105 year old Kansas woman learns new things
The piece surveys a variety of topics from a Kansas centenarian seeking lifelong learning to a London physician’s claim music cures alcoholism. It notes pensioner Jotn Boward Larcombe’s death in Belleville, Andrew Carnegie’s payment of a lifetime pension, and curious cultural practices in the Sandwich Islands. It also highlights Harriet S Leavitt’s astronomical discoveries and a student’s exceptional early-life scholastic record.
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Jotn Boward Larcombe
Andrew Carnegle
Jase
Bellesville
Mr. Carnegle
Military enlistment trends and flag plan for 46 states
The report notes 43 percent reenlistment among qualified sailors and that experienced men should man the guns. It mentions Durnsdale of Pittsburgh traveling through Indian Territory, a Muskogee encounter, and a jokey line about population. It also covers Yuan Shikai as China’s powerful leader seeking modernization amid assassination attempts and his influence on governance.
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Bureau of Niyigation
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Tientsin
Yuan
He Jing
Cinaiil
Cooutchoue Introduction to Europe by De la Condamine 1786
A fragmentary note recalls M de la Condamine introducing Cooutchoue to Europe on his return from Peru in 1786. A quoted discoverer praises the plant for its adaptable use and inherent qualities, posing a challenge to experts.
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Europe
M. de la Condamine
Pery
Letter writer accuses editor of bias in response
A reader complaints about the editor always starting letters with praise lines about fairness and justice, arguing the practice betrays a biased or performative stance rather than constructive critique. The missive questions editorial neutrality and consistency.
Wisconsin Governor Davidson Urges Public Utility Reforms
Governor Davidson addresses the legislature urging state control over local public service corporations, municipal ownership of utilities, and stricter regulation of railways. He cites finances, inheritance taxes, and insurance to fund reforms, proposing franchise limits, state railway oversight, and expanded municipal utilities while warning against overcapitalization and corruption. The message covers education, university financing, primary laws, and civil service reorganization as part of a broad governance overhaul.
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Davidson
Nuby Dinser
Jine
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Te Tailway Commission
Municipal Francaises
Heen
Supreme Court
United States
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Gs Corporation
Lany
Tanuney
Stele Commission
Masxauiugens
New York
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Igor
Amit
Trent
Ciy
Ross
Wisconsin
Commissioner of Insurance
Ife Insurance Companies
Lie Fnmense Puma
Io Burunes
Tigao
Aitles
Maainiaining Polilic
Amdar
Cummon
Stree
Excited Prospectors Report Iron Ore Finds in Wisconsin
News from Wisconsin notes excitement in Weyerhaeuser over a solid vein of iron ore found by a prospector who has bought milling gear and plans spring development. Reports also mention ore discoveries near Corne T and Estella with a university professor collecting samples, plus copper specimens near Leavitt creek Breederville.
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Weyerhaeuser
Corne T
Estella
State University
Sanmles
Madison
Leavitt Creek
Breederville
Inga
Rescues Fail as Skaters Drown in Ice Trap
In Burllopton a skating accident left Willie Gadlof eight, and Lydia his sister, beyond rescue after they fell through the ice. Winhim Sehev dian, 1) years old, attempted to aid them and perished. Seheumaan also died, as the three victims drowned before help arrived. Mrs. Garlof is not expected to survive.
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Burllopton
Willie Gadlof
Elstoneoar
Lydia
Dad
Winhim Sehevdian
Seheumaan
Milwaukee aid society outlines goals for blind relief
A Milwaukee aid society meeting adopted a declaration of principles to guide work for the blind. Evelyn Hockne urged Milwaukee business leaders to support ongoing relief efforts and to back actions planned for the current legislative session to assist the visually impaired.
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Milwaukee
Wleenssin Aid Society For the Wind
Evelyn Hockne
Weale
Allods
Lesalalure
Kraw Flower and a multi-continent pursuit in Man itowoc tale
A washed OCR fragment mentions Kraw Flower of Manitowoc and a claimed plant of vast finances. It alleges someone made over 14 million dollars and was captured in Philadelphia after a chase across three continents. It notes Planer took over 30 dollars from local investors by selling mining stock years ago.
