Jan Prof Dawson class and social dance events listed
A fragment lists upcoming activities from January through March including Mrs Mary Elizabeth Cheney recital at Mnasonie temple by the Women's club, Fifer's dancing school at Lexington hall, indoor events at Y M C A, a lecture by Dr A Steels on Home Life in Dixie During the War, stakes dances card parties and a Bier/masquerade by Germania society, and various lodge and public social events at St Mary's hall Masonic temple Colonial ball and other activities planned through March with dates and venues in brief.
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Dawson
Mary Elizabeth Cheney
Mnasonie Temple
Auspices
Fifer
Lexington Hall
Embury Church
A. Steels
Dixie
St. Mary's Hall
Mary's
Masonic Temple
Germania Society
Excelsior Lodge of Masons
G.I.A
B. of
Jan. 8 The Fighting Parson Matinee and Night
The program lists a matinee and evening show on January 8 featuring The Fighting Parson.
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Warrens
Virginia
Origin of the fable behind the phrase an ax to grind
The Los Angeles Times cites Charles Miner as the originator of the famine expression an ax to grind in 1814. A Pennsylvania newspaper tale tells of a man with an ax who tests a boy, praising him then sending him to fetch water to whet the grindstone, until the child’s pride is crushed.
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Benjamin Franklin
Charles Miner
Pennsylvania
Rasent
Los Angeles Times
Auction Room Incident On Market Street
A Philadelphia Record report describes an odd auction on Market Street where an auctioneer offered a watch and chain valued at 22 dollars. A boy lead the bids starting at five cents, pushing the note to 95 cents before the boy won and received change. The crowd received a lecture on courage from the auctioneer.
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Market Street
Ife
Philadelphia Record
Cook For Judge Ends With Ermine Cloak For Wife
The judge’s wife cooked for a week after losing her servant, earning his appreciation with meals the Blanks once enjoyed. He rewarded her with an ermine cloak, triggering gossip and envy among social circles. Mrs Jerome then asks how she might profit from cooking, and Jerome replies she will receive a long crape veil after a week.
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Judge Blank
Mrs. Jerome
Jerry
Mr. Jerome
Cossack Drill Uses Lances to Build Floating Bridges
Part of their drill includes constructing bridges with lances as supports and cooking kettles serving as floats, showcasing skill and teamwork in a ceremonial display.
Electric Bitters praised by Macon orphanage head
The president of the Industrial and Orphans Home in Macon Georgia reports nine years of using Electric Bitters. He calls it excellent for stomach liver and kidney troubles and a top family medicine. It invigorates organs purifies blood aids digestion creates appetite and strengthens thin weak people including women. Available for 60 cents at Joseph Emmert.
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Industrial and Orphan’s Home
Macon
Joseph Emmert
Six Glasses Of Beer Triggered Drunk In Court
Testimony in Justice Janssen's courtroom reveals Adam Knipfel and M H Hickory were arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct after Hickory admitted to six small beers that afternoon. Police witnesses described intoxicated behavior, while the defendants claimed sobriety and blamed the arrest on spite, with Knipfel denying heavy drinking and Hickory admitting six beers at various times.
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Janssen
Adam Knipfel
M. H. Hickory
Kraft Base
Vick
Hickory
Freeport
Knipfel
Kraft House
Rummelhagen
Charles Rummelhagen
Double Birthday Party for Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Demmel
In social circles Pere wrowe wwe a double birthday party at Mrs. Derti me home. The U T D club surprised Mrs. Charles Cramer and Mrs. J Frank Demmel that evening. They received pedestal and cut glass goblets. Mrs. Charles Orpin of Denver spoke. Euchre prizes went to John Kitts L D Kuehner J Knoble and Mrs. Charles Orpin booby to L D Kuehner.
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Pere. Wrowe
Wwe
U. T. D. Club
Charles Cramer
J. Frank Demmel
Dertime
Charles Orpin
Denver
John Kitts
L. D. Kuehner
J. Knoble
Young Couple Surprised by Oak Street Visit
A dozen young people visited Mr and Mrs Wallace Hutchison on Oak Street Wednesday evening. The couple were surprised by the gathering but soon recovered and hosted a jolly, late hour luncheon. The party praised the bride and groom as charming entertainers.
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Wallace Hutchison
Oak Street
Miss Susie Nichols Honored At Farewell Party
A farewell party was tendered to Miss Susie Nichols by friends gathered at the home of Rev. H. AL. Moore last night. The evening was socially spent before refreshments were served.
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Susie Nichols
H. AL. Moore
Lakota Club To Host Smokers Night at Club House
The Lakota club will host a smoker at the club house tonight with a large turnout of members and friends expected to attend.
