Congress Reassembles as New Vermont Senator Takes Oath
Washington reports opening of the fifty sixth Congress with the swearing in of Vermont's new senator William Dillingham to succeed Justin Morrill. Other new members include John P Dolliver, while many members respond to roll calls and the day includes condolences for the late Senators Gear and Davis.
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John P Dolliser
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Supreme Court
Philippines
Oklahoma
Jonathan Po Dolliver
Iowa
Secretary Wilson praises department progress and foreign markets
Washington reports Secretary Wilson highlights efficiency gains from predecessors, calls appropriations an investment, notes weather bureau expansions and improved forecasts, wireless telegraphy trials, and continued food adulteration work. He cites forestry interest, road and experimental project work, and rising export focus to Asia with farm produce growth.
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Department of Justice Annual Report Highlights Court Dockets
Attorney General Griggs presents the annual report noting 371 appellate cases docketed and 71 disposed, 303 pending. U S convicts numbered 3 137 in prisons and reformatories, down from 2 932. Civil suits terminations include 907 of 1602 resolved, with $52 795 judgments for the United States and $52 748 collected on others. Fines and penalties imposed totaled $795 137, with $4 collected.
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Rosemitte wrecked in Guam typhoon with crew drowned
A US cruiser named Rosemitte was wrecked during a typhoon that hit Guam on November 13. Five crew members drowned and thousands of homes including Gov Schroeder’s headquarters were destroyed. Tudrajan and Kernforg towns were swept away with hundreds of native deaths reported. The vessel dragged its anchor and ran aground near a reef.
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Remnanna of Tudor Palace and National Forest Notes
Remnanna of Tudor Palace Londons Enfield post office to be moved to a new site notes Queen Elizabeths palace remaining center and south wing with ornate ceilings oak paneling and a grand chimney piece bearing royal emblems. Reports on England oak heritage forests Windsor and Surrey oak sickness locust trees and Klondike climate myths also appear.
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Londons
Enfield
Queen Elizabeth’s Palace
E. R
England
Mount Abanus
London Telegraph
Alice Holt
New Forest
Windsor Forest
Surrey
London
Fragmented Narratives and Local Notices Across Papers
A collage of clipped lines from various papers mentions social chatter at Cape May, a dog sighting, cocoa bids declined on religious grounds, and community meetings. Names such as Dobson and Dent surface amid scattered notes on sermons, bazaars, schoolhouse events, and visits.
Deferred Letters and Local Travels Mentioned
VARNA Robi Peterson was quite sick. W. McCoy was in Toluca Sunday. Ed Gants of Wenona was a Varna caller Monday. A. B. Conklin and wife went to Chicago Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Will D2 were guests on Maud Kennedy Wednesday. Barney Kelly and others were in Chicago last week. Miss Fulton of Washburn was the guest of Mayme Little over Sunday. George Clemens of Magnolia went to Chicago then to the stock show. J James Ong from Rochester spent Sunday with his parents en route to Little Rock. Stella McCusky, Ora Roberts and Frank McCusky hosted the Progressive Carrom club at K of P hall Friday. Wayne Ham and others attended the stock show at Chicago. Mrs Wright and son James and others started for St Petersburg Florida last week. They rented cottage and prepared to enjoy the sunny south. Mr and Mrs Robt Thomas and Dr and Mrs A D Thomas of Lacon were Varna bound Monday after visiting Thanksgiving in Wairbury.
