Violin Rebuilt After Fire Restores Amati Soul
After the 19th century Amati violin was destroyed in the Lucky Baldwin theater fire in San Francisco water filled the basement. Violin repairer Herman Muller rebuilt the instrument by reassembling wood fragments with clay arches and weeks of varnish and polishing until Hinrichs could again bow a singing fiddle.
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San Francisco
August Hinrichs
Herman Muller
Hinrichs
San Francisco Examiner
John and His Idols and Chinese Religion Beliefs
The Chicago News quotes Rev. John MacGowan describing Chinese worship as devoid of reverence and driven by fear or business motives. He claims idols are consulted for luck in business and sickness, with failure blamed on the person, not the deity. He notes Chinese laugh at questions about idols loving them.
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John MacGowan
Chicago News
Remarkable One-Man Church at Stiichall near Coventry
In 1810 John Green began laying every stone for Stiichall church and finished seven years later with no outside help. The unique building, possibly world’s only all stone laid by a single person, hosts a large congregation and earns revenue from sightseers drawn by curiosity.
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Stiichall
Coventry
England
John Green
Equinox Storm Theory Debunked by Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau denies that equinoxes cause storms. It explains that big storms near the equinox occur regularly from atmospheric disturbances, not from the sun’s crossing.
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United States Weather Bureau
A Fine Pair Question From Voters
A London Telegraph quote captures a voter and an elector debating two candidates in a recent contest. The exchange ends with a wry line about preferring only one candidate to win.
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London Telegraph
Through Her Head Bugby Jokes At Wife Misunderstandings
A humorous exchange features Bugby complaining his wife cannot understand him. Another observer notes his statements seem to “go in one ear and out the other” with comic effect.
Hot Water Proves Morning Cure for Indigestion
London Express notes a humorous exchange about hot water and coffee at a boarding house, illustrating daily routines and dietary quirks. The exchange features Hyker troubled with indigestion and Pyker enjoying coffee despite the label.
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Hyker
Pyker
London Express
British Museum holds vast collection of coins and medals
The British Museum houses a collection totaling more than 460000 specimens including coins and medals. The archive showcases a wide range of historical currency and commemorative pieces gathered from diverse regions and eras.
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British Museum
The Schemihl and a Tale of Missed Opportunity
A long antiquated note explains the term schemihl as a person who cannot seize a chance. It recounts a story from Stuart M. Samuel about a man who persistently waits for work, but when a merchant offers a job the man stays home and thus misses his chance.
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Maccabaceus
Jewish Chronicle of London
Stuart M. Samuel
M. P
Schemihl
A Florentine Roof Garden Reveals Hidden City Life
Helen Zimmern notes a distinct life atop Florence palaces. From grim stairwells to sunlit roofs, she describes a red and green city with panoramic views, pure air, and sparse smoke except briefly at mealtime, in Century.
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Florence
Tere
Helen Zimmern
Florentine
Grant the Hero in Illness and Fortitude
Dr. G. I. Shrady in Century highlights General Grant's 1884 illness and resignation as a heroic testament to Christian fortitude. The piece argues his final surrender was his greatest victory, revealing a humane, psychologically resonant side beyond his military conquests.
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Grant
G. I. Shrady
Singing in a New York Choir Has Yearlong Risk
A New York soprano notes that church choirs prefer yearlong contracts, unlike other towns where month to month hiring is common. Trustees fear complaints if a choir underperforms, so they lock in singers for a year while congregations in many places remain lenient and forgiving.
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New York
New York Sun
Sammy Explains Aerobtes In Geological Museum
Mrs. Tucker guides Jim through the geological department as she explains aerobtes are fragments of a broken planet. Sammy replies that they are ballast the man in the moon sheds to stay aloft.
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Sammy
They Bore One Society Call The Young Couple Depart
In a witty exchange the young Judy jokes about bearing one social call while the young man hints at bearing two before leaving. The brief social scene reflects manners and expectations in casual courtship.
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Lousyville Coutier Journal
Why is your husband so irritable at home
An amused visitor asks about a husband’s irritability and the wife replies that he is irritable because he feels safe at home, a line from a St. Louis Hepubile sourced piece.
