Local News in Brief From Story County Fronts
Story County Newslets notes a serious meningitis case with hopes for recovery for a young child of Fred Hansen. Larrie Jamie Bossvot suffered a green willow fracture then a second fracture in a game. Smith of St Anthony pleaded guilty to horse stealing and received three years at Ft. Madison penitentiary after capture by Sheriff Hutson en route to Story City.
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Fred Hansen
Nevada
Larrie
Jamie Bossvot
Cambridge
We. Smith
St Anthony
John Burnham
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Smith
Sheriff Hutson
John Herbert
Story City
Ft. Madison
Nevada Journal
Fire Rips Woodruff Residence and Child Hurt Near Slater
A January fire consumed the Woodruff home southeast of town, destroying contents valued near 800 dollars with 300 dollars insured. George Woodruff and his wife escaped with only the clothes they wore. Nearby, Harold Ersland, age two and a half, was injured when a pulverizer seat toppled as horses pulled the tool. He suffered a severe forehead wound but is expected to recover. The day also carried school board turmoil over superintendent Carlisle and a long political anecdote from John Watts's Boone visit.
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George Woodruff
Mrs. Woodruff
Christ Peterson
Near Gilbert
Story City Herald
Harold
Henry Ersland
Nels
Rawson
Slater
Carlisle
Nevada
John Watts
Boone
Mr. Watts
Ames Intelligencer
Webster City
A. J. Holmes
Congress
Holmes
Separate cutting flower beds save garden design and labor
The article advises dedicating a distant area for cut flowers to keep beds neat and conserve resources. It suggests the vegetable garden as the best location for straight rows workable with horse or wheel hoe and warns against overplanting for cutting. It notes inexperienced help can ruin an informal layout.
The Waltz in 1781 Described by An Observer
An observer recalls a 1781 waltz scene where couples whirl past, describing the German dance where the man holds the lady by the waist and arm and spins rapidly, the motion provoking dizziness. The narrator notes surprise at the dance’s apparent wrestling pose before the twirling begins.
Lacquer For Brass From Historic Recipe
A brass lacquer mix uses one ounce turmeric root ground fine and one half drain dragon's blood in one pint alcohol heated gently with shaking for days. After straining, add three ounces powdered gum shellac, warm again, then strain and bottle corked. Clean metal, heat it, and apply by dip or brush in careful coats.
The Shining Face of Moses and the Horn Myth
The article traces a historic error on karan meaning emitting rays like horns. It notes Exodus 34 29 describes a shining face after speaking with God, the Septuagint’s horned rendering, and how the misinterpretation spread through Vulgate medieval art and later English Bibles until the King James Version clarified Moses skin shone and he veiled his face.
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Moses
Michael Angelo
Angelo
Path to a Cheerful Disposition Brings True Success
A thoughtful view notes that choosing happiness early in life and pursuing it yields a fine form of success. Though few reflect on this measure, adopting the habit promises greater satisfaction than other aims.
Very Low Rates to Toronto via the North Western Line
Excursion tickets will be sold June 18 19 21 and 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Triennial Convention International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry Lee.
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North-Western
International Sunday School Association
Chicago & North- Western R v
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Reckless Philanthropy in a London Tale
A London Tatler anecdote recounts a wealthy, frugal woman who, after years of choosing charities, is urged by voices to “Feed my lambs.” She contemplates a legacy but finally rushed to donate five shillings to a home, illustrating impulsive posthumous benevolence and its peril.
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London Tatler
Ghosts of Tudor Times Haunt Hampton Court Palace
Report notes several Tudor ghosts at Hampton Court Palace near London. Jane Seymour appears on the birth anniversary of Edward VI, while Mrs Penn the nurse haunts the palace corridors with a spinning wheel heard by visitors. Catherine Howard is said to haunt a gallery opening to the public.
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Hampton Court Palace
London
Jane Seymour
Edward VI
Penn
Hampton Church
Board of Works
Catherine Howard
Legend of the Ostrich Crafting Its Desert Exile
A legend explains why the ostrich lives in the desert. Creatures meet to assign ranks but the ostrich, claiming neither mammal nor bird, declares itself an angel. Angered by the claim, the other animals drive it out to solitude in the desert.
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Desert
Modern Piano Quip Sparks Debate on Tuning
The caller asks about Wagner, a young pianist answers she dislikes it yet plays it because the instrument is badly out of tune. She notes any other music would reveal the same issue, highlighting musical frustration and tuning woes.
Very Low Rates to Niagara Parls and Shrine Tickets
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine sale dates June 17 18 19 with favorable return limits via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. A mezzo singer Madame Alice Myron praised for excellent voice and artistry with recalls following her performance. The piece also cites Pigeon breeding prospectus and prices.
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Alice Myron
Omaha
Edinburgh Scotchman
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Story County Newslets
A. & C. Railway
Col
Scott
Carpenter
Boone County
Watts
Boone Standard
Madame Myron
Waterloo Courier
M. Ee
BOO WG. Ca
M. Agee
M. K. Smith
H. Westerman
Chicago & Northwestern
Overland Lim
Atlantic
II Wee Rene
Colorado
Des Moines
Chicago
Overland
Pacific Express
Oregon Express
Carroll Mail & Express
Vta
S. C
Exile Grove
St. Paul
Sioux City Pass
Dakota & Des Moines
Ames
Ames Pass
W. Rogers
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COOLEY @ JONES
Harness
Story County
Cooley
Ames, Iowa
Pittsburgh
Toronto
Ont
Lee. Pasha
Legend of the Ostrich
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Iad
Judisch Brothers
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J. W. Adams
Niagara Parls
R. Re
Madame Alice Myron
England
the Standard
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