The Kaiser's Opera Dress Enforced For A Provincial Lady
A German woman recounts the first night of Leoncavallo’s The Roland of Berlin, with the emperor present, where full dress code demands caused a doorkeeper to alter her gown. The cloakroom staff trimmed the back to meet decollete rules, while the front remained modest enough to pass, and she resumed watching the performance amid glittering costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leoncavallo
Roland
Berlin
Opera
Slarper
Wealthy English wills exceed five million in a year
A newspaper note reports England filed wills totaling as high as five million in a fiscal year ending March 31. It lists estates and values from 1900 to 1904, noting most rich testators were elderly, with averages around seventy four, and cites John Dawson at thirty five hundred thousand and the Earl of Strathmore leaving about four point seven five million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
John Dawson
Earl of Strathmore
Trousseau Society Helps Daughters of Poor Parisians Marry
Paris charity founded five years ago by Mme Beguin in Rue Athlette school aims to provide a liberal trousseau to daughters of poor families. A nine year nine cent monthly subscription funds a complete seventy three piece trousseau at marriage. The society, led by benevolent women and supporters like Mme Loubet, promotes practical education and community unity as it expands across France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousseau Society
Paris
Mme. Beguin
Rue Athlette
Trousseau
Mme. Loubet
Mme. Begiuinu
France
Supreme Court affirms Friday to Thursday pay week rule
The Supreme Court of Victoria upholds that the weekly limit on female factory work lasts forty eight hours per week, with the week counted from pay day to pay day. The manufacturer had argued for a calendar week, but the magistrate and court rejected that and endorsed the pay-period interpretation.
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Set H
Supreme Court of Victoria
Supreme Court
London Globe
Pittsburg to Become Iron and Steel Capital of the World
A Pittsburg steel plant project backed by 15 million dollars aims to surge the city’s status as the iron and steel capital. A syndicate bought 600 acres near Alegrippa on the Ohls for 1.5 million as work proceeds rapidly. Plans include a large blast furnace and a pressed steel car plant alongside steel mills.
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Pittsburg
Alegrippa
Ohls
Advice on Civility From Governor Boutwell
Historian Dr Samuel A Green notes ex Governor Boutwell told a Groton academy student three essentials for college work industry integrity and civility The guidance impressed the boy so much his grandfather had the words printed on cards for friends distribution
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Samuel A. Green
Boutwell
Groton Academy
Cane cutter to revolutionize southern sugar industry
F. M. Cockrel Jr., son of ex Senator Cockrell, invents a cane cutting machine claimed to replace over a hundred workers. The device cuts, strips, and tows cane, and experts say it could transform the sugarcane industry as the cotton gin did for cotton.
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F. M. Cockrel, Jr
Seustor Cockrell
South
E Millionaire
Merits of the Mule for Farmers in Hints Series
Hints for farmers discuss rising mule prices, averaging about 810 per head, and note mules’ heat tolerance and quicker maturity. The article argues mules suit southern farms, yield quicker profits, and are less nervous than horses, making them safer and cheaper to operate. A well fed mule can be driven safely at two years old with proper judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Potatoes Risk for Livestock Diet and Careful Feeding
A historical note warns that potatoes and other roots can cause scouring in stock. Begin with small amounts, gradually increasing as animals adjust, and reduce quantity if loose stools appear. If diarrhea occurs, pause feeding for several days or weeks. Potatoes are cheap but require careful, judicious use.
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W. &. Henry
FOR THE CHILDREN Game of Telegrams
A game activity describes using paper and pencil to form ten word telegrams from ten initial letters. Players submit ten words in order to spell out a telegram, prize awarded for best composition, with examples given. The text includes sample telegrams such as Alice Lane will know by evening that Oscar gambles horri bly and another: nother ad kiss before Edith thinks-4 home.
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Nust
aHtogetber
Alice Lane
Oscar
Edith
Wonderful Marksmanship Praised During Royal Portsmouth Visit
Able Seaman Tollinghurst earned royal recognition in Ports mouth during King Edward VII s visit for exceptional gun practice. Using a six by eight foot canvas target at 1500 yards he hit seven of ten shots with six shells, setting a record in target practice history and earning a personal command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman Tollinghurst
Portsmouth
W L C Open Meeting at Mrs Hill Home May 24
The annual W L C meeting was held at Mrs S B Hill's home on Wednesday evening May 24. Guests included Miss Winona Newsom and out of town visitors from Rushville Richmond Cambridge City and Cambridge City. A humor essay Saint Margery was sung by a quartet and Mrs Virginia Meredith of Cambridge City spoke on the influence of clubs. Refreshments followed with tea cream meriges strawberries and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Hill
Mexdames Hubbard
Henley, Stephens
Winona Newsom
Saint Margery
Anna Wall
Lizzie P. Will
Virginia Meredith
Cambridge City
Cassady
Rushville
Emma Cook
Richmond
Phelps
Miriam Henley
A. Quilk
Miss Matthews
Florence Henley
For Sale Nine Room House on East Henley Street
For sale a nine room house on East Henley Street with a fine water well. Inquire of LD Mansun. Md.
