Was He Really a Hero A Belgian Soldier Returns Home
A wounded, disheveled man arrives at a secluded old house claiming to be Captain Trevellion. He reveals the cross he won, speaks with a skeptical girl, and seeks shelter while asserting his bravery amid doubt about his heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamani
Caid
Bizet
Belgium
Trevellion
Wellag Trevellion
Mamma
Ms Courtly
Ecoulitz
Bluchy
Fete
Mar
Pya
The Diamond Ring Caper Among Village Children
A description of a play circle game where children pass a ring hidden in a servant's hands and guess who holds it. The ring transitions around the group as each child is tested by a performance, with forfeits for incorrect guesses and secrecy maintained until all have guessed.
Weathered Wrinkles Mark 1898 Hurricane Across Florida Logs
In a Madison Wisconsin United States Forest Service lab study, diagonal wrinkles appeared on the north side of Florida logs. Researchers linked the stress lines to a storm from the south and confirmed a 1898 hurricane timing by counting annual rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wwis
United States Forest Service
Florida
Scientific American
Ants at Work in Burma Timber Processing
An American botanist reports ants in Burma are used to prepare san dalwood. The ants strip the soft outer layer from logs, exposing the fragrant heartwood prized for commerce. Once the insects finish, the heartwood becomes valuable timber ready for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Burma
Senses of Animals Show Deer Versus Tigers in the Wild
The passage explains deer have the strongest sense of smell and hearing, while tigers have the sharpest eyes. It notes deer avoid predators by scent and wind direction, and questions why deer run fast. It also states deer rarely get caught because they smell, hear, and run faster than predators like tigers.
Old Soldier Parlor Game From Botany Bay
The game involves one player labeled the old soldier who approaches the end player. The response must avoid saying yes no black white or scarlet. The old soldier aims to induce a forbidden word and a mistake incurs a forfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botany Bay
Salmon Fisheries in Washington and British Columbia
The article describes thousands of salmon canned daily in Columbia River canneries. Salmon migrate from northern mountain streams to the saltwater at the river mouth and return inland to lay eyes, then are caught in nets and prepared for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
British Columbia
Columbia River
Mount Tacoma
Cowlitz
Columbia
Rag Man Sings for Old Trash and Cash
Fragmentary dialect vent appears as a ventriloquist cry for rags brass bottles tinware and paper. It mentions paying cash and cleaning cellars with shouted phrases and scattered names suggesting a street vendor scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buriio Barra
Garrita
Haughton Named President of Boston Braves Club
Percy D Haughton new president and part owner of the Boston club in the National League is known as Harvard football coach. A Boston businessman syndicate including Arthur C Wise backs the team with George Stallings retained as manager enabling full control over club operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy D. Haughton
Boston
Harvard University
Haughton
Boston Braves
The
Braves
The Varsity Race at Poughkeepsie Remains Four Miles
Debate over changing the varsity race distance in Poughkeepsie ends with the decision to keep the four mile course next June. Supporters argued the longer race adds spectacle though heavier strain, while critics saw no clear advantage. Most experts acknowledge only a slightly greater strain in four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Goulding a Great Walker Receives Amateur Status Cleared
Goulding the Canadian ace is cleared by the Amateur Athletic Union of charges challenging his amateur status. American fans celebrate as he is hailed as one of the world’s greatest walkers with unmatched speed and numerous records to his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulding
George H. Goulding
Amateur Athletic Union
Prices for Thoroughbreds at Clarence Mackay Sale
American turfmen paid about fifty thousand dollars for fifteen two year old horses sired by top English and French stallions with strong racing records. Later the sale showed twenty mediocre youngsters failing to bring twelve thousand dollars, proving buyers seek quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Mackay
New York
England
France
Coakley Must Rebuild Columbia Baseball Roster
Columbia coach Andy Coakley faces a tough season with one of the most ambitious schedules. He must fill six of nine positions with new players, using Captain Bobby White as the only returning infielder. Benson is the sole seasoned outfielder, with Lane and Temple at catcher and Smith Beck and Shea as pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coakley
Andy Coakley
Columbia University
Blue and White
Bobby White
Benson
