What manner of man is Thomas Taggart
A lengthy portrait praising Indiana leader Thomas Taggart. The piece emphasizes his self control patience and decisive mind as sources of power beyond mere bossism. It notes his dedication to family French Lick business farming and public service and predicts a lasting national historical standing.
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Thomas Taggart
French Lick
Indianapolis
Riverside Park
Carmack
Committee On Resolutions
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Taggart
Sian
Tim
Politico
Mr. Taggart
Tom Taggart
Thomas Taggert
T. T
Democrats
Indiana
Largest Northwest eagle killed after tribal love tragedy
An enormous eagle once famed among Colville Indians for two decades was killed after a dramatic tale of love and betrayal. The bird, revered for saving a man and tied to a double murder, aided a jilted husband who perished with his wife and brother, with the nest atop a cliff noted as a Colville landmark.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Colville
Bride and dwarf wed in Albany on strong honeymoon train
Mr and Mrs Peter Robinson weigh 600 pounds total. The bride Adeline La France is 60 pounds, the groom 90. They marry after a circus romance and attempt to embrace in the clerk’s office doorway. The couple depart on a “good strong train” for their honeymoon as staff watch their unusual union.
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Albany
Peter Robinson
Peter
Robinson
John Carriere
Gulside
Aek
Adeline la France
Adeline
Dan Cupid
Mrs. Robinson
Old New York Milestones Highlight Yonkers and River Towns
Old New York Milestones recalls stone markers along the Albany and Boston post roads from Yonkers to White Plains. It notes misplaced stones near Broadway, a broken top obscuring the mile number, and preservation calls for markers at Dobbs Ferry Croton-on-the-Hudson Peekskill and Rye with mentions of the Van Cortlandt houses and historic sites in the area.
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Yonkers
Broadway
Lowerre
Westchester County Magazine
Dobbs Ferry
Walnut Street
Croton-on-the Hudson
van Cortlandt
Peekskill
Holman
D. A
Dusenbury
Rodre
Tarrytown
Boston Post Road
New Rochelle
Echo Avenue
Rye
Mamaroneck
John Jay
White Plains Road
Searsdale
Wayside Inn
The Wayside Inn and a Shattered Sundae Tale
An old reminiscence recalls The Wayside law tavern with a Georges charter for perpetual liquor license. A soda fountain clerk, shaken chocolate and egg, shatters, flooding the counter while a customer quips about the glass. The clerk, dripping, replies in sarcasm about his morning shower.
Map of United States made from cancelled postage stamps
Atchison Kansas postman John Fortune completed a United States map crafted entirely from cancelled stamps pasted on a five by nine canvas. Stamps color coded the original thirteen states and territories, with an eagle centerpiece and a Virginia Declaration of Independence replica framed by stamps. Fortune will lease the piece as a guessing-content base.
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Atchison, Kan
John Fortune
United States
Virginia
Ostrich Head-Burying Myth Debunked By Farm Manager
A South African ostrich farm manager touring New Jersey asserts that the belief an ostrich buries its head in the sand is a myth. He notes many school books depict hunts with riders pursuing birds, while the birds appear to be in danger of being run down.
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South Africa
New Jersey
Preferred to Send a Substitute
John L. Sullivan explains why he avoided teaching boxing lessons. A husky pupil took one lesson and left worse for wear, then sent another student for future instruction to fight a rival. The Philadelphia Ledger notes a cat brings tranquilizing, restorative peace and profound contentment.
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John L. Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Philadelphia Ledger
Fluffy Summer Gown With Matching Jacket and Lace Accents
A dainty summer ensemble features a bright yellow and peacock blue silk jacket with tabs and pleats. The empire waist gown uses cream lace and sheer lawn flounces, finished with lace frills on the neck and sleeves and a black white hat with bright accents.
Corcupine duo LOT and sidewalk nuisances
The text mulls sidewalk chaos and jay walkers, repeats the line about the Corcupine duo, and notes Germany making progress in military aviation while France trains eagles to attack planes. It also references Mr Carnegie and a mocked fashion joke about slit trousers.
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Germany
France
Mr Carnegie
Lost spectacles found by clever farmer in seed sack
A Wisconsin farmer in Vesper recovered his lost spectacles after selling his seed to a dealer for a small price. He later bought a much advertised seed and in a sack found his glasses again, leaving him unsure whether to praise clever seed or fault dishonest seed dealers.
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Vesper, Wis
Art Inspired by Nature From an Elephant Legend
An old note suggests nature sparked art, claiming an elephant saved the idea of loose trousers. The tale blends whimsy with fringe origin lore, illustrating how wildlife folklore may seed creative fashion notions.
Notice of Final Settlement for Garret D. McCray Estate
Creditors and heirs of Garret D. McCray deceased are notified to appear in Putnam Circuit Court in Greensburg Indiana on September 14 1914 to show cause why the final settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship. Clerk Arthur J. Hamrick records the notice dated August 15 1914.
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Garret D. McCray
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Arthur J. Hamrick
Pup Nam Circuit Court
Chamberlain’s Liniment Praised for Aches and Rheumatic Pain
The advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Liniment as effective for rheumatic pains sciatica sore backs and general aches. It claims the remedy helps many sufferers especially the aged and lame back. available from local dealers.
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Chamberlain’s Linimen
Rheumsaticr Sciatica
J W Tucker Physician and Surgeon Ad
J W Tucker physician and surgeon advertises office on Vine Street between Washington and Westnut Street Castile Indiana with location details for patient visits.
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Vine Street
Washington and
Westnut Streencastle, Ind
Notice of Administration for John W Randolph estate
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana grants administrator Karl Randolph authority over the estate of John W Randolph late of Putnam County Indiana deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Dated August 19 1914. Hays Murphy Attorneys.
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Putnam County
State of Indians
John W. Randolph
Putt County
Indiana
Karl Randolph
Hays & Murphy
Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Advised Soldiers
J. H. Hough land of Eldon Iowa recalls advising enlistees for the Spanish war to use Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports thanks for the advice. The advertisement urges travelers and home readers to purchase the remedy from all dealers.
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Chamberlain's
Chamberlain
J. H. Houghland
Eldon
Iowa
Notice to Non-Resident in Putnam Circuit Court
State of Indiana notices a divorce and name change for Susanah Glover vs Charles A. Glover. Non resident defendant Hamr ick must appear by Oct 14, 1914, at Greencastle Court House. Clerk Arthur J. Hamrick issues the notice with Allee & Allee as plaintiffs’ attorneys.
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Allee
James
Putnam Circuit Court
A. D
Greencastle
Arthur J. Hamrick
Allee, James & Allee
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Mrs C Wence of Rockfield Indiana recalls illness eight years ago and credits Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with stopping severe symptoms after one dose. Available from dealers.
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Chamberlain
Rob Bse
C. Wence
Rockfield
Ind
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Charles J. Arnold
Betty
Big Boss
Thomas Teggert
Jugaeart
Taggert
Thoms
Mr. T. T
Mr. T. T.hark
Greenland
Askers
Howdy
Cit
OLD
New York
N. York
Wis
Corcupine Duo
Lot
Sy George
DR. O. PF. Overstreet
Bence Building
South Vine Street
Greencastle, Tnd
J. W. Tucker
State of
Pullaw Coun
Susanah Glover
Charles A. Glover
M. McGaughe
Seminary Streets
Evans’ Block
South
Jackson Street
THE
Herald
Brazil Loan Company
Corner Vine and
Washington Sts
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