Attica Chautauqua opens with crowded ten day program
The seventh Attica Chautauqua runs August 15 to 24 with daily events. Visitors from the south may ride C and E I trains to Attica on August 16 for the Innes Orchestral Band show. The program lists lectures by Dr. Cy ril Hopkins and Prof. Lockwood, concerts by the Innes Orchestra and Chicago Ladies Orchestra, and appearances by Nina B. Lamkin and the Schildkret Orchestra among others.
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Attica
Great Innes Orchestral Band
New York
Chicago Ladies’ Orchestra
Innes Orchestral Band of
Innes Orchestral Band
Frank C. Lockwood
Cyril Hopkins
Lindtune
Nina B. Lamkin
O. J
Prof
Lockwood
Schildkret Orchestra
Pickett
Gettysburg
LaSalle Corbett Pickett
Prof. Lockwood
Mothers Know Your Children Need Worm Medicine
Mothers! Have your children worms signs feverish restless irritable dizzy or constipated. They may pick their nose grind teeth cramping pain and ravenous appetite. Kickapoo Worm Killer kills worms, improves appetite, regulates stomach liver and bowels. Available at druggists or by mail 25 cents. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St Louis ad.
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Kickapco Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Nobel’s fortune founded to reward humanity’s greatest advances
Alfred B Nobel left about 9 million dollars to a foundation whose annual interest funds five prizes. Awards honor physics and chemistry discoveries, medicine or physiology advances, idealistic works, and efforts toward international fraternity and peace.
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Alfred B. Nobel
Rock-a-Bye-Baby In Atlantic Advocate Ad
A fragment from Atlantic Advocate describes a performer Diggs praising his wife as a wonderful vocalist who holds her audience for hours before rocking a cradle and singing a lullaby.
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Diggs
Biggs
Atlantic
Sky View Browns Fly in New Monoplane
In a lighthearted exchange, a couple notes the Browns taking to the skies in a sleek monoplane. The wife insists on recognizing the aircraft and the pilot by sight, noting the distinctive hat atop the crew.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as sole pain killer
Local ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve instantly removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. A testimonial from EK KE Chamberlain of Cimon Maine endorses its healing power and says it eliminates the terror of injuries. Sold at Irvin's drug store. If you need a bill this office offers one.
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EK. KE
Chamberlain
Cimon
Irvin
Ady
K of P Camp Opens Monday in Danville Parade Events
The Knights of Pythias Camp Omo-Gaithers opens Monday with Welcome by Brig Gen Gray and Col Bertoni staffs. Indiana and Illinois brigades assemble, flag-raising, speeches by Gov Dunne and representatives, concerts, drills, and a city parade through the Public Square.
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Illinois Brigade
Arthur J. Stobbart
Indiana
Illinois
Arthur J. Stobbard
Wm. B. Gray
John P. Bertoni
Danville
Camp Omo-Gaithers
John P.bertoni
Camp
Omo-Gaithers
Edw. F. Dunne
James E. Watson
John J. Brown
Indiana Brigade
Public Square
Ilinois Brigade
Olinois
Public
Ulinois Brigade
Sixth Regiment
Indian Brigade
Military Department
Assembly
Inois Brigade
Vigo Co
Indiinal Brigade
Regimented Dress Parade by an Illinois Regiment
A dress parade scheduled for 5 p.m. features an Illinois regiment marching in formation, signaling unit ceremony and public viewing.
Court assigns counsel fee in Winans Bequest dispute
Baltimore judges approve a 25 000 attorney fee to Maurice Leon and the Marbury Gosnell firm from the 500 000 bequest to Prince De Bearn’s grandchildren. The distribution of 600 000 to Mr Winans’s grandchildren may reduce other legacies, including Dorothy Bateman’s 500 000 share, and Thomas R Winans may challenge his portion.
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Baltimore
Ross Winans
Prince de Bearn
Orphans Court
Maurice Leon
Marbury, Gosnell, & Williams
Mr. Winans
Dorothy Bateman
Newport
Thomas R. Winana
Baby in Tree Prompts Rescue Effort at City Corner
Foreman John Crohan spotted a deserted infant in the lower branches of a tree near Thirty-seventh Street and Park Avenue. Police and Bellevue Hospital ambulance joined Crohan, but no baby was found. a paper fluttered down leading Crohan to insist a baby had been kidnapped.
