Evarts Handwriting Mix‑up Costs Lawyer a Windfall
A Hartford Courant retelling notes William M. Evarts mistook a client’s check for a $2,500 retainer when the writing suggested $25,000 due to illegible handwriting. William Allen Butler touted Evarts as ideal for a Stokes will case. the error born of bad script led to a $22,500 discrepancy in the client’s favor.
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William M. Evarts
William Allen Butler
New York
Henry P. Stearns
Mr. Butler
Mr. Evarts
The Kallima Butterfly and its Leaf Like Wing Pattern
The article discusses the Kallima butterfly famed for its leaf like under surface that perfectly mimics a dead leaf. Walde mar Kaempffert notes the upper wing coloration and the evolution of extreme camouflage to deter predators.
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Waldemar B. Kaempffert
Booklovers
How Owls Catch Chickens
A reminiscence recalls experiences with horned owls that attacked farm chickens roosting in apple trees. The narrator recalls a boyhood encounter with an owl whose wings spanned four and a half feet and weighed four pounds. It notes widespread beliefs about owls carrying off chickens and describes the method of catching prey on the wing rather than on the roost.
Bacon and the Fishers in Aubrey's Lives
A tale from Aubrey's Lives depicts Lord Bacon in a garden watching fishers haul their nets. He offers a sum for their catch, but the nets yield only a few fish. He warns them better to take his offer, while they hope for a better draft and he quips that hope is a good breakfast but an ill supper.
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Aubrey
Lord Bacon
Paper House Conversation Sparks Inventive Uses
In a brief exchange, Fenderson urges focus on the many uses of papers now, while Bass recalls a theater anecdote about a large, substantial looking structure made of paper.
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Fenderson
Bass
The Bishop's Niece excerpt on roofs and dignity
A concise quotation from The Bishop's Niece by George H. Picard contrasts a decent roof with moral stature. It asserts dignity comes from shelter, not from titles or status, and laments that bishops gain sainthood from power rather than virtue.
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George H. Picard
Errors of a Man Make Him Lovable Quote
A reflective note attributes charm to human flaws. The line credits Goethe and frames errors as endearing traits in a person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
The Horse Chestnut Name Origins and Uses
The piece discusses the horse chestnut name origin from horse curing folk illnesses and its varied animal prefixes. It notes Gerarde's Herbal explanation and cites Turks, Arabs, and Persians using the nuts for equine coughs and wind, plus English yarn bleaching once. It also mentions a distinctive horseshoe pattern on the tree trunks noted by Alfred Millward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerarde
England
Alfred A. Millward
Boston Herald
Oldest English Doll Sent by William Penn to Pennsylvania
The piece tells of an English doll sent by Letitia Penn to Miss Rankin in Pennsylvania over 200 years ago. The 20 inch court fashion doll, dressed in brocade and velvet with hoops, survived centuries and now rests in Montgomery County, Maryland, only unwrapped for curious children.
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William Penn
England
America
Canterbury
Atlantic
Letitia
Pennsylvania
Miss Rankin
Montgomery County
Maryland
Philadelphia Press
The Extremes and Their Vices Reflected in Tea and Alcohol
The Philadelphia Telegraph comments on how both extremes, the very rich and the very poor, share similar appetites. It notes poor women seek solace in tea in large quantities while rich women do the same, and both groups use alcoholic stimulants to cope with monotony and discontent.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Fortitude and Suitability in a Parental Suitor Dialogue
A parent tests a suitor's resolve by demanding fortitude patience and strength of character before approving his proposal. The suitor asserts his long acquaintance with the daughter and asks for her hand asking for assurances.
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New York Times
A Primer Lesson on Dress Making
A brief comic observe shows two women in contrasting moods over dressmaking. One woman is cross from having many dresses made while the other is content with fewer. The Louisville Courier Journal humorously comments on women and fashion.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Suit Talk Sparks Plaid and Check Shop Idea
In playful banter Slopay requests a business suit immediately. The tailor counters with a thought of a small plaid or a small check pattern, reflecting a lighthearted fashion exchange from a Philadelphia Press snippet.
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Slopay
Philadelphia Press
A Prejudiced Impression on What Is a Classic
A quotation by Mr. Cumrox from the Washington Star defines a classic as something you must hear because others deemed it worthwhile. The remark critiques popular opinion influencing taste and judgment.
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Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Walking Earns Health Blessing Over Wheels
A concise editorial notes that those who walk most maintain better health, while the road to perfect health is narrow for those who rely on wheels. The piece contrasts walking with wheeled travel as a path to fitness.
The Brain as a Permanent Record of Memory
A discussion on memory as a phonographic brain recorder that leaves durable impressions. It questions whether memories are ever truly erased and cites cases of late life recollections, suggesting brain folds may relax and expose long buried recollections.
The Indian Gait And Balance In Forest Travel
A Field and Stream description explains a woodsman’s rolling hips and flat footed stride. It notes how the Indian gait uses whole foot contact for balance, reducing trips on roots and snow, allowing quiet efficient movement and steady control.
