Story of the Stars and Stripes on the American Flag
An outline of the flag’s origins from June 14, 1777, through 1795 and 1818, detailing the thirteen stripes and evolving star count as states joined. It notes Henry Tross’s dressmaker role in Philadelphia and Paul Jones’s unfurling legend, with references to Congress, Bradley of Vermont, and Captain Samuel Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Congress
Hetry Tross
Philadelphi
Paul Jones
Bradley
Ver Mont
United States
Union
Samuel Reid
Navy
St. Louis Republic
Tragedy in Spencer as Muetzler Kills Wife then Himself
Sunday evening at about 6 30 Mr Muetzler of Spencer shot and killed his wife then took his own life. She died instantly and Muetzler lived about an hour. The shooting left six children ranging from 7 to 18 in mourning. He had recently moved from Ruthven area and had a history of drinking and unemployment. The incident occurred after a visit from Mrs Meetzler to her parents the Fisk family in Emmetsburg.
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J. M. Fisk
Meetzler
Spencer
Mr. Muetzler
Vena Matthieson
Winnie Tressler
Eximetsburg
Geo. Tressler
Cylinder county notes show many local visitors and visits
A collection of short notices lists Virgil Reid at a birthday party in West Bend, visits by Rudd Dade White Oleson and others in Emmetsburg, and trips to Chicago and Nevada. An ad for Dr King’s New Discovery claims to cure coughs and colds with a free trial bottle offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Reid
West Bend
Nellie Laughlin
Agnew
Lizzie Coonan
St. Paul
Emmetsburg
O'Halloran
Galveston
ELW
Good Inc
Button Street
Wara
Texas
Dr. King
Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Route Advertised
An attractive route via Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley with double track and solid trains. Write to Geo W. Vann at 185 Adama St Chicago for particulars. Donigan farina road north of Emuinetsburg referenced. F G Mens Mahon will call at this office and collect payment for the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Grand Trunk
Geo
W. Vann
Adama St
Chicago
Emuinetsburg
Donigan Farina
F.G
Mens Mahon
Ales
Crossing Sahara The Caravan's Mortality and Trade
In Harper's Magazine Charles Wellington Fur long describes caravan life across the Sahara. Merchants select camels and crews with care, noting rare superior dromedaries like the Mari, high camel costs, and dangers from fatigue and theft. Sultans and Touaregs demand tribute, making safe passage a tested skill.
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Tripoli
Charles Wellington Furlong
Harper's Magicine
Dentists Discuss Challenges of Teeth and Care
A New York press report quotes a dentist speaking about the profession. He notes many teeth deteriorate due to defects and poor care, and he laments that no one can treat their own mouths. He questions how to sell pain in the chair and reflects on patient suffering.
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Ing
Ecan
Weir
New York Press
Rain insect and medical uses cited in distant report
The passage discusses a mite-derived oil used as a medicinal external counterirritant named for its rain-associated abundance. It also includes a fragmented dialogue about social topics and a brief note on a New York harbor era figure, with unrelated references to teaching and public lectures.
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India
Asistic Society
Ble
Major Schofield Ends Life in San Francisco
Major William B. Schofield aged 46, a U S Army paymaster and son of the late Lieutenant General Schofield, killed himself at his Twenty third street home amid health fears and risk of locomotor ataxia. He left a note, was found by his wife, and had recently returned to duty after a three month leave from the Presidio hospital. Also, fifteen year old Ben Anderson of Elkader died when crushed by a mower after the team became entangled.
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San Francisco
William B. Schofield
Schofield
U. S
Seft Temple
Twenty-third Street
Major Schofield
Philippine
Peking
Ben Anderson
Anna Anderson
Elkader
Tragic Collapse During Dental Procedure Nearby Nevada
Mrs Albert Apple wife of a well known northeast Nevada farmer collapsed while under anesthesia during a dental extraction. The incident occurred during a routine tooth extraction and she died almost instantly prompting local inquiries into the medical procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Apple
Nevada
Tring Fu
Farmer dies as hay pole falls on him in Butler County
R O Thompson longtime Butler County farmer and settler was killed while helping his son erect hay poles. A pole fell and struck him instantly, ending his life. Roy Thompson, also at the scene, was injured.
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R. O. Thompson
Butler Country
Roy Thompson
Captain Drum Dies at 64 Former Arlington Cemetery Superintendent
Captain A. B. Drum, who served fourteen years as superintendent of the Arlington National Cemetery, died Monday in Washington after an illness of several months. He was sixty four years old.
