Farmers Save Crops By Shutting Sevier River in Utah
In western Utah the Sevier River was shut off for 24 hours to save Pahvant valley crops during an extreme drought. Farmers in the Sevier valley agreed to close head gates, then reopened as water returned, saving 2,200 acres worth hundreds of thousands and bringing relief to the region.
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Utah
Pahvant
Sevier River
Wasatch Mountains
State Farm Bureau
Sevier Valley
Paul Reveres
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Pahvant Valley
Christian Science Monitor
War era digs in Cyrenaica uncover city rivaling Pompeii
Archaeological excavations in Cyrenaica, Italian Libya, reveal finds expected to outshine Pompeii. Led by Lucio Mariani, the Greek colony site has yielded statues including the Graces Hermes Eros Alexander the Great and the Aphrodite of Cyrene, with experts praising its beauty and historical richness.
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North African
Pompeii
Greece
Africa
Lucio Mariani
Ministry of Colonies
Pompei
Graces
Hermes
Eros
Alexander the Great
Aphrodite
Cyrene
Venus
Milo
Cnidus
Drunk for a Price at the Petunia Tavern
An arid arrival questions if a man can get thoroughly drunk in town for a price. The Petunia tavern landlord explains bootleggers trip patrons upstairs and down, charging 650 cents for three drops of diluted liquor, a costly waste of time and money.
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Petunia
McGuffey
Kansas City Star
The Moneyed Class in a Mock Social Reproach
Dialogue fragment contrasts a college professor's daughter with judgmental peers. A shabby girl is pitied by some, while others, labeled as snobs, are the daughters of men who “work by the gay.” The exchange hints at class bias and social divisions within a university town.
Pusscat Discovers Lessons From Picture Book
A queenly house cat finds a picture book and tries to teach her two kittens A B C s. The kittens ignore lessons, chase pictures, imitate mischief, and insist books lie. Frustrated, Mrs. Pusscat rejects the book and vows to train the kittens by barnyard work.
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AS. Pusscat
Tom
Tim
Food and drink woes hit townsfolk hard
A compact, period voice laments rising costs and scarce food as residents cope with shortages. People discuss eating more wheat products, cheap hot dogs, and language barriers at eateries. The piece notes lively dining scenes with music and dancing, yet worries about daily meals and basic sustenance.
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Uniteda State
Little Willie and Tommy Courage Lessons From the Street
Parents warn children to avoid fights while peers mimic bravado leading to scuffles in Wakonda. Two residential lots near the park in Wakonda, South Dakota, are for sale at attractive prices in the Monitor notice.
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Monitor
What is a co operative bank explained to a child
A father explains a co operative bank as a place where stockholders and bankers share tasks. The stockholders handle assessments while the bankers manage dividends. A humorous exchange follows about a lazy gopher and a punchline about a doctor with a large bill.
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Paw
Co-Operative Bank
Unique Greeting Style Praised by Guardian for Sir Auckland Geddes
The Manchester Guardian notes Sir Auckland Geddes plans extensive entertaining in the United States. It surveys his athletic greeting style seen at Olympia, where he steps in with a measured stride, extends a long arm, eyes the guest, and wheels them toward the hostess in a semicircle. The piece jokes he may need to ease his muscular method for social duties in America.
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Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Manchester Guardian
Olympia
Sir Auckland
America
Cotton shortage halts Bielefeld flax and linen mills
The Rheinisch Westfälisches Zeitung notes the Bielefeld flax and linen market cannot operate on a large scale due to severe shortages of cotton and linen yarns. Cotton is almost entirely imported, preventing revival of the local industry. Cloth made from paper yarn cannot compete in world markets despite improved quality after the war.
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Bielefeld
Rheinisch-Westfalisch Zeitung
Musician casts hope for marching campaign tunes
A Little Variety notes the musician expressing interest in the coming campaign and favors bands playing pieces that keep people marching straight ahead rather than dancing, hoping for steady momentum.
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T Am
Healthy Place to Live in Lower California
The air of Lower California is dry and pure with a marvelously clear atmosphere except on the western coast. The peninsula’s narrowness and sea air combine for intense purity, making this region likely to have the world’s healthiest climate.
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Lower
California
Califfornia
War Cuts Diamond Prices in London Markets
During the Franco Prussian war of 1870 the diamond market in London saw sharp declines as large quantities offered by French refugees flooded the market, depressing prices and altering trade dynamics.
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London
Railroad Time Table M K and T Southbound and Northbound
Southbound departures show 4:15 a m 2 50 p m and 5 02 p m while northbound listings include 10 25 a m and 10 48 p m Cotton Belt westbound times include 4 36 p m with partial OCR text indicating multiple railroad lines and schedules.
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PRC
North Bound
Cotton Belt
West Bound
Montgomery and Connelly Married in Trenton
Vergil Montgomery of this city wed Miss J. B. Connelly of Trenton last Sunday evening at Trenton. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Connelly, is a popular Trenton young woman. The groom, son of Mrs. W. H. Montgomery, will reside here with his wife as friends here extend congratulations.
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J. B. Connelly
Trenton
W. H. Montgomery
Whitewright Readers Urged to Send Local News Items
The Sun invites readers in Whitewright and nearby areas to share local news by phone or by mail. Sign submissions to ensure publication. The paper welcomes reader contributions to keep the paper newsy.
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The
Sun
Whitewright
P. J. Pierce & Sons Case Service Pleases Niche Clients
The firm highlights its specialized case service aimed at highly particular clients. It emphasizes careful handling and tailored support, underscoring a commitment to satisfaction and precision in its operations.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Want to buy a good type writer
Advertisement notes J. H. Waggoner at the Sun Office offers a good type writer for purchase. The line emphasizes direct contact and shop location for interested buyers.
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J. H. Waggoner
Sun
York City Pa First Capital Of United States History
York Pennsylvania traces its ancient origins as the first settlement west of the Susquehanna. From September 1777 to June 1778 it served as the nation’s capital while Philadelphia was occupied by British forces. The city hosted Congress, received France’s initial aid money, and issued the first national Thanksgiving proclamation.
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York
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Congress
For Sale Jersey Herd Near Whitewright
Jersey heifer with a week-old calf and cows with second and third calves for sale. Good milkers and in good condition. Some have heifer calves. Contact D. A. McDaniel, seven miles southeast of Whitewright, on August 21.
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D. A. McDaniel
Whitewright
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