Nevada News Roundup of Local Weddings and Obituaries
Story County Newslets reports Maxwell couple James L Logg and Miss Emma Blumenstein wed at the bride’s home. Nevada mourns Mrs Geo E Wilson age 23. Elkhart Sheldahi Slater join Slater tennis event. Farmer HH Elliott dies at 58 after hospital operation near Cole. Jones Lake boating grows. M L Smith builds a bummer sail boat. Erick Sheldahl Roland celebrate 50th anniversary. McHose brick and tile works rebuilt larger and improved. Grammar school caravan narrowly escapes runaway. Wm K Smith Nevada resident dies at 11am. born 1828 in Ohio. funeral set with eight children surviving.
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Ohio
Kentucky
Blue Grass
Iowa
Marshalltown
Nevada
Caroline Stevens
Florence Alum
Perry
Ernest Smith
Hiawatha
Kansas
Harriet Smith
Minneapolis
Maggie Smay
San Francisco
California
Nevada Journal
Floating Islands and the Six Chinese Companies Examined
The article recounts ancient tales of floating islands from Pliny and notes Delos immunity during an earthquake. It then explains the Chinese Six Companies in America, their origins in clan structure, governance, finances, and role in aiding arriving immigrants and handling disputes among clans.
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Bix
America
China
California
San Francisco
Chinatown
United States
Sam Yup
Yung Wo
Kong Chow
Ning Yung
Hop Wo
Yan Wo
New York Herald
Amendment to the Golden Rule Maxim
A Medico Pharmaceutical Journal quotation argues brotherly love and charity hinge on restraint rather than grant. It asserts true charity lies in taking as little as possible from others, framing restraint as moral principle.
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Medico-Pharmaceutical Journal
New Youths COMPANION offers 1905 plus 1906 previews
A new subscriber paying $1.75 at once to The Youths COMPANION gains all remaining 1905 issues free, including nearly 50 complete stories and opening chapters of Grace Richmonds The Churchills Latch-String, with more by May Roberts Clark and an article by Madame Sembrich. A free illustrated announcement for 1906 and The MinistMen Calendar 1906 are offered, contact 144 Berkeley Street, Boston.
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Grace
Richmond
Churchill
Madame Sembrich
Gypsies and Tartars in Early English Policy
Ethnologists link gypsies to Tartars with claims of origins in Germany in 1417 and expulsion from England in 1530 under Henry VIII. Cromwell’s letter records harsh orders to compel departure or execution for defiance, reflecting severe colonial attitudes toward the Gypsy race.
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Germany
Tartars
Zeging
Henry VIII
England
Thomas Cromwell
Chester
Ivan the Terrible’s Flea Measure and Bear Pranks
Historical anecdotes recount Ivan IV ordering a flea filled measure leading to a public execution and a heavy fine on Moscow for the mishap. He reportedly roamed countryside with companions and caged bears, releasing them to chase villagers who fled in panic.
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Ivan IV
Moscow
Remarkable Egyptian pledge law on debt and honor
The ancient Egyptian practice forbade borrowing without pledging one’s father's body to creditors. Redeeming the pledge was considered sacred and failure to do so carried social dishonor and deprivation of burial honors. The rule emphasized debt restraint and respect for the family dead.
International Live Stock Show Opens at Chicago Coliseum
The International Live Stock Show opens in December at Chicago’s new Coliseum. The event aims to surpass past years with a complete stock display and favorable conditions. Professor Herbert W. Munford of Illinois notes the show helps breeders and buyers gain market insight, directing livestock improvement. Low Northwestern Line rates from all points will be announced soon.
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Herbert W. Munford
Illinois
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures indigestion constipation and liver and kidney troubles. It promises restoration of health for 35 cents and is attributed to L M Bosworth.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
L. M. Bosworth
Joint Polk Story Counties Board Meets In Slater
The Polk and Story County boards held a joint session October 2 1005 with all members present. They read approved minutes, fixed daily penalties on canal work, approved the Herrick contract and bond, and revoked the award for the Polk Story Drain number due to a refusal to accept assessment with Geo Hes Moines named to fill the vacancy.
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Boards of Supervisors
Polk and
Story Counties
F. T
Andrew Gre
Mattos
W. Brittain
J. BH
Polk County
Miles Pearson
J. O. Moon
E. i. Silliman
Story County
O. P. Herrick
F. T. Morris
Andrew Groves J
Mattus
Brittain
L. H. Deford
J. O
Michaelson
Billiman
John Mae
Polk—Story
Hes Moines
Iowa
John Marts
Hurgess
Geo. 7
Des Moines
Slater, Devord
B. Peterson
L. H
New Cure For Cancer Claims Surface Cancers Curable
A faded advertisement promises a universal cancer cure using Zicklen's Arnica Salas and Walters of DoMield Virginia. It quotes a user claim that a lip cancer previously deemed incurable was cured by Ull Backlen Arnica Salve and is now perfectly well. Also touted is a guaranteed remedy for cuts and burns priced at 25e at L. M. Baseworth's drug store.
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Zicklen
Arnica Salas
Walters
DoMield
Arnica Salve
L. M. Baseworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Story County Newslets
James L. Logg
Emma Blumenstein
Maxwell
Geo. E. Wilson
Elkhart
Sheldahi
Slater
HH. ©. Elliott
Cole
Rochester
Minn
Jones Lake
M. L. Smith
Cambridge
Erick Sheldahl
Roland
McHose Brick and Tile
Sheldal
Wm. K. Smith
This City
Jefferson County
Pliny
Natural History
Caecubum
Reate
Mutina
Statonia
Vidimonis
Lydia
Calaminae
Chemmis
Delos
Cyclades
Christine Nilsson
Mme. Albani
Mme. Patti
Mme. Nilsson
Patti
Chinese Six Companies
Adler Bros . CO
Ladde. Bros. & Co
L. O. Keedick
Boone
Ames
Ames Marble and Granite Works
W. J. Cadd
Buck
Judisch Brothers
Chicago
Bosworth
Board of Supervisors
Polk
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