Democracy of New York Clubs A Profit for Modest Means
A New York Sun reprint argues clubs in the city are not exclusive to the wealthy. It notes many members earn under 50,000 yearly, with several under 10,000, and that club life offers genuine democratic access. The piece details how modest members save through rent, meals, tips, cab fares, and free libraries, making club life a profitable investment over twenty years.
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New York
Europe
House Committee
New York Sun
Sisterly Love Story Told By Boston Clergyman
A Boston clergyman visiting the poor recounts a tale of sisterly devotion in which a pale ragged girl about ten carries her crippled brother along the street. A stranger stops her and warns she overexerts herself, but the girl answers with quiet pride that “He ain't heavy. He is my brother.”
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Boston
Shim
Capsicine described as a volatile pepper oil
A historical note explains capsicine as the volatile oil in capsicum. It is extremely acrid, capable of diffusing through a room from a small quantity and causing coughing and sneezing as if ingested.
The Height of Fame in Public Gaze
A sharp private meditation on enduring fame as the press fixes a name in every mouth. Puck notes that true renown keeps spelling consistent across major papers.
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Puck
Refusal to Share Guidance Echoes Past Gates
A terse line hints at denying requests to reveal steps or instructions once guarded by gates of knowledge. The musing contrasts current stance with former access, suggesting nervous constraint in offering guidance to proceed.
Monte Carlo gambles and a false five pound note
An English visitor in Monte Carlo loses all money at gaming tables and a joker sends him a fake five pound note. He exchanges it at Cirro’s for real money, wins big at the Casino, then returns to Cirro’s with cronies. He is told the note is counterfeit, but the plunger’s dramatic bravado turns into more losses. A second misread leads a Britisher to lose 2,000 francs through a misinterpreted black.
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Monte Carlo
England
Ciro
Galerie Charles III
Cirro
M. Ciro
Augustus Harris
Monaco
Land suit against unknown claimants over Bedford lots 1 2 5 6 and adjacent
In Taylor County Iowa District Court Allen Ridgeway Lumber sues unknown claimants of Lots 1 2 5 6 and the north 88 feet of Lots 3 4 in Block 21 Bedford Original Town Plat claiming fee simple title to the property as a lumber yard for more than twenty years. The petition asserts adverse open possession, challenges several claimed interests including those of Jane T Perkins Morrison T Jones and others, and contends prior titles and mortgages bar or void certain claims. The case cites 1906 October Term and names numerous defendants and unknown heirs and spouses.
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Bedford
Taylor County
Iowa
Meridan
Jane T. Perkins
Morrison T. Jones
Mary
District Court
Cour House
State of
Benjamin Perkins
Lydia Golding
Wm. Golding
J. T.johnston
Mary J. Bray
M. J. Bray
Wiley D. Bray
Wm. D. Bray
W. D. Bray
Cox & Shelly
James F. Cox
J. M. Shelly
J. T. Johnston
Jesse Evans
Ira P. Harrington
Sidney I. Case
J. M. Faulkner
I. O. Faulkner
John McHenry
Daniel W. Ball
Jefferson Golden
M. . Loucks
Quieting Title Suit Notice in Taylor County Iowa
Heirs unknown and co-partners claim title to plaintiff’s premises but plaintiff asserts all claims are barred and seeks to quiet title. Defendants are warned to appear before noon on the second day of the October term 1906 in Taylor County District Court, otherwise a default and judgment will be entered. The notice is published for six consecutive weeks in the Bedford Free Press.
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W. W. Moore
Healy, Felt & White
B. B. Healy
Geo
B. Felt
C. F. White
Taylor County
Iowa
W. E. Miller
Bedford Free Press
Bedford
H. M. Towner
3Rd
Jud. Dist
Quieting Title Notice in Taylor County Iowa Lawsuit
Wm M Jackson plaintiff files in Taylor County District Court to quiet title to lots 1 2 3 4 in block 8 New Market Iowa against defendants including Atwoods and others. Defendants must appear before noon October 2 1906 to defend. default will be entered. Notice approved July 14 1906 by Judge M Towner and published six consecutive weeks in Bedford Free Press.
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District Court
New Market
Taylor County
Iowa
Court House
Bedford
W. M. Jackson
Bedford Free Press
M. Towner
Pointed Paragraphs Atchison Globe Opinion Note
Ignorance may not be bliss yet it often contentment as people face daily troubles. Many cling to perceived grievances and justify prolonged arguing over trifles. Even after saving money, one resents being drawn into schemes for another’s sole benefit.
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Atchison Globe
Anecdote of Drummers and Eye Color Pranks
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale recalls a traveling salesman with lines about tunnels, post holes, iron churches, and suspension bridges. Another drummer sold pupils meaning glass eyes for dolls and people, who were urged to pick an eye matching their own, yet few guessed their eye color accurately.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
What Father Does Shapes a Boy’s Life and World
The text argues that a son’s character and future are defined by his father’s actions. Mothers may speak of ideals, but the boy learns what is truly good from what his father does, guiding his work, aims, and achievements from start to finish. The father’s conduct forms the framework for the boy’s life.
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Harper's Bazar
Precocious Fox in Parliament as a Teen
Charles James Fox, likely the only man to deliver a maiden Commons speech in his teens, was nineteen when he spoke for Midhurst and soon followed with three strong efforts. Despite early brilliance, he often stayed up late drinking and gambling.
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Charles James Fox
Commons
Midhurst
An Explanation Wanted in Heaven’s Matching Rules
An amused exchange between a thoughtful boarder and a know-it-all asks how matches are made in heaven while noting brimstone is kept elsewhere. The Chicago News quotes the humorous remark to provoke a wry reflection on fate and matchmaking.
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Hke
Heaven
Chicago News
Bringing It Home in a Smart Set Dialogue
A witty exchange frames love as madness and asks who has fallen for you in a playful, era tone. Ethel questions the cause while Bob reflects on affection, capturing a lighthearted snapshot of romance discourse.
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Bob
Ethel
Notice in Probate in Taylor County Iowa 1906
To all persons interested General notice to appear at the Bedford court house October 2 1906 at 10 o clock A M to show cause why the will purported to be that of George W Wilson deceased should not be admitted to probate Dated August 13 1906 T G Stewart Clerk of the District Court Taylor County Iowa
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State of Iowa
Taylor County
Bedford
Iowa
George W. Wilson
Rail timetable shows north south and east west trains
Train notes list northbound No 33 at 12 36 p m No 31 mixed 9 22 p m No 95 freight 0 25 p m southbound No 30 6 52 a m No 32 mixed 3 50 p m No 94 freight 9 30 a m trains marked daily others daily except Sunday F P Bell agent Gravity keokuk and western eastbound No 2 pass 12 19 p m No 28 freight 10 30 p m westbound No 1 pass 5 30 p m No 27 freight 2 10 p m Ex Sunday services noted
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Asec On
Ryne Sheee
F. P. Bell
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Patent Medicine Claim
Druggists offer PAZO OINTMENT promising a cure for piles itching bleeding and protruding forms within 6 to 14 days with a refund if it fails. Packaged as a ready remedy priced at 50 cents and lasting 11tf.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Cardboard Remedy
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets advertised as a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails. Endorsed with ER W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price 25 cents, 11-tj.
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ER. W. Grove
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Bruch J. Plice
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