Miller Boy's Alaska Letter From Tacoma Provides Travel Update
C L Miller writes from Tacoma Washington dated May 13 detailing a journey begun July 7 from Washington. He recalls travel by Cadala with Frank Anderson, a rough berth ordeal, a stop in Minneapolis and Aberdeen, and observations on Minnesota lakes South Dakota grain and influenza graves. He notes old neighbors greeting him and mentions local roads gravel paving and a three cent gas tax before signing off from Tacoma at 9 50.
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Washington
Frank Anderson
Dad
Professor Harding
John Griffith
Minneapolis
Aberdeen
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Granite Falls
South Dakota
Daddy Bettles Earden
Charles Leighty
Charles
Iowa City
Westport
Towa
Tacoma
Pueblo Grande de Nevada as Birthplace of Pueblo Culture
Archaeologist Dr. M. R. Harrington reports growing evidence that Pueblo Grande de Nevada in the Moapa valley was a cradle of Pueblo culture. Excavations show ancient inhabitants built dwellings woven cloth made pottery and practiced farming, suggesting origins of later Pueblo towns in New Mexico and Arizona. The tallest skeleton found is about five feet eight inches with averages around five to five feet six inches.
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ST. Thomas
Nev
M. R. Harrington
Nevada
New Mexico
Arizona
Pueblo Grande de Nevada
Muddy River
Moapa Valley
Dr. Harrington
Pueblo Grande
Mexico
Pueblo Grand de Nevada
Paris Street Car Strike and Sun Spot News
The paper notes Paris holds its annual street car strike and reports a new sun spot. It mentions the dove of peace possibly settling, while Iowa City bans bathing suits on streets.
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Paris
Dove of Peace
Iowa City
Davenport Seeks 1927 Convention for Federation of Women’s Clubs
Davenport club women arrive for the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs state convention in Des Moines to invite Davenport as the 1927 convention city. Led by Mrs. John W. Watsek past state president, the sixteenth biennial meeting opens with the federation’s largest delegation since founding, representing about 40 000 members.
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Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
John W. Watsek
Saul’s Damascus Conversion and Trial by Fire
The lesson traces Saul’s conversion on the Damascus road, his early preaching, and ensuing danger. It notes his baptism, fellowship with believers, bold testimony, and escape from Jerusalem, highlighting key figures Barnabas and the disciples and the spread of the gospel from Jews to Gentiles.
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Jesus Christ
Saul
Junion Toric
Damascus
Christ
God
Jerusalem
Arabia
Jesus
Huu
Jerusaem
Barnabas
Tarsus
Jeus Christ
Burglar Hours in Los Angeles Revealed by Police Study
Los Angeles police statistics show eight o clock in the evening is the peak for burglaries with 7 to 9 pm the busiest period. During October to December 2 290 robberies occurred at 6 to 8 pm with residences the prime target. The report notes many entries by unlocked doors or windows and that most burglaries happen while families are away or distracted by radio or work. A separate note invites President Coolidge to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Chicago.
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Los Angeles
Washington
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
O. E. Bradfute
To Know All Is To Forgive All Phrase
A fragment quotes a line about knowledge and forgiveness, presenting it as a reflective statement without clear context or attributed source.
Sense of Duty Motives Move Best Men
A brief aphorism notes that duty can inspire noble action even if not the highest motive, acknowledging that the best individuals are driven by a sense of duty. The Presbyterian Record frames duty as a potent, moral compass guiding conduct.
Giving to the Poor and the Work of Charity
A fragmented note contrasts two approaches to aid, stating the former fosters action while the latter relies on idle industry. It hints at a moral or social debate about effort versus alms in charitable giving.
Fragmentary Thought on Sin and Infancy
A puzzling fragment discusses sin and infancy, implying a moral contrast between innocence and wrongdoing. The text presents abstract reflections rather than a clear narrative or named figures.
Towns arson and abduction probe near Lake Marcock
Winthrop Maine police and county officers aided by citizens search near Lake Marcock for a man suspected of shooting Mrs Emma M Towns and setting her cottage afire. Towns’s niece Miss Aida Hayward is missing and believed abducted. Albany dispatch notes The Teaser speedboat beat the 20th Century Limited from New York to Albany by twenty minutes, two hours forty minutes.
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Winthrop
Maine
Lake Marcock
Emma M. Towns
Aida Hayward
Albany
N. Y
R. F. Hoy
20Th Century Limited
New York
New York Central
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Carl Miller
C. L. Miller
Alaska
Dear Journal
Cc. L. Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz, M. D
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Frank Boller
City
Mutual
W. Washington
T. J. Pease
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Blue Mutual
Dayton
Westchester
Iowa
Farma and City
Washington County
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R.R
Washington, Iowa
T. A. Michels
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Lowa
Brookhart Bros. Law —Abstracts
Opera House
C. J Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Givingston & Richer
Arnstract
Iow
C. V. Brown
South of Water Works
Astors
Fifth Avenue
London
House of Lords
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Hindenburg
Chicago University
Nazimova
New Order
Annapolis
Florida
NEA Service, Inc
Oiruvely
Fitzwater
Moody Bible Institiute
Union
Aiwaye
Everett True
Mister Shuler
MinuuTe
BY Williams
Donny
Watt
Gran MA
TME G&a
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