Local notices and offers from Nix’s and Beach’s stores
An assorted page of advertisements and notices including eye care at J. M. Nix’s pharmacy, glasses tested free, smoke and cigar promos at Beach’s, a watch repair offer, an apprenticeship opening for a printer, rent notice for 820 acres in Red River Valley through A. Van Giffen, sale of optical goods, a landseekers ticket deal by Iowa Central Railroad, a fire-related debt settlement appeal from Andrews & Wheeler, and various property sale notices.
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Red River Valley
A. van Giffen
Ackley
Lowa
I Am Opposed to Rains That Come Day Before Yesterday
An Ewaay on Rata depicts a grumpy man returning home in a downpour. He approvingly notes rain can be fine when orderly yet protests the soggy weather that drifts in irregularly. He complains about crossing showers and says the day is unfit for the calendar.
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Ling
Marconi wireless tests near completion at sea trials
Halifax reports Sydney dispatch that final test preparations for the Marconi wireless system are underway. Marconi expects success and notes prior range from Poldhu of 200 miles and reception at 500 miles, with experiments planned between Cato Alberto off Table Head and shore stations before a Poldhu message is sent.
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Halifax
Sydney
C. B
Marconi
Poldhu
Table Head
Girdle Around the Globe Links British Pacific Cable
London reports the last section of the British Imperial Pacific cable laid at Fiji. A royal acknowledgement to King Edward travels to Buckingham Palace as the line completes a continuous British telegraphic girdle around the world. The 7,900 mile cable marks a record Vancouver to Fanning segment as the longest uninterrupted stretch.
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Lhat
London
Fiji Islands
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Cresceus Sets New Mark In Two Mile Race
Cresceus driven by Mr. Ketcham at Memphis driving park beat the world two mile trotting record with two consecutive 4:17 miles, breaking 11 seconds from 4:28%4. The ovation greeted both horse and driver after the performance.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cresceus
Robert McGregor
Driving Park
Onward Sliver
Mr. Ketcham
Civil Service Report Shows Progress in Competitive System
The nineteenth annual report of the United States civil service commission covers the last fiscal year. It notes substantial progress in the competitive system and general observance of civil service laws. It cites rural delivery, war department field service, census staff, and wartime appointments as gains. It records 62,029 examined for places and 14,983 appointed, with political activity guidance for classified service and patronage appointees.
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Washington
United States Civii Service Commission
War Department
Census Office
Spain
Venezuela Forces Advance Toward Caracas and Valencia
Venezuelan revolutionary leader General Matos faces renewed pressure as 1,000 Andian troops from Maracaibo disembark at Puerto Cabello and march to Valencia to back government forces. President Castro detours toward Villa de Curaçao while government and loyal troops plan a rear and front assault. Royal Mail steamer Orinoco confirms peace talks and passes for Liberal forces. Hay Chapel dedicated by John and Mrs. Hay in Simsbury. Topeka ministers urge prayer for prohibition supporters in local elections.
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Venezuela
Matos
Caraca8
Wittemstad
Maracaibo
Venzuela
Puerto Cabello
Valencia
Castro
la Victoria
Villa de Curacao
Orinoco
Colon
New York
Uribe-Uribe
Castilla
Manjarros
Castillo
Barranquilla
Bogota
Molineux Takes Stand in Poison Package Murder Case
Roland B. Molineux testified in his own defense denying knowledge or involvement in the murder of Mrs. Katherine Adams. He denied writing the Barnet and Cornish letters or using poison, admitted signing one letter about a patent remedy, and described his fallout with Cornish. A large crowd required police reserves to maintain order.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katharine J. Adams
Black
Sianda
Waldorf-Astoria
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Molineux
Rebels Advancing on Caracas Report from Kingston
Venezuelan revolutionists press toward Caracas as fresh reports reach Kingston Jamaica on November 1. Passengers arriving here describe troops moving through surrounding areas and heightened security near the capital.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Child’s witty reply ends in old jawbone jab
An Orghant recounts a four year old boy who clutches a stray chicken in his father’s study. The father orders return to mother and father, but the child retorts there is no mother or father, only an old jawbone, in a humorous exchange from the New York Times.
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Wille
New York Times
It Makes 'Khem WII. Wild Waves Question
A quirky quote from two observers in Baltimore American reflects on why people are drawn to wild waves. The thoughtful speaker ponders the allure, while the cynical one asks for specifics about what makes the waves wild and why onlookers linger.
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Khem Wii
Baltimore Americin
Too Impetuous. Tess and Jess Debate Beauty
Tess questions why Jess dislikes him at eighty and Jess recalls his remark that beauty is only skin deep. Tess notes Jess’s quick, thin-skinned reaction after the insult. The Philadelphia Press quotes the exchange as a dialogue on temperament and vanity.
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Tess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Influence and manners in old advice dialogue
A compact exchange contrasts clothing and behavior. The Detroit Free Press remark notes good clothes shape expectations of conduct, while the Atchison Globe quips that wishing alone changes nothing and action matters.
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Jerry
Joe
Detroit Free Press
Thanksgiving Proclamation designates Nov 27 as day of thanks
President Roosevelt issues annual proclamation calling for a nationwide day of thanksgiving on Thursday November 27. He extols national prosperity and moral uplift, urging citizens to cease work and give thanks in worship and deeds. Signed in Washington October 29, 1902, by Theodore Roosevelt with Secretary of State Jon Hay.
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Washington
Roosevelt
J. Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Lord
Theodore Roosevelt
Jon Hay
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