Pathos in reunion of brothers after Cerro Gordo war romance
Everett Johnson and Charles Johnson, aged 80 and 81, met in Nashville for the first time since the Cerro Gordo battle of 1847. The two brothers, once boyhood suitors to Miss Woods and Miss Asbury in West Virginia, reunited after long lives in California and St. Louis. They embraced in tears, each having found late-life spouses linked to their earlier loves.
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Hoosier State
Cerro Gordo
Nashville
Everett Johnson
St. Louis
Charles
Mexico
Charles Johnson
Everett
West Virginia
Miss Woods
Miss Asbury
Kentucky
Tiverett
Hils
Everett Trotman
New Qheaps
Indiana
Sweatheart
Johnson Boys
California
Elizabeth Williams
Williims
Johnson
Women explore farming 140 acres as a field for work
Miss Glenna Lynch and Mrs V Morse push farming as a viable occupation for educated young women in Chicago. They invest in irrigated fruit farms and anticipate success despite rugged land. Lynch, born in Rochester, says women can lead in design and floral trade beyond factory work, challenging the stereotype of seamstress roles.
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Chicago
Glenna Be, Lynch
Aut Club
West
Fibmere Trust
Miss Lynch
V. Vincent Morse
Arteraft Institute
Lynch
Tam
Eht
Misa Lynch
Rochester
Tnd
SICK PIG IN AUTOMOBILE Farmer Seeks Injunction in Local Row
A Braintree county court hearing featured John Walker Wakeley seeking an injunction against George N Munnable to stop his pigs from straying onto Wakeley’s farm The case alleged swine fever on Mullivan s farm and involved pigs allegedly transported in a motor car to Romford The judge did not grant the injunction urging better efforts to keep animals fenced In a later domestic twist Mrs Dorn reported losing a $10 bill which was later found by Thomas Tank who used a pig to locate it after a playful incident with a green ball
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Ghondon
Braintree
John Walker Wakeley
Marshall
George N Munnable
Notley Lodge
Walretin
Wekelin
Munnable
Rumford
Tunnable
Romford
Hunanabla
Police Cat Recovers Money in New York Cause
In New York a police cat from the Weat One Hundred Twenty-fifth street station gained praise for honesty after aiding in a coin recovery. Mrs Helen Dorn of 1532 Amsterdam Avenue lauded Lt. McNulty for saving her son George from a harsh fine, as two dollars were deemed the maximum in light court.
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New York
Thomas
Maria
Diamonds too small to rival value claims in tests
French manufacturer Vicomte de Buismenu reports artificial diamonds tested by Academie des Sciences experts are so tiny that 100 stones would weigh a quaternion. The largest shard is about 75 cents in value, and producing each stone costs 7446 dollars, leaving no commercial value despite genuine discovery. Brunsels M. Vandervelde says he will defend American missionaries in Congo facing indictment over actions against Kasai Rubber Company.
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Vicomte de Buismenu
Academie Des Sciences
Congo
Brunsels M. Vandervelde
Willian Morrison
Wil Hearty Sheppard
Indletmant
Kasai Rubber Company
Congo Free State
Protects The Rare Birds From Papua Imports
London reports Australia has issued a customs proclamation banning transport into the commonwealth of birds of paradise goa pigeons and other avian plumage from Papua. Imports are allowed only with written consent from a principal Papua customs officer and mainly for museums or pure science use. A separate note highlights a 14 year old Los Angeles inventor Irving Harnoes achieving a 26 foot ascent in his self made aeroplane on a school yard flight amid cheers.
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London
James Buckland
Commonwealth
Papua
Goa
Los Angeles
Cal
Irving Harnoes
Thirileth
Warnes
Jlharnes
Wild entrance marks Waveland park golf grounds
Des Moines readers note the wild entrance to Waveland park at Des Moines as part of a large park complex including Waveland golf and country clubs. A rugged path and rustic bridge welcome visitors to the western region’s noted Trans Miss tournament grounds and adjacent parks treated as one site.
Largest steel framework in Iowa near Des Moines
One of the largest steel structures ever erected in Iowa forms the framework for a huge cement factory near Des Moines. The Des Moines Ridge & Iron Company spent nearly six months assembling the steel. The building measures 191 feet wide and 473 feet long under a single roof. All cement preparation work must occur within this covered area to prevent moisture from affecting the product.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Des Moines Ridge & Iron Company
Liesney
Wealth Hidden in Home of Eccentric Maiden in Fort Plain
In Fort Plain New York authorities discovered over 100000 in bonds bank votes and gold within the home of Hiaybeth Diefeyders a reclusive elderly woman who died recently leaving an estate valued around 1 million. Portions of the wealth were concealed in old bustles bonnets and dresses dating to before the Civil War.
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Fort Plain
N, Y
Hiaybeth Diefeyders
Hlere
New Creek Route Changes After Deep Well Dries Up
In Olin on Wd McSweeney farm a 100 foot deep well suddenly emptied after a loud muffled report as the bottom fell out. The dry well exposed 20 feet of former water, the strongest local case yet. Residents pushed for canal and stream realignment, costing $3,000 to $4,000, with county supervisors resisting until a recent session. The route change through Winetown addresses the old waterway, removing a major obstruction to progress.
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McSweeney
Ulin
Olin
Catiish Wreelk
Winetown
Wallhen
Oly
Owill
Elk Park
Popular Game Warden George A Lincoln of Cedar Rapids
George A Lincoln Cedar Rapids townstate game warden remains widely popular. Appointed by Gov Shaw and reappointed by Gov Gumming, he has issued blanks to county auditors as part of the hunter’s house revenue plan for enforcement. Under his administration game laws have been modernized and reform minded lawyers of sport would regret his retirement.
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George A. Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Townstate
Shaw
Wlor
Gumming
Old Mortgage Released in Mabaska County
A mortgage release filed in Mabaska County records references a $1,000,000 instrument from 25 years prior. The Ottumwa Cedar Fairgs and St Paul Railway Company now Northwestern had secured $1,600,000 in bonds payable March 1, 1909 to Union Trust Company of New York. the bonds were paid, and the mortgage released by trust officers.
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Mabaska County
Ottumwa
Cedar Fairgs
Turst Company
Aids Molgage
Madhista
C., BR. & Q. Kledon
Towa
Creamery Men Win Free Return of Milage Supplies
A long fragment reports creameries opposing charges and seeking freight relief. Iowa groups press for free return of mill goods and shipments from creameries to original shipping points. Communication from General Trustee Mayer J. Cradley cites American Press Company and New York telegram. Secretary Lewig notes protests from leading creameries.
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Iowa
Gretinery Jnid Dig Inegresta
Comply
Rammipanies
Carey Ilis
Cromi
Gwight N. Lewig
Suite Pilroad Commission
General Truste Mayer J. 4
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Pathos
Reunion
Nebraska
Clipelings
Wasuingtoi, D.C
Elmer J. Burkett
United States
Burkett
Washington
Feline
Waveland Park
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