Veterans Gather For Grand Army Encampment In Toledo
Thousands of Civil War veterans from Illinois West Virginia Louisiana Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Toledo as crowds swell the city. Adjutant General Scott notes the crowd estimate is far from the thousand figure touted by some and Bill Truax with his cannon adds pageantry to the opening ceremonies. West Virginia delegates and other states arrive for reunions promoting reconciliation between former foes.
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Toledo
Scott
Illanois
Burton
Grand Army of the Republic
M. J. Freeman
West Virginia
Bill Truax
Wheeling
Truax
Louisiana
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
Notes on Farm Health and Efficiency from Willen Ct
Practical guidance for farmers focusing on poultry care crop management and dairy efficiency. Topics include culling unprofitable hens, weed and pest control, soil drainage, cow testing, feed options, barn hardware, green feed importance for poultry, and the value of silos and silage. Also warns about weed seeds in feeds and humane horse handling, with notes on milk production and churning temperatures.
Surplice Styles and Summer Fashion Fads Discussed
The piece surveys surplice fashion with lace, embroidery, and waistcoats over gowns and shirts, plus Louis XIII style vests and vivid pinks and greens. It notes a successful brown and white gown with lace, silk cords, and a large hat, and advises restraint, neatness, proper corsetry, and lingerie while avoiding ultra trends. It also offers a fix for slipping heels using velvet in the shoe heel, costing only a few cents.
Frank Warthen Out on Bail in House Breaking Case
Frank Warthen who was arrested by Constable Dean appeared before Justice Chas Lily for a preliminary hearing on a house breaking charge. He waived the hearing and posted 250 bail for October circuit court. A Civil War veteran, Warthen faces possible placement in the Soldiers Home in Dayton, Ohio due to homelessness and inability to earn a livelihood.
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Daily Sentinel
Frank Warthen
Dean
the Sentinel
Chas. R. Lily
Circuit Court
Warthen
Dayton
Ohio Institution
United States
Will Go On Trip With D Swaim Family Visit Plan
Councilman D Swaim and his mother with cousin Miss Dorothy Bechtel plan a short visit of a month to the eastern states. They will be accompanied to Washington by Miss Evelyn Masters, Rugeel, and Charles Swaim, children of the late C W Swaim of Chapin DC. Mr B F Poe travels to Baltimore for a brief business trip including Philadelphia and New York.
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Swaim
Dorothy
Bechtel
Washington
Evelyn
Masters Rugeel
Charles Swaim
C. W. Swaim
Chapin
D. C
B. F. Poe
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Soap recipe urges kin to keep skin soft and healthy
A wartime style domestic tip describes making soap from beef suet, mutton suet, olive oil, and lye. The guiding note admits the soap is almost good enough to eat, then warns it is not a cheap product.
Mother's Novel Plan 18 He Tried to Rules Her Baby by Telephone
A Chicago Herald piece describes a widow mother delegating baby care to a nurse over the telephone. The tale follows daily phone checks, bottled guidance, and anxious landladies as the baby’s well being rides on remote care and miscommunications.
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Mra
Maggie
Npt
Baby
Chicago
Fight to the death between New York alligators at Bronx Zoo
Spectators watched as two rival alligators named Captain and Whitey fought in a 40 foot pool outside the reptile cage. Whitey killed Captain and bit off his front leg then dragged the body while keepers tranquilized and removed the two by draining the pool.
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New York
Bronx Zoological Gardens
Mason and Dixon's
Whitey
Bronx Park
Captain
Specter of Brock Seen Over Mount Jeff Davis Peak
Reno report by State Engineer Nicholas confirms a cloud image of Brock above Mount Jeff Davis in Whits Pine county. The apparition, once feared by local Indians, appeared as a gigantic reflection in the eastern clouds from the mountain apex. Nichols plans to study the phenomenon and seek a cause, noting a German mountain with similar records.
