McKinley Tablet Unveiled at Washington Church
In the Metropolitan Church of Washington a white marble tablet honoring William McKinley was unveiled by Justice Thomas H. Anderson. President Roosevelt and Cortelyou attended as Senator Fairbanks delivered the oration praising McKinley as a true man of the people and defender of republican ideals.
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Washington
McKinley
Thomas H. Anderson
Washington Post
United States
Metropolitan Church
William McKinley
Thomas H.anderson
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Congress
Bristol
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Republican Platform Calls for Peace and Civil Government in Philippines
The Republican State Platform endorses the administration’s peace efforts and civil government in the Philippines. It rejects insurrectionary or sympathetic opposition in the U S and asserts sovereignty must be respected within U S territories. It urges greater Filipino participation in local affairs as self government is shown to be possible.
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Philippine
Philippines
United States
Islands
Republican State Platform
Obituary of Joab H. Stout Passes After Long Life of Faith
Joab H. Stout born February 5 1839 in Franklin County Indiana moved to this county as a child. He married Nancy Moncrief in 1860 and had two daughters who died young. After her death he married Margaret S. Alexander and had four living children Edwin Alma Charles John and William. He served in the 68th Indiana in 1862 and suffered health issues including a lung hemorrhage. He joined several local churches becoming a Sunday school teacher for over twenty five years. He died after expressing Christian faith and forgiveness. He leaves a widow four children a stepson five grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Mt Aerie Baptist Church with ministers in attendance.
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Joab H. Stout
Joab
Becca Stout
Franklin County
Ind
Sardinia Academy
William Powner
Nancy
Maxie
Eliza Moncrief
John Vawter
Minnie
Ella
Margarets
Alexander
Edwin
Alma
Charles
John
William
Andrew Alexander
68Th
Indiana
Nashville
Tenn
Lebanon
Jesus
Baptist Church
Sardinia
Liberty Baptist Church
Mt. Aerie
Church Triumphant
Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Chamberlains Remedy Promoted With Local Perfume Ads
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a world wide cure that never fails and is pleasant and safe to take. It is sold by Batterton with a note to see their assortment of toilet and fancy soaps. The page also highlights pure soaps from Alexander & Co.
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Batterton, ml
Letter from Wisconsin describes farm crops and new marriage
Hortonville Wisconsin July 29 1902 a letter notes Jennie married July 15 to Anson Chapp of Rensselaer Indiana now living there. Family camped near New London on Wolf River and returned with stories. Crops rye wheat barley oats clover timothy corn faced weather. writer prefers Wisconsin climate and plans to stay another year for church work before returning to Indiana.
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Hortonville
Wis
Jennie
Anson Chapp
Rensselaer
Ind
Fred
Audie
James
New London
Wolf River
Wisconsin
Indiana
Masked Summer Health Boosters Promoted by Sarsaparilla
The writer argues summer vacations do not strengthen students, despite outdoor life. They claim Hood's Sarsaparilla tones nerves, aids digestion, boosts appetite, and improves sleep. Pupils and teachers are urged to use it to build up the whole system.
August American Boy features Old Abe war eagle and varied stories
The August issue centers on Old Abe the War Eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin Regiment with patriotic topics on Lafayette at Brandywine and national symbols. It includes stories such as Won by a Finger Tip, Sammy Dixon's Bear, An American Boy in Japan, circus pieces, a Danish West Indies trip, knot tying, reading lists, and pages from the Agassiz Association and The Order of the American Boy. Sixty five illustrations plus a dogs group photo accompany the content.
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Abe
Wisconsin
Lafayette
Brandywine
Sammy Dixon
Japan
Rob
Danish West Indies
Agassiz Association
Order of the American Boy
Napoleon Bonaparte
American Boy
Sprague Publishing Co
Detroit
Mich
Secret of her sprightly step revealed by pills
A boastful advert proclaims Dr. King's New Life Pills prove her lively, wrinkle free and rosy. claims all organs active, digestion good, no headaches or blues. Sold by Grover and Bonner for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Grover & Bonner’s
The Surplus Graduate Finds a Place in Society
The article argues against alarm over a surplus of new graduates. It notes that many students pursue law medicine theology and other fields, but most quickly adapt to roles in the economy. Early setbacks give way to steady placement as graduates join the workforce and become part of the established order.