Kitchen shower honors Florence Reitzell at Rodenbaugh home
Miss Ursula Rodenbaugh and Miss Charlotte Demmel hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Florence Reitzell at Miss Rodenbaugh’s Walnut Street residence last evening. Guests enjoyed the evening and a delicious luncheon was served.
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Ursula Rodenbaugh
Charlotte Demmel
Florence Reitzell
Miss Rodenbaugh
Walnut Street
Immigrant Citizens Seek Court Hearings in June Term
Joseph Strauss of 171 Clark avenue Freeport has filed first citizenship papers. his petition will be heard at the June term of circuit court. He is a native of Germany. Ulrich Ruf, native of Switzerland, has filed first citizenship papers with the circuit court clerk. his petition will be heard during the June term.
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Joseph Strauss
Clark Avenue
Freeport
Germany
Ulrich Ruf
Switzerland
Carnation Day Observed Across Freeport in McKinley Anniversary
Carnation Day marks the birth anniversary of the late President McKinley. The day has passed largely unnoticed in Freeport with only a few residents wearing the president's favorite flower. the custom began five years ago and is widely observed nationwide.
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McKinley
Freeport
United States
Passenger Train No 120 Derails Near Bloomington
Passenger train No 120 of the Illinois Central in the south division was derailed at the Big Four interlocking plant in Bloomington last night. The service was delayed several hours but no serious damage or injuries were reported.
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Illinois Central
Big Four Railroad
Bloomington
Court suspects hideout clues in $100 jail robbery case
Courtney and Miller, jailed for robbing Joe Dreibelbis of $100, appeared before Magistrate Bentley and asked for a change of venue granted and moved to Justice Janssen. $80 recovered after locating $20 hidden high on jail bars near a ceiling pipe. Pat Smith held as witness, others silent. Case continued to 10 a.m. tomorrow.
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Courtney and
Miler
Joe Dreibelbis
Bentley
Janssen
Pat Smith
Pat
Miller
Funeral for Joseph Lieferman Held in Lancaster
The funeral of the late Joseph Lieferman was held from his son's home in Lancaster this morning at 8:30 and at 9:30 from St Joseph's church. Edward Blust officiated.
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Joseph Lieferman
Lancaster
St. Joseph’s Church
Edward Blust
Licensed to Marry William Kochsmeier wed Martha Wilkey
Marriage notice records William Kochsmeier of Weston Madison and Martha Wilkey of Rock City formalizing their union with officiant and date details. Private civil ceremony announced with standard legal language.
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William Kochsmeier
Weston
Mad
Martha Wilkey
Rock City
Benson Funeral Saturday Service for Scott Benson
The funeral of the late Scott Benson will be held in Dubuque Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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Benson
Scott Benson
Dubuque
Market Report From Chicago Board of Trade and Union Stock Yards
Closing board of trade quotations show May wheat at 1074% and May corn 627, May oats 62. Jan pork 17.20 and lard 9.63 with ribs 8.87. Union Stock Yards cattle 2,000 steady to strong, hogs 21,000 up 6 to 10. sheep 5,000 at 3.30 to 5.60. J A G club meeting postponed due to illness. local ads note Gold Medal Flour quality and Emerick Barrett jewelers sale. Mann’s Kinger sausage factory items listed with old dates.
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The
Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Officers Installed by Lady Maccabees at Meeting
At a Lady Maccabees gathering the following officers were installed: Past commander Mina Botsford, Commander Rose Knepley L, commander Mary Goldman, Record keeper Cora Schlott, Financial auditor Clara Taylor, Chaplain Anna Lichtenberger, Sergeant-at-arms Minerva Tenny, Mistress-at-arms Ida Skeel, Sentinel Julia Kircheffer, Picket Florence Reed. Refreshments were served after installation.
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Lady Maccabees
Mina Botsford
Rose Knepley
Mary Goldman
Cora Schlott
Clara Taylor
Anna Lichtenberger
Minerva Tenny
Ida Skeel
Bentinel
Julia Kircheffer
Florence Reed
Hawkins Advertises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in Kansas
Druggist J M Hawkins of Mound City Kansas endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and stomach tonic. The ad claims a guarantee and offers a free sample by mail from the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. Bottles sell for 60 cents and one dollar.
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T. M. Hawkins
Kansas
J. M. Hawkins
Mound City
Kan
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, Ill
Family seeks gentle girl for home placement
Classified notice from a settlement home seeking a one or two year old girl for placement in a good family. Contact settlement home for details and application.
Taxes Dentists Gold Robbery At Freeport Office
During the noon hour the dental office of Dr Tyler was robbed of gold valued at about 85 dollars. Dr Pier left at 12 06 and returned after 1 pm to find the theft. Police were notified and a search is underway. A description of the suspect was given, and a stranger had been in the waiting room requesting work for his wife. The gold bridgework and a gold tray were taken, described as one of the boldest robberies in Freeport.
