Local notices mix fire, politics and school events in Nevada
Story fragments report a house fire at Hauskens residence and a Gibbs fire crew response, plus legal cases in district court for Elias Eide and Will Norris with outcomes pending. Observations on Maxwell light plant progress, a hardware stock sale, and a Republican delegate bid by Jupe Henderson are noted alongside a long explainer on Groundhog Day and Candlemas origins.
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Elias Eide
Gilbert Station
Will Norris
Whitaker
Norris
Journal
Mardi Gras Travel Passes to New Orleans Mobile Pensacola
Great Western Railway announces Mardi Gras excursions to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola from February 10 to 16 1904. One fare plus 2.00 round trip via Chicago with tickets on sale February 9 to 14 and return valid until February 20, with a 50 cent fee until March 5. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Pensacola
Fla
Chicago Great Western
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Disarming the Gods and School Beginnings in Asia
The article describes how Chinese, Japanese, and Hindoo boys begin schooling with rites to appease gods. It notes Chinese practices of disguising identity, Japanese ritual items and Tenjinsen devotion, and Hindoo offerings to Sarasvati before learning the alphabet. It then mentions Everybody's Magazine’s glass cliff feature and its unusual height and color.
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China
Tenjinsen
Sarasvati
Everybody’s Magazine
Omnivorous Man Eats Reptiles Worldwide
The essay discusses global reptile consumption, noting that many cultures prize snakes, lizards, salamanders, iguanas, and boas as food. It highlights snakes and the venomous giant of Java, boa meat preferences, and widespread snake eating from Mexico to Brazil and the United States.
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Egypt
Antilles
South Carolina
Java
Brazil
Far West
United States
January Dunning Sticks In Nashian Indian Debt Customs
A California Nashian Indian practice uses painted sticks as a January bill. When a debt exists, the creditor tosses a number of sticks with ringed ends into the debtor's wigwam and departs. The debtor pays to avoid the sticks and destroys them, a sign of reproach to avoid repeated January dunning.
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California
Cliff of Natural Glass in Yellowstone Park
A cliff of natural glass is visible in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, described as a striking geological feature. The formation appears half formed by volcanic glass layers and attracts visitors and researchers alike.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Tomb of David Still Attracts Travelers On Mount Zion
The tomb of David, king of Israel, on Mount Zion near Jerusalem remains well preserved. David died in 1015 B C and was buried in the city of David. His tomb became the burial place of several later kings and a sacred site of the kingdom.
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David
Israel
Palestine
B. C
Mount Zion
Jerusalem
Compulsory Piety in a Sunday School Class
A dialogue from Lippincott's Magazine features Eva Brown answering a teacher about loving God with a brisk reply. The exchange highlights a facet of religious instruction and child responses.
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Eva Brown
Eva
Lippincott’s
Don’t dodge difficulties greet them beat them
An admonition urges facing obstacles head on with resolve and action. It frames difficulty as a test to meet and overcome rather than evade. The directive promotes proactive effort and a disciplined mindset in challenging times.
Candy Counter Horoscopes of a Heartbroken Lover
The New York Press observes a nervous young man at a candy counter ordering five boxes for delivery after a quarrel with his sweetheart. The cashier and salesgirl interpret his gesture as a sign that Cupid is at work, predicting romance and eventual reconciliation or marriage.
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Cupid
New York Press
Insect Mimicry Wonders Across Nations
A naturalist recounts leaf mimicking insects in Nicaragua that fool ants. Sclater notes a South American membracide that carries leaf fragments in its jaws. Java mantis mimics an orchid to lure prey. Heliconide butterflies are imitated by protected “eat me” species. A small beetle imitates a wasp so convincingly that touching it seemed risky.
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Nicaragua
Doctor and Margaret Fuller Camphor Question Tale
Senator Hoar recalls a stormy night visitor to Dr Bartlett asking how much camphor could kill someone. The doctor angrily asks who took it, and the reply is "Margaret Fuller" with the sharp response "A peck."
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Margaret Fuller
Satire as a reflection of desire and class
Max Beerbohm argues satire exposes envy rather than virtue. Satire of power stems from longing for wealth or aristocracy, not genuine disdain. He cites Thackeray and the Marquis of Farintosh as examples of this instinct.
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Thackeray
Marquis of
Farintosh
Max Beerbohm
Saturday Review
Advertising as a Modern Business Tool
A householder reads his morning paper and notes how advertising attracts attention. The article stresses advertising as an essential factor in modern business methods and urges wise use of ads to promote products and services.
Mind of the Customer Drives Effective Advertising
A concise note from Atlantic emphasizes that a man must study customer minds to influence them and apply psychology to advertising for successful campaigns.
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Atlantic
Instructions to the Cook
A maid asks how long to boil eggs and the housewife replies to cook them until they are real tender. The quip showcases domestic humor from a Chicago Post line. It reflects era attitudes toward kitchen work and instruction in a light, playful tone.
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Chicago Post
Frugal Aunt-Well and Tommy Comment on Dinner
A brief exchange ends with Tommy saying he has not had half enough after a nice dinner. The Chicago Tribune notes the quip as a friendly local dialect moment.
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Tommy
Chicago Tribune
The New Moon Scene Described By Dinah and Mose
A brief exchange on the new moon features Dinah praising its beauty and Mose agreeing it appears as a waterlike slice. The dialogue reflects a casual, poetic moment captured in a San Francisco Bulletin snippet.
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Dinah
Mose
San Francisco Bulletin
Youth's Companion offers Iowa schools historical picture set
Through State Superintendent John I. Riggs Des Moines The Youths Companion of Boston offers to 500 Iowa schools that show the greatest effort in planting trees shrubs and improving grounds during 1904 a set of six historical pictures Washington Lafayette Signing the Declaration of Independence The Constitution Surrender of Burgoyne and The Landing of the Pilgrims To the ten schools among the 500 judged best overall the publishers will give a large American flag Riggs cooperates and will publicize the offer statewide.
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Iowa
John I. Riggs
Des Moines
Boston
Washington
Lafayette
Burgoyne
Riggs
Kidney health product claims from early 20th century ad
An advertisement urges quick action for sick kidneys with Kidney-Bttes. It promises purification, strengthening, and restoration to normal health and lists a price of 25 cents. Sold by LovGHRAN & BAUER.
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Lovghran & Bauer
Wanted at Ames Man to Sell and Collect
A terse notice indicates a man in Ames is sought to sell and collect for The Singer Manufacturing Company in Marshalltown. The brief item references employment action and the Marshalltown producer.
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Ames
Singer Mfg. C
Marshalltown
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Note
When you feel blue and that every thing goes wrong take a dose of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will cleanse and invigorate your stomach regulate your bowels give you a relish for your food and make you feel that in this old world is a good place to live. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
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Story County Newslets
Nevada
Letts Hotel
Maxwell Telephone Company
Maxwell
Maxwell Tribune
C. E. Markland
Klove & Klove
George H. Alfred
Milford Township
Alfred
Nevada Journal
C. O. Hauskens
Jupe@e Henderson
Indianola
E. Benjamin Andrews
Lincoln
Nebraska
Andrews
Christ
Mary
Jesus
Simeon
Bibles
Kodaks
Eastman Kodak
Eastman
L. M. Bosworth
Tomb of David
Iran
Cade @ Steigerwalt
Geo. E. Baker
H. L. Munn
SON Mutual
Chiffonias
DR. Dyas
Hanover
Germany
Cc. A. Gamble
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