How Poisoners Were Punished In the Good Old Days
Our forefathers deemed hanging too good for poisoners. Richard Russe, cook to the bishop of Rochester, faced brutal medieval punishments. For wholesale poisoners like Louise Mabre, a Marian infant nurse, execution included an iron cage with wild cats and a slow fire, with cats and inmate dying after severe torment.
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Richard Russe
Rochester
Henry Will
Europe
Louise Mabre
London
Shipping day old chicks by incubator buyers
Day old chicks survive sixty hours without water or food after hatching aiding a new business in shipping. Incubator operators supply pasteboard boxes rated for twenty five to one hundred chicks with thick walls and grass packing. Boxes remain closed en route and chicks cluster to stay warm. Successful shipments have covered 2000 miles.
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Popular Science Monthly
Tanned skin as health indicator in open air exposure
The New York Times notes that tan from sun or outdoor activity signals health, as it accompanies positive body conditions not present in tans from chemical, mercury lamp, or electrical sources. It warns that such artificial tans do not reflect health status or red blood cell increase.
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New York Times
Early American Theatricals Sparked by Opposition in 1680s
The first recorded theatrical effort in the colonies began circa 1686 in New England but faced strong opposition from Increase Mather and was abandoned. New York City’s debut occurred March 5, 1750, on Nassau Street near John Street and Malden Lane, with Thomas Kean, junior manager, playing Richard III.
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New England
Increase Mather
New York City
Nassau Street
John Street
Malden Lane
Richard
Thomas Kean
New York World
Eucalyptus Flagstaff Towers Sixty Five Feet in Los Angeles
A slender eucalyptus tree in Los Angeles rises 65 feet with a smooth trunk and at its summit just below the foliage carries an American flag. The natural flagstaff near the center of the city is less than a foot in diameter at the base and stands as a striking natural pole.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Inspector and party line remark sparks a Cleveland Plein Dealer tale
A terse comic exchange centers on a wife listening in on a party line for three weeks and not catching a supposed intruder. The snippet, labeled as a Cleveland Plein Dealer item, hints at surveillance irony and household miscommunication.
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Cleveland Plein Dealer
Warn Against Using Rhubarb Leaves For Food
United States Department of Agriculture specialists warn housewives not to eat rhubarb leaves due to poisonous substances. Letters from readers claim some newspapers advocate using leaves for greens, leading to disastrous results. Also, Manhattan may gain standard gauge rail service by year end with Tonopah and Goldfield surveys through Smoky Valley from Millers and Mainline Junction, planning to extend to Austin.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Manhattan
Tonopah and Goldfield
Smoky Valley
Millers
Austin
Illinois bill would force idle men to army, work or jail
A proposed Illinois bill would make it illegal for idle men aged 19 to 50 to remain idle. It mandates joining the army or seeking work, with jail as a possible consequence for noncompliance.
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Illinois
Surgeon Dr Harry Warren to sail for Europe front base hospital
Dr Harry Warren, a leading Coast surgeon and son of Mr and Mrs H Warren of Winnemucca, will soon sail to Europe assigned to a base hospital near the French front. India reports its largest rice harvest yet, underscoring affordable food. Legal blanks and mining locations for sale at this office.
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Harry Warren
H. Warren
Winnemucca
Europe
French Front
India
Water Notice for Change of Point of Diversion in Nevada
On March 3 1917 Hattie M Sweeney widow of W H Sweeney of Eureka Nevada applied to the State Engineer to change the point of diversion and place of use of waters granted under permit No 2054 From Copenhagen Creek and its tributaries the notice cites statute section and seeks permission to alter the water use within the state.
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State of
Nevada
Hattie M. Sweeney
W. H. Sweeney
Eureka
Copenhagen Creek
Permit Change Water Diversion sought by William H Sweeney
State Engineer approves amended application for permit altering point of diversion and conveying 1.6 cubic feet per second from stream to lands described in Secs 12 and 18, T15N, R49E for irrigation and domestic use from April 1 to August 30 yearly. Water not returned to stream. J G Scrugham State Engineer. Dates May 26 to June 23, 1917.
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William H. Sweeney
Atream
J. G. Scrugham
Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters of Nevada
Notice is given that on April 30 1917 Pete Edera Eureka County Kureks State of Nevada, applied to the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Polson Canyon Spring. Dam and reservoir will convey .025 cfs to NE of NW Sec 20 T19N R14E for stock watering and domestic use. Water not returned. State Engineer signature. First publication May 26 1917. Last publication June 23 1917.
