Nearby and Yonder in Historic Churches and Forests
Feature contrasts in early New Orleans church history and Muir Woods redwoods. Describes Saint Louis Cathedral’s 1794 legacy and Te Deum for 1815 Battle of New Orleans, plus Muir Woods near San Francisco with 600 acres of giant redwoods and a peculiar fire-damaged tree revival tale.
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United States of America
Sieur de Glenville
Alte
New Orleans
Jackson Square
Louisiana
St. Louis Cathedral
Andrew Jackson
Ciime
Muir Woods
USA Woods
Mount Tamalpais
Golden Gate
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Western Newspaper Union
British Baskets and Osler Industry Faces Decline
The Osler and wicker basket craft, one of England’s oldest handicrafts, is at risk as machines are not yet able to replace it. English basket workers fear loss unless supported, as shops increasingly rely on German and Japanese basketry for novelty rather than quality.
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Osler
England
T Onfen Mall
Uncertain Patient and Mythic Ixion Tale
A fragment mixes a comical medical scene with a Greek myth. A patient complains of vague illness and the doctor offers undefined treatment, followed by a mythic note about Ixion from Thessaly who incited Zeus by loving Hera and was punished with a fiery wheel on Olympus.
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Ixion
Thessaly
Zeus
Olympus
Hera
Political History of Early State Conventions
The passage notes that state conventions began about 1425, with earlier caucus activity by the Federalists and the Republicans’ last legislative caucus in 1824, outlining early party organizing.
Forgiveness and Repentance Prompt a Moral Choice
The quote reflections on withholding forgiveness as a trap for those who repent. It urges doing the right thing by granting forgiveness and supporting genuine change.
Rocket Car Strives for Speed in German Trials
A new rocket powered car without a traditional motor, using 12 rocket tubes in the rear to propel the vehicle, achieved nearly 4 miles per minute from a standing start in its first test at Russellheim Germany. The car produced vast smoke and flames and left drivers unable to sustain the acceleration.
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Germany
Douglas Miller
Berlin
Detroit
Department of Commerce
O. M. Buiter
Department
Miettzan
Detroit News
Russelheim
Agus
Northwestern hosts grid strategists coaching school
The Grid Strategists Coaching School runs August 13 to 25 at Northwestern University. Head football coach Dick Hanley directs the football course with assistants Jess Rawley Arnold Horween Walter Steffen and Duke Doane. Courses cover football basketball track and athletic administration.
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United States
Northwestern University
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Jess Rawley
Dartmouth
Arnold Horween
Harvard
Walter Steffen
Carnegie Tech
Duke Doane
Darvard
Hawley
Abone
Horween
Steffen
Duke Dunne
Arthur “Dutch” Lonborg
Heart
Lonborg
Kansas University
Forrest Allen
Frank EU
Hil
Amsterdam
Roadside Driver License Initiative Aims to Protect Maine Pedestrians
Maine launches roadside driver licenses for school children to foster road safety. Gov Brewster and Secretary of State present licenses funded by a $5,000 Automotive Legal Association grant. Each card carries state seal and child pledge to guard pedestrians and motorists. Licenses can be revoked by teachers for pledges broken.
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Maine
Charles and
Owen Brewster
Ralph O. Brewster
Automobile Legal Association
Secretary of State
Pickups of Different Sports Moline Makes Infield Move
Moline announces the acquisition of infielder Johnny Gordes from Springfield of the Three-league. Pitcher Wachtel a veteran Texas leaguer has won over 200 games in the past decade. The Yankee-led group of seven dark horse candidates forms the American League. Rep. Kenneth Miller a Miami University pitcher has signed with the St Louis Cardinals. Lefty O Donul now with the Giants has three times matched six hits in a game. The oldest sports club in France Le toning de Paris plans its seventy fifth anniversary and disband. The Boston Traveler notes Rogers Hornsby courting the St Louis Cardinals for Sommy Thevenow. Jockey James McLaughlin had the leg up on five Belmont winners. Alderman Louis Ruberstein of Montreal attends major Canadian sports events. The Red Sox roster includes schoolboy catcher Bog Robert Asbjornson of Concord Maine, eighteen, 6 ft 2 in, 197 lbs.
Clemenceau Denied New Auto by French Dealer
Georges Clemenceau, famed French statesman, sought a new car but the dealer refused to sell. The Tiger arrived in the office, offered only appreciation, and left without a trade in. He later sent 10 000 francs to be distributed to needy workers after returning to his apartment.
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Georges Clemenceau
Gaul
France
Monsieur
Sid
Clemenceau
Helen Wins Title at Paris Women’s Hard Court Final
Miss Helenius, the American tennis champion, defeats Miss Eileen Bennett of England in Paris to win the women’s hard-court championship title.
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Helenius
Paris
Eileen Bennett
England
Interesting Tuning Experiment in Antenna Setup
An experiment suggests inserting a variable condenser in the antenna lead or across the antenna and ground posts of the receiver to tune the antenna system. The setup aims to improve reception by adjusting the tuning circuit.
Heavy Wire Required for A C Tube Circuits
The article warns that A G tubes CX 326 and C327 need heavy filament wiring to handle current. It cites a six tubed receiver drawing over three amperes from CX 928 and CX 827 tubes, and advises rubber covered twisted wire no smaller than No 18, preferably No 16 or 14, rather than No 20.
Early 1929 Managerial Chatter Signals MLB Shakeups Ahead
Chicago Tribune writer Erving Vaughan notes baseball clubs may start shopping for 1929 managers. Named targets include Donie Bush of the Pirates, Bill McKechnie at St. Louis after Pittsburgh, and George Moriarty with Detroit, with talk in Chicago of White Sox changes if Ray Schalk falters.
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Erving Vaughan
Chicago Tribune
Donie Bush
Pirates
Bill McKeennie
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
George Moriarty
Tigers
Chicago
White Sox
Ray Schalk
New York Women Drive Licenses Age Rule Notes
A note urges women motorists in New York City to provide exact ages when applying for drivers licenses. The report covers miscellaneous traffic and maintenance tips including carburetor adjustments and valve settings. California gasoline taxes totaled 22 467 083 dollars last year, leading the nation in tax returns. The worst accidents reportedly occur between five and six PM. A South Dakota motorist discovers a gold nugget caused a tire puncture, while the garage man remains puzzled by the find.
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New York City
California
Onlo
Habit Arthur Hilton and Mack Sennett in a Strange Ride
Fragmentary story describes Arthur Hilton and Mack Sennett sharing a ride on a lonely road. A confused dialogue follows about a possum car and a murky reference to a doctor and pockets disagreeing with eating habits.
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Arthur Hilton
Mack Sennett
Arthur
Going Strong Dad and Son Exchange During Exams
A father asks how the son did on exams. The son replies he passed and compares exams to cars ahead. The father notes some men never age until they gain their own gray hairs.
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Tug” Wilson
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