Nearby and Yonder by T. T. Maxey lighthouse and Tahoe sketches
The piece covers Boston harbor’s pioneering lighthouse begun September 17, 1716 and its wartime history. It details the 100,000 candle power lamp, 89 foot tall structure, and 1916 two hundredth anniversary. It also surveys Lake Tahoe as a vast high altitude water body with its Indian naming, Fremont discovery in 1844, cedar and pine shores, and shifting sunset colors.
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Boston Harbor
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Boston
New England
United States
America
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Nevada
California
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Tahoe
John C. Fremont
Weslern Newspaper Union
Monks Preserve Beer Craft in Belgian Monasteries
A Star report notes that home brew remains valued in Belgium where monks in monasteries like Salot Sixte at Popetinghe continue beer making as a medieval practice. The monks are reportedly barred from speaking to one another.
Crafting Bird Houses with Wood Over Metal
Wood is best for bird houses with cypress pine or yellow poplar favored over metal. Cypress is durable and easy to work, while rough slabs with bark provide cheap rustic material from sawmills.
Diamond stones in engagement rings raise beauty cost durability
The passage notes diamonds are valued for beauty costliness and durability as common choices for engagement rings. It also hints that other stones could meet these needs and mentions a medieval belief that the diamond acted as a peacemaker between spouses.
Wonders Grown State 11 From Bolue Egyptian Pyramids
An excerpt describing awe at ancient wonders and modern skyscrapers, reflecting on privileged views of pyramids and urban giants. The fragment hints at contrasts between earth’s crafted relics and contemporary towers, noting the material progress and sensory impressions of sighting grand structures.
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Man
Lyme
Sun Bath Fashion For Children From USDA Guidance
USDA advice promotes sun exposure for healthy growth in children with sun suits, hats, and barefoot sandals. It notes growth allowances via shoulder buttons and emphasizes gradual acclimatization to sun while using protective headwear.
Electricity Powers Farm Kitchens See Widespread Use
A USDA summary notes electricity reaches farm homes via personal plants, cooperatives, or city utilities and brings conveniences. California leads in farm electricity use, with 3 500 of 5 304 housewives reporting access. An electrified Pennsylvania kitchen features range toaster vacuum washer and ironer with water from a cooperative plant.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ed States Department of Agriculture
California
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Lancaster County
Nuisance of Roaches Warned Against Food Preface
A note warns roaches haunt rooms only if food material is present. Scrupulous care to remove food from drawers and spaces can largely restrict roach activity to places where food is kept.
Cooking Eggs in Different Ways
Prepared by the United States Department. As eggs become abundant the housekeeper discovers many ways to cook and serve them. Soft cooked eggs are good for little children. prolonging time yields hard cooked eggs for lunch boxes. Double boiler method with boiling water yields soft in 6 to 8 minutes or hard in 30 minutes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economycs
Clam Chowder Valued For Iodine In Diet
A reading notes that clams and oysters provide iodine and vitamins, with clam chowder highlighted as a summer friendly source. It advises choosing fresh or frozen clams, or canned, and outlines a bureau of home economics recipe steps from draining liquor to cooking in a double boiler.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Cynic Blooming On Street Corner In Tit Bits Snippet
A fragment from Tit Bits recalls a woman pacing a street corner at Bute 28 WHY alias a restless figure. She muses on fidelity and broken promises, then broadens critique to women, drifting into cynicism two hundred yards down the block.
Speedometer Brag Faked to Impress Buyers
A salesman explains a used car trick to boost appeal by correcting the speedometer to show double the actual speed. The dialogue notes buyers like high speed claims and the seller’s method aims to satisfy this perception.
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Auto Prospect
Ase
Ader
Learning by Note Fan Memoir Prompt
A playful exchange shows a father offering five dollar notes for each singing lesson as his daughter learns to sing by note. The quip captures a lighthearted parenting moment and the value placed on musical instruction.
Breaks of a Wealthy Man Feelings of Life Weariness
A wealthy citizen, weary of life, tells his doctor he is sick of everything and seeks help. The vignette captures a mood of ennui and existential fatigue, framed by a physician’s listening and possible guidance.
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American Legion Monthly
Moods of verbs lesson ends with cow mooing reply
A teacher asks the class to name the mood of the sentence Let the cow go Into the shed. Student Reid answers We cow mooed, delivering a punning reply that blends language and livestock.
Court Presented Statement of Alleged Embezzlement
A defendant claims he has been presented at court for embezzlement and forgery, twice for embezzlement and once for forgery. The remarks reflect ongoing legal proceedings and prior accusations.
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Order in the Court Delivers Surprise Purse Find
Patrons at a Los Angeles theater watched a Vitaphone court scene mock trial when a young woman stood to search for her lost purse. The judge pounded the gavel and ordered the audience to sit, and the purse was found fallen beside her seat, ending the moment.
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Los Angeles
Vitaphone
Veteran liveryman predicts buggy revival in 60 years
John Smith, a New York and New Jersey liveryman, notes his carriages and buggy business remain steady despite millions of motor cars. At over seventy, he foresees a return to horse drawn transport as younger generations rediscover the charm of buggy rides.
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John Smith
New York
N. J
Indieanpolis News
Photographer mocks mother over baby picture
A photographer tells a Black mother she cannot get a good shot of her baby and she responds with a stern remark about Ali coming to have the picture taken, then leaves the scene.
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Ali
Alvil
Hame
Jokes Exchange Catches Offbeat Compliment
A short dialogue features a comedian facing a quirky compliment about aging humor. The exchange centers on the jokey remark and the performer’s calm reception of the unusual praise. The scene showcases stage banter and audience rapport.
Aberration on the Stairs Sparks Proposal Confusion
A dialogue scene depicts an argument about a marriage proposal. Dazed Youth recalls being kicked on the back of the head while seated on stairs, prompting questions about how the proposal occurred and the involved party's intent.
All Over Country Policeman Scene of Murder Exchange
A reporter arrives to cover a murder but is told by a country policeman that the crime has already been committed, and the intruder is told to stay away as the scene remains closed.
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Champion
Married life earns more mileage, says decorated captain
Piea for Matrimony Captain B J King, holder of the Distinguished Service Medal and Navy Cross, defends marriage at the Army and Navy club. At forty seven, he notes mockers like Vreudians and bolshevists cannot deny the fact that a married man gets more mileage out of a pair of socks.
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B. J. King
Army and Navy Club
Captain King
Complication in Refusal Sparks Domestic Debate
Mrs. Jones questions a spouse’s stuttering while Mrs. Smith defends it as beneficial. The exchange reveals tensions over communication and household help, highlighting differing attitudes toward speech, cooperation, and daily chores within a household.
When We Two Parted Private Separated Couple
A brief note notes a couple, Alice and her husband, now separated after a life event. The dialogue suggests ongoing distance and clarification between both parties about their separation status.
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Alice
Ley
Raffle Gossip and Odd Phrases Fill Local Column
A fragmented passage mentions a Browne referenced raffle and a suspect described as dangerous. It cites Lisa and hints at a death forty years past. The text notes that the quietest neighborhood is least noisy, reflecting informal recollection and opinion.
Mark of Greatness in Maturity Across Ages
A compact reflection notes that maturity marks a person as notable whether old or young, invoking the idea that true character transcends age through steady conduct and wisdom. The piece frames maturity as a lasting trait celebrated across generations.
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Joman
Moonela Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Varicose and Sores
Readers are invited to try Moonela Emerald Oil claiming quick shrinking of swelling and relief from painful skin conditions. The ad asserts routine use morning and night reduces corns, calluses, and varicose-like swelling with multiple applications daily.
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