Curious Crow Tales of Theft and Tactics from New Jersey
A New York Sun piece recounts a New Jersey farmer’s long study of crows. He describes their mixed intelligence and stubborn obedience to a king crow, and tells how he lured and killed the leader to drive the flock away. The tale notes crows’ fascination with hawks and owls, and methods some farmers use to deter flocks.
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York
Chatham
N. J
Defiance
Unisen
Steve
Tan
Iva
Corn Crows Recount Devoted Pet and Farm Losses
A farmer from New York describes his unusual pet crow Jackey who guarded corn and fed on meat, grasshoppers, and worms. The crow helped him while the farmer lamented crow damage to corn from local wildlife, noting the bird’s loyalty and temperamental behavior during seasons.
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Comers
Jackey
Few Magnates Among Actors in English Estates
A Sun report notes Sir Henry Irving left about 100 dollars, Ellen Terry’s savings from decades, and quirky anecdotes about a clever dog jackaley and a parson’s crow. The feature contrasts fortunes of actors and managers across England with similar patterns abroad.
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the Sun
New York
Statie Delan
Eyeland
Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Sir Henry
Inssch
Jackey
Theatrical fortunes of English and American stars
The article surveys actors and managers, noting William Terries and Lena as high earners, but many left modest estates. It cites James Batley, Barhim fortune, Fanny Davenport, Lotta Crabtree, and Joseph Burphy among wealthiest figures, with Lottta Crabtree valued up to a billion in real estate. It contrasts English and American figures, with owners like A. M. Palmer and Hayman noted for wealth.
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Terrisson
William Terries
London
Wader
Don Lena
England
Oscar Ham Mierstein
the Olympia
Wilem Barrett
Auguétin Harris
Covent Garden
Drury Lane
Marth
Helen Faucit
Einaland
Frederick Hengler
Lsft
James Batley
Barhim
Fanny Davenport
Henry E. Abbey
Maurice Grau
Augustin
Vegas
A. M. Palmer
Charles Frohman
Herald Square Theater
al Hayman
Frank Saneger
Lester Wallick
Pagak
Lotta
Lotta Crabtree
Sol Smith Russell
Alon
Joseph Burphy
Russell
New York
Minnelonelia
Bt Paul
Washington
Lawrence Barrett
Edwin Booth
Richard Mansfield
Tatire
Joseph Jefferson
Jake
Pratenea
Broadway
Bis
Tuzury
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer for July 24 1504
Prediction notes a courtly day with marriage travel and work directions. It claims a successful birthday and thriving business and domestic affairs. It also says the young will court or marry and a child born this day will be fortunate, well behaved, and clever.
Bloodhounds Trail Murder Suspects in Wyoming Camp
From Scrippe McRae Press Association, July 23, bloodhounds follow the trail of Warner Mootty the town attorney murdered Friday night amid a crusade against gamblers. A posse drives toward a camp of 2nd Company of negro cavalry where all members and officers are under suspicion as investigations continue.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Asociation
Rhoshone
Wyo
Warner Mootty
Negro Cavalry
Notable 19th Century Actors Wealth and Waste Explored
A vintage profile details the fortunes of Edwin Booth and Joseph Jefferson, each owning substantial wealth from stage success, while Helena Modjenka and Hortense Rhea reflect contrasting fates. It cites managers living modestly, often traveling, with lavish hotel stays and touring costs draining earnings over time.
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Modjenka
Helena Modjenka
Cen Lin
Neacerm
Hortense Rhea
Plan for Irigh Day Promises Big A C H Gathering
Marion county A C H seeks to host the national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Indianapolis. about 2 600 people expected for the meeting. The women's auxiliary will meet concurrently in Indianapolis. August 18 will mark a celebratory program with a tentative schedule prepared by the Straten committee.
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Marion County
Order of Hivernians
Indianapolis
Winona program one of interest at Theodore Thomas concerts
The Winona summer program features daily Theodore Thomas Orchestra concerts led by Frederick W. Brock next week. Lectures by Prof. C B Bunnell Prof. Eagar Mendenhall and others, with readers Mrs Nedie Peck Saunders Miss Gulu Drury and performances by Metropolitan College of Music faculty under Prof N S Sterling. Debut of Miss Anna Litts Grimm with the orchestra and lectures by Dr. Robert W Rogers on The Old Testament and Modern Archaeology.
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Winona Lare
Montiny
C. B. Bunnell
Sidney Lanter
Eagar Mendenhall
B. Figacre
Laurance McTurnan
Reputg Miata
E. EB. Rohey
Nedie Peck Saunders
Gulu Drury
Metropolitan College of Music
N.S. Sterling
the Thomas
Winma
Theodore Thomsa
Bronday
Pernonal
Frederick W. Brock
Theodore Thomas
Josephine Bremmerman Edmunds
Indianapolis
Misa Anna
Litts
Grimm
Wingherter
Ind
Thomag
Winona
Park
Robert W. Rogera
Drew Theo- Inglea
Madison
N. 3
Winona Bible Wehool
New York
Kohan
Holy Land
Tadiagapotis
BL Griffey
Robert Humphrys
Mies
Helen Humphreys
Frances Edwards
Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co Ledger Notes
Unclear OCR text references Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co totals and liabilities. Mentions costs adjusted not due and unadjusted items with a total of 4000-09 and other claims against the company, note on legal reserve and total U liabilities.
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Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co
Royal Union Mutual Licence Company
Tt Im
Iowa
Frank D. Jtackan
Gidney A. Foster
Costes
Peeteetees
Ambunt Necesary
Teinsare
Bridge bid notice in Marion County Indiana 1906
Public notice from Marion County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a bridge over Indian Creek on McConnell road in Lawrence Township. Bids due by 36 o'clock a.m. Thursday August 2, 1906, must include a hand affidavit. bids may be rejected. Officials: Thos E Spafford, John E McGaugh, John M Gregor. Attest Cyrus J. R., Auditor.
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Notics
Board of Commissioners
jAatlon County
Indiana
McConnell Road
Lawrences Township
Merion County
Marion County
Thos. E. Bpafford
John E. M'Gacghet
John M Gregor
Cyrus J. R
Board of Commissionara
Branion County
Crooke
Washington Township
Auditor
Marion’ County
Aidavit
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Nevippe-Meline Press Annoctation
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