Flag Saved His Life in Far China Tale of Dick Terry
Dick Terry, stranded in a Chinese village five years after a trip abroad, creates a makeshift American flag from blue silk and red white silk scraps given by a Chinese girl. He uses the improvised banner to defy magistrates and avert execution, earning his freedom and a mural-worthy tale of patriotism.
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Dick Terry
Monroe
Walt
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Asintle
United States of America
Pele
Mauidens
Union
Sod
Prester John the Legendary Twelfth Century Conqueror
The article recounts the fabled Prester John as a Christian conqueror with vast eastern dominions. It describes his unique warfare using copper soldiers on brazen horses loaded with explosives and gas, and cites Otto of Friesengen’s Chronicle noting a 1145 Persian conquest at Egbatana.
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John
Europe
Orient
Asia
Africa
Otto
Friesengen
Prester John
Egbatana
Boston Merald
Creating New States and the Limits of Congress
The New York Sun discusses proposals to divide New York into two states, with a Manhattan state proposed for the south including Long Island and New York City counties. It notes Congress would have final authority to create a new state, after which the change would be irreversible.
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Congress
New York
Westchester County
Manhattan
Bronx
Long Island Sound
Lone Island
New York City
New York Sun
Bala Girls' Game Across Ages and Cultures
The article notes ball games as a long standing girls pastime from Roman times to modern days. It describes balls of varied materials and shapes and cites German poets referencing ball as a summer sport. It highlights social play and affectionate gestures tied to ball games.
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Kansas City Times
Prodigy Painter Sir Thomas Lawrence Early Work
A St James Gazette note recalls the six year old prodigy who painted an early portrait in 1775. The Bath scene at the Black Bull in Devizes provided the youngster access to the broader world as his talents emerged under his father, the inn landlord.
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Sir Thomas Lawrence
Bath
Black Bulll Devizes
Black Bull
St. James
Quip and Curio From a Fragmented Page
A cheeky exchange about drummers prompts a meek remark on drums and wind instruments. A widow laments ashes spilling from a fallen urn in a flapping curtain scene. The proverb notes success must come from one’s own capital. Waterloo Evening Courier offers regional news.
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Jim
Sfurper's Weekly
Dedication Draws 800 as Rural Church Edifice Opens
Bishop J J Yoder of McPherson College Kansas preached the dedicatory sermon for the Orange township church. The program included scripture by Bishop Isaac Frantz and hymns led by a chorus. Despite threatening weather more than 800 attendees heard prayers and a special benediction as funds were raised. A basket dinner followed with ample food for a second repast if needed.
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Dewing
Orange Township
J. J. Yoder
McPherson College
Kav
Yoder
Immanuel
Isaac Frantz
Pleasant, Hill
John Zuck
Clarence
Middle West
Bell Boy Room 101 Rung Nightclub Quips
An odd anecdote recalls Bell Boy in 2014 at Hotel Proprieter where guests sing college songs and request ten more cocktails plus six more cigarette boxes while polite proprietor instructs society ladies to keep quiet for the gentlemen boarders.
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Bell Boy
Puck
Mary Aims for a Quiet Win in Love and Parents
Mary asserts she does not need to chase the young man and believes TI can win easily. Her mother warns to avoid appearances of pursuing the relationship.
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Mary
Judge Refuses Claim of Vagrant in Repeated Arrest Case
A defendant proclaims hardship and prior prosperity in a courtroom exchange while an officer testifies to multiple past arrests. The dialogue hints at economic strain and fluctuations in status as the judge weighs the case. The report portrays a tense, personal moment within a legal proceeding.
Broadcloth suit with cutaway coat and tan trim
A fashionable broadcloth suit features a short cutaway coat with a high turndown collar in Persian Tanib and matching cuffs.
Thanksgiving Dinner Without Mother at Uncle John’s Farm
Lucile plans an old fashioned Thanksgiving for guest Blakely while mother is away. A scramble of menu mishaps turns into a comic family dinner with creme renversee mishaps, salty sugar, and pie rescues. Father’s final remark hints at avoiding entertaining guests when mother is absent.
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Father
Blakely
Mother
Mr. Blekely
New York
Lucile
Fannie
Wethen
Paris
Mr. Blakely
Tilly
Fath
Wade
Jamaica
Patmore
Lacie
Hitchcock surprised by Democratic caucus calling in currency bill
United States Senator 4. M. Hitchcock and Mrs. Hitchcock returned to Omaha from Washington. He said the Democratic conference was a surprise and he heard nothing until starting for the train. He supported Dill amendments and urged careful study. He warned the conference's long sessions could spark party animosities and a possible filibuster but remained hopeful several amendments would be adopted. He planned to return to Washington within a week or ten days.
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Nebraska
Washington
Omaha
Neb
United State
4. M. Hitchcock
Bibliography highlights Iowa geology and mining history
The Iowa Geological Survey issues a full bibliography on Iowa geology by Dr. Charles Keyee. It includes chapters on geographic exploration, geologic reconnaissance, mining history, and systematic surveying, noting early trade routes, Dubuque lead and zinc discoveries, Indian coal use, and past resource conservation efforts. The work emphasizes Iowa's pivotal role in U.S. mineral history.
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Iowa
Iowa Geological Survey
Charles Keyee
Iowaland
America
Dubuque
United States
Geology Literature Access Aims Statewide Reach
A statement highlights the goal of making extensive and scattered geology literature of the state readily available and accessible to researchers and the public.
Rector Praised President Wilson in Thanksgiving Sermon
Dr G W Hinkle rector of Christ Episcopal church lauded President Wilson calling him one of the best presidents and praised his Mexico policy and hopes for world concord during morning service. Des Moines, Ia, mentions annual Dec 1 election. Thanksgiving guests include Ezekiel Lizer and W W Bain party. Quote ends with a light joke about reading time.
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G. W. Hinkle
Christ Episcopal Church
Wilson
Mexico
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