Presidents by height and build in early America
A long column compares U S presidents by physical stature, listing ranges from tall to short and stout. It cites figures such as Madison, Monroe, Adams, Jefferson, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison and Tyler, noting their heights, builds, and notable traits. It also and discusses perceptions of age and vitality across presidencies.
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Madison
John Adams
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Thomas JeMersot
Jackson
Martin van Buren
Vian
Prince John
Willam Henry Harrison
Tyler
Presidents Tall and Broad Through History
A fragmented look at U.S. presidents describes tall statures and robust builds from Washington to McKinley. It notes Madison, Polk, Pierce, and others as shorter or lean, while Lincoln and Grant are highlighted for distinctive physical traits and height, with mentions of mustaches and hair color.
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Eloumahaven
Toni Noke
Pale
Ae Tyler
Mllywuoweor
Zneheary Taylor
Pute
Mainoor
Lincoln
Grant
Tart
Johnson
Roosevelt
Cummins Succeeds Allison in the United States Senate
Albert B. Cummins, Town's Governor, elected to fill the United States Senate seat left by veteran William B. Allison. The editors note Cummins aligns with La Follette in reform and tariff views, hoping to carry on Allison's legacy amid mixed opinions of immediate succession. The piece cites cautious sentiment from Allison's allies and hints at political realignments with Wisconsin figures.
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Town
William B. Allison
Senate
Albert B. Quininina
Allison
United States Senate
Reuator Canning
Atm
Son
Washington
Cummins
Alison
Mr. Cununilis
Wisconsin
Tarift
Tiew Globe
New Law of Heredity Opens Debate on Stock Qualities
Article summarizes a controversial theory that certain hereditary qualities are indestructible and persist in offspring across generations. It outlines expectations from Mendelian-like patterns, with examples from sweet pea crossing and the division of traits among grandchildren, and notes related claims about diet and health from period publications.
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W. Beach ‘Thomas
Mehdel
Technical Works Magazine
Simple toe house and farm notes from Farm and Home
The article describes a one day build for a toe house using refuse hardwoods and 2x4s with sectional pine siding. It covers ventilation, sawdust filling, drainage, and a lighted, well vented barn for sanitarian health, plus a range of farming tips including dairy lighting, horse values, dog power water pumps, twin lambs care, porker buying, sorghum for silage, and winter poultry notes.
Timely events from 1672 to Nobel prize awards
A compact chronicle lists items from 1672 through 1909 including the establishment of a monthly post between New York and Boston, battles in Norfolk and Valley Forge, statehood moves for Indiana and Mississippi, abolition of slavery in Jamaica, forthright political shifts, and the Nobel prize recognition of President Roosevelt for ending the Russo Japanese war.
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New York
Boston
Lord Denmore
Norfolk
W. Va
Washington
Wine Tor
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Salem
Mass
New York Historical Society
Spain
Great Britain
Pwosore
Wall Street
Connecticut
Florrizon
Tippecanoe
United States
Indiana
Union
Mississippi
National Republican Party
Baltimore
Henry Clay
West Point
N.Y
House of Assembly
Jamaica
Patent Office
Offica
Mexico
Pittsburg
Christchurch
Montreal
Dix
St. Alban
Lincoln
Rome
J. K R. Rainey
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Fifth Avenue
New England
Oliver Mowat
Ontario
Princes Edward Island
H. V. Debs
Chicago
Galixta Garcia
Tosder
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Mer. Montagnini
France
Reach
Germany
England
Veneuuela
William T. Buchanan
Panama
Roosevelt
No clear headline from fragmentary OCR text
The fragment discusses political weight and physical stature in relation to the White House, noting a slim chance for a short and thin man to win. The excerpt is incomplete and lacks identifiable names, dates, or locations to anchor a full news item.
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Ren
White House
Minnesota colleges showcase farm judging and football glory
Justice C B Elliott opened the Minnesota Academy of Social Defences convention at the University of Minnesota with talks by Judge O L Brown Attorney General ET Young and Prof J J Pletcher. Minnesota defeated Carlisle 11–10 and Nebraska 37–6 amid Chicago livestock show judging contests.
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C. B. Elliott
State Supreme Court
Minnesota Academy of
Minnesota
Gophers
Husky Indians
Carlisle
Nebraska
Agriculture
Chicago
J. Cere
Manhattan
J. Ogilen Et Agricultures
Crea
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Las Sad
Mindy Wen
Tauny
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Monroe
Buchanin
Joly Adana
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Pilling
Jolson
Alexander, Pa
JoMerson
Jickson
Polk
Pierce
Tyler William Henry Harrison
Line
van Duren
Harrison
Boligg
Steadier Varelsan
Mages
Uim
Jolu Adawe' Daare
Washlington
Adams
Jre
Erron
Albert B. Cummins
Ont B. Cumming
Tipromanta
Lonton
Dime Museum
Goodall
Texas
Towa
Texse
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Qalveston
T Morse
Horeon
Department of Agriculture
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Auetion
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