New Ohio University sorority Pi Delta Kappa forms
A new sorority Pi Delta Kappa organized at Ohio University appears at chapel with eight active members and three pledges. Members include Laura Allard, Florence Pickett, Ema line Thomas, Claire McKinstry, Margaret Thomas, Mildred Francis, Ggia Miser, and Marie Rowan. Pledges Frieda Finsterwald, Margaret Kahler, and Frances Elder. Colors sea brown and old gold. Patronesses listed from Athens and Parkersburg, W. Va.
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Ohio University
Laura Allard
Florence Pickett
Emaline Thomas
Claire McKinstry
Margaret Thomas
Mildred Francis
Gia Miser
Marie Rowan
Frieda Finsterwald
Margaret Kahler
Frances Elder
Pi Delta Kappa
Frank Logan
W. B. Golden
J. T. Hanson
H. G. Williams
W. K Scott
Athens
B. F. Stout
Parkersburg
W. Va
Two Wives Seek Tor Separation in Common Pleas Court
Two divorce petitions filed in common pleas court detail long separations. May Lidey accuses Stanley Lidy of wilful absence for three years, abandonment, and failure to support a three year old child. seeks divorce and custody. Alice McNeil accuses Perry McNeil of similar abandonment after more than twenty years of marriage, requests divorce, custody of the youngest child, and alimony. husband believed to be in Cuyahoga County.
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May Lidey
Stanley Lidy
Alice
Perry McNeil
Cuyahoga County
Grosvenor, Jones & Worstell
Nimrods Prepare for Next Friday Open Quail Season
Local sportsmen plan for the open season for quail and rabbits starting next Friday. Twenty days of shooting are allowed, with the season closing December 4 according to the state game warden. Quail are reported more plentiful this year than in the past two to three years, and many trips will be made within a short distance of the city.
Open season details for rabbits quail this fall
The notice states rabbits are plentiful this year and a period from November 15 to December 5 allows hunting rabbits and quail only, besides ducks. Pheasants remain off limits until next year.
Local Repairs and Visits Highlight Northwest Ames News
In Northwest Ames Mr. O G Linscott is repairing his house with a new cellar and wall. Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher visited their daughter Mrs Sarah Lyman of Rightville Sunday. J W Kuhns and Robert Fisher improved their homes with a new coat of paint. Miss Anna Warner went to Athens Friday on business. Mr and Mrs Carl Jones were in Amesville Tuesday.
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O. G. Linscott
Robert Fisher
Sarah Lyman
Rightville
J. W. Kuhns
Anna Warner
Athens
Carl Jones
Amesville
L. H. Austin License Revoked by Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court revoked the license of L. H. Austin of Toledo, a former state senator, alleging he did not take an examination and that records were falsified. The case hints at Lawson Emerson’s possible involvement as the former supreme court clerk’s handwriting appears on the altered records. Prosecutor Weber may be alerted to the matter.
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Columbus
Supreme Court of Ohio
L. H. Austin
Toledo
Ohio
Austt
Lawson Emerson
Supreme Court
Weber
Franklin County
Oberroyre
Lawson
U S 10 MAINTAIN PERMANENT NAVY
Brooklyn navy yard reports the Atlantic fleet will move to Pacific waters to establish a permanent navy in Asiatic waters. The United States aims to safeguard Philippines interests with a greater naval tonnage than Japan and plans adding seven battleships and many warships. Subic Bay named as the U S naval station.
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Associated Dailies Telegram
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Pacific
Asiatic
United States
Philippines
Subic Bay
Five Youths Fined for Train Disturbance
Five young men were arrested by K M railroad detective Mike McGovern for causing a commotion on the late Sunday train. George Stewr Guy Williams Ed Sherman Fred Logan and C W Fulton were fined by the mayor with varying amounts plus costs.
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K. & M. Railcai
Mike McGovern
George Stewr
Guy Williams
Ed Sherman
Fred Logan
C. W. Fulton
Glouster
New Albany Couple Welcome Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Clive announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday, November 10, in Albany.
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Albany, O
J. Howard Clive
Grape Juice Making Steps and Preparation
Instructions describe removing stems from grapes and discarding imperfect fruit. Wash thoroughly, heat in a large kettle, press with a wooden beetle to release juice, and strain when seeds separate. Prepare bags or cheesecloth to filter the juice as it steams and cools.
Preserving Grape Juice For Bottling Method Steps
Wring grapes in cold water to extract juice then press and collect all clear juice. Reserve 80 for separate treatment, make syrup with two parts sugar to one part water boil three minutes, mix to taste. Bottle juice, seal with heat, boil forty five minutes, then cork and wax for storage.
Stage Fright Fatalities Highlight Theaters Risk
A Pearsons Weekly report notes stage fright as a deadly malady for actors. It cites a novice who collapsed at the footlights after fainting, an amateur actress who died after an exit, and a veteran performer who expired during a performance. Doctors cited heart failure triggered by anxiety.
