Tower of Babel Ruins Prompt Uncertainty in Origins
The tower site near ancient Babylon yields three ruin piles as candidates for the biblical Babel. Bir Nimrod at Hillah and a conical mound southwest of the city compete with the main Nimrod tower's remains. Porter claims vitrified bricks show heat damage and the relics remain near-original when abandoned at the confusion of tongues.
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Nis
Yad
Euphrates River
Hillah
Bira Nim
Celty
Babylo
Adelphia Press
Fea
Birs Nimsa
Bir
BR. K. Porter
Porter
Head Work and Writing Positions Recap from Seaside Talk
A seaside chat contrasts editor and barber hours with hard head work and vacation relief. The piece then surveys literary posture myths, citing Dr. Lander Brunson on how posture affects ideas, noting a reclining pose dampens thinking and a flat head yields no thoughts.
Our Sister Towns and Local Happenings on the Fourth
Lacon gossip notes visits and travels including Fisher of Wilmington with parents, Cora Barney heading to Chicago for summer, Mrs Bergatreaser from Denver visiting L C McMurtrie, and Bangs millinery price cuts. James Dever’s house remodel, Bangs improving, Courtland Lane waning health, Ramp and family plus Day family camping at Chillicothe grove, Nattie Orcutt improving, John Ward in Cleveland mill. Fourth of July festivities drew a large crowd and a $2000 shooting contest won by C A Bogardus after a fast 20 minute volley.
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Lacon
Epp. Fisher
Wilmington
Cora Barney
Chicago
Bergatreaser
Denver
Col
L. C. McMurtrie
Bangs
Gleo
Gwynn
Havana
James Dever
G. A. Bangs
Courtland Lane
Ed. Ramp
W. L. Dayl
Chillicothe Grove
Nattie Orcutt
John Ward
Cleveland
Ohio
T. J. Malana
C. A. Bogardus
Mr Bogardus
Sparland Fourth of July Celebrations and News
Onias Martland and family spent the Fourth in Chillicothe while many locals visited relatives and enjoyed fireworks. Joseph Carver wed Cora Honsly near town as Rev Irving officiated. Henry Wetzel’s wife died July 5. Tim Van Antwerp hosted outdoor events Saturdays with ice cream and balloons, drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparland
Onias Martland
Chillicothe
Ida Barton
Quincy
Brasfield
Alfie Pease
Washington
Robert Cumming
Chicago
Andrew Stephenson
Milford Thompson
Joseph Carver
Cora Honsly
Irving
N. Q. Tanquary
Denver
Col
N. Q
W. B. Blackwell
Iowa
Tim van Antwerp
Frank A. Barr
Lacon
Altho
Henry Wetzel
T. van Antwerp
Tim
Weather and local notes from Baratoga district
Baratoga reports warm roads and dust with a rain hoped for. Woeostley Doyle lost horse last week. Bertha Kline endures a painful finger injury. Jessie Brians closed her school in district No. 9 on Thursday. Katie Monier of Whitefield visited and showed speedy improvement. Maggie Van Fleet had a relapse but is improving with care per Doctor Willis.
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Baratoga
Wenather
Woeostley Doyle
Bertha Kline
Jessie Brians
Katie Monier
Whitefield
Maggie van Fleet
Hopewell Hay Weather Church Next Sunday in Town Hall
Hopewell reports fair weather for hay making. A church service is planned at the town hall next Sunday. Emma Schultz traveled to Chicago last Saturday. Mitchell Miller shipped calves to Cicada 1st Wank. John Stadel hosts relatives including a brother in law and stepson. Anton Stadel sold cattle to a man named Price near Magnolia last week. Ben Martin injured by a fly wheel at the sawmill but nothing serious. Rider S. S. Beaver notes his wife suffers stomach cramps. she used Chamberlain's remedy with relief and continues to use it when needed. Available from J. W. Nicos.
