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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1901

Page

12

Cresceus Brings Home Record Trotting Mile in 2 02

Cresceus, famed trotter, lowered the mile record to 2:02 and beat his Cleveland mark by 0.5 seconds at Columbus Driving Park. The race featured a 0:59 half and a strong tail wind, with 12,000 fans on hand as George Ketcham and trainer Tim Murrnen guided the stallion to victory amid windy, cool weather.

Columbus Cresceus Cleveland Tigher George Ketcham Rllegally Tim Murrnen Dan Laho Ketcham Crescens Mr. Ketcham

Truck farming expands nationwide supply of vegetables

The U S agricultural department will publish a report by Edward G Warde Jr and Edwin S Holmes Jr on truck farming and fruit and vegetable transport. It notes southern farms feed northern markets year round, railroads speed perishable shipments with refrigeration and ventilation, and Florida and southern states supply winter markets while northern states take midsummer to autumn crops.

Washington Agricultural Department Edward G. Warde, Jr Edwin S. Holmes, Jr United States California Atlantic Seaboard Florida

God's Promise to Abram in Genesis Fifteen

SundaySchool lesson notes on Genesis fifteen 1 18 from John Lindsay Withrow. The talk frames God revealing himself to Abram as the true God superior to idols and explains faith counted as righteousness. It covers Abram's journey from Ur to Haran to Egypt, the starry blessing, and the sign of the covenant with sacrifices. It ends with foretelling trials for Abram's descendants and the hope of future life and reunion.

John Lindsay Withrow D. D Park Street Church Boston Chicago Record-Herald God Abraham Abram Chaldees Haran Moreh Bethel Man Father Jesus Christ Jesus Christ Terah Abramere Egypt Canaan Sodom Gomorrah Alexander the Great Elizer Damascus Jehovah Abiaham Paul Bethlehem Calvary Goad

Ohio horseman lauds backing and eyed another mile

A trainer spoke briefly of appreciation for the interest in the attempt and expressed trust in Ohio horses and confidence in his own great trotter Crescens. After a half hour rest he appeared ready for another mile, not unduly fatigued by the effort.

Ohio Crescens

New Postmaster Named in Monroeville

Postmaster Frank Walters takes over after J. M. Tryon surrendered the keys at 9 30 PM. The transfer moves to the Adam C Robinson implement room on South Street. The change stems from political opposition rather than incompetence, and is welcomed by some while expected to sharpen party divisions ahead of the next Allen county election.

Monroeville Frank Walters J. M. Tryon Adam C. Robinson South Street Tryon Walters Allen County

German Antarctic Expedition Aims Sea Life Study

The expedition bound for Kerguelen Island will focus on sea life and its economic aspects. It notes that no useful Antarctic fish varieties are yet known to exist in Antarctic waters.

Kerguelen Island Antarctic

Collision injures young lady and two boys on bicycles near Academic Friday

A road collision near Academic Friday injured Agnes Bauer who suffered brain concussion and facial cuts. Two bicyclists, including eight year old Thomas Craig's son, were hurt as a hay rack splinter penetrated the boy's hip. Dr. J D Chambers treated both cases.

Agnes Bauer J. D. Chambers Thomas Craig St. Toe Road

Roosevelt reply to boy's letter delights a small town

A ten year old Floyd Tane from Cam-N.Y. writes to President Roosevelt praising his interest in state affairs and bravery. a few weeks later Roosevelt replies warmly from Albany expressing appreciation for the boy's devotion and good wishes. Sabina, a neighbor's daughter, spills cherries staining her white frock after an untidy room leads to misfortune.

Floyd Tane Cam- N.Y Roosevelt White Yette Roosevelt Sabina

Wonder of the age botanic balm touted

An old advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh claimed to heal after other treatments fail. It cites a free trial offer from Dr Gillam and lists Chicago and Tipton area retailers and names of local sellers and patrons.

Dr. Gillam Mitchell St Atlanta Ranke & Nusbaum Calhoun St

A Small Boy Questions Aunt in Quiet Moment

A short scene shows a little boy Willie asking questions and Aunt Jane telling him to be quiet. After a moment of dead silence he pleads in a plaintive voice to think, wondering if the thinking machine can be learned.

Jane Willie

The Dandelion and Daisy in Spring Fields

A readable essay explains the dandelion and the daisy, noting their growth, flower structures, and common names. It describes the dandelion clock marking time with seeds, uses of roots in medicine and salad, and the quick regrowth of daisies after mowing.

Gia Deny Gotsin Petit Diyscedis Boos Phass Monde Wien Daniel Ir. C

Things Animals Teach Us About Tools and Structure

The passage notes several animals and their natural adaptations as analogies for human design. It compares a woodpecker’s beak, tortoise jaws, a ship’s frame, a squirrel’s mouth, and a bee’s carpentry to human tools. It also describes a cnat, porcupine, and a diving bell creating protective underwater spaces using air bubbles.

Cnat

Two Wings At Pennsylvania Hospital Prompt Teen Humor

In Philadelphia a table talk centers on a new hospital wing near the William Penn statue. An elder jokes a second wing would make it fly, while a younger boy wittily answers that it is Ponyed down rather than Peoned.

Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Willian Penn Philadelphia Times

A Neglected Insect

A whimsical verse recounts a brownie and fairy guiding a tiny couple over moonlit hills. A caterpillar ascends with them as bitter teardrops fall, lamenting why no one has ever asked it to accompany a crawl.

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