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Tyler
Pier
Tornado Wrecks Tremont Hotel in Macon Missouri
A tornado demolished the Tremont hotel and damaged several buildings at Macon Missouri, with trains bringing a report to St Joseph Missouri. Wires are down and details are scarce.
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Macon
Associated Press
St. Joseph
Tremont
Stephenson Falls Short Needs One Vote for Senate
Madison Wis Jan 29 Associated Press Stephenson again failed of election in the joint session today he recorded sixty three out of 131 votes cast as his bid to become United States senator remained short by one vote.
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United States
Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Stephenson
The Puffball Fungus Spore Flood and Fertility
All the energies of the fungous plant seem to be directed to producing germs to propagate its kind. Mature puffballs contain spores and when bursting release vast quantities into the air. A single puffball has held over 10,000,000 spores, which drift widely once released. The remarkable fertility and rapid growth are noted as key traits of this vegetative tribe.
Moral legends outlive boys and threaten heaven
A London Chronicle anecdote recalls a boy asked if anyone in heaven tells tales. The teacher says no, provoking the boy to declare George Washington would find heaven dull. The tale underscores enduring legends and moral rebukes in childhood storytelling.
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George Washington
London Chronicle
English Feel at Home in Virginia Says London Diocesan Magazine
An Englishman seeking a sense of home in the United States should visit Virginia. The piece notes Virginia’s fondness for England, pride in English ancestry, and compares a Richmond country house to an old park in Sussex or Worcestershire, as described by the Bishop of London in the London Diocesan Magazine.
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United States
Virginia
England
Richmond
Sussex
Worcestershire
London
Wooden horse gazes on Troy city gates
Paris and Hector debate the weight of a wooden horse before Troy. Hector quips Troy weight while Paris grows envious as their wit turns playful.
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Troy
Paris
Hector
Credit refused yields ready cash in clever exit
An old tipper in a bar asks for credit, the publican says no credit but a sixpence. He hands over the coin and pockets his cash, then leaves with a poised stride, proving quick wit over credit.
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London Telegraph
George Means Business Says He Told Me So
A brief exchange cited by the Inter Ocean notes the meaning of names. The daughter asks what George means, and the mother replies that George means business, claiming he told her so last night.
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Charles
William
George
Business Mentor Changes Fortunes with Loyal Son
A local note recalls a father tucking his son into the family estate and guiding him to run the business. The speaker credits gradual teaching and hope that a willing, good-natured pupil could yield lasting value and a brighter future.
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Odoath
Bay of Freeport merchants promote price smart deals
Local Bay of Freeport merchants advertise customer friendly pricing and tailored offers. They emphasize meeting buyer requirements with competitive rates and clear value across goods and services.
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Bay of Freeport
Arab surgeon tale of a Tafilet journey and a daring repair
Walter B Harris recounts a journey to Tafilet where a native doctor described a remarkable operation. A Moroccan sect, Tamacha, entertains followers with religious rites and tricks. The surgeon claimed he repaired a skull using pumpkin rind, restoring function and even hair growth within a month.
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Walter
Harris
Tafilet
Algeria
Algiers
Morocco
Tamacha
Sahit
Mekmnez
Fred
Ernor
Shereef
The Silver Fox and Its Regal Fur Privilege
A Century Magazine passage extols the silver fox as a rare, regal fur prize. It describes the fox’s extraordinary coat and intellect as gifts from nature, comparing its value to Tyrian purple and gold. The piece notes the rarity and guarded nature of these fur jewels, with hunters using a specialized jargon to describe ranks among them.
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Woodlore
Rome
Thompson Seton
Influence of Food on Character Theory
A humorous dialogue among Mr. Sihithfield Mr. Wood and Mr. Smithfield debates if diet shapes character. Sugar in coffee beefsteak lobster beets mutton and scraps are mentioned as the group weighs the theory with light irony and banter.
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Mr. Sihithfield
Mr. Wood
Mr. Smithfield
No Such Thing as Noise Says Professor Tait
On the opening day of a winter session Professor Tait of Edinburgh University entered the natural philosophy class to loud applause. He scanned the uproarious benches with a knowing smile and finally remarked that there is really no such thing as noise. It is merely a matter of subjective impression.
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Tait
Edinburgh University
Natural
Mosquitoes Trigger Lantern Alarm in July Boarding House
Two Irishmen newly arrived stayed at a private boarding house on a hot July night. Mosquitoes swarmed as they left a light burning. Pat woke, blew out the lamp, and later found the room filled with fireflies. He exclaimed that lanterns were coming in.
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Mike
Pat
Woman with Past Sparks Denial in Exchange
A terse exchange centers on a woman’s past with one remarker noting a decade-long span of it. The other responds that she denies only about ten years of the past. The Philadelphia Ledger records the dialogue as part of a broader social column.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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