Czechs Form Foreign Legions Across Centuries of War
The article recounts Czech youth slipping into Poland to form legions in case of war, recalling World War I legions in Russia and Europe. It highlights deserters who joined Czechoslovak independence efforts, their perilous treks to Vladivostok, and clashes with Bolshevik and German forces while pursuing a future homeland. It notes figures like Jan Syrovy and the broader pattern of Czech military expatriates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
France
Italy
Serbia
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Lloyd George
Siberia
Vladivostok
Wanderlust and Curiosity in Youthful Wanderers
A reflective piece on wanderlust in animals and humans, tracing it from early childhood to adulthood. It cites personal anecdotes of roaming youths, curiosity driving exploration, and the sometimes perilous outcomes. Notable scenes include a Missouri boy learning mechanics, a girl seeking beauty work, and lessons on curiosity and consequences.
Bad Handwriting Haunts Postoffice For 163 Years
Washington clerks battle poor handwriting costing the government about 1 500 000 yearly. Causes include character penmanship, careless abbreviations, and misread city names. Countless letters go blank with no address at all.
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Washington
D. C
United States Postal Service
Benjamin Franklin
Continental Congress
Continental Post Office
Missouri
Montana
Cleveland
Ohio
Troys
Birminghams
Gas Company Visit Reveals Upstairs Issue
A caller from the gas company asks Mrs. Smith about a problem in the house. Mrs. Smith confirms the issue is upstairs, prompting the advisor to proceed with the inspection.
A Wife Questions Credit for Henry’s Disposition
Mrs. Jones praises Henry for never speaking an unkind word, but Henry wonders if the credit goes to his gentle nature or simply to a lack of courage in their married life.
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Henry
Governor Spikes Denies Resignation Rumors
Governor Spikes dismissed rumors of resignation saying being governor is not a job but a duty. He praised Texans who elected him and urged spending restraint, urging local governments to cut budgets in line with state aid from road bonds and tax remission acts. He stressed no selfish interests guide his administration and vowed to continue governing through the term.
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Johnnie
Mama
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
North Carolina
Ft. Butler Mountain
Tennessee
Austin
Texas
W. Lee O
Daniel Sunday
Spikes
O’daniel
Fort Worth
Ready to Cooperate Letter From Client
A lawyer reports a client letter claiming her husband was hit by a car with plate 87263 and urging immediate lawsuit if the owner is rich. The writer warns she will strike the owner with a hammer in two or three places after suit is filed.
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John
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