Ghosts and belief from a Cave Creek tale
The writer recalls childhood ghost sightings at Cave Creek, arguing belief rests on eye witnesses. He recounts a night race with a long-legged spook across a 200 acre pasture and a later possum hunt where four boys including Babe Douglass, Cash Manning, Tobe Davis and himself claim a white ghost spoke to them, then they fled to the schoolhouse.
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Grand Canyon
California
Jack Dempsey
President Coolidge
Cyclone Davis
W. J. Bryan
Cave Creek
Agion
Babe Douglass
Cash Manning
Tobe Davis
Tobe
Babe
Soul and song unite citizens in shared harmony
A reflective essay argues that every soul craves a sacred song and that a nation benefits when its people embrace immortal composers. It contends that collective singing fosters unity and cooperation, implying music can guide civic virtue and social progress.
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Earth
Washington smoked Bull Durham before Delaware ferry ride
A reader claims George Washington, famed founder, waited for a ferry to cross the Delaware while smoking two sacks of Bull Durham tobacco. The note argues Virginian origin for Bull Durham and Washington's Virginia ties support the improbable tale, suggesting no proof exists to deny it.
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George Washington
Delaware
Durham
Virginia
Washington
Bull’ Durham
Music Lifts Morale at Club Meeting
The speaker extolls singing and instrumental music as a cure for gloom. He recalls hundreds of men uniting in song to shed daily troubles and notes famous composers and speakers who shaped half a century of musical memory. He notes crowded rooms applaud a burlesque performance while others show reserve.
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Moses
Mendelssohn
Luke
Listt
Solomon
Schubert
Mark and Moody
St. Peter and Sankey
Pale-faced Salvation Army lass sings Rock of Ages
A broken-voiced sincere singer with a three-stringed violin accompanies a soulful performance. The piece contrasts with the limelight preacher, suggesting one sincere spiritual song outweighs many sermons, as music aids repentance in distress.
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Salvation Army
Blu Star Remedy labeled itch relief claim
An old advertisement promises relief from skin diseases including itch eczema tetter poison oak ringworm and old sores or sores on children with Blu Star Remedy. The first application supposedly relieves itching without staining clothes and a pleasant odor is claimed. Sold by Dyer & Jones.
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Dyer & Jones
Reason as Fire Against Ashes Sermon
A reflective line contrasts washing away ashes with a sermon that appeals only to reason, yet such rational preaching undermines itself as it grinds the remaining ashes into doubt. The passage probes spiritual cleansing versus logical persuasion.
Pierce's Cafe Promises Best Eats Drinks and Service
Visit Pierce's Cafe for top quality meals and beverages. Enjoy attentive service in a inviting setting known for its menu variety and guest focus.
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Pierce’s Cafe
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Race
Joe Sappington
F. D. van Amburgh
Bulls
Will Rogers
Wrigleys
Wrigley
Ōei
P. O. Confectionery
Chesley Rutledge
Bull Durham
Hmnsrican
Bare’ Incorporated
Fifth Avenue
New York
City Meat Market
Interstate Cotton Oil Refining Company
Sherman
Texas
America
J. L. Kirkpatrick
Mangrum Brothers
Henger
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Dept
N-5
Detroit
Michigan
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