Lane
Temple
Smith
Beck
Shea
Distribution of Players Across Leagues Noted
The article notes Federal leaguers moving to major leagues they didn’t leave, citing Lee Magee from St. Louis National to New York Americans and connections with the Red Sox. It mentions Jrod Anderson now with Cincinnati and references Stallings in unclear wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Magee
New York Americans
Red Sox
Jrod Anderson
Cincinnati
Anderson
Clonts
Raridea
Stallings
Bulbs in a Bowl for Floating Miniature Gardens
Easy method to cultivate bulbed blossoms using corks and a shallow water bowl. Insert bulbs in corks, float in pure water, keep in shade for two to three weeks until roots grow, then place in sun. Add moss or grass cover, continue watering, and watch flowers bloom. plant any time up to early January. Report by S Leonard Bastin in Bt Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Leonard Bastin
Bt Nicholas
Lafferty Estate Administrator Announces Probate Hearing
George Lafferty administrator of Mary J. Lafferty late of Clark County Illinois gives notice to creditors to present claims before the Clark County Court at Marshall on the first Monday in April 1916. Creditors are asked to settle debts promptly. Graham and Snavoly attorneys represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Lafferty
County of
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
George Lafferty
Graham & Snavoly Attys
Tax Purchaser's Notice 1916 Clark County Illinois
Notice to owners occupiers and unknown interests that lands in Clark County Illinois were sold for 1913 taxes. Purchasers assigned certificates to Frank Cole with redemption due by June 16 1916. The lands include Winfield Black New Wig Sec 20 Town 11 Range 13 40 acres and several Marshall town lots. Immediate redemption avoids further costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Clark County
Winfre'd Black
Sarah Jane Black
W. L. Cole
Carl Kackley
James L. Stimson
Robert E. Lee
Peter A. Bowsher
Spencer F. Ball
S. L. Sewell
Lafe Sewell
R. A. Watson
Maria ®. Eaton
Thomas Atwood
Clark County Building & Loan Association
Alvin G. Burtis
R. H. Brown
R. H
Marshall
Clark
S. Warren
Sol Handy
John Tumey
State of
Sinois
Frank Cole
Illinois
Winfield Black
C. S. Warren
Thos. Atwood
Jasper Avenues Place
John Weir
South Park
Carr Kackley
Jasper Avenue Place
Marshall, Clark Co
Til
Victoria's Letters Kept Secret in Buckingham Palace Safe
A Pittsburgh Press writer notes the private correspondence of Queen Victoria stored in a strong room within Buckingham Palace. The queen opened the safe herself, with a trusted secretary unable to read or access the keys, leaving half a century of royal privacy locked away for generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Victoria
Europa
Pittsburgh Press
A Royal Snake Slaughterer
The secretary bird of South Africa is a royal game valued for its snake killing. It stands about three feet high and often in pairs with drab color and black feathery legs. The bird stuns snakes with wings and feet, then seizes them with claws and drops them to the ground to kill. A £50 fine was noted for destroying this prized species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
London
Silver Sword of Hawaii Plant Portrait
The silver Sword is described as one of the world’s most curious and valuable botany finds. It is rare with silver spines and a striking crest, found abundantly in Kaupo gap, Haleakala, Maui, flowering July to October. A green sword variety exists only in Haleakala crater and is not known elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Kaupo Gap
Haleakala
Maui
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Prince Henry the Navigator and Portugal’s Age of Discovery
The Portuguese royal family included a leading figure in science and exploration. Son of Joao of Portugal and Queen Philippa of England, he dedicated his life to maritime voyages and inspired Columbus to seek new lands across the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry the Navigator
Kingdom of
Portugal
Jole
Philippa
Prince Henry
the Navigator
Columbus
Carrots Spread in Early England Amid Fashion Use
Flemish gardeners introduced carrots to England during Elizabeth I's era. By James I's reign they remained rare and even ladies wore carrot bunches on hats and sleeves instead of feathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Elizabeth
James I
Many Laws Sparkled in Revised Statutes Exchange
A brief bit from the Louisville Courtsr Journal captures a conversation where Cholly boasts of a new volume of revised statutes and Aley asks for details. Cholly admits surprise at the multitude of ways to break the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Louisville Courtsr Journal
The Lessons of Mfo on Adequate College Allowances
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion on necessities for adequate allowances, possibly for institutions or workers. The readable portion hints at obligations to provide sufficient resources, but specifics remain unclear.