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A. B. Drum
Arlngton National Cemetery
Washington
Baseball Scores Roundup From National and American Leagues
National League games saw New York 1 Chicago 3. Brooklyn 2 Cincinnati 0. Boston 6 Pittsburgh 3 and 7 in the second. Philadelphia 2 St. Louis 4. Philadelphia 4 St Louis 1 in a later game. American League ended Cleveland 4 Boston 4. Detroit 5 Washington 2. Chicago 7 Philadelphia 9. St Louis 6 New York 2. American Association results include Louisville 7 Kansas City. Toledo 11 Minneapolis 1. Columbus 4 St Paul 6. Indianola 9 Milwaukee 3. Columbus 2 Paul 1 in a second game. Indianapolis 9 Milwaukee 3 in ten innings.
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New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Ciseinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
St Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Bt Lewis
American Association
Louisville
Kanene City
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
At. Paul
Glover
Indianagelie
Milwaukee
Indianapalla
Wip Waukee
Market Quotations from Minneapolis and Chicago
Minneapolis markets show mixed wheat prices with No 1 Northern at 74 cents, No 2 Northern 72 1/4 cents, and December futures around 77 1/2 cents. Cattle and sheep values listed in St Paul and Chicago figures reflect steadier demand. pork and flax notes included. Chicago grain futures list Sept Wheat at 123 1/2, Sept Corn 49 1/2, and Pork at 14.25 for January.
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Chicago
Springs
Ubice
Long Balloon Journey Tests Serial Navigation Aboard
Aug. 1 Brantrock Massachusetts a balloon voyage by Julian P. Thomas and Hoy Knabenshue from New York to Brantrock near Plymouth Delaware. The pair covered over 226 miles in nearly twelve hours landing safely with minor injuries to Knabenshue. The trip tested new epinamoes and guide systems for future aerial navigation while reporting no major damage to the craft. A separate note from Indianapolis describes a windstorm hitting Michigan national guard camps with minor structural damage and several visitors being hurt.
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Brantrock
Mass
New York City
Little Seashore
Brastrock
Plymouth
Julian P. Thomas
New York
Hoy Kuabenshue
Thomas
Knabenshue
Noank
Conn
Aeronauta
Huoeesa
Severd Vinstors Wurt
Fort Benjamin Hartson
Indianapolis
Michigan National Guards
Telegraphic Brevities Review of Promotions and Sports
Sugar prices rise ten cents per hundred pounds. Herbert Peirce named American minister to Norway arrives in Christiania. District Attorney will prosecute Harry Thaw. Sen Simmonne reelected NC Democratic executive chair. Krefeh Collins defeats Harry Widner for Northwestern tennis title in Minneapolis. Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan signs to fight Attell for featherweight title with top prize.
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Herbert TH. D. Peirce
Norw
Christiania
Jerome
Harry K Thaw
United States
F. M. Simmone
North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee
Minneapolis
Krefeh Collins
Chicago
Northwestern
Harry L. Waidner
Too Sywitt. Do you Mink the opportunity pecks the man?
Detroit Free Presa reports a witty exchange about speed and opportunity with a playful misquote. The dialogue notes that some men move so fast they cannot be caught, illustrating a humorous take on quickness and chance.
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Sywitt
Men &O
Detroit Free Presa
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Curlew
Mrs. J. BE. Williams
Laurens
Albertine Dalen
Graettinger
A. E. Anfarson
PF. £. Harrison
GC. E. Tyler
E. G. Kelly
Honest
W. OC. Kelly
Willie Coonan
Emmeteharp
EF. A. O'Galloran
Emmetaberg
Geo. Osgerby
Emmetsburg Thoraday
Otto
Bade
Maude Stover
Rodiran
J. E. Williams
Emmetsburg Thoreday
Sahara
Beatie
Daugstter
Morley
Glasstone
ACM
Landon
Tattrox
Reggie
Uhmt
Minneapolia
Duluth
Northern
Dee
Aue
Chicago Union Stock Yarde
Tommy Sulliven
T Louis
the Attell
Priae
W. J. Black & Co
O. C. Woltz
Enmetsburg
Iowa
Democrat
BEE Supplies
W.J. McCarty
Farmers’ and Landseekers’ Excursion
Alberta
Western Canada
Rich Sait
Great West
Canada
Pacific Coast
R. R
Saunders, Mueller & CO
Farmersburg, Iowa
C,h. Gibson & Company
Edmonton, Alberta
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