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Pearsen
Weekly
The Garter Order Its Origins and Customs
The origins of the Order of the Garter are debated with dates tied to St George’s day 1344 or five years later. A popular tale links a dropped garter at a court ceremony to King Edward II and the motto Tout soit qui mal y pense. The garter, now dark blue velvet, is worn on the left leg and the order holds religious formalities.
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St. George's Day
Countess of Salisbury
Countess of Nicenut
Edward II
Order of the Carter
Tyburn Lane and the Ferrers Execution Folklore
A compact recounting of Tyburn Lane as a gallows site famed for Lord Ferrers execution in 1760s legend. It recalls Liverace Walpoe’s vivid lines, the two hour procession from the Tower, the crowd, the refused drink, and the grim drama as decency yields to tragedy.
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Park Lane
Tyburn Lane
Lord Ferrers
Liverace Walpoe
Te Tower
Cyburn
Jerreya
Thackeray
London
Pickpocket Claims Pocket Mix Up in Court
A pickpocket tells a Cleveland courtroom the trousers appeared identical to his own and he became confused, insisting the alleged theft was a mix up with his own pocket. The magistrate questions the man's explanation as the defense unfolds.
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Cleveland
Came to Stay in Quiet Homecoming Story
Old home week gathers returning sons and grandsons as they share pride in achievements. Jameson recalls leaving with one dollar and a freight ride to Boston, returning with four cents after expenses, then announces a plan to stay and take small jobs.
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Mr. Jameson
Boston
Ozay Boges
Names Lose Color in Modern History says London Chronicle
The London Chronicle quoted the Nation arguing that modern times strip names of meaning. Old identifiers tied to paternity occupation and habit fade, leaving dull generic names like John Jones and eroding noble place names.
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Ulysses
Lacrtides
Paul
Castons de Foix
John Jones
London Chronicle
Which Is Preferable Country or City Life Debate
A suburban school opens with eight boys debating country versus city life. Country Hugh objects, saying city boys know little about going to town, delivering a pointed remark that captures the humorous regional tone of the passage.
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Hugh
Liowe Journal
The Old Romans on Mortar and Caesar Romance
A London reader muses that Roman mortar outlasts stone and praises their eye for position. The note laments lack of modern writers who craft Caesar centered romances as Shakespeare did.
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Julius Caesar
Shakespeare
London
Cold Consort
A man complains of poverty while Jupiter replies that he has a sense of humor to enjoy watching others who have wealth. the exchange is described as an editor’s note in a brief dialogue.
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Jupiter
False. Miss Bromllock hair bleach accusation sparks clash
In a London Telegraph exchange, Miss Bromllock protests false claims that her hair is bleached. Miss Ravenwing retorts that she warned others it was not true before Bromllock spoke.
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Miss Bromllock
Miss Ravenwing
London Telegraph
Sunday School Lesson Sparks Rod Spared Admonition
A fragment from the New York Globe recalls a Sunday School moment where a teacher cites the precept about sparing the rod. The dialogue features a child named Freddy affirming the saying with a playful misquote.
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Freddy
New York Globe
The Rattler Silent Until Attack
In Outing Magazine, Prancis Metcalfe notes the rattler rarely warns before striking. Snakes lack hearing but sense vibrations to detect movement. Hunters often approach rattlers unseen as snakes prefer flight to fight.
Takara Mura Village Adopts Fire Ordeal Thief Confessed
In Takara mura Japan villagers over fifteen gathered at a Shinto shrine to identify a tobacco plantation thief. Footprint sheets failed to reveal the culprit but a fire ordeal exposed Shukichi Shibata who refused the trial and confessed.
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Takaramura
Japan
Shukichi Shibata
I Will Make Up The Lovers Quarrel At Once
A boy named Harold Shlophte quarrels with a six year old in a quaint scene from a magazine fantasy. He declares he dislikes the other child but resolves to mend fences and kiss goodbye to soothe Ethel who is crying on the porch. The piece contrasts fiction with a New York American现实记录。
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Harold Shlophte
Harold
Ethel
Ilara
New York American
The Spleen as Food Across France and Italy
Chef Valere Bragueda notes spleen consumption in France and Italy, calling the pig spleen eight ounces and the cow spleen two pounds, with pig spleen prized for texture. He speculates future fashion could set a 75 cent portion price in upscale restaurants if a notable figure adopts the habit.
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France
Italy
Mark
Valere Bragueda
New York Tribune
The Modern Turkish Woman Education and Culture
The Modern Turkish Woman receives a far better education than many western sisters. While Western women enjoy visits concerts or sports the oriental within her harem follows these movements in spirit. She knows seven languages and has foreign governesses and many books.
