Migration of the plover and a Chicago man’s tale
An extended note discusses the plover’s remarkable annual migration from Arctic shores to Argentina and back, noting its instinctual voyage across multiple continents. The second part recounts Allen F. Martin’s hardship in Chicago housing and poverty, urging personal accountability and reflecting on society’s role in supporting the vulnerable.
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Cald
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Argentine Republic
South America
Isthmus
Central America
Mexico
Texas
Dakotas
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Labrador
Atlantic
West Indies
Bermuda
Local Happenings Reflect Rural Life And Law Changes
Local notes show farmers debating road seeding and the King drag, with calls for grass seed and better roadside appearance. News mentions a fatal burn, Jamestown Exposition, appendicitis cases, nursing law changes, and growing nurse training recognition amid farm and town events.
Grounded Tale From Chicago Hunger Death in Street
A Dickensian scene unfolds as Allen F. Martin, a 60 year old man of intelligence, dies of hunger on Chicago streets near Clyburn Avenue. A pocket letter to his brother in Wisconsin reveals hardship, family tensions, and a life lived in poverty amid wealth.
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West Side
Vold
Warren Avenue
Western Avenue
Brother
St. Charles
Gatewood
Allen F. Martin
J. T. Chrischilles
Courier
Chicago Récord-Herald
The
George Boyle
James Seeley
Plum Creek
Mr. Grant
Des Moines
Chicago
Clyburn Avenue
Waukesha
Wis
Emmetsburg war sparks playful debate over age limits
A lighthearted column treats the rivalry between local newspapers as a war. It cites a Democrat item about an age limit at Lovers Lane after 8:30 PM and toys with what effects war might have, jokingly wishing for a happy outcome to the Emmetsburg fray while noting the piece’s odd references and local figures Bro Mayne and Sister Donovan.
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Spain
Philippines
Emmetsburg
Sherman
Democrat
Bro. Mayne
Donovan
Ireland Likely Gain Home Rule After First Reading
It now seems probable that Ireland will be granted a measure of home rule. A bill has passed its first reading in the house of representatives.
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State Board of Health
Board of Health
Algona
Ireland
House of
The Proposed Y on Diagonal Street Plan
The city council would grant railroads right of way on Diagonal Street and lay a Y track from the Milwaukee depot siding along the east side to the WN. W. yard siding north. Central could link with the Y by minor north side work. The plan minimizes railroad costs and avoids heavy street disruption.
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Diagonal Street
Milwaukee Depot
WN. W
Central
Grand Public Sale of Town Lots at Midland S D
Auction sale of town lots at Midland South Dakota, a new town on the Pierre Rapid City North Western line, forty nine miles west of Pierre. Great chances for new business openings. Do not fail to attend. Excursion rates. Special excursion train from Ft. Pierre the morning of the sale. Agents Chicago North Western Ry offer full particulars.
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Midland
S. D
Pierre
Rapid City
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Hinchon & Finnell
Sydsuluieyvion
Martin
Commons
Marietta
Ohio
Horace
Edward Napier
Burlington
Iowa
Shrieveport
Mulai Hafed
Morocco
Gen. Kuroki
Seattle
Jamestown
Japan
San Francisco
Walters-Daken
Lowa
Schumacher
Hunt Farm
Edith Bowyer-Whiffen
A. H. Honse
Estherville
J. E. McWhorter
Burt
Thomas Neary
Thomas Doyle
Michael Mart
Palo Alto County
Kossuth
Jake Winkel
Jake
Board of Supervisors
B. M. Gardner
Jubilee Singers
Dr. Ripke
Taylor
A. H. Stock
A. D. Custxs & Co
Mother
Taylor's
A. D. Clarke & Co
F. S. Thompson
Brother Warren
Carlton
Anderson
Durdall
Bea
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