Brave Sacrifice of Cone Before Des Moines River
An Iowa and Musquakie tale told by Black Hawk recalls Cono a Sac youth who offered himself for torture to avenge his father’s death. The Musquakies agreed to a one month trial. Cono’s illness delayed the rite and Black Hawk recounts the moving scene of the elder father’s plea for mercy. Cono is freed and returns home.
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O. H. Mills
Des Moines
Black Hawk
Iowa
Cono
Lowns
Cone
Death Circle
Forgiveness Lesson Turns Sour for Johnny Jones
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt shows a teacher urging students to forgive enemies. The next morning Johnny Jones arrives with a black eye, explaining he was beaten for forgiving Scrappy Green. The quote highlights the conflict between ideal instruction and street consequences.
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Johnny Jones
Johnny
Johmay
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Willing to Try with Mary and Mrs Morris Parke
Mary offers to help Mrs Morris Parke choosing a dish. Mrs Parke frets then Mary volunteers to suggest a meal. They discuss using Puck as a guide to decide what to order.
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Mary
Mrs. Morris Parke
Morris Parke
Puck
Surgeons in Balkans Rally for Civilization Amid Brutality
In a Balkan front scene a general questions an orderly amid a rain of bullets. A bloodied young surgeon replies with a smile that they are there to remind civilization in the midst of brutality.
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Balkans
New York Tribune
Foxy and Todd Debate Europe Travel Plans
A fragment shows a terse exchange about European travel with one partner deciding to stay home while the other considers going. The scene references Life magazine and Rocky Vineyards, then notes Italian vineyards perched on steep cliffs.
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Foxy
Todd
Europe
Who Will Walk a Mile with Me in Life and Death
Poem fragment depicts seeking a comrade to share life’s joys and trials. It contrasts a blithe companion with a friend who understands hardship and offers comforting words at day’s end. The verse moves from merry walks to reassurance beyond the grave.
Snakes Swallowing Prey and the Feeding Challenge
The article explains how snakes grapple with swallowing prey, using jaw mechanics and neck motion to pull in large masses. It notes the elastic head ligaments allow swallowing bigger objects, instances of snakes swallowing others, and the limited sense of taste in snakes when consuming soft items.
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Bartlett
London Zoo
Moving pictures of bullets at extreme speed
The Saturday Evening Post describes bullet photography showing 100000 frames per second. A revolver bullet ten inches from the muzzle yielded seventy two shots, wood splintering after the bullet passed through. Sparks replace shutters and a three foot wheel frames the rapid sequence.
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Saturday Evening Post
Not In His Line Portrait Fracas Ends in Reminder
A photographer faced a dispute when a camera subject demanded changes after proofs. The woman insisted none of the photos resembled her, and the photographer lost his temper, shouting that the sign did not promise cleaning or remodeling but portraits.
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New York Times
The Sequel to the Joke at Edinburgh High Court
A historic remark by a court official about the dock proved prophetic for Dr. Pritchard who later faced execution for poisoning his wife and mother in law after years of visiting the same high court.
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Edinburgh
High Court of Justiciary
Dr. Pritchard
Popular Couple Clash Through Open Windows
A lighthearted Louisville Courier Journal quip notes a couple in a flat are well liked, yet their repeated quarrels become the talk as their windows are habitually left open during disputes.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Hospital Operation Sparks Wry Comment in Baltimore
A humorous aside in the Baltimore American notes a doctor discussing a boy needing his asteroids removed, prompting a surprised reaction about the medical press.
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Baltimore
Brave quotes and sly quip from New Orleans Picayune
A writer notes the brave are tender and mocks the indomitable spirit of a spring chicken while urging effort to count for good. The column blends a bold phrase with a playful jab at bravery and personal effort.
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New Orleans Picayune
Mittens Through Time in Ancient Burial Garb
The article notes mittens appear in 4000 year old mummy wrappings, with many styles from long to short and various materials. It suggests ancient people wore head coverings much as today for all weather and times.
