Burroughs Attacks Seton Over Sham Natural History
John Burroughs in Atlantic Monthly asserts Ernest Thompson Seton mixed fact and fiction in Wild Animals I Have Known. He cites fox tricks and crow behavior as fables, argues Seton’s tales misrepresent natural history, and defends his claim that much of Seton’s work is romance not science.
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John Burroughs
New York
Burroughs
Mr. Seton
Mr. Burroughs
Eivery
Raggylug
Mr. Thompson Setons
Seton
Latest Design in Embroidered Hosiery for Women
New hosiery design features a single rose embroidered on the instep with the blossom at the top and the stem running down the foot. Available in several colors, the stems are green.
New Cup Defender Under Construction At Bristol Yard
The latest cup defense candidate is rapidly nearing completion at the Herreshofts yard in Bristol Rhode Island for a launching on April 15. The yacht features a heavy nickel steel frame and lighter shell with bronze underbody protection and an exceptionally long nickel steel mast of 110 feet, reinforced by bulb stiffeners. Shipyard workers race to finish hull, mast, and rigging by early April as riveters and fitters push ahead.
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Herreshofts
Bristol
New York World
Herreshoffs
Columbia
Antiquities Found in Yale Garret Box at Peabody Museum
In a Yale garret a large unidentified box revealed Flathead Indian skulls from late Professor Marsh and a smaller box dated January 1858 with Egyptian antiquities including a mummy child a mummified hand and other unidentified pieces set for restoration and display.
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Peabody Museum
Yale
George Grant McCurdy
New Haven
Philadelphia
C. C. Marsh
Lyman Coleman
Shamrock’s novel mast hailed as UK yacht feat
London dispatch says Shamrock YL’s hollow steel mast is the most remarkable yacht construction in Britain. Builders note the spar weighs 1500 cwt less than Shamrock II and 1800 cwt lighter than Shamrock I, with no plan for an emergency extra spar. Gaff and boom weights are similar to prior spars.
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United Kingdom
London
Doomed Buzzards Target Vera Cruz Pests
A London firm funds a modern sewer and water system in Vera Cruz to end a plague of buzzards that have long served as scavengers. The city is reducing the birds by trapping them and disposing of the carcasses at sea, aiming for a pest-free future once drainage is completed.
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Vera Cruz
London
American Egyptologist Finds Bronze Chariot in Thebes Tomb
Charles IT. Davis reports from Cairo to the Chicago Tribune that near Thebes he located a splendid chariot in the tomb of King Thothmes. The bronze fittings and gilded wooden remains are described, with the chariot valued at $25,000.
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Charles IT
Davis
Thebes
Thothmes
Cairo
Chicago Tribune
Couldn't Help That
A witty exchange between a scientifically inclined youth and a practical maid questions mortality as the Chicago News quotes the line about death tied to every breath. The quip reflects humor in everyday life and curiosity about science.
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Chicago News
The Clock Stutters Through The Night
A humorous exchange centers on a man’s misreading of time as his clock appears to stutter. His wife asks the time. he replies about 1. The clock then strikes 3, prompting a witty remark about its malfunction.
That man you had doing some carpenter work is a fraud
A confrontation reveals a carpenter hired for home repairs is not skilled and has left a mess. One person insists the worker did good work, while another argues he is not a carpenter and must fix the damage. The exchange captures distrust over substandard repairs.
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Ile
Red Rock Montana Shipments Promised Prompt Attention
E. Hina the vice president shipments marked via Red Rock Mont care Stage Co or F W Vogler will receive prompt attention for further information address Vogler general manager Red Rock Mont.
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Red Rock
Mont
Care Stage Co
F. W. Vogler
Vogler
Gen. Mgr
Notice of final proof for Joseph L. Seybold, DellMont.
Department of the Interior Land Office Helena Montana April 4 1903 notices that Joseph L. Seybold will make final proof for his land claim at Dell Montana before U S Commissioner Li J Price on May 16 1908 The claim is H E No 8589 for the NW SW SW SE Sec 10 T198 R9W witnesses are Henry C Patterson Charles Morris Frank Garr and William Connors all of Dell Montana.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Li. J. Price
U. S
Dell, Mont
Joseph L. Seybold
Henry C. Patterson
Charles Morris
Frank Garr
William Connors
Frank D. Miracle
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Daniel Gutting of Lima Montana filed notice of intention to prove desert land claim No 5536 for the El NW27 section 24 township 88 range 1 west before A S commissioner L J Price at Dillon Montana on May 18 1903. Witnesses: Jackson D Brandenberg Henry J Just John S Baker Charles S Van Haneen Frank D Mrraowe.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Daniel Gutting
Lima
Mont
L. J. Price
A. S
Dillon
Jackson D. Brandenberg
Henry J. Just
John 8. Baker
Charles
van Haneen
Frank D. Mrraowe
Notice of Final Proof William A Hungate Montana
Notice is hereby given that William A Hungate has filed intent to prove continuous residence and cultivation on H 11, Lot 8078, SW 4 Sec 25, Tp 188, Range W. He will testify May 7, 1003, before L J Price U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana. Witnesses include James T Arp Gilbert Holbrook Edward Crawford and Henry C Patterson all of Dell Montana. Frank D Miracky Register.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Mont
L. J. Price
U. S
Dillon
Monton
William A. Hungate
James T. Arp
Gilbert Holbrook
Edward Crawford
Henry C. Patterson
Dell
Frank D. Miracly
Register
United States Land Office
Helens
Montana
Mar
A. Meson
Bannack
Said
George P. Romain
Louis E. Baldwine
Clarence Axe
Frank Harrison
Bateman Settlers File for Final Proof in Montana Lands
Notice from the Department of Interior Land Office Helena dated March 27 1913 lists Robert Bateman and James Bateman filing for final proof on their land claims in Township 28 Range 1 West with witnesses George W. Chinn Elmer O Bateman James C Bateman and Robert M Bateman all of Glendale Montana and James L Jones Dillon Montana Frank D Minacte Register.
Adams Bar and Cowan Bar Placer Claims Patent Notice
Montana Gold Dredging Company applies for patent for Adams Bar and Cowan Bar placers in Beaverhead county Montana. The notice lists survey boundaries and descriptions, adjoining claims, and location records with first publication Feb 13 1908.
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U. S
Adams Bar
Cowan Bar
Placera
Montana
Cor
Sur
Edgerton
Erastus D. Edgerton
Beaverhead County
County Recorder
Bank D. Miracle
Legal Advertisements Notice by Register and Claim Agent
Frank D. Minasue Register and M. I. Baxen U.S. Claim Agent publish first notice on March 18 1903 regarding unsettled claims and related administrative actions.
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Frank D. Minacue
Register
M. I. Baxen
U.8
Marchéth
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