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Hopewell
Dis
Town Hall
Emma Schultz
Chicago
Mitchel Miller
Cicada
Inlaw
John Stadel
Ean Tommes
Anton Stadel
Price
Magnolia
Ben Martin
Wimner Schlosser
Bellisbaugh Place
Rider S. S. Beaver
McAllisterville Juniatta Co
J. W. Nicos
Closing Out Sale Advertises Bargains on Children and Boys Wear
A bonafide sale continues to clear stock at actual wholesale prices. Special attraction includes 1 60 Suits of Boys and Children in first class goods offered at reduced rates during the closing out sale.
Deep Cut on SHOHS Stock Including Reynolds Bros Make
Retailer advertises all SHOHS stock for men women and children at a deep discount. The sale highlights Reynolds Bros as part of the inventory and emphasizes broad price cuts across the range.
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Reynolds Bros
Dress Goods Slaughter Prices For Wool and Wash Fabrics
Slaughter prices listed for dress goods include both wool and wash fabrics. The notice specifies rate differences by material and quality, reflecting market adjustments affecting local buyers and merchants.
Bargain Seekers Urged to Call Now for Fast Purchases
If you are bargain seekers you will be sure to be bargain finders by calling with out delay and make your purchases.
Whitefield Corners Fourth Celebrations and Local Happenings
George Snell and wife spent the 4th in Peoria. Whitefield residents plan a future butcher shop with Omer Swift starting soon. Cottage Schoolhouse celebration drew families from Worthington Runnells and more. Fireworks and a Woodmen meeting followed by an ice cream and cake reception at J Schleef’s yard highlighted the community’s holiday.
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Whitefield Corners
George Snell
Peoria
W. Runnells
Will Wright
Chicago
Metropolitan Business College
Whitefield
Omer Swift
M. Worthington
Cloe
Charles
Cottage School House
Harry Allen
Henry
Lacon
Bradford
Willis
Harry Snell
J. Schloef
Harry
Parker
Mra Morgan
Putnam
R. Waughop
Mra Willis
Ethel
Condit
Undercliff
Lizzle Fountain
Oscar Hill
Dr Willis
J. Schleef
Schleef
Dick Willis
Prominent Insurance Man Endorses Balmard’s Horehound Syrup
A Philadelphia style notice features H M Blossom of Blossom & Co praising Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for curing influenza related coughs and sending a bottle to his sister for relief. John Cranston of Quincy also commends the syrup as superior to other cough medicines. Powell’s Drug Store sells it at 50 cents.
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H. M. Blossom
H. IM. Blossom & Co
N. 3d
St Louis
John Cranston
Hampshire St
Quincy
Ball Iard
Powell's Drug Store
Community News And Visits From Quaker Lane Friends
Wallace welcomed by Lane friends while John Morris of Harrisville visits with sister Mrs Given. Families Ed Morris and Dixon students, Fourth of July events at grange campus, teachers at county institutes, and a Harvard trip mention alongside local social notes and school children.
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Quaker Lane
Wallace
John Morris
Harrisville
Ohio
Given
Mason
Oliver Wilson
Chicago
Ed Morris
Tonica
Alfred Given
Gertie
Theodora Wilson
Dixon
Malden
Tiskilwa
Sallie Lukens
Hoopeston
Grange
la Salle
Lacon
Lou Smith
Stella Mills
C. C. Mills
Bert Mills
Chas Gallaher
Charlie Mills
Harvard
May Anderson
Nee Williams
Center
Oliver Smith
Henry
Mystic Cure Promises Rheumatism Relief In A Day
An advertisement claims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia can heal in 1 to 8 days. It asserts rapid action, removing the cause and disease after a dose, with notable benefits. Sold by JE & Owell, druggist, Henry.
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JE & ‘Owell
Henry
Weathered Creek Community Notes Preview Corn Conditions
CLEAR CREEK roads are dry and dusty with rain hoped for to boost corn yields. Mrs H Ransom benefits from Dr Miley while Ben Pauskingham shows a new buggy. Lizzie Morse and aunt visit Peoria. Henry and Lacon celebrations draw many locals. Mrs James Shields ill. Dr Pendleton hopes for improvement as daughter George Hillabrand plays nearby.
