Malta’s siege of 1565 and the Malta mythic crown
A National Geographic Society bulletin frames Malta as a shrine of history and myth, noting the 1565 siege where the Knights of Malta and native Maltese defenders repelled Ottoman forces led by Dragut. It traces Malta’s rulers from Phoenicians to British rule, and highlights the defense message “Hold the fort, or die fighting” as emblematic of Maltese valor.
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Jerusalem
Malta
National Geographic Society
Calypso
Christ
Paul
England
Fort St. Elmo
Dragut
Deadly Bushmaster in Bananas Discovered at Local Store
Patrons at a quiet Town grocery witnessed a tropical scare when a week-old banana bunch revealed a bushmaster snake. The three-foot reptile, described as highly venomous with pinkish-yellow markings, was captured and taken to a local school for identification.
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Popular Mechanics
Much Unproductive Land Could Feed 1.25 Million Farms
A report estimates about one-fifth of the United States land, largely cutover forest and woodland, could be cleared and stump removed for productive farming. If converted to 160 acre farms, this could yield about 1,250,000 farms, a 20 percent rise, but likely only 50 million acres will be cleared unless the government takes responsibility.
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United States
Winter Resort Prompts A Heated Response From Janitor
In a wry exchange Mrs. Frizzle notes the need for warmth while the janitor answers with instant action by sending a booklet of winter resort advertisements. The remark satirically highlights misplaced priorities and corporate warmth in a chilly setting.
The Trouble With Villa The Deceased Rebel Foe Returns
A wry item notes that Villa remains a problem as Mexican forces reportedly killed him, yet the rebel leader persists in the public imagination and headlines despite claimed deaths. The dialogue suggests ongoing pursuit and unresolved menace.
Apologies to Brer Rabbit Over Orchard Damage
An official from the state fish and game commission clarifies that field mice cause over half the damage to young fruit trees, not rabbits. The piece suggests tar paper or wire netting around tree bases to deter mice, noting foxlike misattribution and urging practical protection.
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State Fish and Game Commission
Ohio State Journal
Died to Escape Suffering in Submarine Tragedy
Admiral Sims in the World's Work describes a German submarine sinking aftermath where, after lying injured on the sea bottom, the crew endured hours of silence until a piercing gunshot echoed through the water. Twenty five shots were fired as self-inflicted deaths, leaving most crew members dead in their steel coffin.
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Admiral Sims
Butler and Randall Clash Over Sunday Work in Congress
In a Collier's Weekly anecdote, Gen Benjamin Butler refuses a Sunday session, citing no work on Sundays unless necessary. Samuel J Randall retorts about New England Puritanism, and Butler quips that Randall will join him in the afterlife as a member of the lower house.
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Benjamin Butler
Butler
Samuel J. Randall
Randall
Chaffingly
Sam
Melville Eb, Stone
Collier's Weekly
Forest Airmen Report Fire Patrol Flights and Coverage
The War Department air service conducted 745 flights over three months covering 92.05 miles under the American Forestry Magazine report. Six patrol routes tracked high value national forest areas while six airplanes patrolled daily across roughly 8 million acres of rugged timber country. The average nonstop flight was 160 miles and the round trip averaged 820 miles.
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The
War Department
American Forestry Magazine
Washington
Taft Awarded Unique Walking Stick From Glacial Wood
A Spokane gift to former President Taft features a walking stick carved from a peat bed stump dating back about 250000 years. Professor W.8 Foster of Spokane found the aged stump while studying southern Alberta’s geology and transported it to Seattle as part of glacial epoch souvenirs.
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Taft
W. 8. Foster
Spokane
Alberta
Old Man River
Professor Foster
Seattle
Mr. Taft
Icy Hill Accidents Vary on a Sliding Scale
Quotation exchanges remark that accidents on the icy hill vary and have no fixed number. Both speakers acknowledge a sliding scale of incidents and conditions.
No Roughing It For Japs On Molokai Ranch
Sage and philosopher J F Brown recalls experiences with Japanese laborers on Molokai. He offers good wages with housing fuel and water but is asked about a barber shop store or picture house. The Japanese man declines, saying his brother is very sick and he is sorry.
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J. F. Brown
Nolte
Molokai
Walt
Brown
Islands
Brother Verry Seeck
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Will Lift Ancient Mounds At Camp Sherman Excavations Planned
Dr William Mills of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society will lead excavations of seven prehistoric mounds at Camp Sherman on condemned farm land. He disputes Squier and Davis 1843 theory that the mounds were built by a distinct race, arguing instead they were created by American Indians of the Algonquin family. The team will use screens, uncovering relics from mounds already partly examined, including a site yielding 134 skeletons and 124 specimens of flint copper and pottery.
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Camp Sherman
William ©. Mills
Ohio State Archeological and Historical Society
Squier
Davis
Blackmore Museum
Salisbury
England
Doctor Mills
Little Zion Becomes Park in Utah Canyon Tour
Three hundred miles south of Salt Lake City and reached by car from Lund Utah is Little Zion canyon the newest of American national playgrounds. The canyon features deep red and cream cliffs 2500 feet high natural bridges and plateaus forming an awe inspiring landscape once called Salt Lake City Zon and visited by Brigham Young and early Mormons.
