Whisky for the Elephant at Central Park Zoo
Four quarts of whisky were given to Big Jule the elephant to ease a severe indigestion at the Central Park safari. Keeper Bill Snyder and assistants restrained the elephant to administer the remedy, which promptly soothed her pain and allowed her to eat hay again. The account cites a New York Times report and adds the writer’s opinion on golf’s democratic appeal.
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Big Jule
Central Park
New York Times
Bill Snyder
Synder
Snyder
Jule
Lion House
Right handedness linked to heart position in the body
A scientist explains that right handedness may stem from the heart and arterial weight on the left side shifting the body’s center of gravity. The right arm becomes freer, aiding dominant use, while left-handed activity could threaten the heart. The piece also includes a police anecdote about stopping a runaway, emphasizing practical training.
Mixed Lines at Theatrical Event Ends in Fury
The manager berates an actor sent to a dramatic role, calling him a blockhead after discovering the performer previously worked in a cookhouse kitchen. An agent stumbles through the confusion as a battle scene misfires with a comical miscue during a fortress assault.
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Dram
Blockhead
Kindart Refuses to Hear More of Troubles
Borem thanks Kindart for past kindness and troubles follow as he seeks further help. Kindart declines to discuss or acknowledge the request, signaling a boundary or interruption in the conversation.
Theatrical Notes on Plays and Donations
Leading theater items discuss barnyard themes and gate donations. The piece notes audience support and later contributions, with a focus on theatrical property moves and audience generosity.
The Interpreter on Improvisation in Great Writing
In May American Magazine the writer argues that great writing and talking depend on improvisation. The piece notes that improvisation reveals buried knowledge and that patient drudgery must be combined with improvisational skill to elevate an artist.
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May American
Renius
Late Exchhaxor Hirst Class Business Opportunity
For sale a large property with new buildings and improvements on crow road near church and school. 55 acres level land, upland merchandise, and a business potential promising annual net from 21200 to 815004 after expenses. Owner cannot attend. seeks exchange for about 120 acre farm. For details contact Henry MeeM Ann at Gersid Ma Franklin Cu.
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Crows Road
Busness
Geil
Summer Term at State Normal School Warrensburg Mo
Announcement outlines June 6 to August 14 terms with all regular courses and nine special courses for teachers. Highlights include a normal diploma and Regents Certificate, credit toward county and state certificates, and a summer term bulletin available by mail. Also notes closing exercises at Odessa Gib School with Hon Goodwin Crone p delivering a keynote.
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State Normal School
Warrensburg
Odevon Democrat
Odessa Gib
Goodwin Crone P
Owen
T. R. Taylor
Westminster College
Fnlton
Clarence
Marion Mitchell
Central College
Payette
Dream of Daffodils and Spring's Quiet Return
A dream writes of cold night winds, blooming daffodils, and a shy hint of spring. Imagery flows with frost, trees, and rivers as winter’s grip loosens, hinting at renewal seen in a dream by Louise Morgan Sill in May.
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Louise Morgan
Wilson on Crop Outlook Bright Prospects for Harvest
James Wilson secretary of agriculture spoke in Chicago declaring crop damage reports exaggerated. He cited delays in Minnesota and the Dakotas but expected warm weather to finish spring seeding and a normal spring wheat crop. Canada’s cold weather may affect a small portion of global supply, while the Southwest faces no general pest outbreak and overall prospects look bright across corn oats and wheat.
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James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Mr. Wilson
Minnesota
Dakotas
Canadia Northwest
Eption
Canada
Manitoba
Canadian Northwest
Southwest
Washington
United States
Kodol Digests What You Eat Promises Stomach Relief
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a cure for indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the product uses natural digestive juices and tonics to cleanse and strengthen stomach lining, easing dyspepsia and related debility. Testimonial mentions S. S. Ball of Ravenswood WV and Leroy Farmer as seller, with E. D. Dewitt & Co. Chicago behind the product.
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S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Vassyer
Raven Ie Moor
Dewitt A Co
Leroy Farmer
Missouri Pacific Lexington Branch Train Schedule Note
A Missouri Pacific note describes east bound and west bound trains to Lexington with morning and evening services. It explains that buses meet these trains at Myrick and mentions the River Division timing, indicating limited schedule details for that era.
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Lexingon
River Division
Myrick
P.M. C've
Kansas
Lyerences
Sims Soe
Independence
Wellington
Myrick i. Firs
Lexington
Higginaville
Aenee
Concordia
M. P
Sedalia
OBO, Sons OL O Higginaville
Hington
The
SOS
Esscccs
Wei
Issas City
Missouri-Pacific
West Hound
Lee Jeffersono City
Boonville
TRG
Rrvscesree
Marshal
Wien
Napoleon
Kansas City
Sterpetes
Iesmbtlibenates Mpeetsonen
Ihimors Mogeanet
Rose Eeerewesseys Lce
LEED
Jefferson City
Early 1900s Kansas City Daily Rail Notices
Clipped fragment lists multiple trains and schedules for Kansas City routes including The Early Bird, The Hummer, The Red Flier, and a daily Missouri State Express. Mentions agent A Vermillion of Higginaville Missouri and various departure times.
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Missouri State Express
Peoria
Bloomington
St. Louis
Red Flyer
Slater
Fat. Louis
Chicago
West Hound
Kansas City
Daiy
Hummer
State Ex Press
Vermillion
Pasa
Tk’t
Higginaville
Twice-A-Week Republic offers three years for $100
The Twice-A-Week Republic of St. Louis advertises a subscription deal good until May 1907 offering three full years for 100 and 512 eight page papers at a pre June 1 payment. Subscriptions renewals are accepted and orders sent to the Republic office.
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Republic
St. Louis
United States
The
St. i
Dr Lieser Plans New Drug Store in Angus Lot
Thea Concordian reports Dr Lieser plans to move his residence to Louis Schmidt of Sweet Springs for 4200 and will begin building a two story brick drug store on a lot recently purchased from Slevery Ilene in Angus. He expects possession soon and aims to open the store.
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Thea Concordian
Lieser
Louis Schmidt
Sweet Springs
Angus
Ibw
Harmful fall injures Herman Henning at Concordia Park
The Concordian reports a serious accident Saturday when Herman Henning fell from a scaffold while working on the band stand in the new Concordia Park. He suffered a broken right leg above the knee and intense pain, with hopes for a full recovery so he can resume his trade.
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The
Concordian
Herman. Henning
Concordia Park
Henning
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