The Innocent Mr. Johnson and Esther Dillon Tale
Chesterton, the college captain, nurses a sprained ankle after clashing with rival Johnson during a winter stroll. Esther Dillon returns his affection, revealing forgotten Christmas gifts and a plan to wed once he can walk again. Their lighthearted romance unfolds amid campus life and a playful mix of misunderstandings.
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Chesterton
Elm Avenue
Johnson
Esther Dillon
Mr. Chesterton
Esther
Lfe
Professor Dillon
Mr. Johnson
Father
Twelve Thousand Men Idle in Canada Pacific Strike
Striking Canadian Pacific railway workers walk off the job after an arbitration decision they themselves sought. About 12 000 idle, including 2200 in Montreal, with trains delayed as conductors and engineers demand properly made up runs. Government will not intervene as talks fail to resolve wage dispute.
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Cooma
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Fort Willian
Vancouver
Camidian Pacific Railway
Ang
Canadian Pacific
Ottawa
Labor Department
Weak Points of Great Men Highlight Humble Fears
The passage notes Dr Johnson fears death and avoids left foot first into rooms. Julius Caesar dreads thunder and hides underground. Marshal Saxe terrified by cats and fled. Teter the Great refused bridges with cries of fear. Byron never helps others with salt and leaves if spilled.
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Dr. Johnson
Julius Caesar
Marshal Saxe
Teter the Great
Byron
The Gnu Herds in South Africa described
An account details the gnu, its antelope-like form and distinctive behavior. It roams South Africa in large herds across hills, is swift and highly alert, and becomes extremely dangerous when cornered, preferring flight but defending itself fiercely when pressed.
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Env
Gnn
South Africa
The Power of Cheerfulness in Work
Carlyle extols cheerful workers who excel across pursuits. He argues sustained joy, not silent grumbling, fuels superior effort and lasting usefulness. He likens perseverance to harmony in motion and notes stars themselves inspire harmony.
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Carlyle
Birthplace of American Foreign Missions Monument
In 1806 five Williams College students held a prayer meeting on a farmer’s grounds near Williamstown Massachusetts under a haystack during a thunderstorm. Their gathering sparked the foreign missionary movement. Williams later erected a granite shaft with a globe to honor the event and five students Samuel J Mills James Tich ards Francis J Robbins Harvey Loonis and Byram Green.
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Williams College
Williamstown
Mass
Leslie
St Mission Park
American Foreign Missions
Samuel J. Mills
James Tichards
Francis J. Robbins
Harvey Loonis
Byram Green
Babies in Arabia Life of royal infants through ancient rites
The piece notes the hardships faced by high rank babies in Arabia circumcised rituals and royal care, detailing the first toilet which involves wrapping a bandage after a bath and perfumed oil. The language reflects a historical colonial tone about traditional practices.
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Arabia
Lincoln's Wit in Court Defeats Counterfeit Charge
Frederick Trevor Hill recalls how Abraham Lincoln used humor to unnerve witnesses and sway juries in a Bloomington counterfeit money case. Lincoln teased the name J Parker Green, prompting laughter then doubt, helping the defendant go free.
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Lincoln
Bloomington
Stevenson
J. Parker Green
Iincoln
John
John P. Green
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Lincoln
J, Parker Green
Green
Frederick Trevor Hill
Century
This Busy Age and the Pace of News Sharing
A man notes modern busyness as he recounts receiving a clipped news item pasted on paper with initials. He contrasts past letters with current shortcuts, saying information still arrives, but through rapid, impersonal means as everyone stays busy.
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New York Press
When Turkeys Form a Warlike Circle
In turkey flocks the gobbling birds circle a hare trapped among them and press in with heads lowered as they chant a warlike cry. The hare stays still or lies down while the turkeys terrorize it, illustrating a collective display of aggression.
