Crows Harass Foxes and Battle Owls in Maine
A Bangor Maine observer describes crows showing fierce hostility to foxes on cold winter days when tracking is possible. Crows guide hunters by marking fox trails and harassing foxes. the birds' roosts, foraging habits, and clashes with owls are detailed, including dramatic nightly owl battles where up to fifty crows attack a single owl, with owls often yielding only after heavy losses. The piece notes Maine’s crow populations struggle in harsher conditions and their broad diet favors flesh over smaller prey.
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Bangor
Eddington
Bird of Prey
Maine
The Pink Husears at Opera House Mock Grand Finale
A fragmentary review notes the performance of a local opera, highlighting Mr. J Clarence Harvey as the Italian tenor with comedic flair. The scene features a lively finale in the first act and a distinctive musical number pleasing the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
J. Clarence Harvey
Vaudeville Gala at Grand Opera House Tonight
The troupe performs tomorrow night at the Grand Opera House with an all new program. Expect fresh first part, new jokes, gags, songs, monologues, cornet solos, costumes, and scenery. A roaring farce written for this company enhances the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Hi Henry Show Preserved as Finest Minstrelsy Yet
The passage touts a long standing name as the best of its kind under top management. It promises fully copyrighted, new surprises and asserts the Hi Henry show will remain unmatched compared to any prior minstrelsy performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. Henry
Louis James Stars In Virginius At Grand Opera House
Louis James, famed for his dramatic heft, is billed for a lavish revival of Virginius at the Grand Opera House next Saturday night. The performer is praised as the ideal Roman father in the production, promising a pivotal, season defining appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis James
Grand Opera House
James
Virginius
Mrs Wim Smallwood Called to Oelwein for Sister’s Death
Mrs Wim Smallwood left for Oelwein Iowa yesterday after the death of her sister Mrs Geo Dayton. The funeral plans are not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Smallwood
Oelwein
Iowa
Geo
Dayton
Scott's Emulsion Endorsed by a Mother for Colds
A mother recounts her children showing early cold symptoms with restlessness heavy breathing and night sweats. She says starting Scott's Emulsion the next morning brings peaceful rest and normal breathing within a day or two. The ad promotes Scott & Bowne New York as the remedy.
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Scott
Kids in Saloon Audits Spark Parental Scrutiny
Local complaints reach Chief Sweeney about parents sending nine year old daughters and sons to saloons to buy beer and whisky. Saloonkeepers condemn such actions though fear parental displeasure. Mayor Dittmar urges action, police limited by personal liberty, potential public movement to curb the practice.
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Sweeney
Down Town
Dittmar
Mitchell
Recital by Maud Fenton Bollman at Freeport Church
Freeport music lovers await a recital by soprano Maud Fenton Bollman at First M E Church tomorrow evening. She has performed in major cities and draws strong local interest. program includes works by Oren net Air Handel Donizetti and Mozart with accompanist Miss Lila Lund and organists F J Burdett and Charles W Lawyer. Admission is 50 cents and no reserved seats.
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Maud Fenton Bollman
M. E. Church
Freeport
Maude Fenton Bollman
F.J. Burdett
Charles W. Lawyer
Lila Lund
God Sala
Re- AE
He Surprised Eliza With a New Suit Prank
A farmer near Henryetta trades his tired old suit for a fresh one to delight his wife Eliza. He shouts a plan, tosses the old garment into a creek at a bridge, but the new suit disappears from the wagon. He returns home cold and surprised Eliza with the outcome.
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Eliza
Territory
Henryetta
Kansas City Journal
High Speed in Texas in the Kansas City Journal
Opie Read declares Texas among the most moral states with great railroad service. An old Kansas man living in Texas praises on time Cotton Belt trains. a local Commercial chair praises the engineer who refuses a purse, calling the money yesterday’s train.
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Texas
Union
Opie Read
Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Monstrous Pinner monument raises questions of motive
In Pinner England a towering square pyramid rises in a churchyard, with a coffin inside the stone shell. A son enshrined William and Agnes Loudon in midair to keep a monetary legacy from passing to others after death.
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Pinner
Eng
William
Agnes Loudon
County Culling N Baileyville March 3 highlights birthday party
From Our Own Correspondent Baileyville March 3 Walter Dravel hosts seventh birthday party at Rev and Mrs Dravel home with games and refreshments. Local visits include Mrs Steel of Scioto Mills and Mrs J H Wilkins, Kinus Roskam, and John Beightol travel to Freport. Various church groups meet and residents travel to Freeport and Plankington, S D.
