Local notes from DeWitt and surrounding area
A mixed county page reports on ongoing harvests and farm activity with mentions of Simry Phelps and Cor, crop prospects, and John Boho of Newton under medical care. Social news covers a birthday surprise for Mr. Pond, a Republican victory celebration, and a leap year party for Miss Anna Les Starks. Local notices include church services, a public ratification meeting, and ads for DeWitt's Witch Hazel and Little Early Risers.
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Port
Simry Phelps
Remi
Cor
Bere Run
Dr. Gaibhing
John Boho
Newton
John Row
Battle Crack
Frank Vener
Rver
Hes
Reverend J Wobheeban Passes Duty Due to Ulcerated Threat
Rev J Wobheeban unable to perform pastor duties for ten weeks due to a badly ulcerated threat. His illness affects his service while the community notes events including a Saturday silver social hosted by the Maccabees and a quiet election day. The Conover jewelry store closure and return to business also appear in the report, with local election results beginning to be described.
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Royal Campaign Committee
Byron Doolittle
Gen. T. Pratt
John Failing
Peter Bhaw
F. R. Randall
Litchflell
J. Wobheeban
Abe
Meeting of Bickford literary society
Mrs Julie Hlue Lalendon and her children attended the Bickford literary society meeting last week at H Bradley's. A coughing problem circulated, with warnings that a lingering cough could spread. One attendee quickly ended the coughing episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Hlue
Bickford Literary Sotiety
H. Bradley's
Fads in Medicine Describe Shifting Trends and Persuasive Products
A fragment discusses how medical fads arise, selling promises of simple cures and rapid benefits. It notes the public’s attraction to novelty, the persistence of some scams, and the need for merit over hype in evaluating new medical “solutions.”
Fragmentary music note on Clara von Schu eticement
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Clara and Wieck with references to compositions and a 1984 date. It hints at a music academy, aBon Juan variation, and a pianist figure, but the text is largely incomprehensible and lacks clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Ins
Wieck
Fragmentary historical intrigue on a Swedish extradition case
Disjointed OCR fragment recounts a nobleman fleeing to Sweden and references to John Cassimir, Charles, Gustavus, and a war era around Oliva. The text hints at extradition, treaties, and casualty tolls but remains garbled without clear events or dates. It presents a vague wartime contemplation rather than a coherent report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
John Cassimir
Poo
Charles Gustavus
Ved
Gired
Oliva
Kochansky
Fragmentary tale about a hurried writer and a made up girl
A friend hurriedly completes a story draft and reads an introduction to his family at dinner. A servant clears the table while the wife questions whether Mr Smith told about a girl. The wife insists the girl was made up and notes the muddled dialogue and confusion surrounding the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Fashion Notes On Mantles Jackets And Wrists Caps
The piece surveys new women’s outerwear with jacket cape combos, fur trims, velvet cloaks, and double breasted waterproof coats. It highlights styles like Watteau backed garments, box plait backs, arm full cape sleeves, and plaid wraps, plus new matelassa fabrics and metallic thread patterns. It also offers old age beauty notes from the New York Tribune on lifestyle and appearance.
Fines and penalties in ancient Athens explore fiscal policy
The article discusses how fines formed a key revenue tool in Athens under demagogic rule. It cites examples: officials not holding assemblies paid 1000 drachmas, orators and women fined for indecorum, and wealthy citizens fined heavily for offenses against the state. Miltiades and Pericles are named in historical context. It also notes imprisonment and loss of citizenship for nonpayment, with Miltiades highlighted as a victor imprisoned for a large 50 talent fine. The text blends antiquarian notes with unrelated modern advertising excerpts.
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Athens
Iwpma
Eleusia
Athena
Demagogtica
Miltiades
Themistocles
Aristides
Demosthenes
Pericles
Cleo
Timotheus
Marathan
Appleton
Science Monthly
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Aliuin Benneth
Mans
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Miny
A. O. Hyde
Mawenguo
Eldst
Anna- Les Starks
Miss Starks
Lex
Bel Do Salome Lutheran Church
Test Buniay
Sanday School
Christian Endeavor Society
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Slame
Sumely
W. C.T. UL
Alu
Syde
Mvierit
Lalendon
Garson
Woman and Fashion
Losa
New York Tribune
Aennine
Pan Ples
Foro
Tammix
Cleveland Leader
Statesman
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Tienes Sepenet
Teagan Ootur
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Dadamry Doom
Pani Fae
Layne Mast
Farin Getgers Combi
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Divis
Htove
Bibbect
H. J. Coleman
Octa-Uovd
Eblias Hewitt Real Estate and Insurance Bureau
Cobveygoclog
Ren
J. W. Lester
City Expresstion
F_B Snyder
Drs
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Ace Trout
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Bersyne
Express
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