Conspicuous Lutheran Leader Carl Walther Lauded on 109th Birthday
A retrospective on Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther D D a founder and leader of the Lutheran Missouri Synod born October 28 1811 in Saxony and arriving in the United States in 1839 His work as pastor professor editor and church organizer shaped American Lutheranism including the establishment of seminaries colleges and missions He died May 7 1887 in St Louis reflecting his motto Bell Deo Gloria to God alone.
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Lutheran Synod of
Minaguil
Ohio
Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther
United States
Canada
Walther
Wilbern
Saxony
Germany
Schneberg
Leipsig
Luther
Pilgrim Fathers
America
Perry County
Lutheran Missouri Synod
Ratittle College
St. Louis
Detheran
Spring Gard
Oua
Chicago
Ofé
Pt Seward
Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Pe. Walther
Dr. Walther
St. Louie
German Heiress Wins Love Despite Aunt Acknowledgement
A 20 year old German heiress elopes with Wendon Paul pe of Los Angeles after courting him on a voyage. Her aunt, Mrs George Mlaberg near Fredericksburg, intends to disown her and cut her inheritance if the marriage proceeds. They travel to California after a hurried ceremony while the aunt stays away.
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Galveston
Tex
Isabella Koenig
Germany
Hor Ag An Beir
George Mlaberg
Fredericksburg
Hanover
Bremen
Wendon Paulpe
Los Angeles
Phillip A
Ateamship
Indy
Callfoy
Rucksters Cries In Navy Marks Language Gaffe
London reports on an odd naval episode when Turkish sailors had no words for ropes and spars. An officer labeled lines with vegetables, shouting hoist the tomato and go the potato until a proper glossary arrived. Similar to Almeida in sixteenth century Portugal using garlic and onion to name ship parts.
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London
Turkey
Almeida
Mozambique
Tripoli
Garlie
Antona
Garle
Onion
Neceasity
Unclear Poultry Note Sparks Digest on Fowl Quality
A garbled excerpt discusses Biart and a fowl brought up from fourduifon, noting mixed quality and time saved by starting with very beet poultry talger. The text suggests a commentary on improving poultry origins and efficiency.
Fastidious Lucy Misreads Cleaner Causes Illness
In Findlay Ohio Miss Liv Kohler twenty nine, a domestic servant, used silver polish to clean her teeth. Discoloration and swallowed polish led to a serious illness and she has been in a perilous condition.
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Lucy
Findlay
Liv Kohler
Sama
One-armed hunter Frederik Higgins of Orleans
Frederick Higgins, a Cape Cod gunner and decoy specialist, lost his right arm ten years ago but resumes one-handed shooting. He operates a hunting cabin near Orleans, ducks along Cape shores, sails a fast yacht, and earns income from quahog digging. He remains adept in wood duck decoys and shore bird hunts despite his injury.
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Boston
Mass
Yellowleg
Frederick Ihggins
Orleans
Cape
Higgins
Inwan
Mikalus
Pleasant Bay
Chathna
Ulggloa
Din Higging and the Duck Market on Cape Cod
A quirky tale follows a man described as a witty storyteller who tends ducks and contemplates seasonal demand. He notes duck yields and hopes for a ready sale, while mentions of local bird enthusiasts and social gatherings color the scene.
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Eigit
Attacked by Mad Horse in Perth Amboy
Edward Araun seven, badly injured by a horse believed to be a constant companion to Horrie Araun. The horse trotted loose, bit him, then trampled his face and body. Physicians say recovery is impossible. The horse was shot. head to be sent to the state board for inspection. The horse had bucked the family for ten years.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Edward
Horrie Araun
Heaton
Bin
Ile Head
State Board of Health
Bert O Betch
Dumping Hens Nests Best Method Note
Instructions describe constructing a hen nest with a hinged bottom attached at the front with small hooks staples and a drop bottom to empty contents for cleaning. The nest should be at least 1 inch square and 15 inches for target breed uses.
Landlord Finds Hidden Fortunes of German Soldier in Vest
Executor Gerhard Theilen uncovers a trove of cash and gold worth about $11,600 in Schulze’s room and clothing. Secreted in a hermit’s home, cash and gold-filled vests, socks, and drawers reveal long concealed wealth after Schulze’s death. Thellen, executor, aided by neighbors, discovered the stash during estate settlement.
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Rati, Okla
Gerhardt Thellen
Mid
Bhu
F. Schulze
Sehulae
Theilen
Ben
Schulze
William Altaney
Neighboreng
Bhi
Thelsen
Enid
Waldler
Senulze
Care of Goose Feathers and Preparation for Sale
Instructions describe careful handling of goose feathers to avoid damage. Feathers are removed from geese, kept in dry boxes, packed in sacks, and aired for days to dry fully. After cleaning, wing and other contour feathers are discarded, leaving usable plumes priced at 50 to 100 cents per pound for sale locally.
Unconceivable Graces and Local Theft Reports
Newspaper notes an $2,000 secreted sum found in unexpected circumstances and a string of thefts. Reports include a Peru Indiana woman catching a thief during a visit, a house cleaner stealing a watch, and a sentence for a theft in Missouri.
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Joana
Texas
Ceiling Collapse During Piano Lesson in Brooklyn
New York resident Margaret Dean reported a ceiling cave-in above her home while she played and sang a new piece at 10 29 pm. Neighbors blamed Mrs Monnikendap who admitted making noise. Magistrate Hylan warned both to keep noise down and dismissed the case after admonishing the pair.
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New York
Margaret Dean
Margaret
Kate Monikendun
Tenatta
Miss Margaret
Pallce Court
Brooklyn
Hylan
Madup
Bott
Hair Shorn From Sleeping Girl In Lima Hotel
In Lima Ohio a young woman awoke to find her long hair cut off and severed with heavy shears. The hair lay on a dresser top while a silver mirror rested at the foot of the bed. Police pursue a motive and seek a former boarder believed to have menaced the young woman.
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Lima
Jennie Williams
Williams Lome
vVirthi
John Williams
Lirgeet
The
Alts
Tuaregs in Tripoli Region Seen As Potential Ally to Turks
A historical note discusses Tuareg tribes likely descended from Crusaders, their Christian origins mixed with Islam, and possible alliance with Turkey in the interior. It describes Berber roots, Arab conquest retrogression, and their distinctive looks and wary guard-fighter nature. The piece speculates on Tuareg cooperation affecting Italian plans, placing the hinterland population around 200,000.
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Erinol
Angela
Angel
God
North Africa
Tripoli
Origi
Palestine
Africa
St. Louis
Saidiera
Turkey
Boll
Granddaddy Fleas Caught Off Long Beach
Mrs H Manning dubbed the champion jack smelt catcher of Long Beach captured a giant flea described as the grandfather of fleas. The monster, weighing about one pound and measuring inches with legs stretched, is believed to be many years old and a local curiosity.
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Los Angeles
Caln
H. Manning
Jack
Long Beach
Pets With His Corpap Gasper Wie For Thore Then Two Weeks
Fred Schacht fell over a cliff and died. His team of horse and dog stood watch near the body for two weeks, nearly starving. Schacht’s body was found in Sheep Canyon twelve miles west of Catfish. Long arrived with the horses and dog, the latter hitched to Schacht’s wagon.
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Gasper
Thore
Fred Schacht
Bers
Schacht
Sheep Canyon
Cat
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