Maine art student becomes ferry operator for funds
A resourceful Maine art student used a summer ferry business to pay school costs. She first ran improvised jams and garden sales with help from local youth, then sublet and operated a small island ferry to tourists and cottagers, earning more than farm and jelly ventures. She plans to continue decorative design work in New York and may restart ferry service if needed.
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Maine
New York Sun
New York
Rome
Maine Islands
Marine laboratory site debate roils Gulf proposal
The Boston Transcript notes scientists weigh the choice of location for a Carnegie funded tropical marine life lab. Dry Tortugas near Key West face accessibility concerns while Jamaica offers natural advantages. U S and regional stations at Woods Hole Beaufort Calcasieu Leesburg and Harpswell shape the coastal research landscape.
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Carnegie Institution
Gulf of Mexico
Boston Transcript
Key West
Jamaica
Atlantic
North America
Kingsley
Cape Cod
Cape Hatteras
Capes
Marine Biological Laboratory
United States Fish Commission
Woods Hole
Cold Spring Laboratory
Long Island
Beaufort
N. C
Calcasieu River
Leesburg
Louisiania
Blindfold Chess Teaches The Sightless At Valencia Club
Prof Fieldberg proposed teaching chess to the blind after noting blindfold play. M De laveranne supported the idea leading to a class at the Vellentin Hady association headquarters. Boards have smooth squares and distinct piece shapes. Charities and the National Institute for the Blind back the effort.
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Fieldberg
M. de Laveranne
Vellentin Hady Association
National Institute For the Blind
A Sea Serpent Named Regalicus Reported Worldwide
The Regalicus or ribbon fish, a deep-sea sea serpent, has a ribbon like body and red dorsal spines that rise from the head. Sightings come from Europe, South Africa, Hindostan, and New Zealand, with a Newport Rhode Island specimen last winter about 21 feet long and 300 pounds, though some estimates reach 60 feet.
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European
South Africa
Hindostan
New Zealand
Newport
R.I
Reformers Busy General Fixes Miss Specifics
Quote from Chicago Daily News notes that some men focus on reforming everything in general and lack time to reform any specific thing, highlighting overreach without concrete results.
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Chicago Daily News
Strennens Panic Finds Friends Over Pralee Singing
A brief, fragmentary Chicago Daily News note suggests Strennens face panic and rely on attentive friends rather than people who sing in pralee style. The text hints at social reactions and local attitude.
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Chicago Daily News
Merry Mealtimes and the Value of Cheerful Meals
A columnist laments silent or tense meals as harmful to family harmony. They urge postponing reprimands after meals, explaining contented dining aids digestion, reduces nervous disorder, and sets a positive example for teens and children.
Stepney Death Toll In Old Age Reaches 260
Official returns show that during the last year no fewer than 260 residents of Stepney died in old age.
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Stepney
Eng
Talking With Flags Signals In Modern Warfare
The article explains wigwag signaling used by army and navy officers, detailing flag movements as Morse like dots and dashes for letters, and numeral systems for naval signaling. It notes rapid operator pace, night signaling with torches, and day signaling aided by field glasses and whistles for key numbers.
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Signal Corps
Army
Navy
New York Herald
Alloy for heavy bearing loads described by Cramer
G A Cramer describes a bearing alloy with 64 parts copper five tin 30 lead and one nickel. The alloy casts well and machines easily. Its high lead content reduces wear. A journal bearing 3 inches by 84 long at 526 rpm and 1000 psi showed wear a fifth of a grain per 100000 revolutions, far less than gun metal under the same tests.
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G. A. Cramer
It Is Strange How Many Men On The Verge Of Loafers
A compact remark from the Washing ton Democrat notes many men teetering on the edge of loafing, reflecting social attitudes of the time. The quote underscores concern with idle labor and morale in the community.
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Washington
Democrat
Difference Between a House and a Woman
A short aphoristic line notes that a coat of paint improves a house while implying a contrasting view about women, attributed to the Atchison Globe.
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Atchison Globe
Lexington City and County Officials Directory Notice
Directory lists various officials for Lexington and Lafayette County including mayor, clerks, attorneys, treasurer, assessor, sheriff, and school officers. It covers county, probate, and circuit court roles with meeting cadences and committee assignments, plus city council and local organizations with names and positions.