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Tenderfoot
United States
Pittsburg
Science Liftings and Measurements Across Light Sound and Space
The article notes sun flames reaching 350000 miles, sound speeds in air water and iron, diaphragm vibration at two ten millionths of an inch, fresh and respired air carbonic acid levels, Holophane glass diffusion and guidance, planetary densities, Neptune to Venus ratios, Arcturus heat equal to a candle six miles away, and a radiometer proving heat from a face at 2000 feet.
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Mercury
Venus
Earth
Moon
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Arcturus
In the Loop and a Chef’s Menu Misstep
A Parisian hotel keeper laments the pitfalls of detail in hospitality. The Marquis recalls a tale from Logerot where a dinner hosted Chauncey Depew and a chef printed the menu without verification, misprinting soup as Parce de marrons a la Depew.
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Marquis de Croisie
Chauncey Depew
Church notice on Sunday service and choir goals
A London Answers item humorously notes a church notice correcting a Sunday service time to 11 a.m. and stating young men may attend weeknight services. It confirms front seats are sound and safe and that joining in song is encouraged by the choir.
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London
Giving Her Light to Die
A Scottish American fragment tells of an Aberdeenshire farmer whose bedridden wife pleads for light to die. In a cruel moment he lights a candle at her bed and dismisses her request, exposing a grim scene of neglect and finality.
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Aberdeenshir
Dee
Legal Quotation Highlights Pocketbook in Case
A lawyer and client discuss investigations in a case with the client asserting the pocketbook is the first matter to be examined. The judge remarks on the breadth of potential inquiries.
Hungry Sea Joke Turns Dinner Into Missing Meal
A witty Town and Country quip questions why hunger is discussed as a hungry sea and suggests the phrase eats the dinner from a person’s mouth. The light remark plays on language about appetite and appetite’s impact on meals.
How Ney Faced Death in Final Stand
Ney, son of a cooper, rose from the ranks to marshal heroism. As he went to execution, an officer blindfolded him, but he requested the bandage be removed. He ordered the volley, standing to face his fate, his life epitomizing dramatic, public courage.
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House of God
William McKinley
Buffalo
Marshal"Ney
Ney
Sippets in English fare described as toast or bread
Sippets are small bread pieces served as toast or untoasted bread with drippings. Toast sippets are thin, buttered, golden brown strips piled neatly on a napkin. Untoasted sippets are placed on a hot plate with roast juices poured over.
A Weather Glass Prediction Method
A simple weather class describes using a water filled jar and a long neck bottle placed inverted so the mouth touches the water. Rising water in the bottle signals rain. falling water indicates fair weather.
Expanded Them and Expanded Bills
The dialogue features a father reproving his daughter for debt, while she retorts that she has not contracted debts but has expanded them by extending financial obligations she previously approved. The exchange highlights a generational power dynamic and financial miscommunication.
Judge Receives Odd Admission in Folding Bed Case
In court the prisoner confessed to a bizarre intent when asked about injuring his wife by locking her in a folding bed. He stated he wanted to know if it was possible to shut her up despite the serious injury accusation.
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Kinley
Hater Fairbanks
Army of the Republic
National House of Representatives
Republic
Taylor
Grosvenor
Ohio
Pal
America
Mt. Aerie Baptist Church
J. F. Huckleberry
L. O. Steinning
Henry Davis
Bro. Davis
J.B. i
Alexander & Co
Decatur County
Sophrona A. Castner
Circuit Court
Star County
A. Castner
Jesse Castner
Miruner & Frankis
Attorners
State of
Said
Sala
Andrew M. Alexander
John W. Stout
Bensnerr & Davidson
Attornes
Edgar A. Byers
Astar
Omas A. Shirk
Admi
Bennett & Davidson
Attorness
Marion Township
V. L. Alexander
Sarah E. Messier
Et al
James A. Miller
State of Indiana
Circuit Court of Decatur Co
Mary Keneweth
Wilbur FE. Bell
Emma Tull
Greensby
John R. Turner
Tte Ackettilson
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