Prairie Fires and Cowboy Firefighting Tactics
The article describes prairie fire dangers in Texas ranch country and how cowboys combat head fires. It covers methods using guards with brooms and blankets, controlled backfires, and, as a last resort, dragging and sacrificing a steer to stop a blaze. It notes risks to cattle, calves, and property, plus the peril faced by cowhands during spring movements and campfires.
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Texas
Losa
Mary “Nestors
Len Hevertty
Ura
Alinee
Painainna
Thiol
Athey
Loo Fue
Ape Darang
Fange
Ughied
Alariat
Personal and Social News at Lake George
Fremont Indiana June 17 special to Journal-Gasetta notes Mr and Mrs Clarance Shell hosting Fort Wayne guests Mrs W H Stopner Mrs W H Baker and daughter Mrs Chas Krick and Miss Violet Whitern Bave return home after ten days at the Lake. Roxhead grandson Arthur Alken visits Alken cottage. Hortman Dawes name Mayflower home. Fort Wayne residents buy cottage on Sprime Hank and plan season stay. Starlight hotel houses Holler couple. Bowen and Daker families from Montpelier visit Lake George. Underwood hosts friends at their college. Water Hartman entertains at new college. Mayflower not among Lakecrest cottages. weather mild. activities include cards and meals. attendees listed.
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Journal-Gasetta
Fremont
Ind
Clarance Shell
WH. CG. Stopner
Fort Wayne
Lake
W. H. Baker
Chas. Krick
Misa Violet Whittern Bave
Monromville
Nra Roxhead
Arthur Alken
P. P. Hortman Dawe
Helts and Bon
Sprime Hank
Lake George
Wel Holler
Ui “Maylower
Mowat
Nanelag
Clarence Shall
J. Stopher
Mra. Polstar
Ipd
I. Cook
Mat Mra
Algo Nis
J. Latley
Wider
Mite Poulins Muffman
Mien
Fulton’s Compound Said to Restore Bright’s Disease Patients
A lengthy testimonial record describes multiple patients with Bright’s Disease or related kidney ailments reportedly recovering after using Fulton’s Compound. Notes name doctors, hospitals, and towns such as San Francisco, Albany, New Haven, and Cheyenne, citing dramatic improvements and claimed cures, with several cases returning to work.
Brookside Park Ambition to Replenish Wild Stock
Mr. Bass plans to replenish Brookside Park with three head of moose and elk from Canada and Wyoming to create a public pleasure feature. The long narrative details past stock losses, previous efforts, and care in handling scarce animals, with emphasis on preserving the herd and delighting visitors.
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Brookside
Johnt
Wyoming
Canada
Bass
Tass
Oliver
Mr. Bags Harpt
Breokshin
Elie
Larus
Puiblg
Mr. Kase
Keett
Nordica plans American Bayreuth founded in New York
Mme Tilia Nordica announces plans to establish an American Bayreuth in New York on Hidada Street near Owars, with a festival house, four acres of buildings, living facilities for students, and a Wagner festival theater modeled after Richard Wagner's. She predicts a formal opening within a year and broad support from wealthy donors.
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New York
Mme
Tilia Nordica
Bayreuth
America
Notea Ainger
Fariova
Richard Wasner
Blawiding
Europe
Upg
Nordica
Naxt Rumimer
Piale
Khaan
Woodien
American Fualitute of Music
Buraux
Richard’ Wagner
Electric light bill discount deadline notice
Notice that discounts on electric light bills will not be allowed after the tenth. The office will be open in the evenings on the 9th and the 10th until 9 p m.
New Guns Nerd At The Tent De Ramps
A fragment describes new firearms on display at a tent event near 1237 Gathonn Street with attention to weapons and public interest. Details are sparse but indicate a sales or demonstration setting.
Wanted 20 men to shovel coal at Home Supply Co yard
WANTED 20 men to shovel coal at The Home Supply Co yards at the corner of Lafayette and Nickel Plate Railroad of Hoagland Avenue and Wabash Railroad. Pay rate 174 cents per hour. Inquiries invited at the mentioned location.
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Home Supply Co
Cor. Lafayette
Nickel Plate R. R
Hoagland Ave
Wabash R. R
Firm denounces trading schemes as undignified practice
In 1907 the firm declares that no trading stamps gift enterprises or similar schemes have ever been used to grow its business. The company states such unhealthy methods are beneath a well managed and reputable business, and asserts continued patronage confirms this stance.
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Indiana
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Lafayette
United States
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