Investment Offer Announces Limited Treasury Stock Sale
The firm reports 130 acres planted to alfalfa with 400 inches of water developed and 100000 eucalyptus trees purchased. It installed 75 horsepower electric and 50 horsepower gasoline power, spent 12000 on land improvements, and plans to pay annual dividends from the alfalfa crop. Robert Wollitz to supply trees and supervise planting. Shares offered at 60 dollars per share par 100 dollars, as a non speculative venture recommended by First National and Corona National Banks.
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Treasury
Robert Wollitz
First National
Corona National Banks
Trials for Animals Prosecuted for Homicide in Medieval Europe
A historical survey of animal trials shows bulls, sows, horses, and even a cock facing homicide charges. Cases span France, Basel, and Dijon from 1120 to 1741, with execution by strangulation and other penalties. odd episodes include a cock’s egg burning and beetle prosecutions in vineyard disputes.
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France
Duchy of Valois
Count of
Valois
Falaise
Dijon
Lavegny
Basel
Sea of Galilee
Origins of modern lotteries traced to Genoa and Florence
The New York American notes that the first modern prize by chance scheme is credited to Bene detto Gentile of Genoa who started his lottery in 1620. It explains the proper lottery with fixed ticket prices arose earlier, with Florence establishing a lottery as early as 1530.
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Benedetto Gentile
Genoa
Florence
New York
Ladylike Exchange Gauges Courageous Defense
A courtroom exchange recalls a dramatic moment as a woman describes an act of self defense after a man tips his hat and she strikes him with a rock, shattering the calm ritual of politeness. The Houston Post quotes the defiant remark in vivid courtroom language.
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Houston Post
Habit Shapes Character Across Time
A reflective note on habit and daily practice. It contrasts habit forming behavior with moral cautions about speaking of evil, citing Lyman Abbott and an Irish proverb to emphasize repeated action and temptation.
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Lyman Abbott
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Health
Many suffer from kidney and bladder troubles but DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills have alleviated much of this complaint. The pills are antiseptic and relieve weak backache rheumatic pains bladder inflammation and other kidney related annoyances. Sold by R. P. Billings.
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DeWitt
R. PL Billings
Office Boy Confirms Morning Start and Luncheon Plan
In the dialogue, one asks if Mr Boreham was told of a trip to America and the reply confirms the employer was informed. The office boy notes the boss wished to be called when the traveler returned and mentions luncheon timing.
Small Pills For Sale Listed By K F Billings
Fragmentary note indicates small pills for sale by K F in Billings. No further details or context available.
Traveling Man Recalls Saving a Passenger in Train Car
Sam A. Graber recounts a Pendleton to Le Grande journey where a woman suffered severe cramps and collapse. He used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, administered twice, and the passenger recovered before arrival. Sale by R. F. Billings.
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Pendleton
le Grande
Ore
Sam A. Graber
Chamberlain
Bette
R. F. Billings
Wrong Diet Story Highlights Political Banter
A New England congressman touring a southern state stops for dinner at a farmhouse. He claims he does not eat hot head, citing indigestion. The farmer’s wife suggests a change of diet and offers cold bread, remarking on his skinniness. The vignette appears in a Judge column.
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Congress
New England
Swith
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Helps Cold Cures
A 19th century style ad claims a cold is caused by constipation and promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It states the remedy moves the bowels without constipating, soothes throat irritation and inflammation, and is sold by R. F. Billings.
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Kennedy
R. F. Billings
Magnifying Glass Sparks Curious Dining Exchange
A waiter asks to borrow a magnifying glass to study a chop. The customer responds with a lighthearted remark about preferring a smaller cut and referencing a prior tip. The dialogue reads as a quirky service moment in a restaurant.
Women in the California mining camps spark a frenzy
In early California mining camps a lone wagon with a woman caused a furore as miners gathered along Buckeye hills. William M. Stewart recalls crowds, a gold dust gift of between 2000 and 8000 dollars, and the mystery couple leaving at dawn after the dramatic spectacle.
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California
William M. Stewart
Coyote
Joe
Buckeye Hills
Honest Artist Silences Prince Napoleon Over Alma Portrait
An English lady recalls Prince Napoleon demanding to ride the white charger in a painting of the Alma battle. The artist refused to assign a rider, offering only the horse, and the prince had the rider rubbed out. The tale paints Louis Napoleon as wary of his cousin and praises the artist's integrity.
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Louis Napoleon
Prince Napoleon
Crimea
Napoleon
The
Alma
Fortunate Cook-Taylor Driven by Fateful Pearl
The dialogue recallsCook-Taylor surviving until the end after an oyster mishap. A pearl swallowed during a meal led to an operation and a funeral funded by its value. The judge notes the pearl covered both costs.
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Cook—Taylor
Raleigh
Cook
A Favored Fowl Parrot Claims Long Life
A Washington Star quotation notes Miss Miami Brown saying the parrot is among the longest lived birds. Erasmus Pinkley calls it strictly ornithological, suggesting reason why the bird lives long is that it isn’t good to eat.
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Miami Brown
Erasmus Pinkley
Washington Star
Giving Money and the Challenge of Wise Philanthropy
A Chicago Tribune quote notes the US problem is not finding donors but discovering how to give wisely. It states ideas for wise giving are rarer than money awaiting opportunity.
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America
Chicago Tribune
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promotes Safe Use
An advertisement urges parents to give Chamberlains Cough Remedy to children, claiming it contains no opium or harmful drugs and always cures. Sold by R F Billings with scratch pads available at the Independent office.
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R. F. Billings
Civil Service Exams Opens With October Tests
Washington announces about 40 Civil Service examinations including Stenographers for Department Isthmian Canal and Philippine services Bookkeepers Isthmian Canal Clerks to be held in October in San Bernardino California. The San Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute offers coaching and mail or in person testing with appointments possible for those who pass.
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Washington
Philippine Services
San Bernardino
Cal
San Bernardino Business College
Civil Service Institute
Civil Service
California
U.S. Civil Service
San Bernardino Business’ College
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Stomach Relief
The advertisement states Kodol will soon enable the stomach to digest all food, easing the burden until natural function returns. It claims Kodol digests all you eat, supports a stronger stomach, and is pleasant to take. It is sold locally.
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R. F. Billings
Ostrich Industry Grows Near Phoenix Plans Factory
Ostrich owners in the Salt River Valley report 1.5 million dollars invested and plan a Phoenix factory to cut costs and boost dividends. With four-fifths of U S ostriches in the valley, local producers say current feather processing loses three quarters of the crop due to sending raw feathers elsewhere.
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Salt River Valley
Phoenix
United States
Chamberlains Liniment touted for sprained ankle cure
An old notice claims a sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment freely and giving it absolute rest. Sold by R. F. Billings in the newspaper.
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California Alfalfa-Eucalyptus Ranch Co
St. Julian
Maurienne
F. C. Evans
New York Post
Kiy Rivers
Arizona
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