American game birds disappear across the United States
A 19th or early 20th century report warns migratory birds face inadequate protection as wood ducks canvasbacks and snipe shore birds decline. It notes wood duck coloration and habitat limits, near extinction of several plover and snipe species and the long-billed curlew, plus dwindling woodcock and godwits.
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United States
Chesapeake Bay
New England
New York
American Museum of Natural History
Arctic America
Virginia
Carolina
South America
Argentina
Patagonia
Atlantic
Cape Cod
Early fall snipes and willet notes on coast species
The piece discusses the dowitcher and knot as snipe family members seen along the coasts in early fall. It notes the knot’s smaller bill, the dowitcher’s unsuspicious nature, and decrying snipe hunting. The willet’s decline is described, with remarks on its size, wariness, and threat during breeding season.
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Knot
Notable historical births and deaths on this date
A compact timeline lists figures born or died on this date across centuries. Entries include Napoleon Bonaparte born 1769 and Walter Scott born 1771, with events such as the Arc de Triomphe stone laying in 1806 and Detroit surrender in 1812 noted among others.
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St. Stephen
Hungary
Philippa
Edward II
England
Frederick William I
Prussia
Napoleon Bonaparte
Sir Walter Scott
Austerlitz
Francois Jules Paul Grevy
France
Detroit
John A. Logan
California
Monterey
J. Kier Hardie
Kagoshima
Japan
Ethel Barrymore
Adelaide Neilson
Convent of the Sacred Heart
New
This Is My 48th Birthday Maarten Maartens
Maarten Maartens, leading figure in Dutch letters, born in Amsterdam on August 15 1858. Born J M W Van der Poorten Schwartz his English to Dutch novels earned him the label Dutch Tolstoi. Educated in England Germany he self published And Old Maid s Love after fifteen years with publishers.
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Maarten Maartens
Holland
Amsterdam
J. M. W. van der Poorten- Schwartz
Tolstoi
England
Germany
Europe
New Engines for Illinois Central Rail Line
The Illinois Central ordered six new passenger engines to join the 1031 on the line between here and Freeport on Nos 2 and 3. Three engines may serve the Dubuque division, with the others on the Chicago division. The engines, largest on the Illinois Central, cost nearly 120000 in total with the 1031 and 10382 priced at 19500 each.
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Illinois Central
General Locomotive Works
Here
Freeport
Waterloo Courier
Dubuque
Chicago
Child Has Remarkable Escape In Fast Train Incident
In Pana Illinois on August 14 Russell Baringer four year old son of Mr and Mrs C Baringer fell from a passenger coach window while the train was running at forty miles per hour. He was picked up with only a few bruises and his father jumped from the train in distress but escaped unharmed. The family was en route to Pana to visit when the accident occurred and a physician examined both father and son finding only minor injuries.
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Pana
Ill
Russell
C. Baringer
Elgin Police Chief Summoned Over Misconduct Charges
Elgin Tl Aug 14 Chief James W Younger was ordered to appear before a five member board and police commissioners August 20 to answer charges of violating department rules. The accusations include drunkenness on duty immoral conduct untruthfulness and general misconduct harmful to city government. Younger has served thirteen years on the force and led it for four. He is a long time resident with many friends.
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Elgin
James W. Younger
Board of Five
Police Commissioners
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claim
An old advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve prevents sunburn stings and summer discomfort, urging readers to buy the genuine product from druggists. The copy touts that the salve cures minor ills and features a seductive endorsement of the brand name on the box.
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DeWitt
Cheap Excursion to Northern Michigan Resorts
Cheap excursion to Northern Michigan resorts via the Michigan Central from Chicago. Tickets valid leaving Chicago August 17 and returning by August 28. For details, contact local agents or write L. D. Heusner, G. W. F. P. A., 236 Clark St., Chicago.