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Little Zion
Salt Lake City
Lund
Utah
Little Zion Canyon
Brigham
Christian Science Monitor
When Mankind Was Young and the Terrible Tooth Tale
Dr W D Matthews of the American Museum of Natural History discusses the Telnoden, a prehistoric predator likened to a derisive beast. He notes early humans were small opossum like mammals living in trees, unseen by the giant reptiles dominating Earth. The opossum, like many men, enjoys a nap.
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W. D. Matthews
American Museum of Natural History
Matthewa
Ike
Squirrels in North America and the Orient Comparative Brief
The American Forestry Magazine notes North America hosts many squirrel species, yet the largest and finest colored squirrels reside in the Orient and East Indies. It cites a Malabar coast giant red squirrel with a cat size and bold color contrast, bright red upper body, black accents, and yellow underparts.
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Cate
North America
Saya
American Forestry Magazine
Washington
Orient
East Indies
Malabar
Sixty Million Chairs Made in Gardner Mass
Gardner Massachusetts marks a centennial milestone as sixty million chairs have been manufactured since the industry began there a century ago. The town celebrates a durable craft that helped lay its economic foundation and drew generations of workers to the furniture trade.
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Gardner
Mass
Lost suitcase on Front Street in Aberdeen
A suitcase tagged J. L. Huebl and found near Front Street Aberdeen is returned to John L. Erdman at Northwest Nursery for a liberal reward. The notice notes the finder should contact the nursery to receive compensation. The date appears as 29-3rd-ltw with the entry.
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Front Street
J. L. Huebl
Aberdeen
S. D. Finder
John L. Erdman
Northwest Nursery
Town Gossip Highlights Visits and Local Events
Mrs Ray Swartout and baby of Sanborn stayed with T B Swartout, baby Leonard receiving medical care. Sophia Kraemer returned from Marion after visiting her brother, the State Bank of Marion cashier. Mrs Charles Klarman and son Vernon from Lancaster Wis visit Mikkelsons. Klarman is Mikkelsons’ sister. Herman Stern hosted former President Taft for a city ride and barbed wire hill view. Taft praised the outing and Taft enjoyed easy entertainment. L W Hubbard returned from Portland with Shriners. North Dakota’s scenery praised but Hubbard says ND wins. Norman Beal and daughters visit General Beal. they head toward Maine via Minneapolis. Holstein cattle show drew many bidders. prices varied with some cows selling around $400. A pair of mules passed through on No 7 by express.
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Herman Stern
Wm. Howard Taft
Fair Grounds
Mr. Taft
Train carries delegates to Democratic National Convention
Doctor Melchoir in charge reports delegates aboard the train. Train No 7 delayed briefly due to a high volume of express shipments of blood stock. Several Holsteins shipped out this morning, turning No 7 into a cattle train rather than a passenger service.
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Melchoir
Absent-ballot interest Surges as County Auditor Keeps Busy
County Auditor Charles Nelson worked through the weekend at the courthouse to accommodate absence ballots with many more cast than normal. On Sunday 91 absent ballots were taken, signaling high interest in the election. Dr. Taylor spoke at Chau tauqua on Mexico noting Mexico's resources and production, living conditions, and travel risks, describing bandits as a balanced element for traveler interest.
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Charles Nelson
Court House
Taylor
Mexico
Oriska bids invited for sidewalk and gutter work
Oriska village invites bids for cement sidewalk curb and gutter per file specifications. Bids due by 8 pm July 13 1920 with $100 certified check. chairman E B Crosby and clerk S M Kibben note rights to accept or reject. Projects cover east side Block 40 and west side Blocks 41 26 27.
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Oriska
E. B. Crosby
S. M. Kibben
Moores Sell Local Business as They Move On
Valley City friends regret the departure of Mr Henry Krug who now runs the sold fine business. The Moores have many friends in Valley City who will join with the Times Record editor in wishing them continued success wherever they locate.
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Henry Krug
Moores
Valley City
Times-Record
Pingree and Valley City Play to Tie Amid Late Rally
Yesterday afternoon Pingree and Valley City battled to a 6 to 6 tie when the game was halted at the end of the seventh inning to allow Pingree to catch a train. Wingfield hit a two bagger scoring two as the locals tied the contest after leading by three runs earlier. Fans hoped the nine innings could continue. Pingree may schedule another game. dates will be announced.
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Pingree
Valley City
Valley
Wingfield
Taft Guests Dines With McFarlands In Private Fifth Avenue Dinner
Former President William Howard Taft attended a private dinner hosted by Prof. and Mrs. George A. McFarland and daughters at their Fifth Avenue home. Guests included Congressman George M. Young General A. P. Peake Colonel Frank White Lieut. Col. Chas. F. Mudgett State Senator Frank E. Ployhar Dr. E. A. Pray A. B. Cox and P. R. Trubshaw. The affair was a stag dinner followed by social time in the parlors as Taft shared views on national and local affairs with the hosts and guests.
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William Howard Taft
George A. McFarland
Dorothy
Pauline
McFarland
Upper Fifth Avenue
Mr. McFarland
George M. Young
A. P. Peake
Frank White
Chas. F. Mudget
Mr. Taft
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