Notable deaths and incidents across a turbulent week
Charles Wilson a London and New York theatrical manager is dead in London. John W Herron Taft in law is seriously ill after a stroke in Cincinnati. John E K Haviland of the Brooklyn Yacht Club drowned near Larchmont. An Annapolis court resumes inquiry into Lieutenant James Suttons death. A large London labor rally protests Tsarist policy. Greater floods devastate the Ghee valley in China. A Bengal tiger mauls trainer Henry Falson Gerth at Coney Island injuring him badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Herron
Taft
Cincinnati
John EK. Haviland
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Larchmont
Ékee
China
Coney Island
Henry Falson Gerth
Toons Woman Hosts Husband’s Relatives Visitors
A fragmented note describes a woman hosting her husband’s relatives with hints of family rotations. Mentions Mr and Mrs James Reed visiting son Alva and family in Senducky. Mrs Mery Weaver and Mrs Fannie Nordmeyer attended the Chant hqns at Keadville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
James Reed
Son Alva
Senducky
Mery
Fannie Nordmeyer
Keadville
How to Brush and Comb Hair Properly
Practical guidance on brushing from scalp to hair length with rapid strokes and a gentle touch. Warns against sharp downward strikes that irritate or wound the scalp and suggests using a coarse comb for waves. Recommends dividing the ball into strands and starting at the ends when combing out tangles.
Parental Authority Discussed by Kin Fubbara Talk
Kin Fubbara spoke at Chatagua in Ruaehville on Wednesday about how parents should avoid pure authority. He urged drawing out a child’s better nature with loving, steady guidance rather than harsh command. The talk featured a series of picture talks showing Miss Fan Lippincott and Abe Brown County and Hubbard, aiming to illustrate gentler parental influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kin Fubbara
Chatagua
Ruaehville
Miss Fan Lippincott
Tell
Burkley
Abe
Brown County
Inieh R Hubbard
Oystemark
Why don't they keep streets and parks cleaner and greener
A reflective piece questions public neglect, graft, and crooked deals, urging readers to consider their own role. The fragment presents social critique about cleanliness, honesty in courts, and public dealing, ending with a rhetorical prompt.
Cucumber Juice For Skin Care From McCalls Magazine
A simple cucumber juice method is described. Wash and dice cucumber, blend with a teaspoon of water, extract juice through cloth, bottle and cool. Dilute with water when used, and add pinch of pepperine for dry skin.
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Saya McCalls Magazine
Elizabeth Tekulve converts brick corner into rooms
Elizabeth Tekulve plans remodeling of her brick building at Broadway and Balirosd into a rooming house. She has long pursued project goals and expects improved use of the property with new accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Tekulve
Broadway and
Balirosd
Richmond Businessmen Targeted by Cook Book Scam
A local critique notes Richmond business men eagerly funded an apparent cook book by a confident young woman who vanished with the cash. The piece argues ads in obscure publications rarely reach skeptical consumers and warns that many will discard pamphlets and cook book lessons. It predicts businessmen will shift to newspapers where readers seek products and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Peple
P Ogesaes
London bans drivers as taxicab market tests licenses
Report describes strict licensing hurdles for prospective London taxi drivers. Applicants must notify police, prove navigation ability, and provide a six year life history with residences and two letters of recommendation. Only after stringent scrutiny can a license be earned, with credibility shown by the certificate.
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London
Local Silver Screen Singers and Town Dramas
Earl Robertson performed at the Fairyland theatre in Greensburg tonight and tomorrow night. Rushville Representative Mrs L D Crooks and Miss Ethel visited Kokomo and Lafayette then returned Thursday. Loren Kirkby was rescued after an overfeeding incident. Mrs Harry Renegar and daughters Lethe Vera and Maude traveled to Hamilton. Frank Gaston of Westport handled business in town Thursday. Mise Joule Heger from south of town was in town Thursday. Mousie John and Ben Goltsmith noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Robertson
Greensburg
Fairyland Theatre
Rushville
Mre
L. D. Crooks
Ethel
Kokomo
LaFayette
Loren Kirkby
Geendpa Crooks
Harry
Renegar
Lethe
Vera
Maude
Hamilton
Frank Gaston
Westport
Mise Joule Heger
Youths Death by Lightning Shocks Crawfordsville Family
Harold Ammerman 12 son of G A Ammerman of North Broadway was killed Thursday afternoon by lightning. He was visiting his grandmother in Crawfordsville when the fatal accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ammerman
G. A. Ammerman
North Broadway
Crawfordaville
Acci
Kissing Mrs Kendal as Lecturer and Aphorisms
A column notes Mrs Kendal as a charming actress and lecturer. It cites a London discourse titled Rambling Roses and records aphorisms about kissing, including views on sisters wives ugly women and other social quirks.
