Monkeys in Indian Temple Courtyard Drive Off English Visitor
In Nuddea, monkeys are revered at a principal temple of Hanuman the monkey god. An English traveler, camping near Nuddea, faced a mob of large monkeys. An elderly local woman, guiding the animals, shouted him away with a firm gesture, and the crowd obeyed, enabling the Briton to retreat. The monkeys are fed daily by the woman and offerings are given by locals.
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India
Nuddea
Haniman
Viaitora
Te Man
Harper's Weekly
Cruelty to Parents Sparks Proposal for New Charity
A London Opinion essay by James Douglas advocates replacing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Parents. He argues donors would flow in to aid weary fathers tormented by unruly children, noting merchants and aldermen hide their sorrows behind appearances while imagining home life under siege.
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James Douglas
London
Society For the Prevention
Collapsible Army Cart Demonstrated in London
An army service corps officer in London unveils a collapsible cart made of tubular steel and canvas. It weighs little to haul yet carries up to a ton, and several could be carried on a motor wagon for rapid deployment. The inventor claims ruggedness and low cost due to interchangeable parts.
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Army Service Corps
London
Hae Guessed Right Bacon-Isee Rew book hap a aroa
Fragmentary OCR text shows a discussion about a book on a title page. Mentions Egbert and a plan to prevent a woman from turning to read the later chapter. No clear event, date, or location.
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Egbert
Fragmentary dialogue in a late scene at sea
A girl yawns and informs a man that he must leave soon. The man protests, noting the unionist eight-hour limit on courting, saying he will only be allowed eight hours for visiting.
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Long Seaeton
Mr. Hugint
Principal duties of the official position described
Benator Sorghom answers that Those Involved are holding on to the post. The fragment suggests uncertainty about the role’s main activities and the stability of incumbency among unnamed figures.
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Meep
Benator Sorghom
Roosevelt and Johnson Named by Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson were chosen by acclamation at the Chicago Progressive convention as standard bearer and vice president respectively. The event featured unprecedented crowds, loud demonstrations, and a rousing platform adoption, with Roosevelt accepting the nomination and Johnson unanimously nominated for VP.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
New
Progressive Party
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Okot
Hirst
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Frogreyxive Party
Johnson
Resol Tlom
Belle Betty in Ma E Bear Beulah Yes
A fragment dialogue reveals Belle Betty Beulah and Leulah discussing a marriage. Leulah notes the bride appears unsettled, unable to tell if she is looking at her own reflection or another girl, while Belle questions the situation.
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Belle
Betty
Beulah
Leulah
Hit Condition Tackles Brash Talk In Spat
A terse exchange centers on confrontation with Bo Dick Sound, described as cut out by Tack. Report notes the other party is visibly upset as the row escalates, with witnesses noting sharp words and a charged mood around the incident.
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Bo Dick
Tack
Sardonic Observations on Real Life Characters
A novelist explains he draws characters from real life. Mr Growcher jokes that he should keep taking them, while another voice quips that characters should have less real life. The exchange highlights satire on literary sources and artistic control.
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Mr. Growcher
Campaign Rally Clashes Over Keeping Them Poor
A stump speaker touts the candidate as “keeping” families solvent while a heckler counters that the same stance keeps many poor families in poverty. The exchange captures tensions at a campaign event.
Economical Star Boarder and Hunger Strike Talk
Mrs Hamm and Landiedy discuss a looming strike among boarders. The mood shifts as Landiedy asks if the event was a hunger strike, prompting gloom and speculation about the motives and outcomes among residents.
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Star Boarder
Purifying Submarine Air with Mercury Vapor Lamps
A French scientist advocates using ultra violet rays from mercury vapor lamps to purify air inside submarine boats. The proposal suggests an in situ sterilization method to combat onboard contaminants and improve crew safety.
