Inventions of a Mandoline Horn and Tailoring Device
A proposed mandolin horn instrument from Idaho promises louder, clearer sound by using a horn megaphone. An Ohio tailor’s table rack combo would hold many garments mid process, with hangers along a round edge. A Boston patrol box adds disappearing handcuffs stored in recesses for quick restraint.
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Old John Joiner Civil Servant Who Cleaned Louisville Basements Twenty Years
A color man named John Joiner died at Louisville City Hospital after twenty years of unpaid work cleaning the city hall basement. He never received wages, worked despite crippling rheumatism, and performed duties he assumed upon drifting in one night. Officials tipped him and nearby saloons fed him.
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Five Girls at Boarding School Form Spell Protest Society
Five students at a fashionable boarding school create a society named Sing t Set to protest a new spelling rule. Members Alysse Mayme Grayce Kathryne and Carrye pledge earnest opposition as peers offer only three cheers.
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Chauffeur Duty on Public Roads Emphasized by Courts
A St Louis Court of Appeals decision holds chauffeurs must exercise care commensurate with road risks, possibly greater than electric streetcar operators. North Carolina Supreme Court upholds credentials for attorney admission. Wisconsin clarifies that lot owners may encumber streets only with due care to others.
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Compty Vs. Starke Dredge and Deck Co
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Receiver Lets Circus Run In Bronx Show
Former Assistant U.S. District Attorney Clifford Tappan appointed receiver for John D Alma troupe holdings in the Bronx. The circus, under receiver control, continues operations as Jim Armstrong claims unpaid wages, with Armstrong’s bankruptcy filing and a dispute over rides, horses, and payments. D Alma recounts the encounter with the receiver, noting tensions during tent setup.
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German view on Croker fuels travel tale and humor
A German traveler notes a German newspaper excerpt about Richard Croker, detailing his rise from Irish immigrant to mine fortune maker and political organizer. It mentions Tweed, Roosevelt, and Croker’s later life in Germany, with a wry take on travel guides and local fame.
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Bone to Pick Keeps Attending Village Church Sermons
An old laborer named Jones is the church’s most regular attendee, always sparking conversations with the preacher after services. He has “a bone to pick,” and the clergyman once tried to silence him by suggesting he should stay away. Jones protests that his presence protects the village from unpredictable sermons.
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Monumental Tomb Found at Rome Excavations
Archaeologists uncover a colossal tomb on the Painting Hill site in Rome dated to the seventh century before Christ. They believe it marks a brutal site tied to Romulus or an early king of Rome, while a tangential remark notes a man bragging about never visiting a dentist.
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Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
Leading medical authorities praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as an honest, plainly labeled remedy for female weaknesses. The text touts its alcohol-free, non-habit forming roots and urges perseverance, while noting it won’t cure tumors or work miracles. It invites letters for free consults and claims secrecy and protection of women’s confidences.
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Keep Childhood Bright and Free From Heavy Care
A plea for preserving childlike joy in youth. Adults should avoid harsh restrictions and let children laugh romp and be cheerful. The piece cites success from Success Magazine and notes common tombstone inscriptions about life and peace as reflections on childhood.
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