Tragic Climax of a Bicycle Race in Sydney
A deadly clash in a Sydney electric light bicycle race drew 10 000 spectators. Rival James Somerville and Percy Cliff battled for the lead before a spectacular crash near the finish. Somerville collapsed just before crossing the tape, and Cliff also fell as the machines crossed. Somerville died moments later, per the Chicago Record-Herald.
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Australia
Sydney
James Somerville
Percy Cliff
Somerville
Cam
Clif
Chicago Record-Herald
Ancient doctors and old medical beliefs retold
The article surveys a Tibetan medical handbook from 1200 years ago noting early concepts of body structure, health beliefs, and practices. It contrasts ancient methods with modern medicine and includes anecdotes about surgeons, princes, and a Victorian humor piece on pet names and social quirks.
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Russian Academy of Medicine
Min
The Aristocrats and Honesties in a Town Sermon
A Louisville Courier-Journal style quip compares party gains to the devil and mentions maids of dogs versus children in the servants hall. A Boston Post tale narrates a ruler’s pulpit sermons with a village cycle where the audience traps themselves by answering who knows.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Boston Post
A Rat's Tail Says Cuyler Naturalist
The great naturalist Cuyler notes a rat tail has many muscles and acts as a versatile limb. It aids balance on ledges, provides grip, and serves as a prehensile aid for climbing and jumping to heights otherwise unreachable.
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Cuyler
Evils of Tobacco and Barber Satire Cartoon
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quips about facial features after a barbering scene. A Georgians老人 is portrayed in a tobacco cautionary illustration from the Cliio Press, noting an eighty two year old man who started at eleven and fathered twenty five children.
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New Orleans
Tines-Democrat
Tobseco
Clio
Alt) Pree Press
Willing to Try It and Foolish Money Parley
A Chicago News quip contrasts pessimism and optimism on money with a wry exchange about trying risks. The observer notes a fool may part with funds, yet finds value in wealth to spend, reflecting a light editorial tone.
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Chicago News
Executrix Notices in Oregon Estates of 1909
In Umatilla County Oregon the executrix of Desire St Dennis deceased invites all claimants to present vouchers within six months at Lowell and Winter Pendleton. Dated May 20 1909. Also final account notice for Madeline LaCourse estate sets August 14 1909 hearing in Pendleton at 2 PM. Dated July 16 1909.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Desire St. Dennis
Desire St. Deunis
Lowell & Winter
Despain Block
Pendleton
Sarah Aguea
Dennis Executrix
Sheriff’s Sale and Estate Notices From Pendleton
In Umatilla County Oregon a sheriff sale is ordered after a 1909 judgment against William J Wilkinson Alma A Wilkinson John McCourt G W Phelps and others for 774 20 plus fees costs and a liefted property description The sale at Pendleton Court House on July 24 1909 will transfer rights title and interest to the highest cash bidder The final accounts and notices from the estates of Barazillia LaCorse Antoine LaCorse and Joseph A LaBrache are set for hearings at Pendleton County Courthouse with dates July 24 1909 July 17 1909 and July 16 1909 respectively Final accounting notices appear in the Athena Press and Peterson Wilson represents the administrators Also an advertisement notes harvest buckskin echoe price 2 09 at Jarwan’s
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla County
Eaid Court
First National Bank of Athena
William J. Wilkinson
Alma A. Wilkinson
John McCourt
G. W. Phelsa
Willamette
Court House
Pendleton
William
J. D. Waylor
Umatilla
Barazillia LaCorse
William A. LaCorse
Barzillis LaCorge
Jane A. B
Antoine LaCorse
William A. LaCorne
Antoine LaCorce
Athena Press
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Joseph A. LaBragh
LaBraghe
Walla Wall In
Maggie LaBrache
Joseph A. LaBrash
LaBraohe
Walla Walla
Todge
Oreg
Botios
Athena
Jane
Maggie LaBracbe
Administratris
Peterson & Wilson
Administratrix
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Madeline LaConrs
Madeline LaCourse
Happy Home
Schwabacher Bros. & Company, Incorporated
Seattle, Wash
B. ©. Wilson
William H. LaVorse
Peterson & Wilson, Attorneys For Administrator
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Jarwan's
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C. A. Barrett & Co
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