Local News Briefs From Ponds Area
Townsfolk and visitors listed include T. W. Drew from Macy Gus Stevener from Kurten J. M. Mike from Dallas Prof. Burns from Iola J. W. Morgan from Searcy Sadie Hartman at Sam Sanger Mrs. J. Daly from Austin and others in town The note mentions Dodson roof paint and Berwick Bay oysters plus an C F Moores feed store job offer and Emmetts prescriptions pricing.
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Berwick Bay
Kandy
C. F. Moore
W. H. McMichael
Edge
T. W. Frame
C. J. McCoy
Macy
Dodson
Dr. Collard
Wheelock
Judge Love
Wortham
W. 5. Stuart
Closing Up of All Old Business Across The Island
A Havana dispatch says Spanish authorities plan to end all new business in October and finish inventories in November. Bodies of Generals Vara del Rey and Santoscildes will be moved with American cooperation. Dr Laine gains hospital access, and Admiral Sampson stays in Havana during the process. Marianao pier construction is paused due to bad weather. President Faure forms cabinet with M. Dupuy and pledges progressive measures and Dreyfus justice support. The Spaniel at rest: Irish water spaniel praised as a strong retriever and hardy swimmer adaptable to cold water.
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New York
Herald
Havana
Spain
Wood
Santiago
Vara del Rey
Santoscildes
Laine
Sampson
Marianao
Paris
Faure
M. Dupuy
M. Delcasse
M. Perlegal
Republican Party
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Justice
Smallpox outbreak hits Manila soldiers and other incidents
The Peru arrives from Manila with 15 soldiers and officers, many recovering from illness though Colonel Brant is gravely ill. Smallpox deaths at Manila rise, with officials noting dangerous spread and canal filth linked to disease. Separate items report a theft attempt in St Louis, a murder near Vicksburg, football suspensions in St Louis, and a Middlesboro fire destroying 13 homes.
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San Francisco
Peru
Manila
John R. Brant
Nebraska
Palmer
Philippines
Linn
Riding on Turtles Backs and How to Halt Them
Admiral Moresby recounts a London Chronicle note on catching sleeping turtles and riding them. A midshipman reportedly rode a turtle for ten minutes, then stopped it by blinding its eyes. The account emphasizes three points: mounting from behind, sitting toward the back, and using blindness to halt the beast.
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Rougemont
Admiral Moresby
London Chronicle
Christening of Warships Through History
The piece traces naval christening from ancient human sacrifice and wine libations to Christian blessings, noting a continued belief in divine protection for ships. It mentions superstitions like not stealing wood at night and ships leaving Marblehead with a broom on the mast, and the fear of sailing on Fridays.
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Greece
Marblehead
Chicago Times-Herald
No Citizen Rights Without Duty to Work and Learn
A selection argues citizens must understand duties of citizenship and work to improve conditions before criticizing public affairs. It warns liberty requires effort and that idle criticism lacks merit. The piece cites a quote by Speed Mosby and contrasts with a light anecdote about a former tennis boss.
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Speed Mosby
North American Review
Magistrate Schneider frees prisoner over beer theft
A Philadelphia Record hoax item claims Magistrate Schneider discharged a prisoner charged with stealing a dozen bottles of beer, asserting the act wasn’t enough to constitute a case. The note plays on the magistrate's name and a supposed decision.
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Hoax
Schneider
Philadelphia Record
Dividends Out of Life and Jealousy Quips
A brief civic motto contrasts living for business versus savoring books friends clubs theater opera dinner or dance. The cheerful person reaps life dividends while the troubled one loses balance. A Chicago Post quip notes jealousy over love and public affection.
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Chauncey M. Depew
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