Administratrix Plans March Public Sale of N W Nettleton Property
Lavina Nettleton administratrix seeks court authorization to sell the N W Nettleton estate real estate in Clark county Illinois. The sale on March 11 1916 with cash payment bids open at 10 am to 4 pm at the east door of the Marshall courthouse includes described parcels with a mortgage lien of 1800 dollars to Frank Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Illinois
Lavina Nettleton
N. W. Nettleton
Marshall
Ilinois
L. O
Emma Phillippe
Frank Cole
Graham & Snavely, Attys
Administratrix Notice in Lydia A DeVol Estate
The Administratrix of Lydia A. DeVol estate gives notice of a court hearing at Marshall County Courthouse on the first Monday in May for creditors to present claims and settle debts. All individuals indebted to the estate are urged to make payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. DeVol
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Marshall
Estete Fra
Administrators Notice Estate of John Brady Deceased
James Brady administrator notices creditors to present claims against John Brady deceased in Clark County Illinois. They must appear at the County Court Marshall on the first Monday in April to have claims barred. Debtors are urged to pay immediately to the undersigned. Arthur Poorman attorney cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prady
John Brady
Clark
Ilinois
Tappear
Clark County
Marshall
Executor's Notice in Clark County Illinois
Executor A Martin Luther Medley of the estate of George W Medley in Clark County Illinois will appear in the County Court at Marshall for the April term to adjust claims. All creditors must attend and all debts should be paid immediately to the executor or his attorneys Graham and Snavoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Medley
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
Martin Luther Medley
Graham & Snavoly, Attys
Administratrix's Notice in Murphy Estate Clark County
Wellington Murphy administrator with will annexed announces that he will appear in Clark County Court Marshall at the April term to settle claims against Daniel R Murphy deceased. Creditors must present claims and debtors should pay promptly. Wm T Hollenbeck attorney represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R.” Murphy
Daniel R. Murphy
County of
Clark
Uhnots
Clark County
Marshall
Wellington Murphy
Wm. T. Hollenbeck
Notice to non resident defendants in chancery partition
In the Circuit Court of Clark County Illinois March Term 1916 non resident defendants Mollie Potter Lydia Goins Anna Rubottom Mollie Sembler Nellie Welch Lille Jones Anna Clayton Alma S Knopp Bessie J Knopp George F Knopp and Joseph F Knopp are cautioned to appear March 18 1916 at Marshall to plead answer or demur to the bill for partition filed February 11 1916 by George Lafferty Catherine Lafferty and Alma Lafferty. If not they may have a decree entered against them. JAY SWERN Clerk. Marshall Illinois February 11 1916 Graham Snavely Compt Sols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinois
Clark County
George Lafferty
Catherine Lafferty
Alma Lafferty
Mollie Potter
Lydia Goins
Anna Rubottom
Mollia Sembler
Nellie Welsh
Lillie Jones
Anna Clayton
Alma S. Knopp
Bessie J. Knopp
George F. Knopp
Joseph F. Knopp
Chancerys Dill
Mollig—Simbler
Nellie Welch
Lille Jones
Jay Swern
Marshall
Illinois
Graham & Snavely Compt
Probate hearing for Stephen Applegate will in Clark County
State of Illinois Clark County ss to the Baptist Church of Clarksville Illinois Amanda Taylor Mary Heath Aquilla Applegate Eliza True Martha Smith Houck William Crouse Thomas Crouse Rosa Crouse Emma Crouse Joseph Truman Ida Truman and The Unknown Heirs of Stephen Applegate deceased heir at law and legatees of Stephen Applegate deceased. Application has been made for probate of the will and the proof hearing is set for April 8 1916 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at the courthouse in Marshall. You may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Counts Clerk Granton: Bayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ilinois
Clark Conty
Baptist Church of
Clarksville
Illinois
Amanda Taylor
Mary Heath
Aquilla
Applegate
Eliza True
Martha Smith Houck
William Crouse
Thomas Crouse
Rosa Crouse
Emma Crouse
Joseph Truman
Ida Truman
Stephen Applegate
Clark County
Minois
Stephen Appiegate
Liar Shell
A Duforton
Utes
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New
American Proas Association
Bneo Legal
Mfo
Administratrix
Mary “Hont
Graham & Suavely
Atty He
James Brady
Adir
Arthur Poorman
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