Saving the Farm in Iowa with a Bear Trap Rescue
A Story County farmer faces mortgage foreclosure until two escaped robbers raid his home. Uncle Dan and family lure, trap, and capture the criminals with a bear trap, aiding sheriff’s capture and securing a $1,000 reward plus recovered deeds. Mortgage paid, aunt gets a bonnet, and gratitude to Providence follows.
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Alana
Nigel
Uncle Dan
Will
Biy
Lile
Ay Uncle
Louvre
Comrada
Bill
Ratis
Hardin County
William
Martha
Aunt Martha
Thie Gate
Rie
Dan
Des Moines
Dan'l Curtis
Providence
Evolution of the term merchant from foreign trade to general selling
A historical sketch traces how the word merchant shifted from denoting a trader in foreign commerce and shipowners to include anyone selling goods like eggs by the dozen or flannel by the piece. It cites Chaucer Bible verses and De Quincey to show the broadening sense across centuries.
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Chaucer
Venice
Urgosies
de Quincey
Scotland
Fragmentary crime era note on London rally and salvation work
A garbled OCR note describes a London gathering linked to Salvation Army figures with vague references to a protest or petition suppression. It mentions boys and girls in attendance and an amid unclear exhortation or address by a Salvation Army man.
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England
Balvation Army
London
Burglar Attacks Cochiecton Boarder in Sleeping Room
Miss Jamie Fuhr, a summer boarder at Cochiecton, was assaulted by an elderly man who entered her room, bound her, robbed about $5, and forced her to kiss a prayer book while threatening death if she screamed. The intruder fled. Fuhr remains shaken and recovering.
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Cochiecton
Jamie Pahr
Fohr
Boi Ooy
Firat
Misa Fuhr
Alsy Fuhr
Diary found with torn notes of doomed cavalry man in Arkansas
A dying note from John Quinn of the Second Colorado Cavalry was found with torn diary leaves in a Hot Springs hardware store. Police pasted the scraps to read a confession of despair over drinking and life’s failures, mentioning morphine use and intent to end it all.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Hia
John Quinn
Second
Colorado Cavalry
Patiie
Syileran
L Weld Hays
Ian
South Carolina cotton mill growth projected by year end
The Columbia State reports that by year end South Carolina could reach about 1,200,000 spindles and 30,000 lugs, nearly four times current capacity, based on 34 mills listed by The Manufacturers Record plus two new Columbia mills. It notes 424,000 spindles more may come online and total capital could reach roughly $3.5 million as investments proceed.
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New
Booth Caorollaa
Columbia
South Carollna
South Carolina
South Carelloa Oo
Geew Mills
St. Louis Glube-Dempcrat
Thumb Test for Lunacy Revealed by Asylum Doctor
A physician in charge of a famed asylum claims a single infallible test for madness. If a suspect with a thumb to the log examines self use is absent from salutations writing or activity the person is judged insane. Experts found General Joe Sibley with thumbs thrust in vest armholes yet deemed sane. verdict: thumbs alone cannot stamp madness. Also a note on eczema treatment with Douglas Ointment praised as a cure for scalp and skin itchiness.
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Joe Sibley
Cleo
Cincionsil Times
Chamberlain
Eve Lele
Dr. Cady
Graene’s
One Way to be Happy at the Ww the Comforty Lone
Fragmented OCR notes describe a show or talk titled One Way to be Happy. Mentions 3a at w l times to attend and a comedy or audience event. References to coughing, colds, and a paid admission with unclear venue details. Lacks clear people or organizations.
Battle Creek to Host State Bicycle Tourney July 22 23
The annual State Bicycle Tournament comes to Battle Creek on July 22 and 23 with riders from Michigan and nearby states. Top riders including Maddox Sims and Baker will race for records as spectators flock to the events. A life ride by Sid Black on a sixty foot ladder will also headline. Track events at 1 pm each day, with special trains and reduced rates arranged for the crowds.
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Battle Creek
Michigan
Jr. H. Maddox
Sterling Racing
New York
Tke Tigera
Maddox
Sims
Baker
King
Michael Dirnberger
Sid Black
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Flickard Butler's Grocery
Etias Exenmitt, Real Estate & Insurance Bureau
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