Old Grad Tales and Fraterty Pranks at Michigan University
An oral reminiscence recounts campus stunts from earlier years at the Michigan university. A chancellor’s chapel prayer intrusion by a swinging skeletal prop, a fraternity windmill initiation parade with military dress and a loaded gun, and raucous hazing memories are shared. The piece weaves humor with cautionary notes on improper hazing while listing medical ads and remedies for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Creed Beck
Snow
Marvin
Sousa
Bell
Hall
Esc
Toledo
Chase Rabbits on Cold Ball Field Training Plan
Wichita Eagle notes manager Jack Holland plans a new spring training stunt chasing rabbits with the Wichita base ball team as a warm day drill. He may order western jack rabbits from animal man Charles Payne if the scheme proves satisfactory amid raw chilly conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Eagle
Wichita
Jack Holland
Charles Payne
Fredericke Waede the Lecturer at Lyceum Course
Fredericke Ward, once famed Shakespearean tragedian, gave a Lyceum lecture on Shakespeare last night. The aging actor spoke at length, with few excerpts, leaving students and teachers engaged but noting his weakened voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericke Ward
Lyceum
Ward
Mr. Ward
Warde
Aeronautics Show to Spark St Louis Excitement
Aeronautics will stir up excitement with a $10,000 New York World prize for flight through air and a St Louis planned aeronautic show in late May. The event focuses on balloons airships airplanes and dirigibles with international aims. A St Louis representative will travel to Paris to attract French displays for the American show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Robert Fulton
St. Louis
United States
Paris
Europe
Hay Fever Taste and Smell Remedy Ad
Full size 50 cents at druggists or by mail. In liquid form 75 cents. Advertises Starch Y Red Hay Fever remedy from Ry Brothers at 64 Warren Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centary Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Roosevelts East Africa expedition packs folding gear
London reports President Roosevelt will travel with extensive portable equipment for the East Africa big game expedition. Folding tents, beds, chairs, and even a collapsible bathroom will fit in compact parcels. Weapons include a 12 bore shotgun a small bore rifle and a 450 bore high velocity rifle. The party also includes his son an expert guide and two naturalists with diverse gear from compasses to mosquito nets and cameras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Roosevelt
East Africa
Petrified Turtle Said to Be Over a Million Years Old
New York reports a Cleveland geologist purchased a supposed petrified turtle found near Brownville Texas. He claims it is over a million years old, about twenty feet long when alive, now eight feet, weighing 90 pounds, with head broken off during discovery. He plans to exhibit it locally.
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New York
Houston
Texas
Travis
Capitol Streets
Phares H. Bell
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Bell
Brownville
Hary Needleman
Harlem
Spring Fabrics Offer Delicate Colors and Novel Weaves
The item outlines new spring fabrics highlighting soft color and weave, featuring gray tones, violet and pinkish browns, and a range of viyella fabrics with narrow stripe and chevron patterns. Mohair materials, piques with floral sprays, and simple linens are noted for dresses and suits. Also includes a public legal notice about a 1909 Kansas case and a medical ad for Foley's Honey and Tar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowel
Cats and soldiers in Omaha misadventure tale
Omaha World Herald reports cats being funneled to Japan for rat control amid bubonic plague fears. Cats flood the city, with generals and sentinels guarding doors while searches for stolen pets by maidens echo. Brief ad and medicine notes trail the column in this fast age piece.
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Elines
Omaha
Omaha World Herald
Department of Missour
Gen. Morton
Army
Japan
War Department
Tramp Named Happy Holligan Banned From Colony
A traveling man in the town of Colony sought lodging and food after sleet and cold. The marshal jailed him briefly, refused breakfast, and warned against begging. The tramp threatened to smash a plate glass window, then grabbed coal and returned, prompting residents to buy him a warm breakfast and urge his departure.
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Tola Register
Colony
Arone
Happy Holligan
Santa Fe
Holligan
Lawerence District Court Sale Notice 1909
In the Douglas County Kansas district court Edgerly R Bailey filed a sale petition. The order directs sale of attached real estate in Lawrence comprising part of North Lawrence described as East 47 1/2 feet of the east half of lot 10 in Baldwin addition at the west door of the court house. The court aims to quiet title and satisfy judgment with cash paid at sale to the highest bidder. Sheriff W H Banning notes petition filed February 9, 1909.
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Lawrence Daily Journal
State of Kansas
Douglas County
Kansas
Anid Court
Lawrence
Daily Journal
District Court of
Douglas
Edgerly R. Bailey
J. Hite
Felman
Eliza J. Blood
Panmingoe Basreklow
Daryekors
W. Deitsler
Nehemiah Green
Peane
Trus
Gaia
Setuiltate
County of
Towit
Thelreal
Baldwin
North Lawrence
Nto
W. H. Banning
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Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Props
Buffalo
California
Oregon
Washington
VIA
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Oregon and Washington
Pacific
Alexander City
R. D. Rankin
Acific
American Farmer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Solon Goods
Journal
Michigan
L. A. Wariner
Litelfeld, Mich
Williams
Pink Pilla
Dr. Williams
Wright
Williwus
Fhamas
O. P. Barber
Cellent
Maerial
W. M. Sherman
Cushing
Barber & Son
Foley
P. Barber & Son
Emporis
Kan
G. W. Norley
Finley Bldg
Barber & In
Burdock
Fredericke Waede
M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Dr. King
Barber & San
Kaw
Seuczeneen
Pai Ie
Ppitesinne
A. P. Ganber
O. P., Barber & Son
Dean
Juhn R. Garrett
Girard
Als
O. P. Barber & Son
Henry H. Asher
H. Mitchell
Plaintiff
Court of
C. P. Barber & Son
Watkins National Bank
J. B. Watkins
Presidiot Co
B. Watkins
Abul C. 3. Tucks
Mitchell W. Basan
Aan
State Bank
W. Bromellick
T. J
BR Btubbs
EB J. Millet
AL Stubbs
W. 1 Neen
Feo Innes
Luther Boe
Fs Berane
J. Sree Vaa Hadsky
EB J. Hilkey
J. E
Lawrence, Kansas
Hosford Investment
South Lawrence
Rhode Inland Street
University
The
Hosford
Peoples’ Bank Building
Bee & Victor
Straffon
Lawrence National Bank
Beck
Hunsinger
John Buch
St. Home
Gold Watebeer
Lo le Ring Mercantile Co
East Henry Street
THOR
Rork Cycle Shop
J. F. Brock
G. A. Messer
Wear Park
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