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State of Nevada
Pete Edera
Eureka
M.D
Nevada Application for Water Diversion in Dry Canyon Spring
States of Nevada Application No 4417 of April 1917 by Pete Edera Eureka County Nevada seeks permit under 1913 statutes to divert .025 cu ft per second from Dry Canyon Spring SE of SW Sec 4 T20N R54E M D B M by dam and reservoir to a point 100 ft north 45 degrees west for domestic purposes with water not to be returned to Saran.
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States of
Nevada
Pete Edera
Eureka
State of
Dry Canyon
M. D
Water Notice Application for Eureka Nevada Permit
Application 4423 by Frank McBride of Eureka Nevada seeks per mission to appropriate public waters from The Consolidated Spring in Eureka. Water to be conveyed by dam and pipeline to multiple lots for irrigation and stock watering from April 1 to October 1 each year with water not returned to stream. First published May 19 1917 last publication June 16 1917.
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State of
Nevada
Frank McBride
Eureka
State of Nevada
W. M. Kearney
Notice for Publication Elko 02813 Land Office Elko Nev 1917
William A Moore of Strawberry White Pine Nevada filed in the Elko land office an application to enter under Section 2906 Revised Statutes the SE1 of NW3 in Section 11 Township 22 North Range 55 East M D B and M comprising 40 acres. Adverse claimants or objectors to the mineral character or other objections must file affidavits of protest by June 23, 1917. First publication May 19 1917 Last publication June 23 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nevada
William A. Moore
Strawberry
Joan E. Renuixe
Register
Notice to Creditors in Nevada Estate Case
In the Third Judicial District Court Eureka County Nevada the administrator Daniel Morrison is appointed for the estate of Tanac Marlow deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within forty days of first publication. Dated Eureka Nevada May 5 1917. W R Reynolds attorney. First publication May 5 1917. Last publication June 2 1917.
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Third Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Eureka
Tanac Marlow
Isaac Marlow
Eureka County
Daniel Morrison
W. R. Reynolds
Speed Limit Ordinance in Eureka Town
County commissioners adopt a speed limit of twelve miles per hour for all horse drawn and motor vehicles in Eureka town. Violators face fines from ten to one hundred dollars. Sheriff to post notices at the Railroad Depot and Tony Romane residence on Main Street. First published May 12 1917. Last published June 9 1917.
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Dof
Eureka
Eureka County
Tony Romane
B. McCharles
Board of County Commissioners
Fishing and Hunting Notice in Eureka County 1917
Eureka County warns all residents against killing game or fishing out of season under the new Fish and Game Law. Deputy Warden Martin Mahoney declares enforcement and prosecutions for violations. May 12, 1917.
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Eureka County
Kame
Fish and Game
Martin Mahoney
Eumba County
Eureka
Nevada
Mining Tax Notice for Eureka County Proceeds
Taxes on mine proceeds in Eureka County for the quarter ending March 31 1917 are due. Enforcement of the Nevada law will be strict. W J Hooper Assessor of Eureka County Nevada notices due payment.
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Eureka County
Mm Eurek
W. J. Hooper
Assensor
Nevada
Notice to Trespass at Distinction Mine Grounds
The Distinction Mine Co. warns that no person or party may trespass on surface ground without the owners consent. March 2, 1917.
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Distinction Mine CO
Cabin For Rent Near Sim Tinel Office
A comfortable winter cabin is available for rent. Centrally located, prospects apply at the Sim Tinel office to secure the occupancy.
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Sim Tinel
Subscriptions Offered by Edward Skillman Jr in Nevada
Edward Skillman Jr of Eureka Nevada offers to handle new subscriptions and renewals for Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and The Country Gentleman. He requests that all orders be placed through him for Curtis Publishing Company. November 25 1916.
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Bureka
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
The
Country Gentleman
Curtis Publishing Company
Edward Skillman, JR
Eureka, Nevada
Warning to trespassers on South Spring street property
Mr and Mrs A Lamp of Eureka Nevada warn trespassers that anyone found on or around their premises on South Spring street will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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South Spring Street
Mrs. A. Lamp
Eureka, Nevada
Wild Horses for Sale in Nevada Advertisement
A short notice offers wild horses for sale with further details available by contacting Post Office Box 72, Ev 'veka, Nevada. The brief promotes immediate inquiry and lists a single mailing address for information.
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Addres Post Office
Ev ‘Veka
Nevada
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Eureka Cash Store
Express
J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co. Consolidated
Whitesides CO
ELEO
C. E. Whitesides
Frank H. Russell
F. Kopp
North Main Street
James Mackey
BR. A. Laird
Otto Man's
Kureks
Stanley L
Ruby Valley
B. Bepetto
Y. Lam
Eureka Brewery
Evnexa's
Porotar Resort
Garner Main and Clark Streets
Lani & Repetto
Tom
Eau Mine
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