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Henley Street
Mansun
Martha Harrold obituary recalls long, devout life in Indiana
Mrs. Martha Harrold, born November 27, 1829 in Wayne County Indiana, died May 18 1905 in Carthage Indiana aged 75 5 21. She married Thomas Harrold September 7 1854 and mothered eight children with four surviving in Carthage and Hancock County. A long life in Rush Henry and Hancock counties included church membership at Buckcreek since 1553. Her death is mourned by family and friends who recall her simple faithful life devoted to God and helping others.
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Martha Harrold
David
Nancy Holtzclaw
Waynne County
Indiana
Carthage
Thomas Harrold
Nancy Duncan
Mary Phelps
Ind
Herbert
Jesse Harrold
Jackson Township
Hancock Co
Henry
Rush
Hancock
Rush County
Christian Church
Buckcreek
Earth
Christ
Harrold
Jim
Gard of Thanks From Harrold and Children
The Harrold family expresses heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness and support during the illness and death of our loved one.
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Toom
Harrold
George Kinder obituary from Indiana veteran and family man
George Kinder born July 11 1824 in With County Virginia died May 11 1905 in Charlottesville Hancock County Indiana aged 80 years 10 months. He spent most of life in Indiana aside from 1854 in Town and Civil War service. Survived by wife Eliza A Probasco 10 children 26 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several relatives. A devoted soldier citizen husband and father praised for patriotism kindness honesty and community work.
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George Kinder
Henry
Magdalene Kinder
With County
Virginia
Charlottesville
Hancock Co
Ind
Indiana
Eliza A. Probasco
Joseph J
Carthage
Anna Hicks
Upland
Richard H
Willow
Royal J
Cleveland
Elu Grandenburg
Maxwell
Jesse White
Greesfield
Earth
Tlhea
Arghey's Lemonade and Milk Shake Standout Drinks
Arghey's offers lemonade milk shake and ice cold pop among soft drinks. Patrons enjoy a varied selection with popular flavors highlighted as refreshing options for warm days.
Famous Furnas Ice Cream and Candies Ad
An old time newspaper ad touts Famous Furnas ice cream and candies with fresh products and no stock buildup. It notes a broad lunch menu, wide cigar selection tailored to individual tastes, and promises customer satisfaction.
Remembering George Kinder Charlottesville Father and Citizen
Archey’s and longtime friend recall George Kinder as a devoted father and husband in Charlottesville. They honor his character with lines of faith and a belief he rests until the coming day, citing comfort from scripture and his enduring community legacy.
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George Kinder
Charlottesville
Grandfather Kinder
Prophet and Public Opinion convention in Bloomington Indiana
The Association will hold a two day session in Bloomington Indiana on May 31 and June 1 and 2 1905. The Prophet and Public Opinion conference targets teachers of Primary and Junior grades twelve years and under with two hours each plus separate sessions for Home Department Teacher Training and Intermediate Department workers. Social return trip tickets at single fare on Indiana railroads, lodging and breakfast for 500 delegates, opening at 7 30 p m Wednesday May 31. Representations available to every Indiana school. For details contact State headquarters 316 Law Building Indianapolis Ind.
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Anual Fuge
Association of
Bloomington
Ind
J. W. Barnes
Indiana
Association
Law Building
Indianapolis
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate in Rushville
B F Miller attorney issues notice to creditors heirs and others in Rushville Rush County Indiana that final settlement accounts of the estate of Butler deceased must be approved in the Rush Circuit Court on September 4 1905 and heirs must appear to prove heirship and claim distributive shares Jesse F Evans administrator May 15 1905.
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Petes
Isa
Butler
Rush Circuit Court
Rushville
Indiana
Jesse F. Evans
Thimble Club Entertained At Lovett Home
The Thimble Club and husbands enjoyed Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs M F Lovett with Progressive Finish. Mrs Irv M Hill and L Ws Stanley scored highest. Stanley won the Haviland cup and saucer after a lively game. Refreshments included Neapolitan cream strawberries cake and coffee. Next meeting set for June 6 at Mrs l I Newsom's.