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Reno
Nev
Brocknow
Jeff Davis
Whits Pine County
Nicholas
United States
Germany
Gets Job Dies in Ten Minutes in Grave Pit
Richmond Virginia Patrick Lima, a masked unemployed man, found work in a grave pit and began at seven o clock. Ten minutes later the pit collapsed trapping him beneath tons of earth. Fellow workers rushed to save him but rescue attempts failed and he died at the scene.
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Richmond
Patrick Lima
Fat People in Protest at New York Transit
A protest by the Fat People's association prompts the New York public service commission to study stairway widths on elevated roads. Governor Hughes backs action as Transit Inspector Bennett notes narrow stairways could impede progress for very large passengers. If needed, stairways may be widened after further investigation.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Public Service Commission of
Avoir Dupois
Public Service Commission
Fat People's Association
Frank Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Taft
Mr. Eustis
Milwaukee child canvasses for babies with doctor’s promised pay
Harold Butler an eight year old from 628 Bart Jett avenue is taking orders for babies after a doctor promised him five dollars per order. The local venture drew crowds as Harold canvassed during vacation, with reports of a $25 bonus for successful deliveries and widespread public curiosity.
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Milwaukee
Vasa
Harold Butler
Harold
Bart
Jett Avenue
Rockefeller Expands Greenwich Estate With Two Land Purchases
William G. Rockefeller of Greenwich has acquired two adjoining parcels, totaling about 400 acres. The first from the Mills Hasted estate includes Woodland and scenic open country. The second, 42 acres east of Zacheus Mead's lane, comes from Oliver D. Mead, Greenwich National Bank president, linking to George Lauder Jr. and raising Rockefeller to one of the town’s largest landholders with views of Long Island Sound.
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Greenwich
Conn
William G. Rockefeller
Mills Hasted
Oliver D. Mead
Greenwich National Bank
Zacheus Mead
George Lauder, Jr
Andrew Carnegie
Rockefeller
Long Island Sound
Wedded Through Bars at Cripple Creek Jail Grating
Grace Hudson daughter of a deputy United States marshal and Prof Hans Albert once famed violinist wed inside Cripple Creek jail through a grated window after a minister and the jailer briefly left. Albert faced an insanity charge as guards denied entry.
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Cripple Creek
Grace Hudson
United States
Ottumwa
Hans Albert
Albert
New West Virginia Conference Assigns Ministers
The M. P. Conference in session at Weston adjourned yesterday. Rev. Morrison transferred to Grafton church and Rev Oldacre to Fairmont. The meeting listed assignments for subdistricts including Fairmont Morgantown Shinnston Parkersburg Marlinton and others with names such as U W Morrison J H Hosburg G B Stewart and J C H Coger. Also notes that Rev John Robinson rejects Bryan praise and remains a Taft Republican.
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M. P
Weston
Boggs
Fairmont
West Virginia
U. W. Morrison
First Ward
Grafton
Oldacre
Parsons
Morgantown
T.W. Ireland
First Church
Auburn
J. E. Burns
Miletus
M. Ireland
Marlinton
B. M. Mitchell
Ronceverte
W. T. Bosley
Little Creek
I. A. Perry
Huntersville
B. M. Summers
Montrose
L. H. Oldaker
Elkins
M. D. Helmick
St. George
J. C H. Coger
J. A. Cobb
A. J. Allman
George Phillips
E. Harris
J. I. Tonkin
A. L. McKeever
D. H. Davis
J. J. Mason
D.D
J. J. Pointer
D. D. J. M. Conaway
J. Harves
Central Republican
Belington
Bryan
John §. Robinson
M. EB. Church
Rony Hiraniem
Taft
Clarksburg Grocer Receives Train Load of Melody Flour
The Horner Gaylor Grocery Co of Clarksburg reported receipt of a solid train load of Melody Flour sent to their city by an official agent for a large sale. The shipment marked a significant delivery for the wholesale grocers in the region and highlighted strong distribution activity.
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Horner Gaylor Grocery Co
Clarksburg
Wholesale
Om Yeaterday
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Hughes
Stork
Rev. Morrison
M. P. Church
Dr. Queen
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