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London Strand
Lightning as She Saw It
A child watches a thunderstorm from a window and sees a lightning flash along a telegraph wire. She calls out that she just saw a piece of the sun fall from the sky, describing a moment of wonder observed by Gertrude.
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Gertrude
New York Press
Matrimony’s Small Change in Modern Times
A witty note from Puck reflects on marriage costs, contrasting old sixpence vows with today’s plight of a financially strained lover who remains unchanged in affection and resolve. The quip frames partnership reliance on love over money.
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Puck
Not Guilty Sailor Declines to Handling Jib Sheet
An enthusiastic amateur sailor refuses to touch the main jib sheet while a reluctant landlubber, enticed into acting crew, protests and shouts. A punch is implied in the chaotic scene.
North America and South America Elevation Averages
The article states North America's average elevation at 1,550 feet and South America's at 1,200 feet.
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North America
South America
Bullies in Battle Sayings from General Rosy on War Courage
A clinic meeting uses General Rosecrans Old Rosy writings to argue urban bullies lack real courage. It cites Cincinnati regiments during the civil war where large men avoided rifle fire, preferring brute force. The piece quotes Rosecrans from the Washington Star.
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Billy
Roseecrans
Rosecrans
Cincinnati
Confederacy
Korcorans
Washington Star
Bible Typo Tale From Wolfenbüttel Library
Storied 1580 edition in Wolfenbüttel allegedly altered by a printer’s wife replacing herr master with narr fool in Genesis. She was jailed for blasphemy and died in prison. most copies were destroyed except one surviving volume.
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Wolfenbuttel
Phiv
Public quarrel on delayed train ends in fine
The plaintiff described being struck by a stranger as a train delay sparked a dispute. The defendant, enraged by the service, admitted the outburst and was fined $10 by the judge who sympathized with the travel misery.
The Solemn Scotchman Funeral Anecdote
A Scottish parson at a funeral in his churchyard is approached by a solemn man who asks for a serious thought. The man confesses he always thinks he is desperate glad it is not me, leaving the clergyman mortified by the blunt remark from the Dundee Advertiser.
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Dundee Advertiser
World religious groups compared in a single city
An excerpt notes that if all Roman Catholics were gathered in one city it would exceed the combined populations of the United States, Russia, and Austria-Hungary, while all Protestant and Catholic denominations together would be only about one third of a city large enough for all non Christians worldwide.
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United States
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Minneapolis Journal
Her Amiable Husband
Mrs. Tittle that photographer's wife visits other studios for portraits. Mrs. Tattle says she never could look pleasant when her own husband was around.
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Mrs. Tittle
Mrs. Tattle
Still Unsettled in New Flat as Landlord Presses Rent
The speaker remains unsettled in a new flat as the landlord nags over the balance of the first month’s rent. This Milwaukee note captures tension and financial strain in early tenancy.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Mann Has No Right to Stone Wife May Rock Baby
In Chicago News an opinion reflects on domestic law and social norms noting that harming a spouse is unlawful while safeguarding a child remains essential. The piece contrasts strict justice for a wife with protective care for a baby within family life.
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Mann
Chicago News
Jack-the-Peeper case lands Reed in workhouse
Pearl Reed a young Black man from Nelsonville was sentenced by Mayor Shar in police court after being linked to the so called Jack-the-Peeper thefts. He received ten dollars and eighty days in the workhouse and was sent to Columbus at noon for confinement.
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Nelsonville
Pearl Reed
Shar
Reed
Columbus
TAKE WESTERN TRIP TO TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA
Mr and Mrs 8 N Hobson and Mr and Mrs J A Lovell with children depart for Cincinnati then New Orleans. They will travel through Texas visiting Corpus Christi where the Lovells will stay, while the Hobsons plan visits to San Francisco and Pasadena and spend most of the winter there.
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8. N. Hobson
J. A. Lovell
Marietta
Missesina
Helen
Earl
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas
Corpus Christi
Daily Markets Pittsburg May 13 Cattle and hog prices
Daily market notes from Pittsburg on May 13 show light cattle receipts with prime and extra priced at 6.61 to 6.25 and common to fair around 3.00 to 4.50. Veal ranged 3.50 to 8.26. Sheep and lambs good to prime 4.75 to 6.60. Hog receipts reach 4,500 head with prime and Yorkers 5.65 to 5.75, common to roughs 4.25 to 6.10 and pigs around 6.45.
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Pittsburg
Vanilla Blanc Mange With Strawberries and Macaroons
A recipe blends milk sugar and vanilla to make a thick blanc mange. Stir in dissolved corn starch, cool, then fold in vanilla and three strawberries per cup. Add crumbled macaroons, fill cups, chill, turn out, and serve.
Peony Planting Advice for Winter Protection
The snippet advises planting peonies now rather than in spring and notes they will grow better next season. It emphasizes protecting all plants during winter to prevent winter kill.
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