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Thimble Club
M. F. Lovett
Irv. M. Hill
L. Ws. Stanley
Stanley
Carthage Greys Win On Errors and Hits
Rushville Illinois May 23 Charles Stiérs Rushville captain struck in the head by a pitched ball left ear drum burst unconscious in Morristown Indi anapolis News report Next Nebraska Indians vs Gannersville two games Kennard and Carthage Reserves disband after emotional 40 to 1 loss audience crowd edition notes tragedy in first inning Kennard scores eight Rushville defeats Spiceland 5 to 2
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Carthage Greys
S. O
Kinder
Rhoades
Kizer
Pasish
Miller
Hite
Bass
Balla
Rushville
Ind
Qcharles Stiérs
Apollos
Morristown
Indianapolis News
Kennard
Carthage
Visit Leads To Afternoon Call On Miss Ewing
AndjMre, Orville Stewart and two children were visiting Miss Massie Ewing Sunday afternoon.
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andjMre
Orville Stewart
Massie Ewing
Farmers Station Hosts Weekend Social Scenes at Knights Town
Farmers Station reports social activity with Mr Tweedy and family opening Saturday night and Sunday with L C Frost. John F Leisure and family hosted Sunday guests including Maud Haskett and others. Albert Earnest family visited Mrs Earnest's mother Sunday afternoon alongside George Ewing at Arlington. Further notes mention Lot Leer and family in progress.
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Mr. Tweedy
Knightstown
L. C. Frost
Albert Earnest
Mrs
George Ewing
Arlington
Mrs Thomas Harrold Obituary Knightstown Resident Dies
Mrs Thomas Harrold died at her daughter Mrs John Duncan home last Saturday morning from consumption aged 75 Funeral services were held at the Christian church Knightstown Sunday at 2:00 conducted by Rev Omar Stafford assisted by Rev J C Hall Interment in Glencove cemetery Knightstown Obituary appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harrold
John Duncan
Christian Church
Knightstown
Omar Stafford
J. C. Hall
Glencove
Public school grounds trespassing ban notice
Notice forbids all trespassing games or lumbering on the public school grounds during vacation. Signed D. W. Kirkwood See y GBoaru.
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A Trousseau Society
Pittsburg and Steel
W. L. GE
Arghey's
Archey’s
F. Miller
the Baseball News
Nebraska Indians
Gannersville
Spiceland
Henry Bender
New Castle
Walter Daubenspeck
Carlos Spurrier
Miss Ella Lamb
Juin Stanley
Terre Haute
Anna Nicholas
Rebecca Assembly
Mable Walker
James Walker
Greenfield
Robert McClarnon
Ancle
Thomas McClarnon and
A Havard
John Allen
Russel
White
Nancy White
Blanche Bates
Mt. Consfort
Amoy Haywood
Claude and
Clay White
Harvey Shields
Nellie Hill
Frank Stinger
Georgia Ward
J. H. Buswell
Edith Buughwan
Geo. Sayce
William Porter
Whiteland
Martha Orr
Myrtie
George Crider
Our Town
Leslie and
Ora Smith
Mina Marshall
Swayzee
Hazel Lewis
Martha Ball
T. L. Decker
Marion
Caroline Wheeler
Noblesvilre
Maud Thomas
Grace Stanley
Harry Daty
Greensboro
N.C
John Daty
Balenda Scott
Frank Copeland
Mayle Valley
J. A. Lane
G. W. Lacy and
Glennie Bell and
Flossie Niles
Sara Smith
Mabel Walker
This Place
Miss Adams
ASC
the Gentleman From
Booth Tarkington
F. Marion Crawford
Richard Whiting
David Harum
E. N. Westcott
Lewis Tracy
David Carson
Charles Frederick Goss
George Horace Jarimore
Babylon
Josiah M. Ward
Harold McGrath
Meredith Nicholson
Graniteware
Jones’ Soc Store Mem. Merchants Association
Rushville, Ind
Pi.c.ball
Bell Phone
Carthage, Ind
Los
J. J. Anderson
Hartford Fire Insurance Company Insurance Co
North America
J. L. Hubbard
John F. Leisure and Family
Maud Haskett
Bessie Dalrymple
Gracie Reddick
Effie Lingille
Bertha Kennedy
Messrs
Vernie Plummer
Floyd Reddick
Roy Bundy
Orville Kennedy
Arville Leisure
Lot Leer and
Soo
Board
D. W. Kirkwoun
Gboaru
Evaty
C. E- Union
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Wares
J. Lyscu
Gen'l Paset and
Ticket Agt
Cincinnati, Ohio
Sts
F. J. Drake
Knights
Louisville
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