Spelling and Suspicion in a Murder Trial
Detective Wider helps exonerate Paul Westcott by proof based on spelling habits. In a gripping courtroom twist, evidence shows the forged letter mirrored Gordon Westcott’s mispelling untill, revealing the real forger and leading to Gordon’s acquittal and arrest. Erica Rivera reconsiders marriage as Wider jokes about spelling earning him a large fee.
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Paul
Tauloa
Vincent
Erica
Paul Westcott
James 4
Speis
Wilder
Gordon Westcott
Wider
Elder
James Westcott
Red
Hardness versus erosion in minerals explained
A discussion notes that hardness tests measure resistance to erosion not blows. It recounts a man smashing a garnet and explains diamonds can fracture from hammer strikes or sidewalk falls. Experts test gems with a file then with stones of differing hardness to judge durability.
Africans Never Sneeze Says Globe Tro tter
A globe trotter claims Africans never sneeze and that descendants of so called pure blooded color people can’t sneeze in new lands. He attributes sneezing to cold damp air, noting Africa’s climate prevents the reflex. The source cites a New York press quote.
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Globe Trotter
Africa
Jungle
New Yorn Press
The Little Girl on the Gate In Memory
A grandfather recalls a spring scene of a boyhood romance sparked by a girl swinging on a gate near a passing stage coach. The tale moves through canal and rail journeys, a flower toss, and a later train wreck, ending with a witty disclosure that the girl grew to be twenty four years old and the romance matured into memory.
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Grandfather
Tve
Programme of Entomological Practice For the Orchard
April and May guidance from Ohio experiment station outlines sprays and timings to combat orchard pests. It covers apple cankerworms, codling moth, plum curculio, tent caterpillars, and other diseases with arsenate, Bordeaux mixtures, lime sulfur, and oil soap treatments. Examines trunks for borers and advises removal. For peach and plum, recommends lime sulfur wash and whale oil soap sprays, with timing tied to leafing and blossom.
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H. A. Gossard
Ohio
San Jose
Preventing Hen Egg Theft With Elevated Nests
From Form and Fireside, a lustration proposes raising nests one foot off the floor with spice underfoot as part of the floor. A platform under the nests supports the roost, keeping hens from reaching eggs. If nests are only twelve inches high, hens cannot stand on them to eat eggs. Dark interiors are favored, granting fowls the full floor space.
Method for recovering frosted potatoes praised by Farm Journal
A farmer recalls a late frost that blackened potato tops. Tops were mowed at ground level before sunrise. New foliage grew quickly and the yield from the field was very good. Farm Journal endorses this recovery method.
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Farm Journal
Garden Records and Seasonal Planting Advice
Systematic records of daily gardening work aid amateurs and pros alike. Sow radish in drills one foot apart and cultivate in one direction after runners start. Keep strawberries thoroughly cultivated after each rain, and use tobacco dust to deter cauliflower pests. Plant low radishes early and every two weeks for a steady supply, with Scarlet Globe as a preferred variety.
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Missouri
Rex the loyal dog and a captain’s farewell on the sea
A shipmate recalls Rex the collie who saved a captain’s life, swam beside a sinking vessel, and chose to return to the ship after a heroic display of loyalty. The author reflects on the bond, risk, and heartbreak of losing his devoted canine companion.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Ad
See that your druggist gives you no imitation when you ask for Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar the original Laxative cough syrup. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Bargain residence on N Galena Ave with modern comforts
For sale a residence at N Galena Ave offering steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas with shed barn and all in first class condition. Can be sold as a whole or in part. An excellent bargain immediate inquiry at Stephenson St.
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Galena Ave
Stephenson St
No Insurance Indictments In New York Grand Jury
The April term grand jury declined to investigate political contributions by insurance officials, citing District Attorney Jerome’s advice. It sought evidence against an insurance official but faced opposition while awaiting appellate division guidance on whether patient contributions amount to larceny. Jerome said a May opinion would enable a special grand jury to proceed. In Tver, peasants protested a arrest and troops fired, killing two and wounding one.
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New York
Grand Jury
Goff
Jerome
Thait
Davis Rothschild Suit Against Schwab Is Decided
In the king's bench justice system in London, Davis Rothschild the picture dealer sued Charles M. Schwab of New York for breach of contract over failing to buy a Constable painting Medham Lock for 15000. The court ruled in Schwab's favor.
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London
High Court of Justice
Davis Rothschild
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Constable
Medhcam Lock
Schwab
Pure White Lead and Linseed Oil Standard Paint
The article extols Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil as the standard by which all paints are measured. It asserts painters prefer mixing this combination for durability, elasticity, and adhesion, advising to tell your painter to use it for best results.
Wirling announces candidacy for County Treasurer nomination
M G Wirling declares candidacy for the Republican primaries in the race for County Treasurer subject to party decision.
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Dwtt
Thomas O. Shaffer
M. G. Wirling
Brephansge County
Everolson
Stephenson County
J. Mason FO
W. H. Shons
General Assembly
Illinois
Republican Party
William W. Krape
D&wtft
I.d
Henry Ritzman
M. Malnix
F. C. Held
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