Rope Walk Advances in Cable Repair Engine
In the rope walk at Boston the rope making art evolved with machinery to twist and produce long cables. John Good proposed and built one piece rope making gear to create a 12 000 foot rope for grappling a broken Atlantic submarine cable. The feat repaired the transatlantic link and established telegraphic communication between the old and new worlds.
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Boston
Atlantic
John Good
Harper’s Weekly
A Wonderful Borer From Ichneumon Fly Described
The most wonderful boring apparatus in the world belongs to the female ichneumon fly. It consists of three fragile black filaments five inches long, joined to glide along wood. When assembled they form a needle diameter device that can bore several inches into hard wood to lay an egg.
Now She Calls Him Father in Wedding Tale
A distressed scene unfolds as a man asks for his beloved daughter’s consent to wed, insisting on honoring the blessing of a fatherly role. The widow, moved and eager, welcomes him and rejoices in the union, recognizing the man’s commitment to her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dto
Improving a Proverb Paraphrase Lesson
In a class on paraphrasing the teacher copied an old adage on the board: A wink is as good as a nod to a blind horse. Students attempted restatements with one example describing a quick eye movement as equal to a head tilt for a horse lacking sight.
Auctions In Japan Sealed bids govern property sales
In Japan sealed bids replace shouting in auctions. The auctioneer announces items for sale inviting bids written on slips of paper placed in a box. Once bidding ends he opens the box, sorts the bids, and the highest bid wins the property.
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Japan
Not a Fighter Sword Reveals 1899 Mark
The host notes the blade bears a stamped date 1899 and questions the father’s war service. The guest learns the father, a traveling salesman for a regalia house, was not a soldier but tied to ceremonial use rather than combat.
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Regalia
Sentenced at The Pen for Madison Man Theft
William Thomas of Madison Wisconsin age 30 or 32 was arrested Friday evening on a charge of stealing a watch from Will Rowell of Coal Creek. Crowder testified Thomas was seen pocketing items, admitted by showing the watch, but a search found no missing price. He was jailed, heard by Judge Schoonover, and sentenced to eight years at Michigan City State Prison.
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Wiliam Thomas
Madison Wis
Will Rowell
Coal Creek
Rowel
al Crowder
Rowell
Danaile
Crowder
Thomas
Covington Fair Highlights and Local News Notes
Foster William R Hunter bought a Jersey cow from H P Burghart on Thursday. Henry Sperns as one of the best Jersey stock for milk and butter locally. Sheriff Billy Helmick of Ver Million County visits Robert Gobin and the Covington fair. Andy Royce improves enough to sit up in bed. Ben Cox, Foster foreman, plans to move to Covington soon. Dr Charles White of St Louis visits home and the Covington fair. Mrs Freddie and family attend Thursday. A I Ricketts talks Idaho trip soon. Recent rains boost pasture quality. Willem G B White, known locally, seen at the Covington fair Thursday. home now in Gary, Indiana.
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William R. Hunter
H. P. Burghart
Henry
Billy Helmick
Vermillion County
Robert Gobin
Covington
Andy Royce
Ben Cox
Foster
Charles White
St Louie
Covington Fair Attendees Reach Across Regions
Stone Blair reports a crowded Covington fair with attendees including W. Jo Campbell and family, James Sutton and family, William Stone and wife, Jessie Nogele of Kankakee visiting friends, Winfield Babb, Don Cavant, Fred Bowling and wife visiting Bowling parents Morris and Mrs Bowling, Mrs A G Walton and several Misses attended. Hester and Helen Goddard of Lafayette visit L A Goddard family. Ben Livengood and family attend. Lucky Stucker and Alta and Hester Goddard attend. Stone Bluff school dismissed for the fair. South Hoagland visits Attica. Ollie Marlatt of Attica in Stone Bluff. Allie Walton attends fair.
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W. Jo Campbell
James Sutton
Wiliam Stone
A.G. Walton
Audrey Bubb
Blanche Sutton
Covington
Hester
Helen Goddard
Lafayette
L. A
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised for Urinary Troubles
Foley Kidney pills claim to aid any kidney or bladder trouble or urinary irregularities and are offered for sale by all druggists. The notice presents a broad testimonial claim and urges purchase through local pharmacies.
The President and His Fuel in Campaign News
Washington dispatch outlines Progressive Republicans united for 1912 convention control as Taft defend policies during Pacific coast journey. Highlights include La Follette opposition in Minnesota and Nebraska moves, tariff and reciprocity debates, persistent calls for uniform divorce laws, and a Chicago fraud arrest tied to a major crime ring.
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LaFolette
LaFollette
Wieconein
Minnesota
Wisconein
Lenroot
Taft
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Blaine
McKinley
United States
Tariff Board
Kalaborously
Willi amsport to Have Two Can Attica Ledger
Williamsport receives two brass six pound cannons from Rock Island Arsenal for placement in the courthouse yard. Each cannon weighs about 900 pounds and will be positioned facing west. Warren county allocated 300 to fund them, with Val Corell securing the ordinance and 40 large shells to accompany the guns. Estimates will be sought for mounting as no carriages were provided.
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Attica
Williemsport
Court House Yard
Warren County
U.S
Rock Island
ValCorell
Foley's Kidney Remedy Pitched as General Tonic
A vintage notice promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as effective for acute and chronic kidney ailments and other ailments. It highlights elderly relief and reconstructive qualities and says it is for sale by all druggists.
Paying the Bill and Book Suggestions
A brief quip contrasts guidance before a doctor arrives with the lack of advice after. The remark, attributed to a judge, reflects on practical care and timing in healthcare scenarios.
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Kankakee
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Don Cavant
Covington Fair
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Danville
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Foley Kidney Pills
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Potter
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Estelle
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Fac Sinile Signature of
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the Centaur Company
Ciry
Dalzell Company
OWENS
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St. Augustine
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Aod
Titai
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Indiana
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William G. Boyis
Harry Dice
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John B. Martin
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