Tribute to J Frederic Baars A Grand Rapids banker dies
J Frederic Baars born Hamburg July 8 1820 came to America as a boy. He built a respected career in Grand Rapids banking and accounting, served as city treasurer and trusted adviser, and valued family music garden and faith. He died after a long life of loyalty and integrity.
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J. Frederic Baars
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Germany
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Jeasard A Aldrich
Cite National Bank
Shbomas J. Cralbert
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Ledward
Frederis Baars
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Bach
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Husiness Center
Thomas D Gilbert
National City Bank
J. F. Baars
Caniono Square
Pearl Street
Julius Honseman
George G. Briggs
John W. Pierce
Francois B. Gilbert
Constantine Morton
Lemuel D. Putnam
John C. FitzGerald
Interdate
Angie Bingham Gilbert
Unconquered Peak Lizard Head Above Mount Wilson
From the San Juan of northwestern Colorado the jagged massif near Mount Wilson rises to 14 160 feet, with Lizard Head at its summit demanding daring climbs. The 200 foot shaft remains insurmountable after many failed attempts, though future climbers may succeed.
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Albanian Tells Tale Of Horse And Bridgein Flood
An Albanian albit in an eastern state under freshets recounts a horse linked to a footbridge to keep it from drifting. The flood sweeps both horse and bridge away. The bridge later found lodged against a bank with the horse calmly on the former span. The story ends as the horse, blamed for the mishap, is seen downstream later pulling the old bridge back upstream.
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Rhode Island Suburban Railway Changes in Schedules
The Rhode Island Suburban Railway announces July 1 1908 timetable changes for the Barrington Warren and Bristol line and the Warwick line. Weekdays start from Providence City Hall at 5 45 am with hourly service to 6 46 pm then 6 15 pm and hourly until 10 15 pm. Bristol departures begin 6 15 am with morning and evening hourly runs, plus late 11 15 pm and 1 16 am to Riverside Car House. Weekends feature similar service patterns with City Hall departures at 7 45 am and hourly until 9 45 am, then half hourly until 6 16 pm, with additional late trains to Riverdale Car House.
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A Japanese Toilet and Maiden in Holiday Dress
A Los Angeles Times piece describes a Japanese college girl at a fudge party, detailing a ceremonial beauty routine and attire. The narrative outlines elaborate makeup, hair, jewelry, obi knot, white socks, lacquered clogs, plus the ritual of preparing for departure with a pipe and fan.
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Los Angeles Times
Royal Dentist and the Czar's Misuse of Power
A tale from Peter the Great shows him pulling a tooth to punish a wife, after his valet claimed she suffered toothache. The czar discovers the ruse, devolving the misused trust to a harsh lesson. Also, a bridge column praises the maker for judgment, caution, and maintaining score awareness as keys to strong play.
The Victorian English Nature of Country Speech
The London Outlook quotes how Victorian England valued nature in daily life and language. It notes rural speakers using vivid animal names such as ben called Dame Partiet, reflecting a fading countryside lexicon as modern speech grows.
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England
Chaucer
Fluency of Speech and Language Wealth Cited
A Dean Swift reflection on speech fluency. It argues that the ease of speaking comes from a rich vocabulary and varied ideas, while common speakers with few ideas and words hesitate, explaining why quiet churches see faster exits than crowded ones.
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Irony in a rainy day remark by Georgie and Auntie
The dialogue defines irony as saying one thing while meaning the opposite. Georgie asks about irony and Auntie replies with a rainy day example. The question suggests a counterexample where refusing a big piece of cake could be seen as irony.
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Georgie
Odd Change Sparks New Conductor Hire
A humorous Bohemian quip notes Grabbit leaving bank clerking to take a conductor role on the electric cars. The exchange questions the odd shift and reflects playful commentary on career moves.
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Grabbit
Let Every Bird Sing Its Own Note Danish Proverb
A brief proverb entry inspired line about individuality and self expression noted in a Danish saying printed as a reflective quote. The piece stands as a standalone maxims card without further context.
Had Tried Electricity. Deaf Lady Hears via Shouting (London Graphic)
In a railway carriage a benevolent gentleman tried to converse with a deaf elderly woman. The woman admitted deafness and explained she had not benefited from any aid. He asked if she had tried electricity, and she replied she had heard of it from JT who was struck by lightning last summer.
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London Graphic
Bristol Railway Leave Update
A truncated notice from Bristol outlines changes to railway schedules. Key details are unreadable in the fragment, but the item points to a service alteration and related timetable impact in the area.
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