Probate Court Adopts Guardians and Admin Decisions
The Probate Court chaired by Judge Edward L. Leahy allowed the adoption of Julius Euler by Alfonso Herrigno and Vincenzo Ferrigno. It granted the final account for Marmaduke Mason's temporary guardian, appointed Annie McCarty as guardian of Thomas Fitts, and finalized administrator appointments for Lester Beals. Several bonds and appraisers were listed. petitions on unfaithful administration were denied. inventories for allowances were approved for Fish, Gifford, Luscomb, and OConnor estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Leahy
Julius Euler
Alfonso Herrigno
Vincenzo Ferrigno
Marmaduke Mason
Annie McCarty
Thomas HF. Fitts
Terrence McCarty
Frederick Brownell
George McCarty
Williams Bowler
Charels A. Beals
Lester G.beals
Frederick L. Warner
Thomas H. Warren
Henry M.gibson
Catherine O'Connor
William Fred Fish
Mary Ann Gifford
Sarah W. Luscomb
Maria BE
Hmm, There Are Some People So Uppish They Rise
A witty exchange about social airs and wit with two speakers, Madge and Tom, discussing Miss Caustik and the idea of an old maid. The dialogue hints at snappy banter and a playful challenge to stereotypes.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Proclaimed testimonials urge sick women to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Mrs S J Barber and others cite tumors, fibroid relief, neuralgia, backache, and complete cures after using the remedy. Mrs Pinkham invites inquiries for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
S. J. Barber
George May
Lydia E
J Pinkham
E. F. Hayes
Washington St
Boston, Mass
W. K. Flousa
East‘view Ave
Cin
Kinnati
Ohio
Becaue
The Fairy Folk Of Ireland
A compact note on Ireland’s various fairies from green troopers to red solitary types. McAnally’s peasant witness tells of a battle where joy at green overtook red and he vanishes into a ditch. The piece lists merrows banshees leprechauns pookas and demons with a final note on royal fairy figures.
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Ireland
McAnally
Mr. Peats
Sarah H. Cleghorn
Atlantic
Malay Weapons Creese Invented by Javanese Monarch
The creesé, Malay national weapon, allegedly devised by a fourteenth century Javanese ruler. Over a hundred varieties exist with at least fifty Javanese names. Blades range from two feet to tiny teeth. Wounds are dangerous because blades are kept rough by scousing with palm or unripened pineapple juice, sometimes with arsenic, causing knives to corrode into wirelike edges. Ancient specimens are highly valued and heirlooms with carved hilts and inlaid sheaths are nearly unrecoverable.
The Little Things That Tell
A south side mother plans tea while a visiting sister arrives. The maid, told to deny visits, is challenged by the five year old daughter on the lawn who reveals the truth as the caller turns out to be the mother’s sister. The mix up is resolved when the sister is recognized.
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South Side
Minnie
Kansas City Star
Antiquity of the Organ and Early Pipe Music
The organ ranks as the most majestic instrument with a long history. Ancient pipes trace back to Pan, while the water organ of antiquity marks early tangible evidence of organ evolution. References note a ten pipe magripha in the second century and Constantine’s organ gift to Pepin in 757, with Aldhelm mentioning gilt pipes around 700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Pepin
France
Aldhelm
Punning His Specialty
A struggling doctor discusses choosing a medical specialty with a friend. He cites chiropodists and manicurists as stable options, notes ear and eye specialists can often find work, and jokes about throat dental or hair experts facing uncertain prospects. The humor centers on the fickle job market for specialists.
Siberian Camels Endure Extreme Siberian Temperatures
The native camels of Siberia inspire wonder as they traverse Mongolian plateaus in subzero cold and heat up to 140 degrees above zero in summer. They remain unfazed by both ends of the temperature spectrum, walking blithely as if in mild weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Mongolian
Nervous Host Buys Time With Evening Apology
In a London M. A. P. moment the nervous and inexperienced host halted a song to apologize for his own voice. He admitted the shortcoming, delivering a hurried afterthought before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban‘hall
London
What Kept Her From It Stage Dreams Delayed by Managers
A Chicago Record-Herald piece notes a woman’s frequent consideration of joining the stage. She cites managers and their mean conduct as the primary obstacle preventing her from pursuing performing arts opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Unappreciated Effort Sparks Humor Dispute
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Mr Growcher lamenting an interrupting colleague who tells funny stories during work. The comment highlights a clash between humor and productive effort as a man’s focus is disrupted by outside amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazn
Hue ‘Mor
Growcher
Washington Star
Literal Lannigan and Mrs Subbubs Dialogue
A brief exchange shows Mrs Subbubs hiring a man to plant shade trees. Literal Lannigan is heard directing work and explaining the digging and trenching of holes. The dialogue captures a rural working scene with plain speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannigan
Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Hair Growth at Hope Store
The Hope Drug Co at 297 Hope Street promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it grows hair on bald heads by destroying germs at the roots. It touts pleasant scent, no scalp staining, and a full refund if unsatisfied, offered in 50c and 1 sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Hope Drug Co
Hope Street
Hafey the Astronomer from youth to royal advisor
The life of Edmond Halley described from early leadership at St Pauls to later roles as Royal Society fellow, editor of Transactions, Savilian professor, and astronomer royal. He helped Newton’s Principia, published Halley’s own work, predicted the 1715 total eclipse, and completed 1500 lunar observations at age 75, earning £100 yearly with no assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Savilian
Great Britain
Royal Society
Cheerfulness as the daily cure and habit
The Boston Globe cites that cheerfulness cures unhappiness by cultivating liking for people and things. It warns against hate and negative mood as souring life. It suggests fostering affection for birds, flowers, pets, or animals to keep the spirit bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Alligators Nest Construction and Parental Care Described
An Alligator's Nest describes how alligators build nests about four feet high and five feet wide from grasses and mud. Parents lay eggs in layers, totalling 100 to 200 per nest, then beat down surrounding vegetation to deter threats and later guard and provide for the young after hatching aided by sun heat.
Antiquity of Wrestling Record in England
The text notes an early authentic wrestling match in A D 222 during Henry VII's reign with Westminster citizens facing London in St Giles field London. It claims wrestling was popular earlier in England and that many styles originated there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Til
England
St. Giles’ Field
London
Westminster
L Ndon
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