Notice of Primary Election in Billings County
Primary election set for Wednesday June 24 at all precincts in Billings County. Voters choose state and county officers including two U S Senators two Representatives in Congress governor lieutenant governor state officers and county officials. Precincts list polling places inspectors and opening hours with detailed locations and officers. Correspondent notes recent rain aiding farming and local anecdotes from Williams area.
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Billings
U. 8
Congress
the Supreme Court
Insurance
J. A. McGregor
Runaway Locomotive Conquered By Oil on Tracks
A sunbury bound passenger train spotted a rear headlight from a runaway engine behind it. Crew spread grease on the Susquehanna rails with lard oil and halted the pursuer after the derailed locomotive slid to a stop near Williamsport. The engine was towed into Sunbury as officials redirected traffic.
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Sunbury
Williamsport
Harper’s Weekly
Needles and Blinders: A Horse Welfare Appeal
A Horse World article defends horses as noble beings harmed by tight harnesses and blinders. It condemns harsh bits, observes blinders restrict vision and misaligns movement, and argues for lighter gear to preserve health, safety, and dignity of working horses.
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Humane Society
England
Why a Boiled Lobster In Red
The passage explains that boiling lobster causes oxidation due to iron content and muriatic acid in the shell. It compares the chemical change to brick burning and notes that heat from the sun can cause a slower version, bleaching the shell to white lime.
Compact Quarters and a Tiny Flat
A Chicago News note reports a tiny residence where a maid announces a baby boy and Mr. Flatte plans to economize space by trimming plants and relocating a dog to a fancier for tail cutting. The exchange highlights the humorous constraints of cramped living.
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Josephus
Mr. Flatte
Chicago News
The White Pin Distribution Across North America
The white pine is a northern tree with native range from Newfoundland to Lake Winnipeg and south to Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania New Jersey and Connecticut. It also extends along the Appalachian spine to Georgia with best growth in Maine and British territory east of the state along the St Lawrence river New Hampshire Vermont northern New York Michigan Wisconsin and central Pennsylvania.
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Newfoundland
Lake Winnipeg
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
British Territory
St. Lawrence River
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Wisconsi
Minnesota
Impassioned speaker mocked by crowd laughter
An orator declares a loud challenge to the truth of his statement. A donkey near the crowd brays, briefly turning the moment into a joke before the speaker recovers and retorts that only a jackass would challenge him.
Mystery of Slumber and the Brain’s Sleep Clock
An Indianapolis Star excerpt explores sleep mysteries noting the brain’s blood flow shifts during sleep, the perceived longer sense of time, and a subconscious alarm clock that awakens the sleeper. It discusses electrical forces in the body and the recharging of bodily “batteries” during rest.
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Nature
Indianapolis Star
A Gown and a Victory in a Dignified Exchange
The Chicago Tribune records a witty exchange among speakers praising a gown and election results. A formal audience expresses mutual respect and light personal jabs about age and singing. The tone remains courteous and humorous throughout.
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Chicago Tribune
Amendment Reform Bill Requires Legible Signatures
Lord Lyttleton proposed an amendment to Lord Derby's Tory reform bill mandating that no voter be admitted to the poll unless he can sign his name legibly. The clause arose after his handwriting difficulty left the text unread by the clerk and others.
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Dean Stanley
Lord Lyttleton
Lord Derby
Ancient French Land Sale Custom Described
The text recounts a historical practice in parts of France where twelve adult witnesses and twelve young boys attended land sales. After payment and surrender, the boys were disciplined by ear pulling and beating to imprint the event for future testimony if needed.
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France
Wise Answer on Greater Father and Son Revealed
A courtier answers Theshal that the king’s father is greater because he produced a greater son than any Theshal has. The remark resolves a dangerous question by acknowledging the father’s superior legacy while praising Theshal’s likeness in many ways.
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Theshal
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