Ballooning dangers and historic ascents across borders
The article surveys balloon sport dangers noted by the New York Post and recounts dramatic ascents and landings from Kingston to West Point. It traces French and American pioneers, the craft’s navigation issues, and military interest including West Point officers and war balloons stored since 1898.
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New York “Post
Niagara Falls
Levee
Kingston
Catskill Mountains
France
New York
Shalloon
Manhattan
Hudson River
Catskill
Adirondack
Switzerland
America
West Point Military Academy
Albert F. Zahn
Aero Club
Aero, Club
Iin
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Settlement Report By Wm Nampel Collector
Wm Nampel, collector of Silver Greek township, presents settlement with the county treasurer. Delinquent amount listed as $10,402.36. Collected $8,812.04. Commission $196.24. Due various taxes totaling $9,615.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nampel
Silver Greek Township
The
Care Gale
Funeral of Mrs. B. B. Thomas
Remains of the late Mrs B B Thomas who died at Boone Ta arrived in the city at 11 30 this morning. The funeral services were held from the depot Rev W A Schutte officiating and interment took place in the city cemetery.
George Ennenga Visits Mother in Ash Creek
George Ennenga left for Ash Creek Texas yesterday afternoon to visit his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ennenga
Ash Creek
Strongh Talks On Making Great Men At Y M C A
Mr Strough of Kalamazoo Michigan presents stere opticon talks to men at the Freeport Y M C A with pictures to illustrate How Great Men Are Made The series continues tonight with The Curse of Strong Drink and covers gambling and the prodigal daughter later in the week Admission is free and open to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Kalamazoo
Mich
Strough
Freeport
Noah
Dand
Proposals for Additions to Poor Farm Asylum
Sealed proposals will be received by the Committee on Poor Farm up to 1 PM Monday April 23 2006 at the County Clerk office for the construction of an addition to the asylum at the poor farm. Plans and specifications available at the county clerk's office. Proposals may be rejected by the committee. H D Price chairman of committees.
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Committee On’ Poor Farm
H. D. Price
Tax Payers Attention Notice from Frank Elli
A brief public notice urging taxpayers to pay their taxes to collector Frank Elli and settle soon. It mentions the Danly Journal delivery for 10 cents per week.
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Frank Elli
Freeport Boys Prepare for Rare Afternoon Match
Tomorrow afternoon the Freeport boys team will participate in a rare contest at 4330 O'clock, drawing local interest and anticipation for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Coffee Debate Sparks Health Claims and Postum Challenge
A group of coffee importers and roasters face a counter campaign urging disclosure of evidence on coffee harms. The advocates promote Postum Food Coffee as a nourishing alternative, wagering $100,000 to prove coffee’s risks and urging trials and factory inspections to verify product purity and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Freeport pamphlet touts Freeport Illinois growth
Freeport, Illinois, a city of 20 000, issues a handsome title pamphlet extolling its advantages for residence or business. The concisely worded conclusion by its Business Men's Association states it is not a rain bow chaser but will cooperate to bring desirable industries to aid development. The item stems from a New Hampshire booklet compiled by C F Hildreth and shared via Concord, New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Felts
Goudis Thong
Freeport
C. F. Hildreth
Concord
N. H
Concord Daily Patriot
Illinois
Fragmentary 19th Century Health Note Mentioning Bitters
A damaged OCR passage references health effects and nerve weakness. It mentions bitters and a person named Joseph Emmert, with confusion over sleep and a claim of induced effects and partial improvement. The readable names include Bitters and Emmert.
Local Shoes On Sale Amid Hasty Bargains
Shoppers rush to grab discounted footwear as a city sale advertises big bargains. Limited stock and crowded racks push pedestrians to act quickly for low prices and brand-name styles.
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War Department of
the “United
Leavenworth
Montgolfier
Corsatrucet
Montgolfer Brothers
King
Louis
Fontainblett
English Channel
Blanchard
de Jeffries
Alps
Marseilles
Turin
John A. Haddock
John-ta Mountane
Watertown
Canada
John , Wise
Tha Mountane
C. A. Gages
St. Louis
Jefferson County
Lake Ontario
M. le Comte Henri de la Vaulx
Korostichelf
Russia
Trust
Strongh
Y. M.C
Sam
Kendall
Phillipsburg
Kan
Buck- Jen
Joseph Emimert
Danly Journal
Postum Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Battlereek Nich
Pocket Books
Pattisona Kryder
Galena Ave
South
Siuiter & Brauer
Heath & Milligen
Swartz & Fleck
Henson
Court Howie
Stephenso
Siren Court House
Oman
Joseph Emmert
Whitney Go-Carts
Whitney Line
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
Casli
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