Opera gowns dazzle New York society at Metropolitan season
In New York the opera season dazzles with lavish gowns. Prominent figures such as Mrs. Ogden Mills and Mrs. John Jacob Astor spark the boxes with color and style. Observers note gowns outshining music and many attendees joke about gowns drawing crowds more than performances.
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Vociety
New York
Ogden Mills
John Jacob Astor
Herman Oelrichs
Lady Colebrook
Marquise de Tallyrand Perigord
Wiliam Astor
John Munro
Vanderbilts
Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan
Wreck Wreckage Kills Nine on Chicago & Northwestern Train
Escanaba Michigan February 9 Nine persons died and three are missing after a rear end collision between Chicago and Northwestern passenger No 21 and the Felch Mountain Accommod ation near Ford River. Many were burned as wreckage caught fire.
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Escanaba
Mich
Chicago & Northwestern
Felch Mountain
Metropolitan
Ford River Switch
W. L. Hill
William Dillon
Batanaba
Miss Seymour
Delta County
Michigan
Charles Martin
George R. Black
Elif
Sam Green
Negaunee
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company
B. W. Brown
Cedar Merchant
Mrs. Seymour
Section 6
Theodore Deford
Hardwood
Richard Roberts
Accommodaion
Peter Legs
James Green
Sscanaba
Cole Neo
Freman
Seymour
5. C. Green
Wintry Blasts Reach Midwest and Plains states
Reports from the northwest describe a broad snowstorm with fierce gales across Nebraska to Missouri, Kansas, Indian and Oklahoma territories. Ten inches fell at Merrill Wisconsin and trains delayed or abandoned in several towns. extreme cold hit Minnewotkan North Carolina.
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Chicago
Northwest
Nebraska
Union Pneilis
Missouri
Kansas
Indian
Oklahoma
Wagoner, Sr
Willian Nealey
Mexico
Dubuyer
Sioux City
Waterloo
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Merrill
Wis
Marquette
Mich
Terre Maute
Lagrange
Ind
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Treston
Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Minnewotkan
N. C
Outlook Brightens as Industry Maintains Activity
New York February overview notes continued industrial output, with woolen goods and machinery showing strong demand and rising prices. Pig iron stocks rose slightly in January while output remained high, and price declines for some steel products paused. Speculation grows cautiously amid ample money. foreign demand and larger orders support ongoing production despite holiday slowdowns.
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New York
N. G. Dun & Co
Indus
Africa
Bessemer and
Grey Forge
Pittsburgh
United States
Saar
DICK THOMPSON DEAD IN INDIANA ROUTINE OBITUARY
Col Richard W Thompson died at his Terre Haute home on Friday morning after a prolonged illness. A long public career included service as Indiana legislator, congressman, minister to Austria and secretary of the navy. Survived by wife, two daughters, a son in Texas, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Secretary of the Navy
Prasea
Nome
Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Richard W. Thompson
Dr. Roberts
Kenry
Mary Thompson
Harry
Rockville
Marshall
Tex
Culpeper County
Virginia
Harrison
Trapecanoe
Tyler
Congress
John A. Wright
Indiana
Taylor
Austria
Fillmore
Land Office
Ife
Lncoln
Court of Claims
Washington
Col 410
Thompson
Morton
Thompson W
Dick Thompson
Eighteenth Judicial
Hayes
Navy
Panama Canal Company
Col
Harriet G. Gardiner
Columbus, O
Bravelage
Des Moines Legislature Advances Governor Salary Bill
The Iowa House approved a bill to raise the governor's salary from 3,000 to 3,500 dollars, supplementing existing pay and benefits without altering current entitlements. Debate noted the proposal would not interfere with already earned allowances.
Resignation Notices From Eureka College Officials
Springfield reports mid February notice of faculty changes at Eureka College Hardin. B Theironymous resigns from element of the college and Dr Wardin announces resignation effective at the close of the current college year.
