Grounded dredge blamed on current and a faulty compass
The New York Sun notes a government dredge grounded on Jones bar was driven ashore by a strong current toward the beach and a compass with one or two errors. It recalls the famed Long Island current toward Fire Island and Whit ebeack, while praising the lead line as a reliable navigator.
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New York Sun
Jones’ Bar
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Fire Island
Sandy Hook
New Jersey
Sympathy of Animals Is Sympathy a Human Virtue
An Iowa correspondent asks if any animals show sympathy. John Burroughs argues sympathy is a higher, uniquely human trait, with affection for young and altruism beyond lower animals. Dogs may show traces of human-like feelings, but most animals lack true sympathy.
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Iowa
John Burroughs
Nan
Tolstoy’s Works Reach Wide International Circulation
Tolstoy is not seen as a popular writer but his books enjoy wider circulation than any living author. It is reported that his works have been printed in 45 languages to date.
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Tolstoy
Dishonesty at Circus Told By Side Show Orator
An old tale recounts a trickster at a circus who tests a stranger with a fake $5 for seven tickets. The buyer is shorted a dollar, challenges the seller, and later the seller reveals the test and returns another dollar, exposing a blend of swindle and cunning. The narrator then lists a string of local people visiting or returning from nearby towns and outings, ending with a church service note and a fundraising initiative for a Frances Willard memorial window.
Colonels Sea Sick as Warship Shipboard Humour
Capt Dogge of the Hamburg American liner Pring Oskar recalls a seasick voyage from Genoa to Sardinia. A colonel aboard became green and immobile, muttering ranks: corporal sergeant major lieutenant colonel, then mysteriously saluting orders. He finally spoke: Good morning, captain, explaining he was assigning waves their rank as six lieutenant generals appeared in four minutes.
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Genoa
Sardinia
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New England Sandwich Debate Sparks Laughable Tale
Cleveland Leader reports a peculiar exchange about a so called sandwich with the tongue on the outside. The conversation notes Mr Binge asks how many children Blink has and Mr Giggs responds he has three, naming an oldest girl, a youngest girl, and a middle son. The line ends with a remark about the fret time such a sandwich was heard.
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New England
Binge
Giggs
Cleveland
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Lexington Gas and Electric
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for Lexington Gas and Electric Company at its office on lot 1340 block 44 fret addition to Lexington Lafayette County Missouri on September 80 2006 at 1:00 a m. The meeting will consider resolutions to authorize bonds up to 25 thousand dollars in excess of prior bonded debt 125 thousand dollars secured by mortgage or lien on property and franchises. Charles Reynolds president W SypNon secretary Charles Reynolds C B Lenca Waworr B. Wappett B a Hvar
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Lexington Gas and Electric Company
Lexington
Lafayette County
Missouri
Charles ReyNoLds
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BR. Smith
Aleshinee
Lena Ford
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A Young Mother's Letter to Dr Hartman
Mrs W McRoberts of Delano Mississippi writes to Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio praising Peruna and Manalin for curing her catarrh during pregnancy and after giving birth to a ten pound girl. She says both are well and strong, credits Peruna with saving her life, and notes neighbors also using it. She includes thanks and a photo request for herself and baby.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Watches for Boys and Girls Free Premium Offer
Boys and girls are invited to recruit ten new subscribers for the Kansas City Journal to earn watches named Pride for boys and Lady Juliet for girls. The offer runs until July 1 1906, with payments by postal money order or draft. Also promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a 50 cent price and money-back guarantee.
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Missouri
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