Freight Car Breaks Loose On Erie Line Narrative Recalled
The Erie railroad proves a freight train can shed a car and stay on schedule. Historian Goshen Mott recounts a 1855 Susquehanna event where a cattle car vanished mid train, later found empty in a field near Shohola. Similar modern incident near West Tuxedo shows the missing thirteenth and fifteenth cars rejoined after a fault.
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Erie Railroad
Rd Mott
Goshen
Mott
Erie
Susquehanna
Port Jervis
Shohola
Sullivan County
New York
Delaware River
Lee
Albert ©. Roberts
West Tuxedo
Matt
Hind
New Haven Union
Lady Astor Wins Praise For Wit In U S Club Talk
A New York clubman lauds Lady Astor as pivotal to the Astor name during her election fight in Baghand. He cites her sharp wit, noting a televised exchange with a divorved questioner as a highlight, and praises her poise despite personal scandal.
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Lady Astor
New York
Astor
Baghind
William Waldorf
Major Waldorf
America
Matamata Turtle Talks On Smiles And Danger In Zoo Tale
In a humorous zoo exchange, a Mutumata Sortie argues smiles hide danger while a snake-necked turtle contends smooth talk can be used for cunning ends. The Matamata reflects on honesty, self-interest, and how creatures assess danger and politeness.
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Austealia
Test of Civilization and Child Welfare Caution
Fragmentary editorial urging humane treatment of children and noting a country’s leadership in child welfare. Emphasizes not ignoring girls’ rights and contrasts savagery with proper care. Concludes with a call to gratitude for living in a nation that leads in this respect.
GOOD EXERCISE IS MOTORING
Dr Henry Wilkes argues that motoring does not reduce exercise opportunities. He asserts driving long distances strengthens arms and torso through purposeful movement and benefits digestion and the nervous system.
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Henry Wilkes
Motors
Westfield to unveil statue of General Shepherd
A new statue is set to honor General Shepherd in Westfield Massachusetts, commemorating his service from a private to lieutenant colonel under Washington. The piece recalls his role in the Lord French war and leadership of a brigade under Lafayette, illustrating how memory honors past deeds.
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Gop
Willian Shepherd
Westfield
Mase
America
General Shepherd
Frederick the Great
North Ameren
Leutenant
Washington
Laiter
Lafayette
Tadmvidit
Miwuy
No More Pups and a Boy's Toy Lesson
A neighbor’s boy borrows a puppy for half a day to prove its gentleness but neglects supervision. The puppy chews ten of the boy’s cherished Christmas toys, leading to a sudden decision that no more puppies will be obtained.
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Christas
Dag
The Artistic Temperament boarders meet a famed humorist
A well known humorist and cartoonist was expected at a boarding house. He arrived and insisted on a small table by himself, facing the wall, avoiding guests, and declined to meet anyone. Guests found him a disappointment despite anticipation.
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Nol
Mark Him Duty.
Wealthy patient complains of a bad cold and seeks medical help but is dismissed by a doctor who calls him a fraud. An ex Army medic, just out, rebukes the scene and orders him out, noting nothing is wrong.
Sumatra War Struggles Amid Depleted Population
The war torn Sumatra population is under 8,200 with most unavailable for labor. Inland communication is scarce and hostile. Achinese resistance persists in jungle battles. Dutch forces occupy towns and strategic posts as government control collapses.
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Sumatra
Sland
Salty Shange Set Sparks Odd Street Talk
A fragment from the Youngstown Telegram captures a playful exchange about gossip and smart remarks. The speakers discuss fashion masks, listening habits, and humorous complaints about common chores. The passage reads like a quirky slice of urban chatter.
Baby's New Papa On Train Mix Up Sparks Telegram Mystery
A Chicago Tribune item recounts a traveler on a train who watched a child while its mother sent a telegram. The train departed, leaving the narrator with the crying baby until a conductor delivered a telegram from the mother at a distant station ninety miles away, prompting a reunion with the baby's relatives at the next stop.
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Ty Ouch
Baby
Pepe
Chicago Tribune
Spreading Joy and Altruism in Everyday Life
Spreading joy returns joy without thought of gain. Do not help others for reward or mercenary motives. The benefit is in the act itself, as grateful hearts respond with gladness and gratitude. The altruistic spirit fulfills an old law and blesses the helper.
What Did He Mean in The London Opinion
A humorous fragment where a couple jokes about marriage and living near a cliff edge. He suggests a house on the cliff to keep the wife close, joking she will “slip over” or “sip over” as a play on words. The tone mirrors witty late Victorian newspaper whimsy.
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London
Westerner declines fund with scathing letter
A Westerner asked to donate to the Technology Endowment fund sends a sizable check and a biting letter reprinted in the Voo-Doo magazine. He cites overwhelming taxes and social demands, claiming the government and charities have crippled his business, and he refuses to break further.
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Kiven
Technology Endowment Fund
Voo-Doo
Institute
United States
Society of John the Baptist
Red Cross
Black Cross
Purple Cross
Double Cross
Dorcas Society
W. A
Sam
GETCHELL PRAIRIE COMMUNITY NOTES AND VISITORS
Mrs J H Rogers Mrs Jay Rogers and daughter Dorothy Mrs Luther Brown and Mrs Chas Whitcher called on Mrs Grube Mrs Stull Mrs Tom Marsh and Mrs J H Whitche Wednesday afternoon The Ladies Aid met with Mrs W W Harper last Thursday afternoon After a pleasant afternoon refreshments were served by the hostess Mes Chas and Mrs Luth Brown spent Tuesday visiting Mrs J H White and daughter Gussie Mr and Mrs Louis Bond entertained Sunday at six o'clock dinner Mrs Bond's sister and husband Mr and Mrs Posey of Courtenay ND Tr and Mrs Buchman of Grand Mr and Mrs P M Langemo and Oscar and Peter Langemo of Fingal and Ida Holcomb who is teaching there autoed to the Holcomb farm Sunday Major D S Ritchie and T J Mae will leave tomorrow for Minneapolis to attend the anti Townley convention Other delegates will go Tuesday night.
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Getchell Prairie
J. H. Rogers
Jay Rogers
Dorothy
Luther Brown
Chas. Whitcher
Grube
Stull
Tom Marsh
J. H. Whitche
W. W. Harper
Mes. Chas
Luth- Brown
J. H. White
Gussie
Louis Bond
Holcomb Farm
Leyi Dotchell
Varlyn Ayres
Charles Whitcher
Wilson calls for Democratic unity on Versailles treaty
President Wilson pressed the Democratic Party to endorse the Versailles treaty without reservations, urging the party to be the uncompromising champion of the nation's honor. He described the League of Nations as essential and condemned Lodge reservations, signaling a push to frame the treaty as a moral and international reform effort ahead of the San Francisco convention.
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Democratic
Washington
Democratic Party
Wilson
Democratic Organization of Oregon
White House
Oregon
G. E. Hamaker
Multonmah County
Democratic Committee
United States
League
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Iughtor
Reilly
Tenly
Tal
Tiven
Tamm
Bane
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Youngstown
Mean
D. S. Ritchie
T. J. Mae
Mi‘ol
Bryan
Germany
League of Nations
Association of Nations
Firestone
Sie
Singapore
Straits Settlement
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