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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1907
Page
2
Yale professor recalls a playful student prank when a cold kept him from class. He wrote a notice on the board about being unable to attend, sophomores altered it to fit from indisposition to tenable. He later returned and erased one more letter, revealing the intended joke about his absent class.
The article notes ancient zoos and menageries across cultures. It cites early Chinese records dating to 1150 BC, mentions sacred animal cults, and references royal collections in various civilizations including Greeks, Romans, and Burma, with an example of a white horse cult and a white elephant.
A historical note lists the first six Jewish senators in the United States. It names David Levy Yulee of Florida from 1846 to 1853, Judah P. Benjamin of Louisiana, Benjamin F. Jonas of Kentucky, Joseph Simon of Oregon, and Isidor Rayner of Maryland, with varied birthplaces noted as the West Indies and the United States.
A Kansas City Journal item recalls a wartime chestnut about meeting danger head on with resolve as a driver nears risk, urging courage in the face of an oncoming automobile and fate. The brief reflects a bold newspaper voice and dramatic phrasing typical of the era.
A garbled OCR fragment mixes a wedding night with a streetcar tale. It features a minister and a doctor at a christening, a parade of guests, a jail exchange, and a grandmother recounting a fairy story about a kind motorman aiding an old woman, ending with a child’s remark that it isn’t a fairy tale.
Withington Stat report describes difficulty in halting movement during a trial run as officials note a start obstruction. The account emphasizes the teachers' role and the need for further testing to ensure a smooth process.
A clipped fragment shows a noble speaking with a countess about living in the country and farming. The lieutenant expresses amusement at hay fever and lampoons rural life, with insertions of names Lustine Blactter and Dye. The snippet reads like a comical dialogue from a domestic scene.
A quirky dialogue from The Wedding Prelude shows a youth claiming to be Napoleon’s reincarnate while a judge-like figure questions belief. Nearby a family gossip hints at upcoming nuptials as a sister topic and a playful warning about mischief when parents aren’t watching.
A chatty scene unfolds as one person seeks the happiest pairing with someone completely opposite. A hostess offers a guided intro to a bright, well educated woman on the opposite side of the room, promising a proper match.
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Mra Milteuwis An phy is queried about the name at the police station. Another person, Malhooly-Sure, is arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, amid a claim it was to distract from a game.
A fragmentary overheard exchange reveals Bargain and Nell discussing money losses and a reluctant suitor. The dialogue hints at street smarts and changing fortunes as they barter and question motives in a crowded scene.
A fragment from a New York Weekly item describes a scene in a rowboat with a young man and a sweet girl. It notes needing both oars for balance but only one is used when sealing the boat, mentioning the back and chehr side and a single-handed effort.
A lecturer closes a course on Arctic travel inviting questions while a noisy audience debates conscience and etiquette. A critic notes irritation at a coughing man in the room and comments on changing tastes in magazines and the press.
The Count presses for a marriage match while the Duke suspects interference via telephones. They debate whether the wires have been cut or erased, hinting at a family dispute with Chicago Daily News as the source.
A fragmented clipping shows debate over a man named Carrye and a Rochester Democrat about a game and a bench show. The tone hints at rivalry, with references to dogs and a humorous failing to make a hit.
A garbled exchange from the Chicago Daily News recounts a terse debate where one speaker taunts another about education and learning. The odd phrasing suggests a mock argument on expertise and fate, ending with a jab about a long course of study versus a simple scrap of crape.
A judge muses on well meaning performers who try to elevate a notion labeled It and those who fail to make good after effort. The stage is crowded with intentions yet many depart without clarity, leaving the right answer as a mystery known only to the audience.
Mrs. W. G. Davis of Groesbeck Texas testifies that after suffering from back pain dizziness and headaches she used Deans Kidney Pills. She reports passing gravel stones and rapid health improvement and notes the remedy is sold by all dealers for 60 cents a bottle Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A benevolent farmer in Iowa openly shelters travelers but friends warn of possible theft. He defends his stance on practical Christianity by joking that he locks up the hobos’ pants at night to prevent robbery, insisting faith guides his actions.
A garbled notice touts a long product line with exaggerated claims about a cereal and a catalog. It mentions a son and locations but the text is mostly indecipherable. The fragment suggests a sensational sales pitch without clear dates or verified facts.
John A. Salzer Seed Co promotes a mailed catalog offer for a large seed and tool collection. Readers are urged to request the catalog and pay by stamps, with a mention of new two foot long dates and cereals in the catalog.
The Department of the Interior reports 41 659 new homesteaders in the Canadian northwest fiscal year with 12 485 Americans 12 970 Canadians 6 297 Enelleh 2 193 Austrians 1 657 Scotch 124 Germans and 843 Irish. US immigrants in the first four months totaled 17 907 vs 12 004 last year. A note on ironing starch promises home results equal to a steam laundry. A man recalls the kiss he failed to get long after it is forgotten.
An old newspaper fragment touts Defiance Starch as superior, claiming thinner, stronger application for fabric finish. It also lists various tonics and cures, including Dr Kline's Liver Restorer and Winslow's Soothing Syrup, with sensational claims and a wedding joke toward the end.
A testimonial endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous headaches caused by poor nutrition. Mrs Addie Morrill of Auburn Maine notes years of pain, loss of appetite, and weight regain after using the pills, which she says stopped her headaches. Pills priced at 50 cents per box or 2 50 for six and sold by druggists or by the Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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