A Delineator of Heroes Narrates a Tiny Hero’s Tale
In this humorous tale a slight man in New Mexico recounts how he becomes feared not by bravery but by clever writing. He saves Bill Stanhope from Gallagher, earns Lucy’s approval, and transforms into a celebrated yet unlikely hero through storytelling prowess.
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New Mexico
Bill Stanhope
Lucy
Zeb Gallagher
Tims
Stanhope
Gallagher
Gallacher
Crallagher
Sonny
Mr. Stanhope
The Story of a Widow's Funeral Rite and Amber Origins
An account recalls a widow's self immolation beside her deceased husband amid a Hindu funeral, with jewels removed, ablutions performed, and Nirva chanted as oil and fire consume the pile. The piece also notes modern authorities dispute amber's origin, distinguishing true amber resin from copal like substitutes.
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Nirva
Georg Ebers
Syria
India
Madagascar
Adams Hopeful as Colorado Supreme Court Faces Election Turmoil
Governor elect Alva Adams arrives in Denver for two year term and vows to resist Republican threats. Peabody may appoint two new Supreme Court justices, Democrats seek senate control, while election fraud prosecutions loom. Rosa Snyder arrested for buying votes, others testify to payments for Republican votes. Las Animas and Huerfano County cases reach the Supreme Court for review.
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Denver
Colo
Alva Adams
Pueblo
Adams
Peabody
Supreme Court
Senate
Adama
State
Rosa Snyder
Lizzie Cummings
United States
Capron
Las Animas County
Huerfano County
Merchant Marine Hearing Opens With Secretary Morton Present
The merchant marine commission resumed its session as Senator Gallinger signaled nearing conclusions. Secretary Morton said government shipping must compete abroad and urged equal treatment for American ships and sailors against foreign subsidies and mail contracts. Iowa State College led stock prizes at Chicago show with multiple firsts in cattle and swine categories. Canadian and U.S. exhibitors dominated sheep and horses, with Dunham Fletcher & Coleman and Pabst Brewing Co notable in respective classes.
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Morton
Washington
Merchant Marine Commission
Gallinger
Naval and Post Office Department
Germany
England
Iowa Agricultural College
Chicago
Berkshire
Yorkshire
Dunham, Fletcher & Coleman
Wayne, Ill
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
First Iowa District Postmasters Convenes in Burlington
Burlington hosts the first Iowa District Postmasters association convention with Congressman Hedge and William E. Hull speakers. Postmaster Bock of Keokuk elected president as the only district meeting in the United States. Sioux City reports a deadly shooting during a Fonda Ind battle. one robber fatally wounded, pursuit ongoing.
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Burlington
Iowa
Postmasters’ Association
United States
Hedge
William E. Hull
Peoria
Ill
National Association
Bock
Keokuk
Sioux City
Fonda. In
Rector Testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy's Cure
The rector of St Luke's Ashburnham Ontario testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured his cold and cough, letting him preach three Easter services. He praises the remedy as a godsend and notes it is sold by City Drug Store. Also a clipped item hints at a Buffalo man avoiding city taxes due to imagined repayments.
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Ashburnham
Ontario
Ont
Chamberlen
KK. A. Lanerenor, M. A
St. Luke's Church
Chamberlain's Medicine Co
Acxsr
A. B. Coax
Bellefontaine
Booker & Co
Penora
Buffato
N.Y
Head Relieved After Bilious Attack By Stomach Tablets
Mr J W Smith of Julia Texas credits Chamberlain stomach and liver tablets for relief from a severe bilious attack and says his head felt like to burst before taking the dose. The testimonial notes the tablets ease biliousness and constipation and are sold for 25 cents by Riley Drug Store. Smithsonian Institute reportedly sends a man to South America to discover the microbe of laziness.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Smith
Julia
Texas
Riley
Drug- Rist. Lm
Smithsonian Institute
South America
Pioneer Limited train and The St Paul Road lighting
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as the St Paul Road pioneered electric train lighting in 1888 and set a standard for luxury with the world famous Pioneer Limited train, a mark of comfort and beauty in travel that remains unmatched.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
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Lacey
Martin Cranh Borland
Amber
Colorado Supreme Court
Merchant Marine Hearing
AMES
Fonda
Ely
Ely’s
ST. Luke's
Acker
R. L. Ile
Central Pharmacy
Mining
Scientific Press
Liareet &T
Fraycisco, Cal
Ain
Tattersall
State Bank
Dillon
A. L. Anderson
Dillon,montana
Av Sale Stable
Dillon Brewery
J. L. Weiser
Prop
Superior
Rio Grande
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Denver & Rio Grande City
East Broadway
Butte
G. W. Fitzgerald
F C. DeWitt & Co
the Medal Tailors
Third St. Portland, Or
Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
Louie, MO
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