Rescue at river by quick action saves student
A student named James was rescued from the river Sunday around six or eight by Mr and Mrs ud after being swept downstream. Johnson struck a gas flame and disappeared. bystanders pulled him out, warmed him at Fox and sent him to Mrs Torrens for care. The injured student was reported no worse this morning and expressed gratitude for the rescue.
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Ward
Aud
James
Potel
Johnson
Stanley
Elks Honor Dead From Eastport to Manila in Memorial
Members of Eastport Maine and Manila Philippines lodges of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks gathered to pay tribute. Austin Lodge 414 met at 2:30 and marched to Idle Hour theatre for services with a central Elk altar and flag, a fine quartet, and memorial address by Rev. J P Stout D D on Brotherhood Achievement and Resurrection. Roll call listed fallen members on the memorial tablet.
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Eastpoint
Manila
Philippines
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Austin Lodge 414
A. M. Lewis
Ray Pooler
A. N. Collins
J. L. Mitchell
Lewis
C. W. Holmes
Henry Rowley
C. H. Roblins
al. Simmons
E.G. Porter
W.D. Rosbach
J.B. Stevens
M.S. Detwiler
M. K. Skinnion
G. H. Wood
G.H. Sutton
F. I. Crane
G.H. Harris
N. R. Dunkleman
8. A. Emerson
Mary Baker Eddy Dies in Boston at Age Ninety
Mary Baker Eddy head of the Christian Science church died at her Boston home Saturday evening in her 90th year. Announcement was made in the Mother church in Boston Sunday morning. Funeral will be private. The death marks a historic chapter as leaders praised her work and influence.
Methodist Bazaar Draws Large Crowd With Chicken Pie Dinner
The Methodist bazaar Saturday drew a large crowd for chicken pie dinner and supper. Booth goods sold well with most items sold. Mrs P A Reilly led the dining room and Mrs Foster the kitchen. Ladies to audit accounts Wednesday. Gross receipts near $300. Mr and Mrs Albert Thon have moved to the cities.
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P. A. Reilly
Foster
Wit of the Indian and Standing Bear Humor
The essay praises Native humor, recounting Omaha stories to show wit in adversity. It describes a bridge joke about a vanished $1200 appropriation, a brave with a mirror, and Standing Bear’s clever retorts in court and at table. It notes misinterpretations by Frank La Flesche and newspaper nickname mishaps, ending with the judge affirming Standing Bear as a person.
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Seemg
Omaha Reserve
Prairie Flower
Standing Bear
Frank la Flesche
Frank
Chicago
Father Hamilton
Omaha
Idle Hour theatre shifts showtimes to 730 p.m
Notice to the public states motion picture performances at the Idle Hour theatre will start at 7 30 p m sharp from Tuesday evening December 6, continuing until 10 p m to allow late arrivals to see a full show. Managed by Vv B Valleau.
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Idle Hour Theatre
Vv. B. Valleau
Mgr
Beeman Dance Draws Largest Crowd Yet at Auditorium
The Saturday evening dance at the Auditorium under Charles A. Beeman's management attracted more attendees than previous dances. Organizers note growing popularity, orderly crowds, and quality music, promising the event as a rising social feature of the city.
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Charles A. Beeman
Tailor’s Measuring Game and a Dark Joy Ride
A blunt narrator describes a tailor who feigns precision with a chalked paper and a curved ruler while secretly dreaming of a “joy ride” with Marie that night. The piece hints at deception in fit and the tailor’s disregard for actual measurements as he works.
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Jimmie
Marie
The Tailor’s Pattern and Jimmie’s Pants
A humorous piece from Everybody's Magazine describes a tailor puzzling over a curved chalk line and abstract triangles to determine trousers length. The tailor misplaces marked lines, ultimately making a hit or miss crosswise mark that decides how long your pants will be.
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Jimmie
Everybody'’s Magazine
Shirkin Jail Work and a Forger's Lack of Labor
The piece recounts two prison cases of feigned illness or disability to avoid work. It cites Dr. Quinton’s Crime and Criminals describing a prisoner who bent his finger to escape oakum picking, then injured it. It also profiles Bidwell, a Bank of England forgeries convict who feigned leg weakness to avoid labor, remaining bedridden for years and allegedly crippling himself to dodge work.
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Quinton
Holloway
Bidwell
Bank of England
Dartmoor
A Jewel in Detroit Pree Dress Dialogue
A vintage excerpt shows a sharp exchange about a newer maid named Shi who is deemed too old to marry and too fat to wear the speaker’s clothes. The quip ends with confidence that they can keep her.
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Shi
Detroit
Remark on Genius, Fortune From Ideas
A quotation from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that genius can turn ideas into fortunes while a fool may fail to capitalize on them. Source text reflects a public reflection on talent and opportunity.
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Uae
Wenius
Chicago
Hera
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Hormel
Elks’ Memorial
Mary Baker Eddy
Methodist Bazaar
Mrs. Albert Thon
Hart Schaffner
Marc
Marx
Thes
W. D. Bassler
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Red
Stories OF
Beeman
Austin
Thos. Burnham, Prop
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