Local Prison Kangaroo Court Trial At Marquette Student Experiment
ILWAUKEE. A Marquette Law student Joseph Kreuger joined a makeshift jail drill. Sheriff Meims and jailer Joseph Zubzer explained duties as Kreuger was “arraigned” by a mock judge. He claimed not guilty, paid a 50 cent fine, endured a shower and meal amid taunting prisoners.
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Ilwaukee
Ava
Marquette Law School
Meims
Joseph Zubzer
Joseph Kreuger
Kangaroo Court
Tier B
Kregger
Krueger
Kreuger
Sharks in New York Waters Draw Attention of Scientists
In a busy summer near New York harbor sharks appeared in unusual numbers including wanderers from distant oceans. Milberts Ground sharks and sand sharks frequented the bays with births by six to seven foot females. A 14 foot basking shark was examined at Westhampton beach by Dr Hussakof of the American Museum. In September a large tiger shark was captured off Islip and sent to the museum, noting its 20 to 30 foot length and distinct broad teeth with oblique points and a wavy edge.
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EW York
New York Harbor
New York
Long Island
Westhampton Beach
Hussakof
Department of Ichthyology
American Museum of Natural History
Islip
John C. Coxsee
Nose Gems: New Fashion Gracing San Francisco
San Francisco reports a novel fad nose gems as jewelry. Mrs Mander Kala Bagal introduced the trend from northwestern India where a nose hole holds a small gold bar with diamonds at each end. Critics warn blue noses and hay fever sufferers should skip this look.
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AN Francisco
India
Mander Kala Bagal
San Francisco
Skeezat Islands
Ghostly Visit Baffles Submarine Base Watchman
At New London naval station a reporter probes reports of a ghost in the old three story barracks now used by submarine crews. Petty officer Shea claims to have seen The Thing three times in three places, noting it vanished and reappeared as he chased it through the dim corridors.
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London
Conn
Shea
Enowss
Winter livestock care and new barn design for diversified farms
Practical guidance by William A. Radford on protecting farm animals in cold weather. The article outlines building a dedicated shelter for young stock, stable design details, overhead feed trolley, and labor-efficient feeding racks to improve winter livestock management and profits.
Open stock shed design for cold weather livestock care
The article explains how to reduce animal shrinkage in cold rain by proper feeding and shelter. It details an L shaped 44 by 44 feet shed with concrete walls and floors, cemented sills, and five supporting piers, plus ground grading to drain toward the southeast corner and a 5 foot square block floor pattern.
Mark Currier Wakes as Parson Quizzes Him
In Newburyport a sermon tale shows Rev Milton testing a sleepy parishioner Mark Currier by a loud call to Mark. Currier answers with Hallo as the pulpit quotes Psalm 37 ending with peace. The anecdote from Youths Companion notes Currier stays alert thereafter.
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Mark Currier
Newburyport
Mr. Milton
Currier
Mr. Currier
Golf Lone Moment Interrupted By Fire Alarm
Goddard paused a crucial three foot putt at the sixth hole as a shouting caddie warned of a factory fire in Long Island. He watched the ball miss by two feet and asked the boy to keep quiet during the shot.
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Goddard
Mr. Goddard
Long Island
Perpetual study of a pocket dictionary causes tension
A speaker explains Feld grau immerses in a French German dictionary to keep his family from using French words. He wants to prevent aid to an enemy language and resents the task, glowering at the defense of German purity.
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Feldgrau
True and Lasting Love or Jealousy
A dialogue contrasts love and jealousy through a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Gessing, who have ten years of marriage and appear inseparable. The scene probes whether lasting affection is real or overshadowed by envy.
Duel Above French Frontier Pneumatic Battle Ends in German Crash
A German aeroplane engaged a British craft above the French frontier in a dramatic air duel. The German aircraft faltered and spiraled down after a burst of petrol-tank smoke, its engine and frame shattered on impact as British fire closed in.
Burning After Sixty Years at Summit Hill Coal Mine
Engineers of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company fight a fire burning for six decades in a Summit Hill Pennsylvania coal mine. Seven locomotives and three steam shovels work as deep holes are drilled to sluice in culm and water. Millions of gallons are pumped daily and steam signals fire in spots once thought burned out. The effort may cost about 1 million dollars, aimed to prevent widespread damage to Panther Creek valley veins. The fire began west of Summit Hill, likely from forest fires, and has destroyed millions in coal as it spreads westward.
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Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Summit Hill
Panther Creek
Once Over for Home Care After Summer
Practical home care tips for restoring a house after summer use. Clean glass over pictures with hot water and alcohol and polish to a dry glossy finish. Nourish leather chairs with fresh milk to prevent cracks. Remove paint spots from wood with whiting on damp flannel. Restore rusty iron sinks with mutton tallow, quick lime, and hot soda water overnight.