Evaporation Study Aims At Salton Sea Project
Government scientists plan a two year study at the Salton Sea to determine water loss to atmosphere under varied conditions. Six to eight researchers will monitor water supply and evaporation rates while Professor F. L. Bigelow of the Weather Bureau leads the effort with local bureau support.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Cnsineers
Salton Sea
Mexican Line
Gulf of California
FL Brb. Bigelow
Weather Bureau
Gnu Puzzle Across Horse Cow and Deer Hybrid
A reader describes the gnu as a South African animal difficult to classify. The note compares the gnu to a cross between horse cow and deer, with a cowlike head horns mane and tall stature.
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South Africa
All Lives Are Interesting In Nature and Time
A reflective piece on life as a constant story from grass to fossils. It argues every life holds grief hope comedy and tragedy and that poetry reveals hidden truths through the agitations of youth and the secret thorn of aging.
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H. F. Amiel
Horseshoe for "Billy Bo" travels across the continent
A horseshoe bearing the message Traveling across The continent to bring good luck to Billy T. and the Democratic party was placed on a long railroad journey. It started in New Orleans and moved toward San Francisco stopping at stations, with messages from railroad men attached.
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New Orleans
Dilly T
Democratic Party
San Princisco
News Print Paper Auction Sells Carloads
In New York on August 6 carloads of news print paper were sold at auction under John Norris, chairman of the paper committee of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, for 1.20 dollars per 109 pounds free on board Naturial Ca im New York area.
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New York
John Norris
The
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Nattural Caim
N. Y
Origin of Whig name traced to Cromwell era
A twenty year old issue of Sturgeon’s Sword and Troll el magaz ine explains the origin of the term whig. Royalists in Cromwell’s time reportedly coined liberals as whigs by taking the first letters of “We hope in God” from their motto.
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Sturgeon
Sword and Trowel
Ten Years in Bed Kidney Cure Testimony
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana reports ten years confined to bed with kidney disease. He says medical help gave no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended, calling it a God send. Included are names H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunaz.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunaz
Taft at a Bar Meeting in Virginia and Campaign Plans
Judge Taft attended the Virginia Bar association meeting and listened to debates on legal rights. Next week Chairman Hitchcock and Ohio political manager Arthur Ivory will visit to discuss campaign activities. In Lincoln Bryan seeks campaign funds and releases his acceptance speech to press, with visitors including Frank B. Lynch.
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Tot Springs
Teft
Virginia Bar Association
Hitchcock
Arthur Ivory
Ohio
Taft
Lincoln
Neb
Macrview
Bryan
The
Republic
Bryrar
Fakview
Frank B. Lynch
Johnson
Minnesota
Democratic leader to speak in front cities nationwide
The note states that the Democratic leader will speak at all front city venues during the campaign with events scheduled around the state fair grounds at St. Paul on August.
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St. Paul
Republicans Nominate Dorsey Green for Short Term Judge
Kansas City August 6 The Republicans in the primary election nominated Dorsey Green a Black attorney for the short term judgeship of the court of common pleas He will have forty six days to serve as judge.
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Kansas City
Nan
Dorsey Green
Court of Common Pleas
Bristow Nominated for U.S. Senate in Kansas Primary
Topeka Kansas reports the Republican nomination of J L Bristow for United States senator as the most notable result of the state primary. Incumbent Senator Long retires. Stubbs wins the GOP governor nomination.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
J. L. Bristow
United States
Long
Stubbs
Oklahoma Primaries Pick Gore and Flynn for Senate
Guthrie Oklahoma Aug 6 The state primaries nominating Gore Democrat and Flynn Republican for United States senator finalized party selections.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Olka
United States
Gore
Flynn
Wasp Shows One Strong Point But It Hurts Its Cause
A wasp is noted for a single strong point that remains unfavorable to its position. The comment suggests a liability despite a perceived advantage.
Paper Delivery Complaints Prompt Office Notice
Patrons missing regular newspaper delivery will inform the office to address the issue and ensure service consistency. The notice urges affected readers to contact the office for remedies and scheduling.
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C. H. Sutcliffe
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Canadi
N Pacific
Man
Billy Bo
Thomas D. Knight
Bristow
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
ACME
Galena Street
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