State News In Brief A collection of Wisconsin incidents
Beloit Martin Mares caught a 15 pound carp in the Rock River. In Madison Bruce Boutresy died from injuries after a Grand View train wreck. Thomas Ruddy's will left 35000 to St Raphael's church and 17000 to Milwaukee charities. The Wisconsin Archaeological Society to hold assemblies at Manitowoc and Two Rivers on August 29 and 24. Kenosha youth William Schaefer had both legs cut by a Northwestern train. A vault rescue at the capitol saved Harvey Lowitt. Fire marshal Purtell nabbed Edward Wegner for arson at his father's home. Grant Campbell died after horses pulled his reaper. Jozeph Witz disappeared with a large sum. Kenosha notes defective municipal codes affecting street and rail ordinances. Racine suit over courthouse bids seeks to block project. Chippewa Falls hobo robbed a ten year old. Eau Claire to host a grand G A R reunion for Eagle Company later. Minocqua lightning shop pay robbed of 400. Spring Green a woman finds a nesting eggs after handling a snake. Cazenovia body of Joseph Kolash found in pond. believed accidental drowning.
Designs in Draperies for Summer Curtain Ideas
Summer curtaining favors fresh washable fabrics like cretonne or chintz sash. For country homes choose wool blends, light colors, and simple straight lines. avoid heavy draperies, puffed hangings, or ornate drapery tops. Net and lace offer airiness, while standard rods ease operation. English glazed shintz washes well but wrinkles.
Venet Cakes and Yeast Rich Corn Meal Mush
A Victorian style recipe describes simmering buttermilk with soaked corn meal and flour, optional ginger, then adding a yeast cake to sour for 12 to 24 hours. After souring, mix with more meat to roll on a board, cut shapes, and let dry.
Devil's Food Cake Recipe Fragment
A fragment outlines a cake method mixing brown sugar butter egg milk or cream with vanilla and dissolved bitter chocolate then baking in two layers or loaf in a moderate oven with sour cream as a substitute for part of milk and half the butter amount.
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Accia
Hints For Cleaning Steel In Old Home Tips
Hints about steel care suggest cleaning methods using raw potato or pumice to polish articles. Storing summer gear to prevent rust is advised with a mix of lard pulverized coal camphor. Removal of rust involves salt and hot vinegar, followed by boiling water drying and polishing with oil.
Washing Eggs Before Breaking Them
The article advises washing eggs prior to breaking them to remove hidden dirt from shells that may come from dirty nests or rough handling. It warns that even clean looking shells can be unclean and suggests washing as a precaution.
Lee Cream Coffee Serving Instructions
Prepare a tall glass with a thick layer of vanilla cream at the bottom. Fill the rest with chilled iced coffee sweetened with sugar and cream. Do not stir. Serve with a long-handled spoon.
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Lee
When Bluing Clothes Improves with a Pinch of Salt
The article advises adding a small amount of salt to bluing water to evenly distribute color. It claims salt helps prevent streaks or blotches on clothing and improves the overall finish of the blueing process.
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W Johnson
New Party
Prendergast
William A. Prendergast
New York
Ben B. Lindsey
Jane Addams
Hull House
A. T. Hamilton
Georgia
Horatio King
Col. T. PF. Lloyd
Florida
John M. McDowell
Suetua F.C. Garvin
John M. Palmer
Lowleiana
Committee On Permanent Organization
Coliseum
Fifa
Oklahoma
Colonel Roosevelt
Ohio
Taft
Aupola
Teddy
Oscar King Davis
Bern
The
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Republican Party
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Montana
Joseph M. Dixon
Dixon
Bui" Fitun
Pennsylvania
Woran
National Industrial Commission
Permanent Commission of
Beloit—Martin
Rock River
Shea Tong
Ashland
Grand View
Charles Boutresy
Madison
Wisconsin Archaeological Sounty
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
Kenosha
William Schaefer
Northwestern
Harvey
Lowitt
State Department
Capitol
Louis G. Nagler
Nagler
Mr. Hewitt
Oconomowoc
Edward Wegner
Purtell
Maiden Rock
Grant Campbell
Sheboygan
Jozeph Witz
Zed
Ecoundil
North-Western Railroad
Racine
General Construction Company
Milwaukee
Thomas Heating Company
Bell, Tyria & Chapman
Shnneapolis
Nelson
Patrick
Martin Christensen
County Board of Supervisors
Nicholas Resebert
Court House
Chippewa
Falls
Simon Christiangen
Eau Claire
Eighth
Wisconsin Volunteers
Eagle Company
Old Abe
Rhinélander
Neuville Bros
Minocqua
Walter Case
Cazenovia
Joseph M. Kolash
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