Bloomington farmer artist paints farm life portrait
A Montgomery of Bloomington Minnesota paints At home on the farm as a reply to Riley. the 42 year old farmer artist uses real farm details, moss covered fence rails, and real ears of corn to frame the work. The painting will go to the Paris exposition. He contrasts realism with impressionism and defends true art rooted in life.
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Topeka, Kas
A. Montgomery
Bloomington
James Whitcomb Riley
St Hame
Peck
Orendorff
New York
Mr. Montgomery
France
America
Montgomery
HER CHRISTMAS PRESENT
A holiday shopgirl fears loss of her pocketbook amid crowded sales and noise. After frantic searching she finds the missing purse in her coat pocket, then celebrates aloud and muses that the good God lets the poor lose and recover what is theirs.
Sacred Thorn Tree Blooms Only on Christmas Day
London dispatch describes Glastonbury thorn near Wells and Glastonbury, famed for blooming solely at Christmas. It notes Abbey ruins covering 60 acres, chapel porch preserved, and the thorn traced to St Joseph of Arimathea and grafting from his staff, linking to early British legend.
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London
Wells
West Britain
St. Joseph’s Chapel
Palestine
Joseph of
Arrimathea
St. Philip
Apostle
Britain
St. Joseph
Glastonbury
Train Station Gossip From Greensburg Schedule
A college student asked Train-caller MacQuown for the Greensburg train time. MacQuown teased a moment before clearly giving the departure information. An advertisement fragment touts pneumonia relief and cures for croup and throat troubles for children, urging readers to buy at druggists.
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MacQuown
Greensburg
Deaf groom seeks marriage license in Grant county
A mud eared farmer from the country visits the Grant county courthouse with his fiancée to marry. The deaf bridegroom fails to understand the justice of the peace after three attempts, asks his sweetheart what was said, and then cheerfully confirms he will marry her.
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Grant County
Eshi
Marion County Inmates At Workhouse Wash House
In Marion County the jail’s work is done at the workhouse where inmates load a wagon with hundreds of clean pillows sheets and blankets. Trusties unload the load and rush to move items to the third floor beds as pillows are hurled between floors amid playful chaos and rough tossing.
General Lawton praised as fearless humane leader in Philippines campaign
In Norzagaray and Angat operations of April 23–25, Gen. Lawton led a mixed force, praised for swift moves and restraint. He earned respect for kindness to soldiers and civilians, refusal to burn houses, and readiness to risk himself for hard blows, with scout Young’s fate shaping his sturdy leadership.
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Minnesota
Lawston
Little Mountain
Norzagaray
Summers
Bucaue
Norgragaray
Norragaray
Angat
Lawton
Novaliches
North Dakota Volunteers
Col. Summers
Maj
Diggies
H. W. LI
Maria
Scout Young
Norragarey
Young
San Isidro
Philippines
Eighth Army Corps
Otis
San Miguel
Simeon Tecson
Wheaton
Rark
Martin E. Tew
Minneapolis
Yaller Pup Bar on the Circle and its Odd Decor
A vivid description of a saloon styled after an Oklahoma theme titled Yaller Pup on the Circle. The wall displays include odd legends, a coffin prop labeled Irish whisky and Mick's drinks, a roof bathroom, a cellar roof garden, and a blind person only screen. A trap stairs prank and a dramatic morgue museum on the upper floor are detailed along with a deaf and dumb bartender wanted and a high license sign.
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Hele
Mick
Porter
Gus Rake
Taggart
Bates
Christmas Mass At St John’s Church In Indianapolis
Crowds fill St John’s on Capitol Avenue for 4 am Christmas Day mass in a ceremony noted for lavish vestments and electric lights. A large charity collection for diocesan orphans exceeds $400 in St John’s parish, with a midnight mass replaced by an earlier service and St Vincent’s hosting a midnight chapel mass. The crib scene at St John’s features life size bisque figures from Rome and a Bethlehem setting lit by electricity.
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Stt. John's
F. H. Gavish
Christ
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stephen Donaghue
Friend's of Ie Sisters
Indianapolis
St. John's Church
Rome
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Persecuted Drugists Complain of Public Demands at Sunday Picnic
A Illinois druggist laments being treated as a servant by the public and lists duties expected beyond sales. He cites directories, telephones, postage stamps, information requests, and change making as burdens, arguing the public underappreciates these services. Ad warns to beware counterfeit salves and promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as the original cure.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
Lifted a mortgage from the farm True story of a rescued child guardian
A long article recalls child saving and the hidden stories behind charity work. It recounts John born 1865 adopted by a farmer, who later bought the farm to protect his foster parents from a mortgage. The tale highlights care, trust, and lasting bonds between child and guardians.
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John
Indianapolis Band Helps Central Labor Reading Room Fund
The Indianapolis military band gave its fifth concert at Tomlinson Hall to aid the Central Labor Union reading-room fund. Mrs Alice Fleming Evans and a children’s chorus received strong applause as the program included a Gem Lawton tribute arranged by Nicholas Rembush. The ad ends with Burdock Blood Bitters praised for stomach aid.
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Indianapolis
Central Labor Union
Tomlinson Hall
Alice Fleming Evans
Gem Lawton
Nicholas Rembush
Hunter Story Echoes Catholic Canvass in 10 Year Quarrel
Rev R V Hunter of Seventh Presbyterian recalls a decade old row over the holy coat of Treves during a religious canvass. Catholics in his district remember the sermon branding the relic a fraud, two Catholic clergymen replied, then they kissed and made up. Rancor has since faded and townspeople smile.
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R. V. Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hunter
Atlantic Beach Calendar Ad Promises Limited Shipments
An art calendar shows children on a broad Atlantic beach with a brave little boy mock challenging the incoming tide. The item, mailed in strawboard for protection, costs 6 cents in stamps and is offered by W. B. Kniskern, G. P. & T. A., Chicago & Northwestern railway, Chicago, with early orders urged due to limited edition.
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Atlantic
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Christmas Celebrations at Door of Hope Home
Matron Smock organized a cheerful event for 30 young women and 14 babies at the Door of Hope on Saturday evening. Former residents joined in, with a musical and literary program followed by luncheon. The South-side Rescue Mission sewing and Sunday schools hosted Christmas entertainments with Santa on Saturday afternoon and evening.
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Door of Hope
South-side
Santa Claus
Ikea
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Union Pacific
San Francisco
A.g.shearman
UN. Pac. R. R
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J. A. June
Trav. Pass
Union Pacific Railroad Co
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Ally
Compartments
Indiana Trust Building
the Sun
SUN
Seach Gey
Hunter
Exitz’s Bakery
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Peoria
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H. M. Bronson, A. G. P.A
BR. Adams
Hudsex Street
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