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Kiselog
Farmers Guide From an Old Almanac
White faced hornets prey on horse fills. Warn boys to destroy nests. Sheep should not graze spring summer pastures used in fall. Whitewash can be sprayed after careful straining. Seed in prepared composted soil germinates faster. Ensure the brooder runs smoothly before chicks enter. Birds avoid extreme heat and cold. Quarantine new goats before mixing with existing stock.
High Butter Fat Costs Shape Calf Rearing Practices
The rising price of butter fat drives farm decisions on fed calves and their use of milk. Farmers weigh costs and returns as they manage calf rearing under tight margins.
Plant Trees to Improve Home Appearance and Shade
If there are few trees nearby, plant a few around the house. For a few years you will gain shade and better appearance, plus a potential state of improved surroundings and value.
Orchard owner cures girdled trees with cow manure bags
A farmer attempted a winter remedy after rabbits girdled apple trees. Bags filled with fresh cow manure were applied to the damaged spots and produced good results improving tree recovery.
Rushville Chautauqua Attendance And Visiting Folks
Dr and Mrs Bird attend Rushville Chautauqua by auto. Herbert Meek of Greensburg visits cousin Hubert Innis for the event. Mrs Martha Rueger visits Mrs Amanda Berry and Miss Rose Berry with others in Rushville. Further social calls include Mrs Dare Better and John Tompkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bird
Rushville Chautauqua
Herbert Meek
Greensburg
Hubert Innis
Rushville Dem
Martha Rueger
Amanda Berry
Mite Rose Berry
Rusbyville
Mra
Dare Better
John Tompkina
Straughter
Pleak
Jethro Meek
Brown Whils
Rash Villa
Absutangus
Browniea
New Appointment Cards With Movable Clock Dial
A decorative memory aid features a four inch clock dial with movable hands to indicate the appointment hour. The center bears a Tobie dial and the phrase Dont forget that appointment. The back shows craftsman style bay trees and the frame is a raised wood design.
Advertising as progress in commerce and reading
The Bloomville Gazette argues advertising is essential for merchants to progress and that readers must engage with ads to gain savings. It states advertised goods are cheaper, prices are set to draw trade, and the saved dollar matters to the reader, urging progressive readers to value ads.
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Bloomville
Gazette
Hope Journal
Umbrella Tree Shaped Island Plant
A tall leafless tree on a Pacific island spreads branches like an umbrella reaching about thirty feet. The species has no leaves, and Its wood, though useful medicinally as Itagap, is nearly impossible to burn and acts as poor fuel.
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Pacific Ocean
Mrs Strause Faces No-Show At Rushville Event
Jallett Mes reports Mrs Strause of Rayville, a noted country contributor, drew a large audience at Rushville yet failed to appear for a planned talk. The crowd waited while critics noted her reputation for wit and stage presence, though her absence sparked comments on responsibility and reliance on esteemed speakers.
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Mes
Jallett. Strause
Rayville
Rushville
Strause
Charlestop youth visits uncle in Greensburg birthplace noted
Marshal Thrope a lad of sixteen from Charlestop Ky visits his uncle Marion Carter Greensburg his birthplace though he has not been here since he was a tot. Mrs Eustace Foley expected to arrive Saturday from a two week visit with relatives and friends at Madison. Mrs Mary Maloney spending several days with relatives and friends at Kingston.
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Marshal Thrope
Charlestop
Marion Carter Greensburg
Eustace Foley
Madison
Mary Maloney
Kingston
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Arter
Ist Natl Bank Building
Greensburg, Incl
Carter & Co
GRAM
Charles Wilson
England
United States
Mari
Crawfordsville
Belsure
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