Pluck and Opportunity in Life Commentary from Omaha World Herald
A reflective piece urges seizing opportunities and hard work over luck. It cites historical figures from Stewart to Lincoln, contrasts pluck with idleness, and warns that time wasted hands chances to succeed, ending with a dramatic account of ants defending provisions.
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Sanunites
Humil
Pat
A. T. Stewart
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Joh Jacob Astor
New York
Stephen Girard
Greeley
New York Tribune
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
United States
Pluck
Pictures and trust warn against evil in a preacher’s note
A reflective sermon fragment urges men to carry photos of loved ones as a moral restraint against sin. It warns against trusting friends too far, cites Elizabeth I and Julius Caesar, and ends with a caution to avoid moral peril while urging self improvement through practical, biblical lessons.
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Ana
Ali
Queen Elizabeth
Julius Cassar
Brutus
Casar
Warrior ants march through Honduras forest swarm
A firsthand account describes warrior ants seen near the Caribbean coast of Honduras during a government survey. The insects form a vast black belt that advances in orderly lines, scattering lizards, grasshoppers, frogs, beetles, and other creatures as they engulf the area.
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Crass
Renmnaibe
Hin
Omaha World- Herald
Honduras
Caribbean
Plati
Old Rail Fence Haunts Iowa Childhood Memories
The writer recalls the long obsolete rail fence that split fields and hills, a tranquil beacon through childhood journeys. Now grown, they mourn friends and the vanished age, yet find lingering hope in flowers glowing beside that remembered fence.
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Bawal
Childhoood
Towa
State Register
Pittsburg Man Survives With One Lung After Removal
Ernest Highhouse of Pittsburg lives with one lung after four years since pleuro-pneumonia led to removal of the lung. Four ribs were cut away to access it, and a membrane remains near the heart. He claims breathing with one lung is merely a habit and cites examination by about 50 physicians at Mercy hospital calling the case most remarkable.
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Ernest Highhouse
Pittsburg
Highhouse
Stewart
Pittsbury
Mercy Hospital
New York
Tall Woman Rejects Messenger in Theatre Lobby
A woman waiting for her husband during a play is left alone as he departs and fails to return. A short messenger offers to escort her home but she declines saying she can manage. She then calls a cab to leave the lobby.
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Manpison C. Peters
Polly Pry
New York Recorder
German Electors and the Imperial Election System
The peculiar German electors gave the title doctior, tied to a 13th century privilege where seven princes elected the emperor. The circle later expanded as Bavaria joined in 148, and Hanover in 1602, forming an eight and then ninth elector respectively.
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Doetor
Bohemia
Mentz
Treves
Cologne
Brandenburg
Saxony
Palatinate
Bavaria
Hanover
New Fangled Creamery Techniques At Stowe Vermont
A vivid description of modern creamery methods in Stowe Vermont explains the separating whirlpool style milk processing, rapid 4 400 rpm centrifuge action, cream ripening, and butter making. The process covers milk quality testing, cream separation, ripening, churning, and salting by hand with wooden flakers.
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Stowe
Salh faa and experts weigh in on rare book printing
Fragmented OCR notes discuss early printed works and the Psalter. It covers typography extremes, engraved letters, and the rarity of copies, noting collector interest and London preservation efforts. It touches on a 17th century illustrated Bible and pigment preservation methods.
Industrial town layout problems for architecture students
Edward Atkinson presents a set of design problems for architecture students. He envisions laying out an industrial town with a river, power, housing blocks, churches, schools, factories, water supply, drainage, and housing districts to integrate art, utility, and safety.
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Cla
Douw
Institute of Pedhnology
LT O
Istredia
Tyould
Edward Atkinson
Emperor William’s Latin Quotations Highlight Scholarly Image
Fragmentary text recalls Emperor William I praising Latin aphorisms from Pompey to ancient ethics. It notes a telegram to Berlin’s Waltsche society and mentions Pompey’s role in expeditions. The narrative then shifts to a figure’s voyage to Sicily, Sardinia, and Atri with attempts to secure help.
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William
Cassel
Berlin
Waltsche Society
Pompey
Phiarch
Benedio
Sicily
Sardinia
Atri
Fragmented OCR stays murky on shipboard event
Readable text mentions sailors and a voyage but details are garbled. It references names and places in a troubled passage, unclear actions or outcomes, and nonstandard terms. The fragment appears to hint at a maritime scene with possible technical terms misrendered.
Cautionary Note On Electricity Dangers From Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript warns against dangerous practices with electricity. It cautions not to touch metal fixtures with one hand while turning on a light and stresses that even careful steps can fail. It highlights the constant risk of shock and fire and urges strict safety to avoid accidents.
Butler and Hoar Pars Over Bible Verses in Murder Trial
In a murder case Butler defends the prisoner while ex-attorney general Hoar prosecutes. Butler pleads manslaughter and denounces the crowd as he cites a Bible verse about skin for skin. Hoar replies by quoting Job, provoking laughter in the court.
