Fate of Niagara Prompts Cross Border Preservation Hope
The Canadian government shows interest in saving Niagara Falls, signaling cooperation with the United States. After failed efforts to drain the cataract for commerce, Canada has protected a shoreline strip, and U S action could secure international efforts to preserve the natural wonder. Americans recall Bowles praising Niagara as a symbol of national vitality, with sentiment rallying to defend the falls.
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Niagara
New York
Brooklyn Eagle
United States
Canada
Samuel Bowles
Springfield Republican
America
The Kaiser and John Bull as They Clash on Sea Power
The piece contrasts American indifference to German imperial schemes with approval of German threats toward Britain. It portrays Emperor William as a panicked, evil figure in British reportage and notes fitful naval rivalry and England’s fear of imperial aims across the seas. The article also surveys the use of water power, Japan Manchuria strategy attributed to Lt Kodama, and a brief portrait of Admiral Makaroff’s heir in Russia.
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Kaiser
John Bull
Berlin
England
Tke Gerany
Owlyg Ratiesch
William
British Empire
Ocean
Iikgigex
Abolition of Gravitation Predicted by Maeterlinck
Maeterlinck proposes that minds may one day abolish gravitation by mastering a hidden physical secret. He cites visions of flying without air and phased travel between planets, noting only intelligent beings could safely move through space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Maeterlinck
Miniind
Shelley
Elijah
Earth
Heaven
Alice
Mr .Maeterluck
Agin
The Chinese Hitting Back and Boycott Emerges
The Chinese merchants in major colonies receive a Washington dispatch urging joining a new general commercial association led by Wu Tingfang to fight perceived injustices in international trade. China’s Shanghai chamber of commerce and others have called a boycott on American goods, tied to relief in exclusion, with the Pacific coast as the main target where trade with China is vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Wu Ting Fang
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Shanghai
Goode
United States
Pacific Coast
Sympathy In Animals And John Burroughs View
The piece reviews John Burroughs thoughts on animal sympathy. It notes pure selfishness dominates lower animals yet affections for young exist. Dogs show humanlike sympathy, while birds react to distress mainly for self protection. Burroughs says human sympathy stems from imagination which animals lack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
Mr. Burroughs
Foreigners vs native born tramp menace and isolationism debate
A sociologist argues that tramps come from the nation's best boys not the worst, claiming foreigners face harsher treatment and are displacing sturdy Americans in unskilled labor. The piece shifts to Japan’s island annexation discovery and ends with the claim of a 4500 B C statue of David as the oldest known statue, dated by dress and inscriptions.
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David
Coming centennial of steam navigation celebration
Details for the centennial in 1007 are tentative with suggestions for a naval exhibition. The plan aims to resemble a world’s fair on the water.
Abduction Tale From Hannibal Journal Report
A bound and gagged girl was carried from a dungeon into a buggy and driven away amid taunts. She later learned she was in a store that never advertises as the abductor taunted her with power over her. The scene ended with her fainting and questioning her fate. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised by H. B. Rhoads.
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Hannibal Journal
Ten Years in Bed and Remedies Advertised
Ten Year in Bed CG A Gray J P Oakville Ind writes of kidney disease relief after Foley's Kidney Cure, sold by H B Rhoads. Also promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil, Dean's Ointment, Dr Flower's Extract, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, and Bibbins tonics. Includes general testimonials and varying claims about cures and strength.
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CG. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
H. B. Rhoads
Notice to heirs in Ray and Rhoades land case Iowa
Frank Hunter sues to quiet title to N W quarter of Sec 29 and S W quarter of Sec 20 in T69 N R35 W of the 5th P M Taylor County Iowa. He alleges 30 years adverse possession and seeks barred claims by heirs of David Ray and unknown claimants, with judgment to be entered Sept 1905 and publication in Bedford Free Press for six weeks.
Notice of Estate Petition in Taylor County Iowa
Sophia Chavey seeks administratrix over Ela Chavey estate as Ella Chavey not present for seven years. Court records show a five hundred seventy four and 16 100 dollar balance inherited from Peter and Catharine Chavey, with deadline June 16, 1905 to claim. Public notice published eight weeks in Bedford Free Press.
