Roman Relics at Newstead Fort Spotlight Scotland Finds
A Dundee Advertiser summary notes the Rowan fort excavations at Newstead Melrose under the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. James Curle reports well preserved Roman finds from pits outside and within the ramparts, including a bronze vase, two chariot wheels, a skull, and a well preserved Roman brass helmet.
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Scottish Historical Review
Rowan
Newstead
Melrose
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
James Curle
Curle
Pere Enda
Dundee Advertiser
Beaitipul Colored Picture Offer From The Twice Work Republic
An ad offers a free colored picture titled Lee Departure on the Lice from the Home of Washington for a year subscription to the Twice Work Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress. The ad promises a 24 by 12 inch reproduction from Persis with Washington at Virginia’s portal, a decorative article for homes, and notes the offer may end or rate change. It urges remittance by money order or express and warns against crossing out names or paying by card.
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Republic of St. Lows
Lee
Washington
Persis
George Washngton
Virginia Hows
Farm Progress
Ameren
Pepawim
Order for Public Sale of Edward Dayerle Estate
Lafayette county Missouri probate order directs publication in the Loaington Intelligenter for four weeks. An administrator seeks sale of real estate to pay debts with notice to heirs and appointed guardians. The court sets dates and requires bond and inventory before the next term.
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Lufiyette County
Missouri
Edward Dayerle
Cote Carell
Edward Bauerle
Wilpy
Saliefy
Edward Daverly
Lafayette
Andus
Loaington
Kier
Bors
Missouri divorce petition in Lafayette County court
In Lafayette County Circuit Court a petition for divorce was filed by Flora L. Orr against nonresident Wm. M. Orr. The court orders publication and appearance by the defendant, detailing the divorce action and required steps for response.
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State OF Missouri
Iaw
Lafayette
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Flora L. Orr
M. Orr
Robt
A. Hicktin
End Bluther
Wm. M. Orr
Minourt
Orr
Willhan
Ates
Where Women Go Bald in Brittany Headdress Causes Hair Loss
A barber notes Breton women grow bald due to a tight white linen coif that pulls hair back from the temples starting around age 25 and leaving them bald by 36 or 40, while Breton men retain hair. He describes Brittany as granite-strewn, hilly, wooded, with unique customs and language, and contrasts women and men’s appearance and labor.
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Brittany
France
New Hampshire
Wonders of Two States In Rainy Times Square
A Texan, a Wisconsin native, and a New Yorker trade humorous regional boasts in a Times Square hotel doorway. The Texan extols summer storms, noting darkness and unusually productive hens, while the Wisconsin man touts mosquitoes and moonless nights. the New Yorker pivots to a store remark about three for 40 cents cigarettes.
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Wisconsin
Times Square
New York
Texas
Jen
N. Y
Nothing but the best at the country place
Mr Richasmude boasts to Mr Parvenuée about making his country place the finest in the state. He claims even the buttercups on the lawn are creamery buttercups, highlighting grand, showy improvements.
Centralized government sparks critique by Kentucky colonel
A Washington Star extract quotes Col. Stillwell of Kentucky lamenting growing federal centralization. A student of politics echoes the view, saying states mainly issue titles for battleships and popular songs as central power expands.
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Col. Stillwell
Kentucky
Washington Star
Summer tourist excursions from Higginsville Missouri
Benévolent Praventive offers 1900s summer tourist rates for Sunday excursions via the Chicago and Alton Line. Rates include round trips from Higginsville to Kansas City Independence Oak Grove Odessa Alma Blackburn Marshall Slater and other intermediate stops with varying departure times and return connections. Ticket agent A Vermillion promotes rail trips with low, intermediate rates and stopover privileges.
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Chicago & Alton Rail
Wigginaville
Alton
Los
Oak Grove
Higginaville
Odessa
Alma
Higsinsville
Higginsville
Blackburn
Change of Heart Dialogue Between Philanthropist and Blind Man
A terse dialogue unfolds with the philanthropist questioning the blind man about his past, the blind man replying he was not always deaf to sense but once became blinded and dumb. The exchange hints at humility and perception, framed as a dramatic confrontation.
Boer Legend and Lake Chrissie Dry Spells
The article notes the legend that Boer independence would end when Lake Chrissie dried. The small eastern Transvaal lake briefly became perfectly dry during late war years. After peace the lake filled again though shallower, with two subsequent dry spells in 1904 and 1905.
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Chrissie
Transvaal
South Africa
Musical Insect Dynasties in Japan
In Japan many singing insects exist with the black beetle called sugumushi prized as a tiny musician. Its name means insect bell and the sound resembles a small silver bell with the sweetest, most delicate tone.
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Japan
Well Filled House in Bombay Population Claim
A Bombay house is said to house 091 inhabitants and another 664, claiming Bombay as the world’s most crowded city with the highest population density.
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Bombay
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Bcott & Bowne
Sucee
Scotland
Tyna
H. C. Stokes
Commerce Bank Bldg
Lexington, Mo
J. W. Meng
Meng Buildin
B. Ff. Eaton
CATON
Taubman
Heri Heilting
Pexas
Cemiastano
Comveriacl
Katy Flyer
KATY
Onwrowssey
Kansas City
Southwest
Missous Eidian Territory
Arkansas
Louisiana and
Falta
Npotnse Rethive Voy Duyne
Il G. Dutton
Trav
Pass
Agt
Kansas City, Mo
G. Warner, T
P. Kansas City, Mo
F. B. Roesler
Waddeta
Sandford Sellers
F. Lee Wallage
Lexington Savings Bank
Irving Tevis
Asvistan
Bankin Liberal Socom
Walter & Waddet
B&f
Nicholson
Eroffman
Randford
Tevis E Hoffman
Rufus Young
Alice Wing
Ani Ins Kr
Sallettaca
Suntey
Htomorts
Ors Nowalter
Wald R. Ler Wallace Inving Tevlders
Cook Mr
Maggie Hopinv
Bettie W Smith
P. Leo Wallace
Elizaieth A
Wallace
Hkundford Salloes
McCausland
W D Rankin Fannie WoBartos
the “Alton's
Delver, Colo
Homfseekers
Speedielow
Lyeral
Independence
Marshall
Higginsvilla
Slater
Migginertte
Oun
Chicago & Aston
Rairoad
Higginsville, Mo
Farm Insurance
Frank R, Howe
Tary Public Tea Estate
Hieraup Finip
Ardipy Fete
oGro
M_ Cannan
Lexington, Missouri
Board OF Lirectors
Michard Meld
S.J. Andrew J. Eprrett
Young
Wilton
Farrison
Lewis W.vox
Ford T. Bates
Ktufus Per
B. Ft
Couhter Lees
Siospen
Vpre
Tue Trapers Bank
Mieson
Charles Dis
Ion Commission Co. Stock Yards
Chas. M. Bowring
Mann’s
Wellington
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