Quieting Title Action in Lucas County Iowa
In Lucas County Iowa R F Palmer sues to quiet title to the southeast quarter of section 27 township 71 range 22. The petition cites thirty years of possession and asserts that various liens have been paid and canceled but court action is needed to remove claims by William and Sarah McDermed and other defendants. Defendants must answer by April 1902 or default judgment will be entered.
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District Court
Lucas County
Iowa
R. F. Palmer
Iow
William
Sarah McDermed
Sarah, Adams
Mary A. Wycott
Ary
Wycott
Lewis B. Webster
Abraam Sams
Julius Mitchell
Wm. H. Jones
Olpha Pumphrey
Orpha Pumphrey Markley
Plainthy
Orpha Pumphrey
D. E. Hastings
Hastings
Mary A. Deming
G. E. Deming
M.A. Deming
G. Wallace Wright
Sie
Titon Lown
Barger
Pit
Thomas Hall
Robert Dobson
Saich
N. W
N. KE
Township
Range 23
Luca County
Reser
Dorson
Notice of Incorporation for Big Hill Coal Company
On February 5 1902 H L Byers D O Campbell Lee Sampson G W John J D Beaman and D K Daniels prepared and acknowledged articles of incorporation naming Big Hill Coal Company with offices in Lucas Iowa The business includes buying selling and mining coal and coal lands operating mines railways and related services with capital stock of 100000 in 1060 shares of 100 each The company commences February 3 1902 for 20 years with a board of president secretary treasurer and five directors and limits indebtedness to two thirds of capital stock The private property of stockholders is exempt from corporate debts Incorporators listed are H L Byers D C Campbell Lee Sampson G W John D E Daniels J D Beaman 2 27 41
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H. L. Byers
D.O. Campbell
Lee Sampson
G. W. John
J. D. Beaman
D.K. Daniels
Big Hill Coal Company
Lucas
Iowa
Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate
Notice of Application to sell real estate in Lucas County. A public filing lists an application to dispose of property and invites interested parties to respond by a specified deadline. The notice names the acting authority and outlines procedural steps for objections and related filings.
Childrens Eyes in Public School Critique and Sight Loss
Ainslee's essay criticizes early education and public schools for harming children's eyes and minds. It argues against heavy reading from a young age, excessive homework, and long school days, citing German practices as worse for sight and suggesting play and nature foster better development.
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Harvey Sutherland
Ainslee’s
New York City
Dorothy
Germany
Witty Buckley Dominates New York East Conference
The New York Mail and Express recalls Dr. Buckley editor of The Christian Advocate delivering sharp wit at the East Conference. He quips on Wesleyan University and remarks about ministers’ voting habits, then keeps the floor with clever lines about himself.
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James . Buckley
The
Christian Advocate
New York
New York Mail and Express
Thirteen at Table Superstition and Judas
The text links the superstition of thirteen at table to the Last Supper where thirteen sat, noting Judas Iscariot died from remorse after betraying Jesus rather than from a superstition, offering historical context.
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Judas Iscariot
Teeth a Reservist Borrowed at Guy's Hospital
A London dental surgeon at Guy’s Hospital fitted a reservist bound for South Africa with artificial teeth under new rules. On returning the man praised the teeth saying they were “rate” and that many fellows wanted to borrow them.
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Guy’s Hospital
London
South Africa
Lota
Bible as Medicine: Doctor’s Healing Prescription
A nervous patient seeks help from a famed physician who prescribes daily Bible reading. After a month she feels renewed as the doctor explains his open Bible sits on his desk and guides every operation and distressing case. The physician notes many patients could benefit if they tried this approach.
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Philadelphia Ledger
How Book Buying Haas Increased
Hamilton W. Mabie argues that readers now form a habit of buying books, comparing book purchases to concert tickets. He notes a shift from using libraries and borrowing to valuing personal copies as a sign of refinement and intelligence, with fiction priced around a dollar becoming commonplace.
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Haas
Hamilton W. Mabie
Ladies’ Home Journal
A Joke on a Bishop in Bournemouth
Dr. Edward King, bishop of Lincoln, visiting Bournemouth for health, receives help from a little girl who boasts she has aided a drunker man than the bishop. The exchange ends with the bishop praising her honesty and kindness.
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Edward King
Lincoln
England
Bournemouth
T. P. O’conner
Alma Tadema Knighted for Bracket of Dutch Painters
Sir Laurence Alma Tadema, celebrating his sixty sixth birthday, becomes the third Dutch artist honored with a knighthood after Rubens and Van Dyke. The event follows his reception of the honor at an “at home” where guests praised him and a witty remark sparked by the knighthood.
