Mark Twain Autobiography Excerpt On Dreams Death And The Mississippi
An excerpt recounts Mark Twain describing a dream of his brother Henry’s death, the shipboard disaster at Ship Island, and Henry’s later rescue by Dr. Peyton before a fatal morphine overdose. The narrative recalls Locust Street in St Louis and Memphis scenes, with details of the river voyage and funeral arrangements.
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Henry
St. Louis
Mark Twain
North American Review
Mr. Clemens
Locust Street
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
New Orleans
Mr. Brown
Ship Island
Memphis
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Medical College
Abnormal Interest on Lawbreaker Methods Warns Honest Minds
A Washington report quotes a New York detective warning that curiosity about criminal methods can tempt honest people to imitate crimes. He cites a banker turned thief and a shoplifting trend among women as examples, noting such imitation often starts with casual fascination and may lead to actual criminal acts. The piece also notes Iowa Fair preparations, premiums, and improvements promising a strong attendance and exhibitor opportunities.
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Iowa Fair
Amateur Phonograph Contest At Emporium of Music
An opportunity to showcase reserve talent in an amateur phonograph contest with cash prizes for best singing and speaking. Moderate singing ability could yield money and pleasure at the Emporium of Music venue.
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Emporium of Music
Weed Investigation at Ames Explains Seed Invasion
Bulletin No. 88 from the Iowa Experiment Station details 1906 seed tests across Iowa. About 400 clover alfalfa and timothy samples revealed dodder Canada thistle fox-tail sheep sorrel duck and plaintain as impurities with alfalfa germination at 57 percent timothy seed value near 64 percent and clover purity only 2 percent. Director Chas. F. Curtiss of the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames offers the bulletin upon request.
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Ames
Iowa
Chas. F. Curtiss
Iowa Experiment Station
Laxative Stomach and Liver Tablets Adverts
Tonight if you would enjoy tomorrow take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets tonight. They produce an agreeable laxative effect, clear the head and cleanse the stomach. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Judisch Bros.' drug store.
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Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Fugitive Hunter Turns Gamekeeper as He Is Nabbed
A former embezzler who studied fugitive routes and extradition laws was tracked to a villa near Genoa after boasting he could outpace pursuers. He received eight years for his crime as the narrator notes how such plans tempt others, including shoplifters. A New York department store scene is cited to illustrate urge and risk. The piece then shifts to an Edison phonograph contest in Ames with prizes for amateur recordings and local clubs planning participation.
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Washington Star
Genoa
Italy
New York
Edison Phonograph
Ames
Death of Two Year Old Son Rocks Judge Family
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Judge southwest of the city died Friday night after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 11 in the Catholic church at Boone with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Mr and Mrs John E Judge of this city attended.
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M. E. Judge
Planting Evergreens in Iowa Bulletin Issued
Iowa State College Experiment Station at Ames publishes Bulletin No. 90 on the best evergreens for Iowa farms. It covers tree growing, benefits of more trees, planting, cultivating and pruning methods, and species adaptation. Free distribution, apply to Prof. Chas F. Curtiss, Ames Iowa.
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J. C. Simpson
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Silence and Shootout on the Plains with Indians
In 1852 two soldiers from Frog Hollow attempted a buffalo hunt risking an Indian ambush. Peel diverted one way as fifty or more tribesmen closed in, but the pair hid and silently escaped, then returned to camp after a tense stand. Later, Ames defeated Frog Hollow 13 to 7 in a local baseball game before about two hundred fans.
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Western Plains
Peel
Frog Hollow
Ames Boys
Haymakers
Ames
Bower
Beverly
Toots
Yeoman
Morrisey
Wygle
Ministers Hard Times Reveal Eighteenth Century Ad
A reader cites a May 4 1795 St James Chronicle notice seeking a strong bony man for multiple roles including gardener husbandman miller and whipper in. The ad mocks the era with quips on stabling and equestrian skill at Gray's Inn Coffee House.
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Sle
St. James
Gray’s Inn
N. B
The Carpenter Wins By Tardy Proposal
A village tale follows a bashful carpenter and undertaker who wooes a Scotch widow twice after her two husbands die. After she marries a third time, he finally asks and meets her with success as he finishes her coffin. The London Answers tale preserves dark humor about timing and love.
Antiquity of Welsh Melodies and The March of the Monks
The Liverpool Mercury essay argues that The March of the Monks of Bangor likely dates to the event it commemorates, the Bangor Iscoed monks marching to Chester in the seventh century. It highlights a mingling of major and minor phrases, martial rhythm, and exalted piety as evidence of age.
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Bangor
Bangor Iscoed
Chester
Liverpool Mercury
Will Cure Consumption A A Herron Endorsement
A. A. Herron of Finch Arkansas writes that Roley's Honey and Tar cures coughs colds and lung trouble and has cured consumption in early stages. The note cites Cagwin Druggist as the source of Foley's Honey and Tar comparison and endorsement.
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A. A. Herron
Finch, Ark
Roley
Foley
Cagwin Druggist
Willow Park Showdown: Frog Hollow vs Ames In Picks
The season’s most talked about baseball game unfolded at Willow Park with Frog Hollow and Ames fielding improvised lineups. Both sides struggled to assemble a cohesive squad, delaying the action as players blended into makeshift roles.
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Willow Park
Frog Hollow
Ames
He fires the stick heals with arnica salve
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve to cure a long standing sore after trying many treatments. The salve is guaranteed for piles burns and other conditions and sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
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John Garrett
North Mills
N. C
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Sold by Judisch Bros
Colic and diarrhoea pains are quickly relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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Iowa State
Washington
Story County
John Prancis
Chas
F. Curtiss
Ames, Iowa
Tove Bros
Tone
Tone Brothers
Pic
Judisch
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton
Daniel. McCarty
J. Y. Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
A. L. Potter
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