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Michigan
Michigan Central
Chicago
L. D. Heusner
Clark St
Civil War Veterans Escort for Commander in Chief Tanner
Illinois regiment leads escort as Grand Army of the Republic parade through Minneapolis marks a grand encampment. Forty two states and territories represented with New York Ohio and Minnesota prominent, parade shortened for veterans age and fatigue, physicians on duty, crowds and open houses nationwide.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army
Vicksburg
Wilderness
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Hennepins Avenue
Nicollet Avenue
St. Paul
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Union Station
Coluumn
Columbia Post No. 706
Department of
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Olinois
Nebraska
Michigan
Indiana
Kansas
Johnson
Ireland
Excursion rates set on several Wisconsin routes
Excursion rates are in effect on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railway for Burlingtion Elkhorn Delavan Fontana Kansasville Kilbourne Madison McFarland Stoughton Walworth and Waukesha with good return until September 30. Agent J B Swearr reports the plan.
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Pp. R. RR
Burlington
Elkhorn
Delavan
Fontana
Kansasville
Kilbourne
Madison McFarland
Stoughton
Walworth
Waukesha
J. B. Swearr
Daily Journal delivery price rises across city
The Daily Journal announces delivery to any part of the city for 10 cents a week, expanding service and accessibility for readers.
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the Daily Journal
City Mortgages For Sale From Taylor and Frick
Investors are invited to purchase city mortgages offered by Taylor and Frick with quoted returns. Call at their office for details on available notes and terms.
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Taylor & Frick
County Cullings From Our Own Correspondent
Winneshiek Aug 14 report: Mrs Jacob Myers critical while Mrs Isaac Myers improves. James Meads and Oscar Myers post-ops at Globe hospital. Rev J S Shoemaker returns from Indiana. Free Methodist camp meeting disrupted by Pecatonica river flood. Weather kept crowds small. Mail carrier Cotherman blocked across river. Various local visitations, threshing, and family visits noted from Freeport to Okla homa and Chicago.
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Winneshiek
Jacob Myers
Isaac Myers
James Meads
Oscar Myers
Globe Hospital
J. S. Shoemaker
Indiana
Pecatonica
Cotherman
R. J. Deery
Henry Bokemeier
J. M. Lapp
Freeport
H. Ff
R. T. Mitchell
Wm. Anderson
Mabel Robison
Red Oak
al Vloss
Will Hake
Pear ‘Ity
Pearl Askey
Ridott
Sam Hake
Fred Kortemeier, Sr
Henry Kortemeier
SocialTeas and Euchre Honor Local Ladies in Lincoln Ave
Miss Ollivia Kloepping entertained many friends in honor of Misses Elizabeth Pauler and Vallie Terse of Chicago. Miss Cora Flichtemeier hosted the D A club at her Lincoln avenue home for euchre with Mrs. Charles Baumgarten winning the favor. Mrs. Albert Williams of Foley street hosted a gathering of lady friends this afternoon at her residence.
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Ollivia Kloepping
Elizabeth Pauler
Vallie Terse
Chicago
Cora Flichtemeier
D. A
Lincoln Avenue
Euchre
Charles Baumgarten
Albert Williams
Foley Street
Breakfast Harmony and Health Benefits
A cheerful breakfast sets a positive tone for work and life. A healthy stomach supports a healthy mind and body, while indigestion disrupts mood and performance. Avoid overindulgence and consider Kodel For Dyspepsia after meals, sold by all druggists.
Opportunity on the Chicago Great Western Railway Openings
Job opportunities advertised by E B Magill Met township dept Omaha inviting writers to contact for full information and a copy of Town Talk. Emphasizes openings in nearly all lines of business and presents the message as the opportunity of a lifetime in new towns along the railway.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
E.B. Magill
Met
Omaha
Special Low Rate Excursion to New York City
A special low rate excursion from Chicago to New York City via the Michigan Central offers one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Tickets are valid for travel August 28 and 29 with return until September 4. Inquiries: local agent or L. D. Heusner, G. P. A., 286 Clark St., Chicago. 8-10d8-25
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New York City
Chicago
Michigan Central
L. D. Heusner
Clark St
Surrey Bus Service From White School House to Oakland Cemetery
A scheduled shuttle runs on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from White School House to Oakland Cemetery with departures at set times. Bus tickets cost 10 cents, obtainable from Owen T. Smith, secretary, at the Freeport Water company's office behind the First National Bank. This replaces automobile trips and allows cemetery visits by streetcar to the White School House pickup.
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White School House
Oakland Cemetery
Owen T. Smith
Freeport Water Company
First National Bank
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