Fire Destroys Charlotte Home In Early Morning Blaze
A residence on Case Street occupied by Mrs. Ann Monahan and family suffered major damage when a fire broke out before dawn on Wednesday. Edmond Monahan and a Reynolds relative woke to smoke and called the alarm as firefighters battled the blaze for an hour. Most downstairs furniture was saved, but upstairs rooms were ruined. the house is insured. The origin remains unknown with theories of crossed wires and smoldering. Nearby resident Miss Johannsen smelled smoke the night before. The Charlotte Record urges hose discipline and laments horn noise by passing autos.
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John Kane
Case Street
Ann Monahan
Edmond Monahan
Ims Reynolds
Cental
Charlotte
H. Gale Buchner
Lyman B. Buchner
Optimistic Thought and Dependence in a Fable
A brief fable observes how optimism shapes trust as one creature depends on another. A kite soars while relying on a steady wind, illustrating shared fate and mutual aid in a concise moral vignette.
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Kite
Dr Walsh treatment advertised for heart stomach and ears
Davenport readers are urged to visit Dr Edward Walsh at 126 W Third St Davenport for a free trial to relieve stomach nervous and rheumatic ailments. Testimonials claim relief from heart trouble dizziness belching pain and weak hearing after treatment. Hours listed and an invitation to call for references from patients.
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Dr. Walsh
As& Davenport
Walsh
Edward Walsh
Third St
Main St
McCullough
Davenport
The Third Degree portrayed in Vitagraph drama at New Orpheum
Angered by police torture, Armie Sands fights to save her innocent husband in The Third Degree. Alice Joyce stars with Gladden James, Anders Randolf, Hedda Hopper, and a strong supporting cast under Tom Terriss.
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Alice Joxee
Vitagraph
Alice Joyce
Orpheum
Charles Klein Dram
Unler
Tom Terriss
Miss Joyce
Armie Sands
iVtagraph
Gladden- James
Anders Randolf
Notice of District Court Claim in Schiltz Estate
In Town County September Term 4 1919 Bank of J Kelso sues Mary Schilta Peter Cass and Jos Becker Administrator claiming Mathias Schiltz estate used without value to defraud creditors. Notes total 550 dollars plus interest. Becker estate administrator Kass holds a judgment lien. Probate not concluded. Wife Mary Schiltz allegedly received middle third of Lot 52 Bellevue Town. Plaintiff seeks cancelation of conveyance and sale of the property to satisfy the debt. Other relief as just.
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Mary Schilta
Peter Cass
Jos. S$. Becker
District Court
State of Town
Jackson County
Mathias Schiltz
Jos. S. Becker
Peter‘Kass
Mary Schiltz
Bellevue
Notice to appear or default judgment to be entered
Public legal notice dated July 18 1919 requires the defendant to appear and defend before noon on the second day of the September term at Maquokets Town starting September 6 1919. If not, default will be entered and judgment and decree rendered as provided by law.
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Maquokets
Endurance Test Between Two Ute Brothers
Two young Ute brothers aged seven and nine quarreled daily. The younger admits stirring the fights, then crying when hurt. He explains he began years ago to be strong enough to whip his brother, and now suspects daily scolding keeps him aware of his strength.
Fragmentary note on expectations and cronyism in life
Fragmented text discusses what people might expect, suggesting a critique of cronyism and carelessness. Mentions war, elves, and a cryptic reference to morass of life and value, with unclear context and limited readable facts.
Origin of Blackguards and the Black Swans
The passage traces the term blackguards to the amp followers of an army in medieval wars. It notes they traveled with pots and kitchen utensils and faced hardship washing on the march. The text portrays them as dirty and filthy, yet the term’s origin is tied to their role and conditions.
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Vern Dolph
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