Equality and Humble Roles in Church and Craft
A Methodist bishop from Sherman Texas argues that social ranks differ yet no man should be discouraged by his station. He notes a sexton’s essential church role beside the pastor and compares shoemaker and preacher, warning final judgment weighs merit of work and sermon. The text ends with a recipe instructing a stew of ears, corn, butter, water, pepper, salt, and cream.
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J. 8S. Key
Sherman
Texas
Wolf Heroine and Mutilated Dog Rescue in Billerica
In Billerica Massachusetts a wolf attacked a hen-yard and carried off a dog named Carlo. Miss Cora King the schoolteacher chased the wolf with sticks and rescued the dog after an extended pursuit. The night was moonlit and the wolf was eventually shot at daybreak.
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Billerica
Mass
Shawsheen
Concord
Boston
Lexington
Billerica Center
Carlo
Cora King
Miss King
Ambiguous OCR Note Sparks Sparse Readable Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent facts, names, or dates. The readable bits suggest a nonspecific medical or editorial note without clear events, participants, or outcome.
Rockefeller Portraits Through Tarbell Eyes
Ida Tarbell reviews Rockefeller portraits in McClure's August issue. She contrasts a photograph she finds hollow with George Vari An's life sketch showing power and pathos, noting the subject's age, disease, and merciless gaze that reveals nothing yet hints at great strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Tarbell
Mr. Rockefeller
George Varian
McClure
Mr. Varlan
Rockefeller’s burden etches lines of wealth and worry
The text notes that even as Rockefeller becomes the world’s richest man, heavy payments mark his features. It reflects on the cost of vast wealth, suggesting enduring strain visible on his face as he continues to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rockefeller
Villages to Vanish for New York Water Plan
Three hamlets in Croton valley face obliteration to supply New York City with water. Cross River will yield to a $3,000,000 dam as part of the scheme, affecting about 700 residents across Croton Falls and part of Somers. Homes, churches, cemeteries will be flooded, and many displaced families must start over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Croton Valley
New York City
Croton Falls
Cross River
Somers
Westchester County
Bird with Wooden Leg Stump Stork Tells a Tale
A stork with a broken leg has an artificial wooden limb fitted by a skilled craftsman. The bird walks and limps with his new leg, illustrating how artificial limbs help both animals and humans. The item also references the umbrella and vestry meeting joke.
Fort McHenry Pole Mark Erected To Honor Flag Story
War department orders fort commander to locate the exact pole that inspired Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner. Post plans a stone marker at the spot amid post pride and ceremonial interest.
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War Department
Fort McHenry
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