Stefansson Arctic Quest Seen as Vast Land Awaiting Proof
The article profiles Vilhjalmur Stefansson, leader of the Canadian Arctic expedition, detailing his 1918 voyage on the Karluk and later treks beyond Cape Parry. It notes his aim to prove Crocker Land’s existence, his Icelandic heritage, and his alliance with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History and National Geographic Society.
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Stelunnson
Arctic
North
Crocker Land
Villhialmur Stefannsen
Pelar
Fort Yikah
Alaska
Tradar
Herschel Island
Vilhjaldun Stefansson
Stefansson
Iceland
Armes
Manitoba
Ohe University of North Dakota
Harvarél
Big Alma
Cambridge
North Star
Leif Erleson
Esklinos
Cape Parry
Coronation Gulf
American Museum of Natural History
National Geographic Society
Great Britain
Victoria
Canada
Arctic Archipelago
North Pole
Siberia
R. A. Harris
United States Coast and Geofiene Survey
Robert B. Peary
Cape Thomas
Stefensson
Pole
Peary
Teller
Kuarluk
Colville River
Stevansson
Tieratd Island
Tme
Herald Island
Wrangell Island
Hubert A. Bartlett
Deury North Pole
Faua
Martin's Point
Storkinsen
Ole Andresen
Mskimo
Ole
Fils
Wear
Prince Patrick Island
Cape Kellett
Banks Lund
Nort
Dhe
Lkely
Uerbert J. Spinden
Scientific American
Karluk
Polar Burrow
Splitenberg Isla
Nord
Norway
Origin of the Christmas Tree in New York City
Mark Carr, a Catskill woodsman, introduced the Christmas tree to New York in 1851. He set up a decorated evergreen in St Mark's Place sparking rapid sales as shoppers from the Stuyvesant and Lower Second Avenue districts bought out his trees before Christmas.
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United States
New York
Mark Carr
New York City
Catskill
St. Mark's Place
Colon
Stuyvesant
Second Avenue
Catskills
Christman
Armadillo Meat Sparks War Time Debate
The San Antonio Light notes a wagonload of armadillo meat sold in the Texan city amid wartime distress and growing appetite for unusual foods. Editorials ponder whether society will cage animals to save them from human greed.
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San Antonio
Armidilo
San Antoninas
Cinemnati ‘Times
Star
American Patrol Outwits Germans in Lorraine Raid Repulsed
An American patrol of eight men and one officer near Toul surprised German forces, escaping No Man's Land after a brief dash. American artillery and troops reinforced the line as German raids on Lorraine trenches were repulsed, with casualties and prisoner reports pending.
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Mece
Marenth
Oflcer
Toul
Geena Uoes Owsday Unul
Gurraan
Amerigny
Chemin Des Drmex
Thig
RTS
Ameren
Varig
Wrench Svar
Lorraine
Samburg Seized by Teutons Near Narva
A Russian agency says German forces captured Samburg east of Narva as the Lureo-German offensive advances beyond Trebizond despite German claims of ceasefire. A Petrograd dispatch notes Narva evacuation with German troops 12 miles west. Also reported is the resignation of Bolshevik commander Ensign Krylenko over policy and military discord.
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Lonitan
Samburg
Narva
Trebizond
Russia
Teuterty Petrograd
Petrograd
Krylenko
Bolsheviknemies
Novi Yajuze
US Attorney Officials Suspended Over Policy Dispute
Assistant United States Attorney John Dougherty and Deputy U S Marshal Williams of Stock Island Florida were suspended for 30 days for lack of sympathy with Justice Department policy on liquor enforcement near army camps. The attorney general stated the action reflects disagreement with the department’s strict enforcement approach in liquor and dry zones near military bases.
Bank Robbers Escape With 1400 Dollars
Three robbers blew open the vaults of the Jewett Banking Company in Jewett and fled with 1400 dollars. The explosion demolished the concrete front and wrecked the interior of the building.
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Mattoon
Jewett Banking Company
Jewett
War Contract Workers Strike at Lourie Plant Springfield
Unorganized 60 workers on war contracts at Lourie Manufacturing, Springfield strike for wage increases and shorter hours. No official settlement reported.
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Springfield
Ill
Lourie Manufacturing Company
Western Canada acreage surges as settlers move north
Reports indicate Western Canada sees a large rise in cropped land for the coming year. Mild weather allowed extended plowing through late fall and January, with many Americans buying land at 16 to 30 dollars per acre. Wheat yields range 12 to 50 bushels per acre with prices around 2 dollars per bushel, spurring profit and settlement aided by low taxes and favorable climate.
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Western Canada
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Canada
Ypostd Intelligencer
Seattle
Wash
Jats
Tt Rays
Towa
Dakotas
Prairies
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Innis
Fragmented dialogue from a farm scene with rough speech
An excerpt shows a rural exchange where a borderer and an elf farmer argue about a pail and a crowbar. The text captures quirky dialogue and rustic speech, suggesting a fantasy or rural setting.
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la Suimince
Garfield Tea Promises Pure Blood and Health
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as essential for pure blood, claiming it dispels impurities, cleanses the system, and eradicates disease, while a satirical aside notes continued trickery in seeking truth.
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed for Vitality
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to renew energy and blood health. It claims pure red blood prevents illness, notes headaches and fatigue, and promotes a lively sense of well being. The text highlights herbal ingredients and states tablets cost sixty cents.
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Dr. Pierce
Pase
Haun
Pierce
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Wilititaky
Nicholas IL
Bennett Land
Gawil
Nivyt- Enioph
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Nsson
Apn
Vilvalmur Stefansson
Slane
No Man’s Land
U. S
Baid
Pershing
Teutons
John E. Dougherty
Rock Island
Western
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