Fireproof Cotton Made by Dr W Perkins Discovery
Dr W Perkins of Owens College reports a breakthrough rendering cotton and similar textiles permanently fireproof through an asbestinising process after 2000 experiments. The method changes the fabric rather than merely coating it, preserving non ignition even after washing and wearing next to the skin. Germany shows interest as Europe hosts many such inflammable goods.
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A& Valuatis
W. Perkins
Owena College
Eeer
Saya
Scientific American
Germany
Europe
Considerate Driver Calms Fearful Horse At Roadside
A young trotting horse in a training sulky balks at an approaching car. The driver stalls, then assists the horse by leading it to the auto and guiding it to inspect the machine. After five minutes the horse accepts the car and returns to work with no fear.
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New York Post
Historic caverns called Washingtons cave near Yonkers
The Four-Track News describes a cavern near Lowerre station by Yonkers formed by two large stone slabs meeting at an angle. It measures about 20 feet long six wide and around 15 feet high with chaotic scenery of fallen rock resembling a mountain summit. A tradition links it to George Washington escaping capture, but the tale is disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowerre
Yonkers
Hudson
Washington
Infant Terrible Becomes Adopted by Stockman Couple
A New York Post tale reports five families failed to shelter a girl labeled mischievous. A westward stockman offered to take her, comparing her eyes to a stubborn colt. After a station talk, he and his wife adopted the girl and gave her their name.
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New York Post
N. Y
Order of Publication in Lafayette County Missouri
Publication announces a petition in a property and inheritance case in Lafayette County Missouri. It names defendants Lydia A Smith Agnes Wolfenbarger Hannah Wolfenbarger Mary Guenharaes and others and directs publication in the Lexington Gazette for four weeks. It specifies land descriptions in sections township and range and a December term with deadlines to answer or plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miesouri
Merlo
Mbewtig
Micsonri
Ask Cours
Lafayette
Minkourt
Grettn
Ringe
Adem i. Wolfenbirger
Toowls
Elizabeth R Bo
Mary FE Guenharees
Bmw
Hannah C. Hannah
Lydia A. Smith
Lexington
de Onout
Campbell
J W. Bypsen
ENNY
Burden
Eskimo Arrowhead in Goose Found Near Spokane
A large wild goose killed near Spokane City Washington carried an ivory arrowhead eight inches long lodged below a wing. Eskimo origin carvings on the head were identified by Klondike miners as not used by Washington or British Columbia Indians. The bird likely traveled from Arctic regions with the damaged shaft broken during flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane City
Wash
Washington
British Columbia
Arctic
J. Mayne Baltimore
Scientific American
Final Settlement Notice in Missouri Probate
Notice to all creditors and interested parties in the estate of Susan Miterina deceased. The administrator will seek a final settlement at the August term 1904 in Lafayette County Missouri, to be held at the probate court room in Lexington on the second Monday in August. Robert F. Wilson is the administrator de bonis non.
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Susan Miterina
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexa
Natio Ia
Wil
Jim B. Graves
Underalyuod Epeninistresor
Sild
Pears
Lexington
M.D. Wilson
Thos BH
Weaver
H. Weaver
Administratrix’s Notice and Final Settlements in Lafayette County
Notices announce letters of administration for Stephen deude and final settlements for Wil. Jim B. Graves and Thos BH Weaver. Dates reference July and August terms in Lafayette County Missouri probate court. Bridge contractor bid invitation issued for a wood bridge across a branch on the Dover to Lodge road with a required bond and maintenance terms.
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Stephen Deude
Lafayette County
Missouri
Minnie Jbude
Fort Lon
Dover
Lodge
Anil Aly
Grand Duke Alexis Prefers Fried Potatoes in Paris
A Paris street vendor recalls how Grand Duke Alexis of Russia bought daily fried potatoes, paid princely sums, and enjoyed them beside her stall. A neighbor identifies him, prompting the duke to be addressed as Your Excellency, which amused him and ended his potato purchases.
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Grand Duke
Alexis
Russia
Paris
Boston Globe
Cure for the Divorce Evil
A brief Milwaukee Sentinel quip notes that if couples applied as much effort to being entertaining after marriage as before seeking divorce, lawyers would have crowds in trolleys instead of cars. The line reflects a satirical stance on marital harmony and the divorce industry.
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Milwsukee Sentinel
Grove's Tuetolem Chi Tone yu a Bay
Fragmentary line reads like a garbled regional notice or ad jumble. Names and places are unclear, with no coherent event or date discernible. The readable words hint at a place and a tone, but no concrete action or outcome can be established from the fragments.
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Bichon Yan
Grove
Tax lawsuit notice in Lexington district court
The document announces a chancery suit in the Missouri Circuit Court at Lexington to recover taxes interest and costs on delinquent real estate. Defendants Gustavus B Clayton Leola V Clayton Madge Farrington and others must answer by the next term or face judgment and sale of the property to satisfy the amount due. Publication is authorized for thirty days before the next term.
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Mi6souri
Conan
Lafayetta
Sid County
Mieewil
Lienne
Jd. Folkergon
Daferette County
Misayearl
Phalobly
Carrie Cowie
James T. Clayton
Joseph Clayton
May Mead
Nuble Gordon
Cora Clayton
Daisy Clayton
Gustavus B. Clayton
Leola V. Uleybow
Madge Parrington
Leola
Batarere
Missouri
Lexington
Anawer
Peter
Charles Lyons
Notice of probate hearing for Gustav Cherballman estate
The probate court of Lafayette Parish will hear all creditors claims in the matter of the estate of A. Obertollman deceased. The hearing, set for the second Monday in June, will occur at the courthouse in Jackson with Gustav Cherballman serving as executor.
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Arte A. Obertollman
Corin
Lafayetne
Jackington
Alnus
Gustav Cherballman
Burlington Route Northwest Travel and Summer Fares
The Burlington Northern Pacific Route offers through service from Kansas City to Denver and travels via the Northwest with trains to Hater Helene Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland. It promotes a $1500 round trip Colorado Summer special with low excursion periods and frequent routes to Chicago St Louis and St Paul plus daily connections to Logan and Kansas City.
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Burlingtons Northern Pacific
Rae
Kenaae City
Northwest Territory
Northers Paeife Railway
Hater
Helene
Spokane
Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
Burliogtan
Colorado
Karsae City
Denver
Colorado Springs
Betora
Buriington
Kansas City
Kansan City
St. Paul
Cansco
St. Lawrence
Chieiga
St. Logie
Frisco Adds The Meteor And The World’s Fair Special
The Frisco System introduces The Meteor and The World’s Fair Special train routes via Hyer In and Denison to Dallas, with modern electric lighting and cooling. New equipment includes palace day couches reclining chair cars and dining with a la carte service under Mr Pred Harvey. The service promises speed, comfort, and enhanced dining, library, and periodical provisions for travelers.
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Batoreen
Loula
Kanase City
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Denison
Sherman
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Our Son
Red River Division
Taratee
Natid Deta
Ty Ony Rae
Hyer
Old Hos
Ozarks
Lading
Repula
Red River
Creek Chickasaw Nations
Polo
Houston & Texas Central
Frisco
Hoora
Pred. Harvey
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted for stomach relief
Advertisement claims the product cleanses the digestive system and stabilizes bowel function to help children endure heat without illness. It cites removing the obscure cause of indigestion and promotes a healthy activity for the stomach and bowels, urging purchase from Leroy Foast at 82ar1.
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Caldwell
Leroy Focaet
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