Prehistoric Remains Show High Civilization in Mexico
The National Geographic notes that 40 percent of Mexicans descend from ancient tribes, with many natives preserving tribal customs in Oaxaca Hidalgo Puebla Yucatan Michoacan and Jalisco. It cites Zapotecas Mixtecas Otomis Tlaxcalans Mayas Tulascans and others, praising ancient crafts and ruins from Uxmal Chichen Itza Palenque Mitla Xochicalco Cholula and Sun Moon pyramids.
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Mexico
National Geographic Society
Oaxaca
Hidalgo
Puebla
Yucatan
Michoacan
Jalisco
Prescott
Fragments of Ancient Records Unearth Lost Histories
Archaeological finds across multiple sites include rock sculptures idols and pottery. The discoveries form the sole records of unknown peoples with names long forgotten.
Center of Attraction in Angelina’s Grand Wedding
The bride Angelina, famed for vanity, drew Chicago Tribune style spectacle as she wed under roses with a crowd gathered to witness. The groom, eager for attention, greeted guests along the church aisles while the organ played. The event, described as surpassing all local affairs, featured a pronounced display of social pageantry.
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Angelina
Chicago Tribune
Nuffin but furniture
A quip from an exchange where a child asks about pets and the respondent denies having them. The child concludes the speaker owns only furniture, highlighting humor in a simple social moment.
Two Generations at School in Oklahoma City Class
Two Oklahoma mothers graduated from Central Normal school in Oklahoma City in the same class as their children. One mother had three daughters as classmates, while another stood between two sons as she received her diploma.
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Oklahoma
Central Normal School
Oklahoma City
Salvation Army rushes relief to stricken Texas coast
Relief work for Texas coast areas continues at speed with Salvation Army units delivering clothing and food. Lieutenant Colonel George Wood reports drives from post stores and appeals in major cities to aid Roy Miller and the Corpus Christi relief committee, aided by Estill’s western territory command.
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Texas
Salvation Army
George Wood
Southwestern
Corpus Christi
Roy Miller
Chicago
Wood
Salvation Army Withdraws Quotas From Coast Counties
The Salvation Army pulls coast counties from the September 29 home service campaign after a conference among John Henry Kirby, chairman. Lieutenant Colonel Wood. and Herbert B. Ehler, southwestern financial director. The withdrawn quotas total $100,000.
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Southwestern
Salvation Army
Home Service
John Henry Kirby
Wood
Herbert B. Ehler
Southwestern Financial
New York Epidemics Across the Early Republic
The text notes several major outbreaks in New York, listing yellow fever years 1795 1798 1805 1818 1822 and cholera years 1832 1834 1849 1855. It asserts most serious epidemics occurred in the first half of the 19th century.
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New York
Cracks at the Crowd Engage Family Plan
Two months ago Mrs. Darner offered to help her husband by boarding a young couple. Her daughter Kate objected and challenged the plan, signaling a family dispute over housing arrangements.
Watermelon Payback Tale Townsfolk Involved
A Kansas City Star reprint recalls Kate and Charley moving in with Mrs Darner while Charley works sporadically and pays nothing for board. After six weeks he brings a watermelon which becomes the main topic of daily talk as Kate frets over payment and rind preserves. The tale ends with a disputed lodging arrangement and a neighborly dispute over pocket knives involving Aunt Sister.
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Charley
Mr. Darner
Aunt Sister
Claud Callan
Kansas
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Littels
Littell
James F. Ballard
St. Louis
Center of Attraction
Charlotte
City Star
James Boyd
Denison
Ballard
Jas. F. Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
SOTI_D
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Kity Tobacco Co
U. S
A. Y. Creager
A. Y. Creager & Co
Sherman, Texas
F. W. Creager
Sherman
Dray Line
Ode Crowell
P. Janway
Stedham’s
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