Ancient City Found on Isle Royale by Ferguson Explorer
Archaeologist William P. Ferguson announces discovery of ruins on Isle Royale off Lake Superior's north shore, dating 1000 to 2000 years. He plans a summer expedition with five assistants to explore underg round dwellings and copper mining traces, confirming a southern island town.
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Duluth
Minn
William P. Ferguson
Fraoklin
Isle Koyale
Lake Superior
Michigan
Mr. Ferguson
Isle Royale
Gilman
Siskiwitt Like
Ferguson
Vicinry
Man Hauls Family 300 Miles In Cotton Fields
Ralph de Witt of Sparta Missouri claimed he traveled over 300 miles with his family and two dogs in two small carts hitched to him. He left home with only six dollars.
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Ralph de Witt
Sparta
Arkansas River
Aged Woman in County Home Made Own Wine
An eighty one year old resident of Muskotes Ohio county home created wine using hidden equipment found under her bed. Authorities recovered several quarts of wine and refused to disclose her name. The article notes she allegedly stole grapes from the county farm.
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Muskotes
Ohlo
Offteuils
Fara
Mute Boy Gains Speech After Revival Prayer
Clarence Me. Atee, ten, born mute, suddenly spoke at a tent revival in Clarendon County. Mrs Tha Tuhet of Suirgis, Mach, quoted the evangelist Pete Comtal. Chase AcCqi noted the boy had never spoken before during the altar prayer.
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Marksburg
W. Va
Clarence Me. Atee
Pete Comtal
Tha Tuhet
Suirgis
Mach
Chase
Dane King Bows to Girl's Wish Relates Her Troubles to King
In Copenhagen a Austrian girl Mitzi Wolf Schichinzer, nine, asks King Christian for permission to stay in Denmark. Foster parents hope to adopt. The king writes that he used his royal prerogative and that she may become a Danish girl whenever she wishes.
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King Christian
Copenhagen
Vienna
Denmark
Noo
Austria
Mitzi Wolf-Schichinzer
Mitzi
Grante
Christian
Weather Prophet Forecasts Severe Winter Ahead
Packerville’s unnamed seer, the "Cloud Digger," predicts a cold, stormy winter starting in September with more snow than in years and floods in March. He cites indicators from nut shells to planetary conditions and northeast winds, claiming last year’s mild forecast was mocked but this year will prove prescient. A separate item notes a wedding ring found after 27 years in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Packerville
Galveston
California
Jamaica
French West Indies
Cloud Dicer
Ameren
Beech
Sim
Soungz
Trenton
Cond Marcraf
SH Genesie Street
George Schroeder
Beatty Street
Schroeder
Aira Margrat
Australian War Loss Rates Reported by Statistician
The Commonwealth statistician issued a report showing mortality among soldiers abroad during World War I at about 7 percent per year, with total deaths abroad listed as 59,850. For the South African campaign, British troops’ mortality was 3.87 per thousand per year, and for the Crimean War British forces it was 4.1 percent per year.
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Sydney
Nsw
Australia
Commonwealth Statistician
Squirrel Triggers Power Outage Across Five Towns
A so called xray squirrel caused a short circuit by ramming a high voltage line, shutting Marlboro and eight surrounding towns including Southboro Northboro and Westboro from electric power for three hours. The incident damaged infrastructure and interrupted regional services.
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Marlbora
Mass
Southners
Northboro
Westboro
Monster Devil Fish Captured Off Gulfport by Local Fishermen
Fishermen Charles Swanson and Hazel Oseinach trawling for shrimp hauled in a giant devil fish off Gulfport Mississippi. The catch measured about 19 feet across with an estimated weight between 2000 and 3500 pounds.
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Gulfport
Miss
Charles Swanson
Hazel Oseinach
Fall Hat Fashions Show French Influence in Trim and Color
A New York Tribune fashion correspondent notes a strong French influence in hat fashions for autumn. American women seek larger, elaborate hats with ribbons and hand made motifs, while designers and milliners anticipate continued use of ribbon trims into next spring and summer. Colors favor blue shades like bleu de France and deep rose, with ribbon trimming becoming the dominant detailing over traditional bands and bows.
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Weltes
New York ‘Tribune
Tie Pont
Cher
Parks
The Utility Hat of Satin for Autumn Dress Wear
Early autumn hats for dressy afternoon wear feature satin, panne velvet, and ribbons. Designs trim brims with shirred and plain ribbons, bread taffeta ribbons underbrim, painted panels, and crown-wrapping as an oriental headband. Bright colors like bleu de France enliven the look.
Danger in Oscalation
A Talmadge girl visiting Washington was shown through the senate chamber by a prominent Washington figure and kissed a handsome page. Later, word spread among local girls seeking to imitate the movie star, reminding the lad of Captain Hobson's fate after similar kisses.
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Talmadge
Washington
Senate
Captain Hobson
Washington Star
Carrot Shade Coats For Tots Draw Attention
An attractive little group of coats for toddlers uses carrot as a new shade in duvetine, blending old rose and terra cotta. Designs feature unusual yoke handling, varied collar styles in beaver and caracul, discreet pockets, and plaits from the yoke adding fullness. Flats to match are shown with the coats.
Sandal Stocking Described in Odd Shade Range
The article discusses the Sandal Stocking with a row sandal and buckle strap, noting a toe reinforcement absence and potential issues at the sandal edge. It mentions a new stocking shade called nend, a deep bo men tone between sand and coco, described as matching nude and sand tones.
Design Trends in Dresses Feature Embroidery and Longer Skirts
The article notes dark blue, black, and brown dresses with silver and gold embroidery, sewn to weight the silk and suit the gown. Panels extend the skirts, some painted, swaying in the breeze, as designers favor longer skirts and a sweeping silhouette for the next season.
Almond Green in Limelight in Paris to Fashion
The almond green color, seen in Paris and now popular in this country, decorates millinery and dresses. Stores showcase exquisite effects likely to please fashion readers as it blends with black, grays, and laces, with iridescent tones suitable for velvet toques and furs for winter wear.
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Paris
Bead Chains Grow Larger in Everyday Use
Bead chains are growing much larger than before and are often worn two or three times about the arm. The piece notes a trend toward heavier, more prominent bead loops in regular wear.
Honoring the Bard in a Naming Tale
The Birmingham Age-Herald recalls a naming anecdote about naming a child Shakespeare to honor the Major Polk era friend. Auntie asks the child’s name, the reply is Shakespeare, reflecting respect for a military figure and the Major's praise of the poet.
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Tim
Shakespeare
Maj. Polk
Chile
Birmingham Age-Herald
Smokers For Women Take Seats In British Trains
Women crowd men’s compartments to ride with men and smoke during travel. Officials say the behavior reflects a push for female smoking on trains, while the piece notes the social tension it creates.
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Scientific American
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