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Sir Laurence Alma-Tadema
Holland
Rubens
Vandyke
Laurence
Alma-Tadema
Sir Laurence
High Salaries for Ministers in New York Churches
The New York World notes ministers at large city churches earn substantial salaries and fees. Dr John Wall's income ranged 550,000 to 560,000 yearly with 25,000 salary and rest from marriage fees. Dr Morgan Dix at Trinity gets 25,000 plus large perquisites and about 20 assistants earning at least 2,500 each. Rich weddings, christenings, and mansions boost income, with wives often receiving wedding fees. This reflects a lucrative, highly visible profession in wealthy congregations.
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New York
John Wall
Morgan Dix
Trinity
Hall
Greer
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Huntington
Grace Church
MacArthur
Calvary Church
New York World
Sun Move Sermon Sparks Bible Debate
In a past sermon John Jasper argued the sun moves and the earth is not a ball. He cited Exodus and Revelations to claim the Bible proves a four cornered earth, challenging modern astronomy and urging faith over science. The discourse is recounted in Leslie's Monthly.
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John Jasper
Bredren
Gideon
Ajalon
Leslie’s Monthly
Gaelic inscription honors Flora Macdonald on Inverness Castle hill
On the Flora Macdonald statue base at Castle Hill Inverness a Gaelic epitaph proclaims that the lady's fame endures as long as flowers grow on fields. A quote from Samuel Johnson notes that the preserver of Prince Charles Edward Stuart will be mentioned in history for courage and fidelity as virtues shown with honor.
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Flora Macdonald
Castle Hill
Inverness
Samuel Johnson
Charles Edward Stuart
Who Was Bismarck In German Officer Banter
A German officer asked his men who Bismarck was. Nine said founder of the German empire, several called him emperor, many pictured him as a general. One said poet, another that he translated the Bible, and the neatest reply labeled him the kaiser’s greatest enemy.
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Bismarck
Germany
German Surgeons Find Egg Membrane Heals Wounds
Doctors report a delicate eggshell membrane can initiate healing of open wounds that would not close. The discovery has undergone successful testing and shows potential as a wound treatment.
The Day of the Banjo Remembered in Kipling Verse
A New York Sun excerpt reflects on the banjo from its rise in 1848 through its heyday in 1883 and decline after mandolin arrivals. It cites George C Dobson and Joe Sweeney, noting cultural shifts from minstrel roots to broader public fame and eventual fade.
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George C. Dobson
Bowery Theater
Joe Sweeney
New York
Sweeney
Three Dobsons
Barnum’s Museum
Charles E. Dobson
Wallack
Dobson
Charles H. Dobson
Steinway Hall
Horace Weston
Booth
George Dobson
Nile
Kipling
New York Sun
Carnegie's Reward of Pluck for Seattle Library
A 1901 fire destroyed Seattle's early public library and prompted a Carnegie appeal. The commission requested $200,000, Carnegie offered to fund up to $200,000, noting Atlanta’s larger population and Seattle’s rapid growth. Seattle projected $250,000 in five years with $50,000 annual maintenance.
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Carnegie
Seattle
Library Commission
Andrew Carnegie
Atlanta
A Juvenile Genius Russian Girl Graduates Early
A little Russian girl named Tyna Helman joined Wells Grammar School in Boston last autumn. She spoke no English at first though fluent in French Spanish and her native language. She advanced every year until she reached the top class and, despite entering in the lowest grade, completed the four year course in one with honors on the diploma list.
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Tyna Helman
Wells Grammar School
Boston
Wells School
Giants' Kettles Found in Minnesota Park
A singular group of giants kettles or potholes has been discovered in the Interstate park near Taylor's Fields Minnesota. The pits span two to three acres with diameters from under a foot to 25 feet and depths from one foot to 84 feet. They are bored in exceedingly hard rock and many resemble wells with width to depth ratios from one to five to one to seven.
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Interstate Park
Taylor’s Fields
Minn
No Royal Road to Learning, Even with Carnegie Aid
Detroit Journal reflects on the limits of money in education noting that wealthy funding cannot replace effort or understanding. It argues that even if Carnegie money covered Scottish university fees students still must pay a personal toll of midnight study, discipline, and comprehension.
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Carnegie
Detroit Journal
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K. Palmer
William McDermed
Bie McDermed
Sarah Adams
William Wycoff
Mary
Wycoff
Abraham Sains
Wm. H. Donee
Orbate Fiphrey
H.L. Byers
D. C. Campbell
D. E. Daniels
J.D. Beaman
8. C. Wetts & Co
le Roy
N. Yu
Karl
Dr. Buckley
Saya
Mat Rosson
Prop
Connell
Patriot Office
West Side Square
A. R. Byers
Chas
Morehead
Byers & Morehead
Columbia and Chariton
Chariton
Dr. Caldwell
D. Q. Storie
Des Moines Daily News
Des Moines
Daily News
Lowa
Congress
the News
Remingtos
Marlin Fine Rams Co
New Haven
Conn
Florida
Nashville
Chattanooga & St. Louis
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga Park
Carolina
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Mapa
Ernest G. Woodward
T. P.A
Merchants Exchange
W. L. Danley, G. P. A
Tema
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