Public Auction at Farm Near Atlantic March 17 1908
Auction at the seller's farm six miles north of Atlantic and near Buck Creek church begins 10 a m Tuesday March 17 1908 top to bottom lot of livestock including 2 head horses cattle hogs and farm implements with many tools and household items described plus appliances rent option and noon lunch Auktioneers August Anderson Ross Lang A M Daval Co Clerk.
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Atlantic
Buck Creek Church
Anderson
Ross Lang A. M. Daval
Anelant Water Pipes From Ancient Crete Described
Water pipes of terra cotta used in Crete 40 centuries ago formed a series of subconical tubes socketed into each other with collars and stop ridges to give water a shooting motion and prevent sediment buildup.
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Crete
Greatest Compliment by Lord Shaftesbury
A late Lord Shaftesbury recalls a girl who asked him for help crossing the street as the greatest compliment he ever received, after she chose him from many passersby and said please air will you help me over the way.
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Lord Shaftesbury
Air
What to a Lyric Among the ancients and modern usage
The text contrasts ancient lyric poetry with modern use. It notes lyric not sung to lyre accompaniment and links lyric to songs about feelings, giving Bay of Biscay as non lyric and Burns Highland Mary as a fine lyric example.
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Bay of Biscay
Burng
Highland Mary
Insurance Notice Ends at 16 Chestnut Street Atlantic
Patite and Suret announce insurance related action ending at the property known as 16 Chestnut Street in Atlantic. The notice lists involved parties and the termination date or status as indicated by the readable fragments.
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Patite
Chestnut Street Atlantic
New Homes in West Open 150000 Acre Eden Valley Lands
Wyoming offers 150000 acres of irrigable Eden valley land opening June 1 with $1,000,000 irrigation work delivering water for 80000 acres. Land priced cheaply under the Carey act at 59 cents an acre, with perpetual water rights for $30 per acre over ten years. Wyoming population up 30000 in six months as new settlers, sheepmen end wars with cattlemen, and irrigation drives attract eastern farmers.
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Laramie
Wyo
Eden Valley
Wyoming
Middle Southwest
Prairie valley near Rock Springs described as desirable land
The land is prairie tillable ground sheltered by tall mountains, cut off from cold winds, and considered highly desirable. The valley lies 20 miles from Rock Springs, a Union Pacific station, and is accessible by stage and vehicle.
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Rock Springs
Union Pacific
Troublesome water hyacinth reaches Houston ship channel
Houston faces a wave of water hyacinth spread from Florida to Louisiana and east Texas. Government planting and cleanup efforts cost 200000 dollars with partial success. Sabine River near Orange and local bays are choked, harming navigation. authorities plan removal at Sam Houston Park and along bayous, with possible legislation to ban growing the plant near navigable streams.
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Houston
Tex
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Sabine
Orange
Sam Houston Park
Night Time Novela Reading as Sleep Aid
A Queen writer argues that after ten o'clock the mind becomes a sieve and reading quality matters little. Light novels are seen as a mild nightcap while a detective story at bedtime is viewed by many as a sleeping powder, easing daytime worries and soothing the mind before sleep.
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Queen
Egg debate boils over as John demands soft bombs
In a domestic quarrel Mrs. Justhitcht laments John’s fuss over eggs. She jokes she will cook a second batch until they are soft boiled, even if it takes two hours. The exchange shows a humorous household friction over breakfast preferences.
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John
Mrs. Justhitcht
Donkey Ride Joke Sparks Laughter in Central Park
A boy sits on a bench in Central Park, New York, watching riders and a fat woman hiring a donkey. She offers to hire one for him, but he declines, saying he’d rather stay and laugh at the scene.
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Central Park
New York
Tipping Evil in Mexico City Cabbies Face Tip Ban
The federal district government in Mexico City announced a ban on tips for cabmen cargadors and mecapaleros. Public preference for tipping persists despite the policy and the stigma attached to non-tippers.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Federal District
Tie Table Item For Owana Flyer And Express Schedule
Rail timetable lists eastbound and local passenger trains with departures and arrivals. It shows No 9 Local, No 6 Flyer, Mail and Express services, and variations for Sundays. Several lines indicate Sunday nonoperation for specific numbers and branch services including Griswold and Amdubon branches with mixed trains.
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Owana
H. M
Amdubon
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General Merchandise
F. M. Goodell
Chestnut Street
George Highley
Ohio
New Yorker
California
Pacific Northwest
el Paso
Colorado
Homeseekers
Rock Island
Ek, Taylor
Agent Atlantic, Towa
Walnut Street
Incharge
James Aston
Musson
Griswold
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