Dreaded Disease and Protests Dominate Local News
Reports describe a virulent fever exposure near Gomer with David Watkins and family evacuated as precaution. A separate item covers a protest against Sam Jones by Dr. Jeffrey and Indianapolis readers, plus tributes to Mrs Spinner and health remedies from German sources.
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Mosbeano
Reci Nes
Ewing
David Watkins
Gomer
Watkins
Onmer
Thin City
Yeatening
Lima Times
Sam Jones
Indianapolipews
Jeffrey
Sam. P. Jones
New York Jn
Jones
Superstition of a Pisherman Family in Fifeshire Folklore
An elderly fisherman's zeal for trout and mackerel lore triggers a superstition tale on the east shore of Fifeshire near Pittenweem. A man’s harmless remark about swine inspires fishermen to fear a malicious spell linked to the devil entering a pig, forcing euphemistic language from the community.
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Miltish
Grurru
Cent
Fifeshire
Pittenweem
Numels
Ni Gunitor
Donati
Bombs in the Deep for Fishing Trial Reported
A Wednesday afternoon experiment near sailfish banks used dynamite bombs to stun fish. Officials including the U S marshal and the Dix crew witnessed as explosive charges and iron weights were deployed, causing a water surge and widespread fish capture. The account questions the wholesale use of bombs while noting a temporary benefit to local families.
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Key West
Fla
Democrat
United States
United States Revenue
Dix
Fongar
of Customs
Col. Walker
New Hampshire
Corsets Spark Debate On Health And Fashion
A reader letter discusses corset use and alleged health risks, arguing corsets weaken muscles and questioning their necessity. A contrasting voice touts modern corsets that support posture and fit, urging readers to consider comfort and future health over tight constriction.
Corry Teacher Incident Sparks Town Gossip
A Corry Pa teacher sent an insulting note to two visiting women seeking a silver ware house contact. A separate coroner’s inquest heard a Dutch barber react to a corpse while a heated streetcar exchange surfaced, including a backward spelling gag and a comic insult about chewing gum.
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Corry
Oae
Heaty
Pain Ailments Mentioned For Every Person
A fragment notes common pains affecting both men and women including toothache earache headache backache and various aches, highlighting widespread discomfort across genders.
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Eli Midget
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J. C. Baur
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Mannsfeld Shield
Democratic Party of
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Senate
Columbus
Bob and Wate
Parker
San Francisco
Port Costa
Sixteenth Street
San Francisco Chronicle
W. G. Coover
Sawar Te Heller & Coover
Bryan
Defiance
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Ponde Wen
Wee Tego Sa ‘Ecole
Pad and
Wee Ua
W.G. Coover
Napoleon
Pohlma
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Washington St
Humphrey's Block
Rim Thor
Weil
Ed Hest
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Romford Chauleal Works
Providence
Thomas
Larly
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Buffalo,n
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Detroit
Mackinag
Cleveland
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Nav. Co. SD
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Merry County
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Tyler Mes
Surwelste
Philip
Schwab
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India
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Henry Meyer
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