Lyme New Hampshire Town Boasts Long Living Citizens
In Lyme New Hampshire a village claims the oldest residents in the state with four over 90 and many near 80. The oldest, Mrs. Louisa Rand Cook near 94, recalls colonial tales and Bunker Hill, while Louis Matvian born in France aged 93 recounts wartime escape and Canadian life. Other seniors include Mrs. Caroline Safford and Mrs. Butan Balunap, each in their 80s, all tracing roots to the town along the Connecticut River famed for farming and lumbering.
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Canada
New Hampshire
New England
Bo Man
Lyme
Surraunainas
Pyer
Tao
New Harmpshire
Cohnectick
Lyme Wit
Zak
Gréanshore
Lyme Im Isu
Louis Mativia
France
Sumner
St. Lawrence
Caroline Safford
A Butan
Balunap
Baptist Church
Prediction by Raphael the Aatrologer on June 5 1908
A dated entry forecasts an unfavorable day with hints of business annoyances and mixed marriage prospects for young women. It notes a 1906 child will be fortunate yet inclined to pleasure, with potential unhappy wedlock if female. A naval officer recalls a last cruise near the West coast of Africa with a witty maid.
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Africa
Wellman plans North Pole voyage by dirigible airship
Paris reports American explorer Walter Wellman announcing in Paris that a vast polar airship, the Frithjon, will transport equipment from Tromsø to Spitzbergen for an attempt to reach the North Pole next year or the following season. He outlines a ten day air voyage with a five man crew and contingency sleigh plan if needed.
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Paris
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Wetman
Frithjoh
Zeigler
Tromant
Norway
Frithjon
Spitz
Bergen
Wellman
Pole
Hammerfest
Spitzbergen
Arctic
Wellmatyald
Weilman
M. Godard
Tux Staf
Anniversary Observed At St Pauls On Bishop White Birthday
Bishop A H White of Michigan City celebrated the churchs anniversary with Holy Communion matins and addresses. The fifth anniversary of St Philins mission was observed, with Rt Rev J M Francis of Indianapolis speaking at 4 pm. Memorial services continued into Monday with lectures and reflections by local clergymen as the celebration closed. SEVENTY-B SECOND BIRTHDAY Jennings and friends gather for a June 2 celebration at Idlewild from 3 to 10 pm.
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A. H. White
Michigan City
St Paula Wharch
SS. Philip and James
Jmatins
Bishop White
St. Philin's
J. M. Francis
Indianapolis
St. Pauls Chapel
Las
SEW Castle
Toil
Dune Tm
Richmond Art Exhibit Arrangements Complete for Annual Show
Richmond Indiana June 4 Arrangements are complete for the annual Richmond Art Association exhibit to be held June 2 at a city school building. Architects’ fees are mentioned and prizes will be awarded. Renowned artists from Indianapolis will contribute works and a theme noted is Rubber Wecks.
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Richmond
Ind
Renin
Richmond Art Association
Indianapolis
Prines
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Glycerine Cure
An overview of Dr Pierce's approach using pure glycerine as solvent in medicines, arguing it safer than alcohol. Highlights claims of efficacy, endorsements from medical practitioners, and promotion of The Common Sense Medical Adviser with free or low-cost mail offers.
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Pierce
John
Eight Year Compulsory School Law Passes Senate and House
A bill mandating attendance for children aged eight to fourteen in public, parochial, or private schools cleared the Senate and House. The measure sets age at eight with debates over extending to seven or ten years, details compulsory instruction and enforcement, and ties to juvenile labor laws. The district faced concerns over enforcement and funding, with officials citing limited resources for statewide compliance.
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Tre Aun
Washington
Jones
District of Columbia
Compusiny
Wall
Bern
Senate
Williams
Sims
Tennessee
Merrell
Champ Clark
Kehools
Morrell
Unig
WIE
Rand
Clark
New England
Fitzgérald
Maprelt
Epecia
Prioila
Crumpacker
Ha Wan
Sherley
Eleven Killed In Wreck Special to The Sea Providence FR
Heavy fog and an unfamiliar motorman caused a downhill East Providence wreck. A car overturned on a sharp curve killing eleven passengers and injuring others. Names listed include George Alderson Edward Brennan Alice Franklin Enrico Gambeni John Gavin Angelo German Gureave Guertin William Lither Bertha Kelley John Schneider Ethel Whitely.
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Sea Providence
East Providence
Alice Franklin
Enrico Gambeni
John Gavin
Angeo German
Gureave Guertin
Wiliam Wo Lither
Bertha Kelley
S. John Schneider
Ethel Whitely
Tobacco sale to a minor sparks Parke law test case
Joseph Frew a druggist at 12 E Washington urged a test of the Parke law after being charged in criminal court with selling a scor t package of tobacco to a child. Frew paid costs and awaits trial as other dealers face indictments in similar cases.
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Joseph Frew
Washington-rt
Frew
Frey
Sendar
Ana
Dupont Seeks Divorce Amid Public Row in Wilmington
Alfred J Dupont son of a major powder magnate admits seeking a divorce in Wilmington Delaware. He admits changing hotel records to reflect residence in Delaware and asserts the public should know the truth behind estrangement from his wife. He notes multiple residences and disputes about years of marriage and separations between himself and his wife.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Tupont
New Haven
Death on a Construction Plank at Methodist Hospital
Napoleon Black, a cement finisher, fell from a plank at the Sixteenth and Mant Sixteenth Street site of the Methodist hospital under construction. He struck an iron girder, fracturing the base of the skull and dying instantly. Deputy Conner investigating. Dr Pisskii Didek overseeing the dispensary. Black, an Indianapolis resident, left a wife and daughter.
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Methodist
Sixteearh
Mant
Napoleon Black
Black
Pisskii
Publicity on Dr Pierce medicines wins broad ingredient disclosure
An article argues for full public disclosure of all ingredients in Dr. Pierce family medicines, noting wrappers now list formulae for Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. It praises glycerine extraction over alcohol, cites Golden Seal root price rises, and claims endorsements from leading medical writers while stressing non secret, plant-based remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
United States
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
N.Y
Doctor Pierce
Dra. Bartholow
Hare
Johnson
Wood
King
Scudder
Coe
Ellingwood
Nature
Providi
T Pierce
Invalida’ and Surgical Institute
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