Huckleberry Desserts From Summer Cookery
A collection of simple huckleberry based dishes including pudding with butter sugar eggs milk and flour then huckleberry dumplings with soft biscuit dough steamed until fruit is tender and served with hard or brandy sauce. Also huckleberry pie currant muffins apple fritters and clam bisque with clove allspice mace seasoned milk thickened with cornstarch and whipped cream topping.
Tomato Onion Breadcrumb Pudding Bake
A simple dish combines one can of tomatoes or equivalent fresh stewed tomatoes with one cupful breadcrumbs and chopped onions. Top with thin bacon slices, season with pepper and salt, then bake until the bacon browns. Serve hot for a delicious pudding.
Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe Tips
Mash cottage cheese with a touch of milk until smooth. Mix in finely chopped onion parsley and pimentos. Stir in salad dressing and serve on lettuce or between buttered bread. Add olives boiled egg or cucumber for extra flavor.
Frying Seven-Piece Chicken With Buttered Gravy Method
Cut a tender chicken into seven pieces for frying roll in beaten egg yolks and breadcrumbs herbs then bake slowly until done. Gravy is made in the pan with flour and butter. The Bat explains true hibernation with reduced vitals and possible water immersion for bats in winter.
Train Schedules for Tacoma Portland Seattle and Aberdeen
Train timetables list west and east bound services with departure and arrival times among Tacoma Portland Seattle Aberdeen McCleary Elma and Aberdeen connections. Notable routes include No 366 No 324 No 321 No 365 No 323 No 351 No 352 and No 322 with varied departure times from morning to evening and through connections to Centralia.
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Tacoma
Portland
Seattle
Aberdeen
McCleary
Elma
A. m
Ar. McCleary
Aberden
Centralia
Oregon Washington Railway Time Card
Eastbound trains from Aberdeen depart at 8 05 AM and 11 15 PM arriving times to Aberdeen Portland and Seattle listed. Timetable shows arrivals Portland 6 45 AM and 2 00 PM Seattle 6 15 AM and 3 15 PM with Aberdeen arrival 6 00 AM and 2 15 PM.
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Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation CO
Aberdeen
Portland
Seattle
Public notice for Wishkah P O Address listing
First publication July 28 1913 last publication August 15 1913. Address in Wishkah Washington appears in the notice with filing and archival dates.
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P. O
Wishkah
Washington
Summons in Washington Superior Court Chehalis County
Mary A Michel sues Emil Michel in Chehalis County Washington Superior Court. The State of Washington issues the summons to Emil Michel, commanding appearance in the case for relief or defense as required by law.
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Ee D. Swift & CO. Patent Lawyers
Seventh St
Washington, D.C
Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis County
Mary A. Michel
Emil Michel
Notice of Judicial Foreclosure Sale in Aberdeen Washington
Chehalis County sheriff's sale announced in Montesano for Lot 15, Block 54, Northern Pacific Addition in Aberdeen. Plaintiffs C H Huatari and Olaf Ronkainen seek $110.35 plus $25.10 costs, against Hannah Rautiainen and John Doe Rautiainen. Sale set August 23 1913 at 11 AM at courthouse front door with cash bid.
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State of Washington
Chehalis County
C. H. Huatari
Olaf Ronkainen
Huatari & Company
Hannah Rautiainen
John Doe Rautiainen
Northern Pacific
South Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Washington
Montesano
United States of America
Schelle Mathews
Wash
Bete
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Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
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Pittsburg
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Niagara Falls
Denver
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Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
H. P. Potter
District Freight & Passenger
Aberdeen, Wash
With ME
Henry van Dyke
Free Circus
Aberdeen Herald
the Herald
Kimball
Standard Poultry World
Woman’s World
National Farm Magazine
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Kimball Dairy Farmer
National Dairy Magazine
Dairy Farm
Dairy Farmer
Woman’s Friend
Dan Pearsall
Wishkah Block
R. W. Whiteside
Sheet Metal Works
City Messenger CO
E. Wishkah St
Humboldt Saloon
Fred Hewitt
Linia Tenia
Tr. A. Hill
Public Accountant
East Wishkah
HAYES @ HAYES Bankers (Incorporated
Alwas
Aberdeen Printing Co
Wishkah River
Austin M. Wade
Taggart & Phillips
Plaintiff
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