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Ela Chavey
Hila Kirwin
Ella Chavey
Ella Kirwin
District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Sophia Chavey
State of
Peter and Catharine Chavey
Sophia Chayey
Bedford Free Press
Bedford
H. M. Towner
Torture of a Preacher From Harpersville N Y
Rev O D Moore pastor of the Harpersville Baptist Church endures agonies from a persistent cough following the grip sleep apnoea until he uses Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saving him from consumption Local druggist A L Bibbins offers 50c and 1 guarranteed trial bottle free
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O.D. Moore
the Baptist Church
Harpersville
Notice to Unknown Defendants in Taylor County Iowa
In Taylor county Iowa a petition by Amos McMaster seeks to quiet title to a Northeast fourth of the Northwest Quarter of Section Thirty Township Sixty seven Range Thirty four with unknown heirs of Robert Reid deceased and John Helmer and Amanda Helmer. The mortgage from 1876 is claimed paid and lien discharged. plaintiff contends open adverse possession for over ten years and asks that title be quieted. If not appeared by Sept 11 1905 default will be entered. Published in Bedford Free Press for six weeks.
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Taylor County
Iowa
Robert Reid
Annie Reid
John Helmer
Amanda Helmer
District Court
Amos McMaster
Amanda Reid
Annie
Isabella
William Edward Reid
Bedford
Town
Lyon
Cros. Thomas
Bedford Free Press
Ilowa
H. M. Towner
3D Judicial District
Owa
Eggs for Hatching from Bedford Iowa Farm
J W Horaini of Bedford Iowa offers single comb white Leghorn and Barred Rock eggs for hatching. He promises quality and satisfaction with hatch eggs suitable for backyard or small flock breeding.
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J. W. Horaini
Bedford
Iowa
Ready made creed mirrors hand me down traditions
A ready made creed is like any other hand me down, passing beliefs from one generation to the next with limited modification, reflecting cultural continuity and the subtle shaping of identity through inherited values.
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Creed
Estray notice of gray mare taken up in Benton Iowa
Estray record notes a gray mare about 12 years old weighing roughly 900 pounds, branded with M. W. on the left hip, valued at $10. Taken up by Thomas Park at his Benton township residence in Taylor County Iowa on May 3, 1905, posted before R. M. Williams, Justice of the Peace. Also includes unrelated ad copy for health pills.
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Thos
Benton Tnp
Taylor County
Iowa
M. W
E. W. Clark
BE. M. Woodruff
R. M. Williams
J. F. Busco
Town Talk details openings along Chicago Great Western Rail
A Town Talk feature describes new towns along the Chicago Great Western Railroad offering business and trade openings. Sample copy requests directed to Edwin B. Magill in the Townsite Department, Omaha.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Edwin B. Magill
Chicago Great Western Railway
Omaha
Neb
Foley products touted for asthma and throat relief
An old advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly adapted for asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. It is sold by H. B. Rhoads and ends with a quip about the difficulty of saving men despite rhetoric.
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Foley
H. B. Rhoads
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Igata
Manchuria
Maj. Oyama
Yal Kodama
Grant
John A. Rawlins
Russia
Makaroff
Port Arthur
Japan
Pacific
Tokyo
Jas. Draper
H. N. Collins
North Sixth St
Black, ST. Joseph, MO
Foley’s
Dr. Thomas
Dean
Dr. Flower
Hollister
A. L. Bibbins
Isaac Ray
Nancy Ray
Sarah Rhoades
John Rhoades
Rachel Witters
Hayes Winters
John J. Ray
Minnie Ray
Thomas Ay
Rodema Ray
David Ray
District Court of Iowa
Frank Hunter
N. W
S. W
Hannah Ray
Isaac
John J
Thomas
Rachel Winters
W.W
N.W
William L. B. King
A.D
William Tonkinson
Lydia C. Parsons
W. W
Ann Morgan
John S. Harris
G. L. Rankin
John Brummitt
Section 29
Township 69
Range 35
Wn. Oxr
Mein
Third Judicial District of
Towa
Tate’s Bakery
J. W. Tate
Fritz Vorwald
Vorwald
West
Tate
Ridgeway Lumber
District Court of
McMaster
THE
Imperial
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