Water Content Limits in Concrete Found by Yale Tests
Experiments in Yale's Sheffield lab on 1 2 4 concrete mixes with varying water showed 27 percent water yielded stronger concrete after 30 days. The results challenge the belief that more water always helps and indicate a definite upper limit lower than common practice.
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Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Hang Pictures Quickly to Prevent Home Moving Damages
Advice to hang pictures immediately when moving to a new home to avoid breakage. Keeping family portraits on walls reduces risk of broken glass scratches and dents while packing and unpacking.
Suffragette Driver Requests Conversation On Cause
A frustrated husband changing a tire asks a passing motorist to persuade his wife, a commanding suffragette, to discuss the movement while he finishes the tire. The scene highlights public engagement with the suffrage cause.
Daily Thought Barrie Quote About Sunshine
Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. The message attributes a Barrie quote to celebrate generosity and positive impact.
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Barrie
Dean Miss Smith Look Cute This Evening
A cryptic social exchange mentions Miss Smith and Mistah John with phrases about appearance. The brief hints at a stylistic or social moment without clear event details or context. No further facts or actions are provided.
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Dean Miss Smith
Mistah John
Hands Like Velvet From Daily Use of Cuticura
Trial free sample offered by Cuticura for red rough chapped hands. Soak in Cuticura soap, dry, rub in Ointment, wear gloves at night. one night treatment. Free 32 page Skin Book by mail from Boston. Ad includes humorous dialogue about an optical illusion.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Henry and Mrs. Peck Debate a Wink in Passing
Mrs. Peck confronts Henry about a wink she believed she saw toward a young woman. Henry replies meekly and hopes her hope is correct as they continue on their way.
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Henry
Mrs. Peck
Large Club for Boys in Roxbury Aims to Steer Youth
The Boston Globe urges a newly established large boys club in Roxbury to keep boys on the main line to a useful life. It notes youths are curious and energetic. the club’s well equipped facility can channel enthusiasm from play into manly achievement, and the paper wishes the venture success.
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Boston Globe
Roxbury
Manly
Woman Recounts Coffee Break Through Postum Trial
A California wife explains quitting coffee due to nerve distress and insomnia. After switching to Postum Cereal, she and her husband report better sleep, weight gain, steadier nerves, and renewed health. The advertisement touts Postum and Instant Postum from Battle Creek Michigan with prices and a slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
It Is Easier to Carry On a Flirtation Than an Heiress
Aphorism reflecting social wit on courtship and wealth status, implying that winning an heiress may be more challenging than maintaining casual flirtation. The remark contrasts romance with financial stature in elite circles.
One Way. Does Bill Get Along With Rent Bills
A wry dialogue notes Bill’s frequent moves tied to his rent bills. The exchange hints at his restless life and the housing costs driving his pace.
Different Attitude About John Henry’s New Automobile
The excerpt notes John Henry’s strong enthusiasm for his new car and hints at his overwhelming fixation. It captures a humorous, casual tone with a playful exchange highlighting his obsession.
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John Henry
Improved Quinine Free From Nervousness and Ringing
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as an improved quinine product that avoids nervousness and head ringing. It claims superior effects and suitability for all users, urging readers to request the full version and look for E. W. Grove signature, price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Tramp Remarks on Dog’s Bond with Man Near Farmhouse
A tramp reflects from a distance on the dog’s instinct to attach to man at a farmhouse scene. He mutters puzzled words about the fuss surrounding the animal’s loyalty and behavior.
Notable marriages reported this week
The conversation notes a shortage of suitable marriages yet highlights two observed unions this week Miss Corn with Mr Cobb and Miss Snow with Mr Blizzard reported by the press.
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Miss Corn
Mr. Cobb
Miss Snow
Mr. Blizzard
Wanted Butternut Meats From This Years Crop
Advertiser Geo A Joslyn of Omaha Nebraska seeks butternut meats from the current crop in quantities of five to ten pounds or more. He offers 75 cents per pound and invites interested parties to contact him.
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Geo. A. Joslyn
Omaha
Neb
High Degree’s Pedigreed Pooch Sparks Debate
A playful exchange centers on whether the dog is pedigreed. The dealer asserts pedigree while the owner questions, joking that the dog would not speak to either party if it could.
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Dorg
Keep Your Eyes Young After The Movies
A short lifestyle note urges readers to protect eye health to maintain a youthful appearance. It emphasizes avoiding age cues from tired eyes and promoting eye care after cinema viewing.
Politeness and restraint in civic life
A fragmentary ad style note discusses politeness as civilization's restraint with a mention of White clothes and Red Cross Ball Blue. It ends with a quip that a man loses appetite when he is forced to eat his words.
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Red Cross Ball
Adv
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T the Centaur Company
NEW_ YORK
Allmonths
Gastoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
Miss Cayenne
Calif
Denison
Carter
John L. Haney
Egerton Press
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Macdona
Medina River
John Peters
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Watson E.coleman
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Pope
W.L. Archibald
Oxford
Misa
Booker
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Fishmor Ned. Co
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Indianapolis
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