Who Art Thou A Sermon Startles Recruits In Church
In El them Kent England Dr Beadon preached on Who art thou. A man in military dress marching up the aisle interrupted claiming to be an army officer on a recruiting party with his wife and family. The scene unsettled the rector and crowd and the sermon ended with difficulty.
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Beadon
Elthem
Kent
England
Sixteenth Regiment of Foot
Flag Presentation Excursion Tickets to Cheyenne One Dollar
Weekend excursion tickets to Cheyenne and return priced at one dollar mark the greatest western celebration. Saturday features G A R day and a flag presentation to the commander in chief. Don t miss it.
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Cheyenne
West
Deaths VonGohren
Mrs. E. E. VonGohren died at her mother's home 815 Fifth Street last Sunday evening from cancer. She was sister to John Mosher of the city.
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E. E. VonGohren
M. M. Mosher
Fifth Street
John Mosher
Reverend Patterson to Preach Morning and Evening
The Churches Congregational announces that Rev. D. L. Patterson will preach both morning and evening next Sabbath, delivering sermons at the usual service times.
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D. L. Patterson
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised for Relief
A Cuba New York reader reports fifteen days of sciatic rheumatism pain eased by Ballard's Snow Liniment with first application relief and complete relief after the second use. Sold by J. F. Fezer in 25 50 and 1 dollar sizes.
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Bee
Cuba
New York
Ballard
J. F. Fezer
Austrian section hand dies in box car at Kersey
Edward Korenica died last Monday evening in a box car at Kersey from peritonitis. Coroner Macy sent the body to Denver last Wednesday. A brother and wife survive the deceased.
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Edward Korenica
Kersey
Macy
Denver
Bring Your School Children to Oasis for Free Eye Exams
Denver specialist Dr. Sapero will examine eyes free for school children and their guardians at the Oasis hotel on September 14 15 and 16.
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Oasis Hotel
Sapero
Denver
Scott and Kitson Lead With Top Threshing Coals
Scott and Kitson hold the two best threshing coals as Industrials and Hanna coal vie for position.
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Scott & Kitson
Industrials
Hanna
Farr Produce Seeks Sacks Sale Prices
Farr Produce Company advertises a car load of sacks available with call for current prices.
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Farr Produce Company
Stop That Cough Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed
Mr and Mrs J A Anderson of 354 West Fifth Street Salt Lake City Utah report Ballards Horehound Syrup as the best cough and cold medicine. They say it gives immediate relief and is pleasant and satisfying after years of use. Sold by J F Fezer.
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Ballard
J. A. Anderson
West Fifth Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. F. Fezer
Camfield Hurlbut Reception Delights Social Season
Mrs H F Hurlbut and Mrs D A Camfield hosted a summer reception on Friday at Camfield’s home on Ninth Street and Tenth Avenue. About 200 guests attended to view yellow green pink white and red decorations. Grace Nilen and Dr Wood assisted in receiving with refreshments and souvenir flags for each guest.
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H. F. Hurlbut
D. A. Camfield
Ninth Street
Tenth Avenue
Grace Nilen
Dr. Wood
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed for Rheumatism Relief
EF W Sullivan of Sullivan House El Reno writes in 1902 praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism and immediate relief. The product priced 25 50 cent and 1 dollar is sold by J F Fezer.
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EF. W. Sullivan
Sullivan House
el Reno
O. T
J. F. Fezer
Frontier Day Trains From Greeley to Cheyenne Schedule
Train departures from Greeley to Cheyenne listed for September 2 with multiple morning times and a 7:55 pm, followed by September 4 and 5 sets of morning trains. A note mentions Sunday will have a fine program.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertised
The bilious and dyspeptic are urged to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the stomach and liver, strengthen digestion, and regulate the bowels. For sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Hair Dressing Room Opens at Misses Floyd’s Parlor
Ladies may have hair dressed in the latest fashion or hands manicured by Miss Nellie Chestnut at Misses Floyd's millinery parlors after September 1.
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Nellie Chestnut
Denver and Return Offer At $1.50 Sundays
Union Pacific promoting a recurring fare of 1.50 dollars for Denver round trips every Sunday through September 18. The program emphasizes affordable weekend travel with no stated blackout dates or exclusions beyond the end date. Strong emphasis on value fare for weekend travelers.
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Union Pacific
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VonGohren
Cures Sciatica
Sacks
Camfield
Frontier Day
Greeley
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Hair Dressing Room
Ladies’ Outfitter
Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns
James Thompson
Seventh Avenue
Col
C. P. Kemmerer
Kid
R. E. Austin
Kemmerer
Eleventh St
Colo. Ind
Bell
Texas
International & Great Northern
D. J. Price
G.P
G. N. RR
Palestine, Texas
Boston
Chicago
orth-Western
Missouri River
D. MH. Meeps
General Agt. C
N-W. RY
Seventeenth Street
Denver, Colo
E. G. H. Kirts
Greeley, Colo
the Tribune
Robert H. Bird
van Sickle’s Livery
Klien & Waggoner
13Th Ave
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