The Legend of Jack Watson the Courageous California Fighter
Senator Stewart recalls Jack Watson of California as a fearsome small man of 120 pounds who defied odds in a mob rescue in Nevada and later survived gun battles to become a state legislator. The tale includes Watson stopping a lynch mob, a deadly shootout in Pasadena, and a noted recovery, ending with his peaceful death.
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Jack Watson
California
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Washington
Watson
Jack Hayes
Famous Company
South
Texas
Nevada County
Jack
San Francisco
Darky
Pasadena
Washington Post
North Stranger Tests Colonsel Over Liar Claim
A dialog from the Indianapolis Press shows a northern stranger challenging a southern colonel on branding a man a liar. The colonel replies that they only call a man a liar after shooting him full of holes so no fight remains.
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Indianapolis Press
Modern marriages change little for mothers at home
A quip from the Atchison Globe notes that girls marrying today do not reduce their mother’s housework, implying unchanged domestic duties after a daughter's departure. The comment reflects evolving views on marriage and family roles.
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Atchison Globe
Flag Symbol of Sovereignty in Military Symbols
The national flag embodies sovereignty and is prominently shown in army and navy battles. Striking the flag means lowering it as a sign of submission to opposing forces.
Conjuress Claims Ability to Change Gender at Will in India
A conjuress in India asserts she can switch from woman to man and back at will. She presents her gender change as a miraculous or magical capability influencing local belief and practice.
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India
Own Engine Beliefs Clash With Railway Bosses
A New York Mail and Express piece argues that engineers who “own” their engines slow trains to protect the locomotive, drawing criticism from superiors who prefer strict adherence to running times. The piece frames the conflict as business rather than personal grudge.
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Bia
New York Mail and Express
Duchess of Montrose Photographs at Bazaar Sizzles Hearts
London correspondent recalls a bazaar tale of the Duchess of Montrose selling photographs. An elderly Scotswoman balks at 5 shillings, offers to buy the husband for 2 shillings 6d, then brashly proposes half a crown for the duchess herself. The duchess ends by adding the remaining half crown to the funds.
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London
Duchess of Montrose
The First Monsieur’s Watch Theft at Louis XIV Court
A tale from Cornhill praises a French courtier who, after discovering his watch stolen by a valet, dressed quickly and told the assembled gentlemen that the watch strikes and they should separate. It recalls another incident where a robber encounter at 5 pm prompted the remark that they had opened very early.
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London
Park Lane
Pearson
Monsieur
Louis Xiiv
Cornhill
Mushroom forager denied life insurance in odd case
A Detroit Free Press item recalls Hunker and Spotts discussing a life insurance application denial. The insurer refused the policy after learning Hunker collects and eats mushrooms he himself gathers, labeling him a poor risk.
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Hunker
Spotts
Detroit Free Press
I Hear Your Son Achieving Stage Success
The architect responds to the remark that the son excels in acting. He quips that entering his father’s profession would be similar since both earn by drawing good houses, a line from Stray Stories.
Typhoid Noted as Civilized Byproduct in Polynesian and West Africa Areas
Careful inquiries indicate typhoid fever does not occur in Polynesian islands of New Guinea and West Africa, suggesting the disease may be linked to civilization rather than native conditions.
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New Guinea
West Africa
Land Use Split in Scotland Described in Figures
A nineteenth century report outlines land distribution in Scotland with one quarter cultivated land, one fifth est land, and seven tenths comprising mountain heath and lake, indicating extensive natural terrain and limited arable areas.
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Scotland
Poor Man Grieves at Needing Charity in Detroit
In the Detroit Free Press excerpt Mrs Gaz gam notes a tramp’s dignity while Mr Gazzam agrees, saying many have seen better times. The tramp laments needing to apply for a ration, illustrating quiet hardship and social sentiment.
Mississippi levee lengths and Le Conte pear origins
The Mississippi levees on both sides would stretch about 1300 miles if built in a straight line. The Le Conte pear, a revolution in southern California pear growing, originated as the Chinese sand pear grown for ornament.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
New York
California
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Linked to Grippe Cure
F L Hewett of Winfield Illinois credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with breaking up a severe winter cold and stopping coughing during the 1898 99 La Grippe outbreak. He reports never again suffering Grippe and endorses the remedy as pleasant to take and reliable for cold and pneumonia threats. Sold by Tilden and Loughran.
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F. L. Hewett
Winfield, Ill
Chamberlain
Grippe
Tilden & Loughran
Des Moines Daily News Expands to Eight Pages
The Des Moines Daily News enlarges to eight pages and uses the AP wire for all news daily. Subscription remains $1 yearly, 75 cents for six months, 50 cents for three months, with cash in advance. Circulation exceeds 29,000 and ads go to The News Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines Daily News
Associated Press
the News
Des Moines
Iowa
Real Estate Loans Offer Flexible Payments at Story County Bank
Real estate loans are offered with flexible payment days and the option to pay any amount on any chosen day. The bank covers the interest and reduces the rate, with a commission charged on the loan. The notice is from Story County Bank.
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Aod
Story County Bank
Ames Opera House Minstrel Night Delights Audience
The end men handled tambourines and bones with plantation swing and fancy steps that would impress a minstrel. Attendee praise appears in the Ft. Madison Gem City dated February 15, 1901.
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Ft. Madison Gem City
Ames Opera House
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LaGrippe
Chariton Herald
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Lala
D. O. Brache & CO
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F. L. Meredith
Bell Telephone
Ames
Chicago & Northwestern
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Chicago Express
Atlantic
Sioux City & Omaha
Overland Lim
Chicago Special
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Overland
Pacific
Carroll
Colorado Special
Cedar Rapids & O. Pass
Dakota
DM & 5S
Dak
Desm
Mail
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Ames & DM
M Pass & Ex
Jewell and Ames
G. W. Rogers
Aaa Oo
Ul Fai
Bosworths Rose
L. M. Bosworth
Palace Livery and Sale Stable
Depot
Geo. Nichols
Little Bros
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
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R. D. Connell
Embree Lumber Office
Ropers
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Henry Wilson, Cash
A S. Needham
T Cash
Union National
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
Valley National Bank
Bnking
Northern
Ohio
Cooley
Jones
Joe Cohn
Ames, Iowa
D. Hamilton
Victor J. Evans & CO
Washington, D. C
Evans
Alaskas
Canier Bros. & Herman
Lowa
Hemstreet
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Ames, O
Campbell
Burt Kooser
Mainstreet
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