illness.
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Milwaukee
Willasu
Miliwaukee
Columbia Hospital
Woodpeckers Almost Human in Kentucky Flock Incident
Shepherdaville Kentucky resident Walter Roby of Leeches found a flock of woodpeckers drinking spar water and appearing intoxicated. Aight fight ensued after Roby investigated, with fermentation giving the water a strong kick.
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Shepherdaville
Walter Roby
Roby
NY Newspaper Teaser Fragment of Quarantine and Fire Case
A fragmented clipping recounts a Montevideo HS Sanitary Official quarantine on a ship due to tinderpest in Brazil. A girl refuses to surrender a dog, then returns to New York with the animal. A Brooklyn man is charged with attempted arson after a house fire.
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Brazile
New
Yorks
Oxnér
Muriel
Muriel Cornetigzot
York
Sgeb
New “York
Jy St
Kim
Gornéutle
Brooklyn
Joho
California vineyard acreage to grow by 175000 acres this year
Reports before prohibition officials indicate about 175 000 additional acres will be devoted to vineyards in California this year. The high price of wine grapes is cited as the motive and justification for the increased acreage.
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San Francisco
California
Ube
Dawes Committee Report Cites Legion Plan for Disabled Veterans
The Dawes committee report is hailed as a victory for the American Legion relief program for disabled soldiers. It endorses appointing a single official, decentralizing administration, and appropriating funds for new hospitals and disability payments. Members include F W Galbraith, Theodore Roosevelt Jr, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s sister Mrs Robinson, and labor leader John L. Lewis among others.
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National
Herat
Dawes Committee
American Legion
Red Cape
F. W. Galbraith
The
Franklin D'Oller
the American Legion
Thomas W. Miller
Delaware
Theodore Toorevelt
Navy
Douglas Robinson
New York
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Entry Rea
Musburg
Milton J. Foreman
Chicago
Henry 3. Berry
Tendersonville, Tenn
T. ¥. O’connor
Buffalo
Longshoremen’s Union
Buck Private to Commander in North Dakota Legion Rise
C L Dawson of Beach North Dakota, named national field representative of the American Legion. His career spans from private in the Balldon corps to department commander and national executive committeeman. A UND graduate, he was once State’s attorney at Golden Valley and served as chief clerk of the North Dakota legislature.
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C. L. Dawson
Beach
N. D
American Legioni
American Legion
North Dakota
Daweson
Balldon Corps
Fort Omaha
Dawson
Legion
University of North
Ideals of American Legion explained to Chadron readers
The article cites comments from Bill Dowling of Chadron Nebraska on the ideals of the American Legion. It quotes the Legion’s preamble and emphasis on unity among ex service members and labor, while noting references to capitalism and politics. The piece also includes health service capacity data from the U S public health service hospitals with beds and occupancy figures.
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American Legion
Bill’ Dowling
Chadron, Neb
Legion
Middle West
Bamuel Gompers
Fegard
S. Atick
The
United States
Lesa
Phan
Néw-Arriva
Paulents
Homestead Entry Guidance For Ex-Service Members
The article outlines federal guidance for ex servicemen seeking homestead entries in the West. It covers credit for Army Navy and Marine service, residence and cultivation requirements, and the need for a personal inspection of land. It notes Sentinel area open land with special terms and discusses irrigation and land costs.
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Excservicemen
Middle
Thorala
SentinelsArix
Mississippi River
Iowa
Texas
Back to Nature for Health Aids Parker’s Open Air Study
H B Parker of Boston a World War I veteran seeks education while living in a pup tent on the University of South Carolina campus. He collaborates with Dr. W S Currell to pursue study and recovery outdoors, urging afflicted men to adopt the open air plan. The American Legion post in West Warren Massachusetts offers a marriage bonus to members, retroactive to the post’s founding.
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Alma ,Mater
Boston
Mays
Parker
Boston University
Warner Zone
Tik
W. 8. Currell
University, of
South Carolina
Rand
The
American Legion
the Legion
Department of Vocational Training
Aimer Tean’ Legion
West Warren
Mass
Post
Just Matter of Deduction Shows Town Tale of Reward
In a Kitten City Star anecdote actor Méehard Bennett relays a local yarn about a blind horse sought by a prominent citizen. A nineteen year old with a harelip finds the horse, earns a $5 reward plus another $5 for revealing the method. The incident blends humor and small town bravado.
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Elling
Méehard Bennett
Kittens City Star
Women Proving More Polite on Subways and in Public
A New York Bulletin notes increasing politeness as young women offer seats to the elderly on subways. The piece recalls a scene in a town restaurant where a middle aged woman shared a table with a stranger and courteously asked if she might smoke.
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Buch
Inanzino
New ‘York
Two Innocents and a Coincident Night Confrontation
A terse exchange unfolds in a street scene between a crook and a figure named Cep. The assailant claims a license and argues against an alleged Sunday smoking law, set against a California backdrop featuring a pelican symbol.
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Innocenta
Crook
California Pelican
Not In Wholesale Business In Chicago Daily News
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News describes a near dancing ball scene and a druggist keeping watch as a bell rings. An exhausted worker questions what he can do while a dancer rushes out. The chemist laments stock shortages and apologizes for lacking rouge.
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Elosa
Daily News
Fragmented overheard tale of a clever frightened housekeeper
A disjointed, partially readable reminiscence depicts a frightened maid from Italy struggling with English, teased by a friend who jokes about language barriers. The tale includes a chaotic kitchen scene, guests arriving, and vague references to Bolshevik fears and social tension.
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