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Manitowoc
Manitowos
H.C. Blowey
Mites Prot
Ating C. Delany
Pailadelpaisa
Planer
Estate Bequest to Notre Dame Sisters in Milwaukee
Telegrams report Rev Father Keehne of Cass county Indiana left a large estate valued around 100000 dollars to the Sisters of Notre Dame in Milwaukee. Other Milwaukee sisters will receive smaller bequests. the total value not yet confirmed. A Racine ordinance bans sidewalk spitting with fines and arrests, police force expansion talked, and a vote on opening city water works planned at next election.
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Father Keehne
Cass County
Indiana
Lorge
Sisters of Notre Dame
Canoe Sisterhods
Racine
Ely
Sugar firm takeovers reported in Wisconsin
A circulating report states the American Sugar company has acquired the Rock County Sugar Company at Janesville, the United States Sugar company at Madison, and the Chippewa Falls Sugar company. The combined plants, all profitable, are valued around $60,000.
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Big Sugar Dial
Janesville
The
American Sugar Company
Rock County Sugar Company
United States Sugar Company
Madison
Chippewa Falls Sugar Company
La Crosse Engraving Company Falls Under Voluntary Assignment
The La Crosse Engraving Company entered voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors due to financial troubles after a difficult first year and loss of business. Manager A J Stephens removal worsened conditions, and John M Holley Jr was named as assignee.
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la Crosse Company
la Crosse
John M. Holley, Jr
A. J. Stephens
Narrow Escape From Death Near Janesville Dam
George Peterson aged ten had a narrow escape from drowning above the upper dam. He broke through ice and was swept toward the dam under the ice until companions rescued him. Authorities cautioned children about ice dangers and urged supervision near hazardous waters.
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Janesville
George Peterson
Man Charged in Daughter's Suitor Shooting
Borton reports that after objections to his daughter's admirer Fred Benson, Riley Leary shot Benson. Benson's condition remains uncertain as authorities investigate the incident and possible charges.
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Borton
Fred
Benson
Riley Leary
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Captain Hogan's Health
Captain J W Hogan former postmaster of Indianola now in Austin credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble and related pains. He describes relief from headaches neuralgia eye pain nervous vertigo and night sweats after trying multiple climates and medicines. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Wester Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. WW. Hogan
Indianola
Austin
Trylon
Dean
Atl Deelers
Wester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Archduchess Heads Fragua Convent Nobles in Society
The Archduchess Maria Andlcists becomes first lady at Theresian Convent of le Noble La ales la Presne through Archduchess Maria Josefa’s widowhood. Noble nuns of Fragua live openly in society, with two rooms each, funded by salaries of $500 per noble and $10000 for the abbess. They attend court in black evening dress with a blue ribbon.
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Laales la Presne
Maria Andlcists
Maria Josefa
Archduke Olio
Fragua
Bisla Sheyr
Always to Be Depended Upon Brandreth’s Pills Ad
When morning headaches and a tired feeling show the bowels or liver are out of order Nature signals the need for help. Brandreth's Pills, a family remedy used for over a century, are touted as a reliable, exalytic tonic now sold in drugstores in plain or sugar-coated form.
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Brandreth
France’s President Alleged Double Found in Paris
A Paris merchant on Rue Saint Honore is said to resemble President Fallistes closely. He wears a blue dotted tie and hat, and is always escorted by a companion who may pass as the private secretary. The pair are observed promenading through Faubourg Saint Honore with formal, dignified bearing.
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M. Fallistes
Hil
Rue Saint Honore
Saint Honore
Novelist Thomas Hardy Early Earnings Detailed
A report notes Hardy earned $125 down for Under the Greenwood Tree from Mr. Tinsley and later $500 for A Pair of Blue Eyes. The publisher predicted strong sales and Hardy expressed cautious optimism about his finances and future work.
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Thomas’ Bardy
America
Hardy
Tinsley
Coffee versus stimulants prompts patient’s claim
A western state resident, 56, argues stimulants are ruinous and credits Postum Food Coffee with improved sleep, nerves, and mental clarity after months of use. He cites rheumatism relief and better energy, endorsing Postum as a healthier alternative to coffee and other stimulants.
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Battle Creek
Wellville
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