Naming Names in German Journalism Then and Now
A World’s Work reminiscence by Wolf von Schierbrand recalls his Berlin stint as Associated Press correspondent in 1904. He recounts violating the German ethics code by naming Count Caprivi in a cable, provoking a “bogus” backlash and lasting stigma among reporters who shunned named informants.
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Europe
Berlin
Associated Preas
Bismarck
Count Caprivi
Caprivi
Wolf von Schierbrand
The Baby Oyster and Its Early Life
A penchant for odd objects marks baby oysters says Charles Frederick Stansbury in Outing. Young oysters cluster on old boats bricks boxes and even corsets as foundations for life and grow with their bills pointing skyward while shells become anchors for algae and sea life. Dogwinkles attach eggs to oyster shells forming a curious sea flora.
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Charles Frederick Stansbury
Natuire
Soldier’s Tap Toll Resonates Beyond Ceremony
John R. Rathom in Scribner's lauds the simple act of playing taps over a dead soldier. He notes the bugle’s notes surpass church ritual, army post hush, and shared sorrow, summoning tears, memories, and farewell across battlefields and shattered units of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Grand Army of the Republic
John R. Rathom
Scribner's
Prisoner Responds to Question in Cell Block Exchange
An elderly female inmate asks the condemned prisoner if he is prepared to die. He replies no, and suggests the man in the next cell can endure a lot of talk, per the Chicago News.
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Chicago News
Son Remains Hopeful Of His Father's Shadow
A brief exchange shared in the Chicago Record-Herald captures remarks about a son living under the shadow of his father. A witty remark suggests the son may fail to fill the elder’s shoes while joking that his hat would cover the old man’s ears.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Courtroom Exchange Reveals Motive Over Inheritance
In a dramatic line from the judge a character asserts that Slice will gain all of the old man’s wealth when he dies. The dialogue hints at familial tension and potential motive surrounding inheritance.
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Tom
Slice
Feuding Hearts In Aileen Tale Missed Betrothal
A fragment from a tale reveals a would be match between Fra and Alice derailed by her mother. The mother’s intervention is described as decisive and increases the drama surrounding a potential marriage.
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Alice
Temper and Head Loss Sayings Reflect on Self-Control
A concise proverb notes that anger leads to poor judgment and missed opportunities. It links temper to mental clarity and decision making, warning that losing composure costs future chances and outcomes.
The Mexican Churches Wonder of Stone Architecture
The Washington Star notes Mexico’s churches as architectural marvels with arches and domes built stone by stone. An Denver assayer and a priest uncovered records describing earth-filled foundations lifted into place then cemented, later dug out to reveal finished structures.
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Mexico
Denver
Washington Star
Indian Legend of the Way Spring Came Into Existence
A tribal tale describes the world as white and icy until the spring, with red lips and yellow Tadr, brings color. Flowers bloom, animals gain color, bluebirds and red-eyed white rabbits appear, while mountains stay white at the summits.
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Ile
Neigh
A Tiger Story Drives Chinese Farmhouse Horror
In Kulonang central China a tiger prowled nightly near a missionary couple’s home. They tied a cow in the yard and a dog at the gate, armed themselves, and waited. The tiger appeared and the husband fired, killing the cow. While the wife checked the scene, the tiger ate the dog.
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Kulonang
Central China
Insatiable Public Quarrels Over Promises and Demands
A Boston Transcript exchange questions a legislator about broken promises to the public. The legislator defends action by saying voter approval allowed bold measures, while critics insist the public will be endlessly unsatisfied.
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Boston Transcript
Pi Always Willin to Work Despite Clock Out of Order
In a gritty exchange the speaker notes the cuckoo clock is broken while insisting Pi sits and keeps busy to earn his board. The Lady-What questions the situation as Pi expresses constant willingness to work and perform tasks hourly.
His Good Hearted Game and Jimsley Story Remark
A Kansas City Journal snippet notes a humorous exchange about Jimsley and his wife. The dialogue cites surprise over Jimsley’s marriage status and mentions a widower remark, reflecting light local humor in a bygone issue.
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Jimsley
Kansas City Journal
Ambiguous Message Cited From Aiton Gates Letter
An informal note suggests a common saying about mutual folly and time wasted. The text questions efficiency and hints at a straightforward approach being best for all involved. No clear events, dates, or external organizations are identified.
Vast Missouri Land Auction Listings Offer Wide Varied Farms
A catalog of Missouri acres for sale across many counties includes 166 acres near Jowry in St Clair county with two small houses and rich soil at 27.50 per acre, 194 acres near Archie in Cass county with limestone soil at 35 per acre, 1065 acres near Forest City in Holt county at 45 per acre, and 320 acres near Sedalia in Benton county with river bottom and town-site potential. Additional parcels cover Linn, Bates, Wright, Webster, Laclede, Howell, and Douglas counties with 80 to 1710 acres, numerous improvements, timber, blue grass pastures, springs, orchards, and farm buildings. prices range from about 20 to 45 per acre and rents from 4 to 5.50 per acre, some offering terms and partnerships for town-boom prospects.
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Texas
Colorado
Missouri
Kansas City
Red River Valley
Jowry
St. Clair County
Archie, Cass Co
Sumner
Chariton County
Forest City
Holt County
Benton County
Sedalia
Cole Camp
Windsor
Rock Island R. R
St. Louis
St. Joe
Missouri River
Bates County
Wayne County
Linn Co
Kas
Eas
Lowry City
Laclede Co
Loteanon
Frisco Ry
Webster County
Marshfield
Webster Co
Conway
Fiangna
Frisco By
Wright Co
Wright County
Seymour
Price
Mountain Grove
Niangna
Grove Springs
Mountain Grave
Douglas Co
Esseo
T& Miles
Norwood
Ilse Run
Agsotl
Howill County
West Plain
Howell County
Mountain View
Frisco
Pomonia
West Plains
Demands for sober workers with local references in St Joseph
Five men are wanted for inside work with good wages. Applicants must be sober and provide local references. Address or call at Bakers place 8174 Edmond Street St. Joseph Mo. George Lerew is making improvements on property north of J M Hechtel’s. The Bazaar buys tobacco tags.
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Baker’s Place
Edmond Street
St. Joseph
George Lerew
J. M. Hechtel
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