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Lexington
Oswald Winkler
Maratul
Jos
N. Price
H. C. Wallace
John M. Oat
Jacob Fogett
William Aull
William
Duncan- Councilmuer
Wiel—Coy
Rowwall
A. B. James
Geo. Schawe
Geo. A. Venable
Edward Aull
Marrs
Chas. Mayer
Wilson Young
Acond
GW Fredendall
F Nicholson
Mayer
J J Fulkerson
Jesse G Crenshaw
CT Ryland
James Peak
Shhawe
J H Straughan
Jobo T Hush
James
Tim Hoard
Rosewall
Enable
Pureao School
Cinkerons
Joseph L Long
T Wiley
BT John
Goo P Vonable
Albert Winkler
Thomas J Bandon
Lafayette
Joseph B Shelby
P Walker Osborn
J B Green
Hagood
James P Chinn
J H Campbell
Cherk
Prink Thornton
Deeda
Clem Tyree
Horace F Tressurer
Wm H Edwarts
JJ Pulkerson
Oscar Thomas
D Weedin
Akseissor
George W. Marquis
M D Wilcox
Wm B Weedin
Joseph Kuchts
Charleae Mitchell
Jontiorns
THE
PZACE
Pearl R Smith
CJ Duling
Lewis Neale
Levington
Missouri State Express Timetable Fragments
Fragmented OCR of a C and A timetable from Higginsville Missouri showing east and west bound train numbers and names. Entries include Missouri State Express No 60 Bliter Accommodation Calif and Colo Limited and notes like advancement times and stations. The legible items reference St Louis West Limited and various trains with times around dawn and late evening.
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Missouri State Express
Calif
Colo, Limited
Binter Accom
St. Louis Wext, Limited
Cole, Limited
Slater
Way Freight
ViteMintaon
A Higuinsyilie
Santa Fe Route Northern Lexington Train Schedule
Trains arrive at North Lexington daily on No. 28 and leave on express No. %. Daily motoring and connecting buses depart Lexington at 7:40 AM and various afternoon times. Local service runs through Lexington Junction with multiple daily departures and connections to the train. Agent signatures include Q. W Daray and W J Black in Topeka Kansas.
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Wails
Myrick
Wellington
Waterloo
Napoleon
Independence
Kansas
St. Joseph
St. Joe
Kansas City
Frelgntsa Weat
Lesves Lexington
Page City
Ty Higgingville
Aullville
Concordia
Bédaha Eeeave
Uae
Dally
North Lexington
Motc Ling
Lexington Junction
Therriver
Lexington
Tre Tia
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Marine Laboratories
Cape Codd
Harpswell Laboratory
Casco Bay
Portland
Tufts College
Chess
Strennens
Otrouit Covry
Ledingto
Migginsiile
Jrpar
Samuil Davis
Marvhall
Chiminal Court
Marshall
Saline Oo
Joooe
John A. Hitch
J. H. Campbell
J. Hoberts
Marshall Probate Coury
Miuwdays
Janes P. Chinn
County Court
Feesipiag
Jupae
P. W. Oaborn
Jupae Wespmus Disrator
Ei 8
Butts
Jupa— Rasraas Diernier
W. A Redd Cuxuk
Frank Thornton
Financie
Aall
Matra
Venable
Clims
Young
Schawe
Sehawe
Adli
Scales
Marry
Alleoye
Marre
Fehawe
Aull
Venabie
Ways and Means
Hosewall
Blacewell
Aralth
Disckwell
Gutenbury Lodge
Gelaer
CO Ladwigs
Nouw
Flaraony
Brigtewell
Ptwcae Leatvnton Lodge
Wedge
Elina Apreee
Lexingtoo Lodge
Moess
JP Chinn
Ruler
Theratr
Eagles
Lexington Aerie
James Conners
Worthyl
Ernest Fegert
M. Cahill
W W Curtis
Milligan
6Th
Malino
ML Studdard
John D Burris
Stephen N Wilson
J A Campbell
Sons OF Veterans
Bull
Malu
Paed J Kohlman
Chris Wajk
Poor K Smith
Feed Hix
Hacamers
Hay
Frank Nicholson
John Schoffeld
Turners
Turners Hall
Tullos Winkier
O H Schadlermeyer
Scretary
M Crowder
George Taylor
John Taubman
Mitte Minne King
Dorner
Chas Manly
Catholla
Corner 18Th
Matn
DM Costello
South Street Christian
Ith
Wthi
KD Briney
Christ Church
Episcopal
Lonom
J K Dunn
Gormie Byonyollonl
Horvines
J C Given
Presbyterian Church
Corner 10Th
Pranklitt Avenue
Ilaim
B. 0. Gordon
First Church of Christ, Scientit
Meng Building
Mason
Lexington ‘Lodge
Henry Sinaner
W Winsor
Royal Arch
Fred Wilson
Winsor
Noa
Coutr Andreen
H.W Winsor
Orion Lodge
BP Goon
Tika
J P Coon, Jr
P. C . Ludwig
Soribo
Missouri Pacific
Eos
VIA
San Antonio
Via Mago, S.A
A. P. and
SCU. Pac
ELGIN
California
Sou. Pal
Mexico
St. Louis
Chicago
Owick and
Missouri
Fox Laneas
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Ssansas, Oiliahoms, Taulgn Wersiwtory
Feman
Taligrratiey
Boewensretin
Vates
Walingvica
Pds
Barelaugh Wack
James Donekae
Aasie
Dar Mere
Vest Aiton
Americas
St.louis
Peoria
Denver
Chichester
Rafe
Mrarian
Swiare Mall
Madison
Phila
Thio
Santa FE
Oes
Golsa
Pan Q
J. Black
P.A
Topeka
Kus
Hes
Emba
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