River recedes as flood damage spread to farms
A telephone message from Dr. Pirtle says the river is well within its banks and still falling. The channel is wider, with extensive damage to lands on both sides, notably at the Bryant farm and many other river farms where fences and land are ruined by high water.
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Pirtle
Texas
Bryant
First Baptist Sunday School Tea at Mrs Myers Home
The Philathea class plans a Japanese tea at Mrs George W Myers home at corner 7th and Beach streets on Tuesday June 2 from 3 to 6 and 8 to 10 oclock in the evening. Admission is 10 cents and all are invited.
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First Baptist Sunday School
George W. Myers
Beach Streets
G R Brown seeks discharge in bankruptcy case
In the Eastern District of Texas G R Brown of Honey Grove seeks full discharge from all provable debts after being adjudged bankrupt on April 22 last. A hearing is set for June 10 1908 before Referee F B Dillard in Sherman. Public notice sent to known creditors via Bonham Favorite.
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G. R. Brown
David E. Bryant
District Court of the United States
District of Texas
Honey Grove
Fannin
A. D
Texas
F. B. Dillard
Sherman
Bonham Favorite
David EK. Bryant
Paris
A. O. Brackett
John 8
Stone
The Things We Turn Up Our Noses At
A reflective quote on human perception and understanding noting that contempt often signals unfamiliarity rather than value. It suggests humility in judging what differs and invites curiosity over dismissal.
Democratic Primary Names Noted in Announcements
All names appearing in this canron are subject to action by the Democratic Primary authorities. The notice warns participants and observers of possible disciplinary steps in the upcoming primary process.
District Officials Named for Paris Position Posts
District Judge H Denton of Paris District Clerk Earl Mcalestar er l Lattimore of Paris named as district attorney in district offices list.
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Bfn H. Denton
Paris
Bob Lattimvore
County races listed for county offices and constables
The document names candidates for county judge H A Cunningham county clerk W A Thomas Mrs Virg ie Milstead tax collector Tom J Cox Albert Roberson public weigher Bonham A J Jack Crittenden constable precinct No 7 S P Keene and constable precinct No 1 C B Fincher.
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Tom J. Cox Albert Roberson
Bonham
A.J
Jack) Crittenden
S. P. Keene
Kidney Trouble Warned In Insidious Adverts
An insidious danger of kidney trouble is warned, noting it can progress before symptoms, urging Fo ley's Kidney Remedy from Saunders Drug Co to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
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Foley
Bright
Saunders Drug Co
Married Life Seen as More Respectable Than Exciting
A concise reflection notes that marriage is valued for stability and respectability rather than thrill or novelty, suggesting a steady social appreciation for long-term bonds over colorful romance.
Dysentery Cure Boosts Town Honor
An esteemed local resident praised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after swift relief from a severe attack. Walton Vermont druggist M J Leach reported stock and quick sale, noting the remedy's past use in the West and the patient's confidence in its efficacy.
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Chamberlain
Saya M.J Leach
Walcott, Vt
J. W. Peeler
Twenty Year Health Sentence Cured by Arnica Salve
A patient from Lekaysville, N II credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing bleeding piles twenty years ago. The ad touts the salve as effective on sores boils burns wounds and cuts and lists Saunders Drug Co as the seller for 260.
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Bucklen
Arnica Salve
Woolever
Lekaysville
Saunders Drug Co
First Baptist Church Urges Full Attendance for Pastor Report
The First Baptist church asks every member to attend at 10:45 Sunday service when the Pulpit Committee will present a pastor recommendation. A full representation is necessary for the report.
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First Baptist Church
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First National Bank
Bonham, Texas
Bonham Bank & Trust Co
Bonham Electric & Gas Co
Mnin County National Bank
Bonham,texas
DYE Works
J. H. Trout
Ney
St Natl Bank
Will H, Evans & Co
Lee Tarpley
Toby
Practical Business Colleges
New York City
Waco, Texas
Incorporated Capital
School of Gorf
Fifth Ave
CATE
John
the Schemihl
Italy
Bradfield
Atlanta
Earl McAlester
Sam T. Rayburn
Bruce
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Thomas
Chas. B. Bridge
Philip Wise
J. Lee Tarpley, John B. Smith
W.C
Willie) Finley
J. Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
Virgie Milstead
J. A. Agnew
C. B. Fincher
Aman
Baptists
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