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Baileyville
Walter Dravel
Kinus Roskam
Harper
John Beightol
Freport
Eddie Dewall
Freeport
Ladies’ Aid ‘Society of the Baptist Church
Rosa Merlein
Poolley
Rockford
Hiram Dickkers
German’ Valley
Ladies’ Aid
Society of the Reformed Church
Clara Meyers
Frank Hock
Grundy Center
Iowa
John Dewall
Frank Inllinois
Wm. Geiger
A. A. Geiger
Walter Treeeler
A. A
Mi ona tablets offered by Jungkunz for digestion cure
W F Jungkunz advertises Mio na as a complete digestive remedy that cures stomach troubles and restores digestive function. It promises improved nutrition, tolerance of any food, and relief from weakness, headaches, insomnia, and debility. A 50 cent box is available with a money back guarantee if Mio na does not cure.
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W. F. Jungkunz
Lancaster Republicans Nomination Meeting Set for March 16
Republican voters in Lancaster will convene at the town house on Thursday March 16 to nominate a ticket. Polls will be open from 4 to 4 o'clock. James Rezner serves as committeeman.
Property Owners Warned on Special Taxes Delinquent
To Property Owners all owing special taxes Sarat their property will have until April 30, 1906 to pay before the books are turned over delinquent. F. E. DirtM 4B GRIFFIN, Special tax collector.
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F. E. Dirtm
Griffin
This Date in History Compiled List of Events
A compact chronology lists events by year from 1496 to 1895 including Henry VII granting a patéfit to John Cabot, Clement VII's death, the Boston Massacre, naval and political milestones, and notable births and deaths across Europe and America.
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Henry VII
England
John Cabot
Antonio Allegri Correggio
Clement VII
Mancon
France
Spain
George Stanhope
Canterbury
Bar
James II
Curry Lane
Boston
Samonel A. Eliot
Battle of
Barrosa
Samuel Parr
Thames Tunnel
Daniel Webster
Haynes
Covent Garden Theatre
London
William H. Seward
New York
General Beauregard
Army of Mississippi
James Grant
H. R. Pollard
Richmond
Reichsrath
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Hot Springs
Ark
Manitoba
Henry Ward Beecher
Nechwang
Strong as steel athlete credits Postum for nerves and sleep
A young athlete recounts how coffee caused insomnia and steadied nerves. After trying Postum Food Coffee, prepared correctly, sleep improved and muscles grew enduring. He says his father’s asthma also eased since shifting from coffee, and the family all benefited. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Embury Methodist Sermon Draws Large Audience
A large, youthful audience at Embury Methodist heard a sermon titled Thirty Minutes in a Portrait Gallery Lined With Agnostics, Atheists, Fools, Evolutionists and Wise Men. Preceded by thirty-voice evangelistic music, led by a male quartet, the talk urged listeners to prepare to meet thy God. Three persons arose for prayers.
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Embury
Messrs
Starving Woman Recovers After Electric Bitters Trial
Mrs. Mary H. Walters of Columbus Ohio describes a stomach weakened by drugs leaving her unable to eat and nerves unable to sleep. After taking Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and a complete cure, sold as a best health tonic for 50 cents and guaranteed by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
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Starvin
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair Street
Columbus
Joseph Emmert
Travel Leaflet Promotes Overland Limited California Trip
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway issued an illustrated leaflet showcasing California’s winter attractions and the three day trip by The Overland Limited from Chicago to San Francisco. The 2300 mile route mirrors the 1869 Argonauts path, passes the new Salt Lake bridge, and departs Union Passenger Station at 8 p.m. daily.
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St. Paul Road
California
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
San Francisco
Union
Argonauts
Salt Lake
Chicago Journal
F. A. Miller
C. M. & St. P. Railway
Settlers' One Way Sec Ond Class Rates
To Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota east of the Missouri River Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan and Alberta. Via the Northwestern Line Tuesdays March 6 18 March 27 and April 8 10 17 and 34. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri River
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Forestrys economic shift and need for planned forestry
A 1905 government report warns that the nations lumber output exceeds all major sectors and urges a transition to economic forestry. It criticizes the wasteful timber barons, calls for farm timber planting, and notes potential per-acre profits from well-managed woodlots, including on marginal lands. A. N. Abbott from Morrison, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Press
Polo, MI
Gulf
Pacific Coast
Danger in Delay Warns About Kidney Troubles
Public notice promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney diseases. The ad cites Backache, headaches, lameness and dropsy as symptoms and claims testimonials from Freeport residents. It states price ten cents and lists Foster-Milburn Co. as sole agents. Remember the name.
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Brigtet
Dean
Freeport
Wm. Trotter
Walnut St
Joseph Emmert
Sasieg
Amy
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting at Kyle Home
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Van Brocklin Beach will hold its annual meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs E Kyle on Wednesday March 7. Dinner will be served and all members are cordially invited to be present.
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Woman's Foreign Miary Society of
van Brocklin Beach
E. Kyle
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