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Butler
Rockwood Hoar
Washington Capital
Justice Gray Carriage Tale Tells Of Carriage Payments
Attorney General Olney recounts how Justice Gray preferred a carriage to walking or streetcars. Boston marshal paid for the service. Providence marshal faced reimbursements and department limits. The anecdote ends with Payne’s colonial salary note and a remark on application and memory.
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Olney
Juistice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Gray
Ridin
Boston
United States Marshal
Providence
United States
Providence Witeshat
Nery
Judge Gray
Conree P
Juedge Gray
Bostonian
Judge Garay
Juddie
Washington
Royal Ruby Port Wine Endorsed by Government Chemist
Prof Niel government chemist certifies Royal Ruby Port Wine bought in the open market as absolutely pure and well aged. The wine is touted for health benefits and vitality restoration, recommended for convalescents, the aged, nursing mothers, and those weakened by overwork. Sold by Roe Eveleigh at Bloomfield Indiana, $1 per quart and 60 cents per pint.
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ROE
Eveleigh
Bloomfield
Ind
Large Walter Real Estate Sale Listing with Diverse Farms
A long mixed real estate notice lists numerous properties in Bloomfield and nearby towns offering farms, woodland, orchards, stock farms, and residences. Entries include acreages from 40 to 240, timber or pasture land, houses with multiple rooms, wells, barns, orchards, and road access. Prices range from modest per acre rates to about $1 per acre with terms. различных properties feature stock water, dairying potential, and timber.
Worthington World’s Fair Special to Chicago
The World’s Fair Exposition Special train runs from Nashville to Chicago, offering continuous passage with a final return on November 5. Tickets $1050, on sale daily April 25 to October St. The Worthington Indiana agent G H Bledsoe notes a solid vestibulated Pullman service with parlor cars, leaving Worthington 2 10 p.m. arriving Chicago 10 p.m.
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Torre Theate
Vandalia
Silvne
Pfor
Brazil
Worthington
Penna
Traiastand
Traina
Heath
Einora
Washington
Attia
Arr
Pin
Thington
Katea
Chicago
Terr- Hote
Nashville
Tenn
Air Special
H Bledsoe
Ind
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Belle Voir
N.C
J. U. Stannary
Concord
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Orleans
Mass
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Alfred Mensiey
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Angeline Hensley
James Hensley
Henry C. Holly
William M. Holly
Nancy Jane Holly
Margaret Holly
Emma V. Holy
Estella Bolly
Circe
Tudiana
Sani Cnurt
Mike Weseis
Sani Petit
Nowellsin
Mid Court
Franklin
Madison Calter
Warrior Ants
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Molern Creamery
Rotters
Menty Paather
Peter Scheoter
London
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Dietant Miabner
Washington Starbed
General Peale
Architecture
the Walker
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Satan
Ronan
Senate
Justice Gray
John Howard Payne
Tunis
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Indianapolis Business University
MEE & Osborn
Indianapolis
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago, Ill
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Albion
Nick
Suri
Jas. Campbell
Willixtin & Son
Qwensbur
Bidwell
Linton
W. J. Mansfield
Koleen
Simon Ashcraft
Robinson
Henry Feutz
Mineral City
John Morrison
Scotland
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Yeoman
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Alpert Gilmore
Pleasantville
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Latham
Midland
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Eliister
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Glvomp Tribe
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HH. Burke
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W Gray
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Onice
Cavins & Cavina
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Statvord Township
Marco
Samuel N* Yeoman
Holly Wood
Ala
Heros Mountain
Duis
Highland Township
Highland
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Jones
Isolacres
Court House
Richland Township
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Fighten
Lyons
Duck Creek
Eek
Owensburg
Waltrie
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Schooul House
Aighland
Mubbieville
Venter Town
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George Bosard
J, O, Calvert
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Trustes
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Newberry
Tucadiga
Lakd Township
John D. Moore
Smith Lawnship
Ollie Ent Roy
Aaid Township
Spaintiower
Romece
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Greneuly
WM. Powell
Traateo
Vistees Nove
Tayier
Ghreenb County
Iniiane
Jan Henry Bower
Center Township
Meaton P. O
Bof Stringfellow
Brockton Township
Chain Township
Lirton
Joseph Moss
Rnce
L.L. May &Co
St. Paul, Minn
Vanted
Shlostaan
the Hawks Nursery CO
Rochester, N.Y
Garfield Tra Co
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Moss & Axtell
Remington
Remington Bros
New York & Pittsburg
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Hamilton & Ferrell Drugs
H. J. Haseman Drugs
Linton Coal & Mining Co
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Linton Supply Co
L. G. Chapman Hardware & Stoves
L. & E. Eichin Millinery
H. A. Bedwell Harness
Friend Bros Boots & Shoee
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Tay
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Rolaimon
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Elfinton
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Boston Ly
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