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New York
John Crohan
Wicker Novelties for Baby Furnish Nursery
Baby wardrobes in white wicker offer six drawers two trays pull-out and two stationary, with a dressing table topper and small shelf for toilet articles. Also shown are palm nursery hampers shaped like mini trunks with inside trays and lower compartments plus brass handles and optional lock.
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Baby
Pretty Window Curtains for Welcoming Homes
Describes white cotton crepe window curtains for guest friendly homes. Hemmed or trimmed with ball fringe, plus fleece lined pique covers for dressers and bureaus. Recommends cut to size with scalloped buttonholes and keeping two sets of curtains and covers for immediate fresh use.
Cryptic Sigils and Quips from Boston Transcript
A garbled mash of playful phrases and names appears in the Boston Transcript. The lines hint at a collage of characters such as drigh Solon and Polyphemus with phrases like All aboard and Mum's the word. The exact source context remains unclear.
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Polypnemus
Detitah
Circe
Noah
Wiliam
Log
Jepler
Advertisement: Wants Listed in the Republican
A brief classified notice urges readers to place wants and requests in the Republican newspaper for prompt results. It emphasizes quick responses and public visibility for advertised items or services.
Japanese Food Boxes Contain Varied Bento Baskets
An Army officer notes Japanese dishes fail to satisfy American cravings as bento boxes along the main railroad artery offer prawn fish chicken rice and assorted items for 7 44 cents with tea for 2 cents. The eye catching, green garnished boxes include egg omelette mushroom radish beans and other regional specialties.
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United States
New York Mail
York Minster East Window A Historic Glazing Masterpiece
John Thornton of Coventry began the York Minster east window in 1405. The 75 by 35 foot window has 200 compartments showing sacred history with three foot square panes and two foot four inch high figures. Thornton earned 4 shillings a week for three years and £10 upon completion.
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York Minster
England
Gloucester
John Thornton
Coventry
London Graphic
When Photography Was New Wet Plate Humor
A Minneapolis Journal anecdote explains early photography with wet plates requiring long exposure. A sitter remains still for minutes while the photographer briefly leaves. On return the plate shows a blur. the sitter reveals he briefly ran to the window to watch a drunken man and sat still again, causing the accidental blur.
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Minneapolis Journal
Causes of Baldness Among Men Warned by Paris Doctor
Dr. Guelpa of Paris attributes male baldness to heavy hats, short hair cuts, and excess eating. He compares the scalp to soil and hair to vegetation, noting neglected scalp harms growth. tight hats restrict blood flow. cold weather harms exposed roots and oils. New York World.
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Guelpa
Paris
New York World
Cautious Courtship in a Scottish Farmland Tale
A farmer’s son loves two women at once and seeks advice from his father. The father counsels choosing the smaller wife, arguing she will eat less due to modern farming’s reliance on machinery and a big wife being less useful.
Parrot Saint Sparks Sincere Conversion Tale
London By stander reports a talking parrot praised as a saint by a dealer. The bird supposedly sings beautifully and converts all who hear it, while contrastingly warning against crude language.
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London
Conscientious Monk Pays Small Plate Offering
A Scottish Dundee Advertiser note recalls a conscientious monk who placed a modest plate offering on Sunday. The account mentions a small coin, a threepence, and conveys humility in the act amid parish collection practices.
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Dundee Advertiser
Defining an Epigram by a Sul Boy and Growcher
A brief dialogue defines an epigram as a usually brief remark by someone well advertised. The exchange features a sul boy asking about an epiprun and Mr Growcher supplying the classic definition.
Judging a Man by His Clothes Insight
A courtroom exchange discusses judging people by attire. A judge cites a self made millionaire who dresses as well as clerks, challenging superficial judgments based on clothes.
Environment prompts and rules are fixed
The user request asks to create or modify the environment description. The assistant must follow the exact two line record format. No content beyond the two fields.
McDonalds Rooming Tale Reveals Hidden Family Plot
A timid widow hides two children to secure a boarder who will pay in advance. The man discovers the ruse, learns of the family secret, and ends by embracing responsibility and courting the mother. The scene ends with mutual trust and a hopeful future.
One Paint Established
A brief exchange about Jenks and his new wife noting rumors of her cooking skill. The dialogue hints at social perception and domestic reputation in a terse, period voice.
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