How to Make and Alter a Will According to Law
Walter K. Towers explains formalities for making a will with all parties present watching the maker sign and witnesses signing. No registration required. original kept by the maker, copies prove contents if destroyed. To revoke one may write a new will or tear and deface the old document in the maker’s presence with witnesses. After death, executors or administrators handle probate and distribution under court oversight.
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Iowa
Prison Superintendent Outwits Convict With Pardon Twist
In a private prison room a dangerous inmate threatens the superintendent with an iron bar. The official reveals a pardon arrived that day for good conduct and casually offers to let the man read the papers. The convict, intrigued, is confronted by a revolver the moment the drawer opens.
First Sunday School Founder Questioned
The article credits Ludwig Hoecker with establishing the first Sunday school in 1740 at Ephrata Pennsylvania, predating Robert Raikes 1780 Gloucester effort. Hoecker taught religious instruction, memorization via Bible verses on cards, later printed, and died in 1792 after a lengthy career.
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Robert Raikes
Gloucester
England
Ludwig Hoecker
Ephrata
Lancaster County
Raikes
Hoecker
Christian Herald
Floods in london and a 1524 exodus legend
The article recalls a historic Thames flood scare in 1524 when astrologers predicted the river would overflow London. Months before the day, residents prepared to move their families and belongings to the countryside, leaving only Father Thames unmoved.
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Thames
London
Father Thames
Great day outlet failed to rise to the occasion
London Chronicle reports a failed effort led to prophets facing possible mistreatment by deceived immigrants amid a tense public mood and rising concern over leadership and accountability.
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London Chronicle
Confidence Drives Trade And Fortunes In Hard Times
A short essay argues that confidence, not pessimism, spurs business. Examples from a stationer and a haberdasher show how sunny outlooks lift buying, while gloom dampens activity. The lesson: face hardship with hope and work, or risk stalling the economy.
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Men's Furnishing
Reincarnated Civic Center Idea Spreads At Home
A proposal to use vacant homes as civic centers gains traction as overcrowding drives reform. A Life magazine excerpt notes the home’s reactivation follows the idea that every thing has a use presented by a leading sociological writer. The London Opinion adds a humorous contrast about daily life. Figures from the industrial insurance commission show a decline in accidents from machine non-safeguarding between 1913 and 1914.
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Industrial Insurance Commission
Lister
E. W. Oleson
Beasley and Ruth Work On Seven Room Bungalo
J W Beasley and Jack Ruth finalize a handsome seven room bungalow for James Wunder in block 4 West Commercial Street. Wunder runs the box factory and planing mill at the Lamb-Davis lumber plant.
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J. W. Beasley
Jack Ruth
James Wunder
West Commercial Street
Mr. Wunder
Lamb-Davis Lumber Making
Major Wheat Field Grain Fire Near Walla Walla
A massive grain fire near Walla Walla last week burned over 1000 acres of wheat causing some 50000 dollars in damage. Authorities suspect a locomotive spark started the blaze.
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Walla Walla
Keep Bowel Movement Regular Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and cleansing. A Chicago resident claims strong relief from one box. The note also mentions a large wheat harvest underway with optimistic crop reports comparing to last year.
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Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
Ill
Nelson seeks five year proof on land in Telma area
Department of the Interior Waterville Office 1914 notice lists William A. Nelson of Telma Washington filing for five year proof to establish a homestead claim on multiple parcels in section 29 and 32 township 28 north range 16 east Willamette Meridian. Proof before United States Commissioner John Koerner Leavenworth WA on September 8 1914. Witnesses named W R Sears Oliver Bates J D Langdon of Telma and M O Logan of Leavenworth.
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U.S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
William A. Nelson
Telma
Washington
Township
Range 16
Willamette Meridian
John Koerner
United States
Leavenworth
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Oliver Hazard Perry
Bret Harte
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Robert G. Ingersoll
Origi
August N. Tue
Walter K. Towers
of the Hub Clothing Store
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