Local notes on clubs visits and town events
Verdon residents visit Auburn and Falls City while clubs elect officers and plan summer meetings. News mentions Shakespeare and Sorosis clubs, church programs, Odd Fellows events, and local visitors with brief notes on travel and memorial services. A soldier’s brigade scene ends with brief combat mention.
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Odd Fellows
J. B. Nussbaum
Amelia
South Bend
Ind
Bohn
Congregational Church
Evangelical Church
G. A. Jorn
Geo. Fifer
C. M. Heinzelman
Okla
Kans City
Ranches No. 101
Millers National Federation
Kansas City
Great Man's Sentiments on Writing a Magazine Article
The great captain of industry asks his third assistant secretary to obtain a credit reflecting article on how to become a magnate. Three days later he reads the piece signed under his name and commends the reasoning as perfectly clear. He notes the article’s caliber and wonders at his literary style.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Tale of Light Brigade
Sergt. Macauley, who died on January 6, recalls the Balaklava attack. He describes riding the left file, losing comrades Herbert and his right-hand man to cannon fire, and the rapid fall of men and horses as they charged toward the guns. The line broke as mist cleared and Russian cavalry charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt. Macauley
Herbert
The Difference Between a Horse and a Man Quips
A Somerville Journal quote notes a horse will not drink when led to water, while a man can be made to drink if led to a bar. The wry saying contrasts animal restraint with human social vice.
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Somerville Journal
Remarkable Wooden Pavements in Hull England
Hull has 3 miles of wooden pavements replacing granite blocks. Jarrah and karri woods from western Australia are chosen for smoothness and grip. Blocks burn dark mahogany, cut like bricks, laid on seven inch cement foundations. Some 7 to 10 year old pavements show little to no need for repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
England
Western Australia
California Tomato Story From Pasadena Garden Wonders
F J Bates of Pasadena grows three Ponderosa tomato plants to 30 feet with 18 foot ladders and 20 foot trellises starting from May. The vines show continuous blossoms and fruit despite weather, reaching remarkable height and yielding unusually large, flavorful tomatoes.
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F. J. Bates
Pasadena
Cal
Scientific American
Jack
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Co. P. Heck
Falls City
Nebraska
J. H. Miller & Son
Morrill
B. Harding
Hamlin
Shildneck Bros
Salem. Co
W. Allen, Barada
H. A. Landolt
Shubert
Hern & Walker
Ccamb & Stack
Verdon Co
I. Thomas
Stella
John L. Cleaver
Justice of the Peace
Small Com
Mrs. Corn
Verd
Geo. Williams
South Auburn
Crichton, Southard and Campbell
Auburn
The
Shakespeare Club
Robert Rule
C. F. Reavis
A. G. Warner
J. C. Yutz
Sorosis Club
Jennie Ewart
A. E. Hill
Chas. Hargrave
W. S. Fast
Chas. Wilson
Fleming Robb
Dave Clark
Wm. Stack
Salem
Swan
Omaha
A. C. Petty
Tale OF Light Brigade
California Tomato Story
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