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Springfield
Eureka College
Hardin
Wardin
Desperate Deed in Wisconsin Farm Family Tragedy
Edmund Out, a Middle Ridge farmer near La Crosse, shot his three year old daughter and wife, then killed himself with a shotgun. He set fire to his clothing and house, which burned and was partially destroyed. Out believed pursuers intended to kill him and had threatened his wife the day before the tragedy.
Prominent Mason Dies at 63 in Kentucky
Russellville Kentucky editor Joe H Thames aged 63 dies Friday night. A prominent Mason and founder of the widows and orphans home of Louisville, he was a former grand commander of Knights Templar. Also notes a Montreal dispatch reports an American student at McGill was knocked into the dissecting bath for criticizing British troops in South Africa.
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Mason Vead
Russellville
Joe H. Thames
Widows’ and Orphans’ Home of
Louisville
Huher
Col
W. Larue Thumas
Ballimore
Knight Templars of the World
Buffalo
Montreal
McGill University
South Africa
The Horse's Stomach and Hay Management Practices
A Farmers' Review article argues horses have small stomachs and should not be fed hay ad libitum especially in urban settings. It recommends small, frequent feedings of concentrated foods like oats, with main hay at night, ample exercise, and water before feeding to prevent indigestion and diseases such as heaves.
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Toost
Stable space under stairs used for storage and harness hanging
An illustration shows a clever use of the space under a stable stairway. The lowest area forms a bin with a sloped bottom to avoid reaching far, while the upper area serves for hanging harnesses. A tall doorway can be closed by a door or curtain.
Removing burs from Wool and Angora stock notes
A historical snippet discusses removing burs from wool in sheep with methods such as picking by hand, clipping beneath the wool with shears, or using long tongs and a rake. It also highlights Angora ranges, breeding efforts, and optimism that improved American ranch stock will surpass original Merino sheep despite line breeding and blood challenges.
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L. Logan
Angora
Mortgage Foreclosure Notice In Calhoun County
Default on a May 14 1894 mortgage by Lewis Wood and Betsey Wood to Mary A Cook later assigned to John R Hall triggers foreclosure. Public auction planned at the Marshall Michigan courthouse to satisfy principal interest and costs, covering land described as part of section 2 township 1 north range 7 west near Bellevue and Battle Creek.
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Lewis Wood
Betsey Wood
Pry. Hloh
Battle Creek
Calhoun County
Michigan
Mary A. Cook
Register of Deeds
Qalkoun
John Rt. Hall
Calhoun
IBM
Marshall
Ono
Ang
Tom R Hall
Assignes
Ponsas & Srive
Ain Lit Attorneys
Assignec
Yale
Fort Gnus
Fredonia
Catherine M
William Kidney
Naid Mortya
State of
Sarl
Joan E. Forzy
Mortgazee
Notice to Creditors in Calhoun County Probate Court
State of Michigan Calhoun County notice of six month creditor claims period from February 6 1910 for Jasna G Gasee late of Marshall. Creditors must present claims to the Probate Court in Marshall for examination and allowance by August 6. Hearings set May 14 and August 6 at ten o'clock in the forenoon. William A Lane Judge of Probate.
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State OF
Michigan
Calhouneis
Calhen
Jasna G. Gasee
Treenact
Marshall
David
Pelimary
William A. Lane
Frank P. ‘Merrill
Eaid
At & Acasion
I William A. Laser
Lovian
Calhoun
Sss
Joseru Rial
Harriet Rial
Masai
Newaew
Liam A
Lane
Andue Ak Probau
Logistis
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Omiha World-Herald
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Dick” Thompson
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Saary
Des Moines
Saniee
Killa
Sati
Way
Fond
Uute America
Marillo
Pointer
Beenta
KE. B. Mabrey
Marshall, Mich
WH. A. Tillotson
Notary Public Justice of the Peace
Ktate Strein
Kentof Brewer's
A. W. Raymond’s
Dray Line
John Budlere
Shoe Storm
Yay
J. R. Cummings & CO
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Engle
Main
Green
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