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Clear Creek
H. Ransom
Miley
Ben Pauskingham
Lizzie Morse
Peoria
Lizzie
Henry
Lacon
James Shields
Pendleton
George Hillabrand
Putnam Social Roundup Sees Local Travel and Visits
Sunday brought sojourns and homecomings across Putnam. Mrs Clell Duncan visits relatives from Minoak. J Walter Southerland of Milo returns from a weekend with kin. Sam Bracken resumes school in Dixon. James Taliaferro returns from Chicago. James Lyons visits Iowa relatives. Henkins, a World's Fair guard, comes home. Mrs Mary Lincoln returns after attending a golden wedding in Dallas County. A Lake Senachwine picnic drew a large crowd with games and a menagerie. supper included ice cream and cake as evening fell.
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Putnam
M.J. McCormick
Clell Duncan
Minoak
Walter Southerland
Milo
Oliver Downey
Sam Bracken
Dixon
Casey Dawson
Grange
W. H. Wheeler
Debbie Wentz
Chicago
James Taliaferro
Bistasrenky
Winnie
Ethel
Willie Wood
Lemars
Iowa
James Lyons
J. H. Williams
Henkins
Cal
Ed Grady
Bell Condit
Willie
Pacific Coast
Lake Senachwine
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment is a scientifically superior product that penetrates deeply and cures a wide range of ailments from rheumatism and neuralgia to sprains, wounds, burns, and paralysis. It warns buyers to beware of imitations and lists Powell's Drug Store as a seller.
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Billard
Ballard
Iby Powell's
Niobe and Nioha Sailors and a Cure Tale
A handsome vessel named Niobe lies tied up with owner Captain McKnight and six crew on board. The Nioha from New Orleans to Chicago delays at stops, while a list of users reports Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing neuralgia rheumatism sores and leg ulcers for multiple patients.
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Niobe
McKnight
New Orleans
Chicago
H—Galford
New Gassel Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Buckien
To the World's Fair via Rock Island Route
Promotional note touts Rock Island Line service to the World’s Fair with Englewood gate access a ten minute ride from the Rock Island depot. Fare five cents, baggage check to Englewood, direct gate approach, and the line advertised as the World’s Fair Line.
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Englewood
Rock Island
Rock
Noted Physician Analyzes Crime Statistics And Reform
Dr William Duffield Robinson of the Eastern penitentiary argues that prison sentences reflect crime levels in the district and, by age patterns, suggests reform is possible since one third of criminals are aged twenty to twenty five. He notes that most criminals are young yet questions if aging improves behavior as many may die early. He highlights rising personal assaults and declines in forgery and counterfeiting.
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William Duffield Robinson
Pennsylvania
Uge
Cardinal Gibbons In Contempt Trick Court Never Saw It
A humorous tale recalls Cardinal Gibbons as Richmond bishop in a court case. The plaintiff’s lawyer demanded proof of his bishopric and the bishop returned with a Latin document, reading solemnly. He later admitted the papal bulls were satisfactory, a ruse that fooled the lawyer who never learned the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Gibbons
Richmond
Dr. Gibbons
Halifax
Leo the Great
Beanutiful Italian Women
A St Louis traveler praises northern Italian women as uniquely beautiful and vibrant. He extols Milan as the pinnacle, comparing them to Greek and Spanish beauty and lauding the Italian tongue as the language of love.
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Italy
Vale of
Cashmere
Cadiz
Milan
Greece
Spain
Religions of the Presidents and their church leanings
The article surveys the religious affiliations of U S presidents from Washington to Hayes. It notes most attended multiple churches or held preferences such as Episcopalian Unitarian Presbyterian Methodist and Congregationalist. It concludes only Washington Garfield and Harrison were full members during their terms.
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Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Q. Adams
Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Grant
Garfield
Hayes
Benjamin Harrison
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Tower OF ‘Babel
New York
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