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W. McCoy
Toluca
Ed Gants
Wenona
A. B. Conklin
Chicgo
Will
Maud Kennedy
Barney Kelly
John Kelly
Amil Grill
Chicago
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Washburnn
Mayme Little
George Clemens
Magnolia
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James
J. B. Wright
Florence Little
St Petersburg
Florida
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D.thomas
Lacon
Wairbury
Red Thomas
Revival Meetings Open at Center and Local News Roundup
Mrs Wm Daniels remains ill but improving Rev Moses began revival meetings at Center Sunday night Henry Aukland attended a niece wedding in Paxton Wm Coulter’s house freshly painted Jon Williams and family visited Henry Louden Charley Hannum family visited their father in poor health Center service hours changed Sunday school 1.80 preaching 2.80 John Barnes of Saratoga badly hurt hauling hay see article Thanksgiving dinner hosted for George Daniels and bride with many gifts
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Moses
Center
Henry Aukland
Paxton
Wm Coulter
Val Hofer
Jon. Williams
Crow Meadow
Henry Louden
Charley Hannum
John Barnes
Saratoga
Chapman
Clark Ball
Alabama
Weuenia
North Carolina
Frank Daniels
Thos Hubbell
Win Rickey
Id Daniels
Camp Grove
Henry
George Daniels
Railway switch conscience keeps you on the right track
A quirky dialogue notes how conscience acts like a railway switch when tended properly. The exchange asks who owns the bulldog and jokes about company, framing moral guidance as a switch that directs behavior.
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Chicago Daily News
Thanksgiving at MT PALATINE and area updates
Walter Griffith attended the Farmer Institute in Lacon Centers haul and Thanksgiving activities dominated by family visits. Elizabeth Mills visited her son Clarence Oliver Wilton in the east while the Wilton family returned from travel. Russell Lownes moved into a new home with J. B. Price. Fama Ron planned a visit to Sterling and Penrose for two weeks. Hetty Mills and Anna Wilson traveled to Chicago for the stock show. John Guon has been poorly. Dr Melee treated him. A dance occurred at the MWW hall on Saturday night. Rev Barker led a Thanksgiving service Thursday evening. Mrs Barr of Lostant visits her daughter Mrs G. O Davis. Peter Reisen works on home improvements. Fred Gallacher spent the week with his parents and returned to Chicago.
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Decatur
Clarence Oliver Wilton
Russell Lownes
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Penrose
Hetty Mills
Anna Wilson
Chicago
Lou Smith
Peoria
John Guon
Melee
MWW
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Hoyle
Oberlin
Gregory of
Lowell
Strawn
Rev Barker
Mrs Barr
Lostant
G. O Davis
Devereux
Galveston
Peter Reisen
Fred Gallacher
Bad Blood and Complexion: A Swift Specific Appeal
An advertisement touts blood purification as the fix for skin diseases including eczema acne psoriasis and rough skin. It cites a testimonial from St Louis about dramatic improvement after using S S S a plant based purifier from the Swift Specific Company Atlanta GA offering free consultation and a blood and skin diseases booklet.
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Christmas Eve entertainment planned by Congregational church
The Congregational church prepares to host an entertainment on Christmas Eve while Mr Stine will lead a Christmas exercise at the schoolroom on the afternoon of the 21st. Readable notes mention a schoolhouse program, porcelain-lined crockery, and local family events including births and poultry trade.
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Geo Puffer
McNabbs Wills Mills Now Lumber Dealer
The article notes McNabbs Wills Mills has become a lumber dealer and mentions Dr Shiny’s Chicago trip on business. Id Putnam prepares ground material for a new residence as part of local developments.
Local Social Notes Highlight Milo and Magnolia Visits
Jennie Ervin Milo reported pumps and a plan for another grocers store. Henry Wouters returned home to Lidiata last week while Artin Law spent Thanksgiving in Magnolia. The Saturday club gathered at Mrs J Sutherland’s home. Clem Shimmel of Lone Tree visited Adium Bhriver’s on Sunday. Mrs HH Girinwold and Mrs H B Pettigrew joined friends at Providence. Milo ladies met at Mrs Mc Sufungle’s home to discuss carpets.
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Lone Tree
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Lone Tree Thanksgiving and Holiday Gatherings Noted
The Odd Fellows and families Supper at Grange hall reported on Wednesday evening December 12. Residents with relatives celebrated Thanksgiving with feasting as local projects and a Bone Tree school program also marked the holiday, while John Green of Lone Tree married in Keota and planned a visit home for holidays.
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