Orloff Diamond Head of Russian Scepter Tale
The Orloff diamond once a temple eye in India passed through French, Constantinople, and Russian hands, ending set in Russia's imperial scepter. It weighs 19444 carats and carries a rich history from 18th century theft to royal treasure. Vanity and curiosity color tales of the times. A Welsh church in Wrexham holds curios and Elihu Yale tomb, with a Yale gift to visitors and a soldiers chapel memorial.
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Russia
Orloff
Jdol Serring
Constantinople
Ifa
Wales
Wrexham
Yale University
Tafted
Elihu Yale
Bitte
Won't Stay Retained notice on boat passage
Fragmentary note references a vessel and passenger guidance about provisions and boarding. The quirky text quotes a limerick and mentions a London Globe reflection, suggesting a humorous or editorial aside rather than a formal notice. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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Ostend
Dover
London Globe
Fragmented Humorous Snippets and Vignettes From Newspapers
A collage of jokes and quotations from various papers includes animal oddities about hedgehogs filling a trap, quips about busybodies and closets, and character sketches. The brief items showcase light wit, social observations, and playful misprints with unnamed authors and outlets.
Jail Break Fails After Escape Attempt
A railroader attacker fought jailers Monday evening with Marshall Southard and Sheriff Campbell involved. The prisoner was eventually dragged to the city jail and locked up with another inmate. Prisoners later broke the cell door using tools and escaped, though not far before fleeing.
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Marshall Southard
R.M. Campbell
Neillsville
Death of Bernard Goerler at St Josephs hospital
Bernard Goerler who had been ill for weeks died Monday at St Josephs hospital from an abscess of the brain. The remains were taken to Kewaskum for funeral services held Wednesday. He was bookkeeper for the Marshfield Brewing company for over a year except for several months last fall when he studied law at Madison. He was a bright young man with excellent character and many friends in the city.
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Bernard Goerler
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Kewaskum
Goerler
Marshfield Brewing Company
Madison
Barn Raising and Local News From Bakerville and Nearby
John Barth raises a new barn last Friday. Peter Bishop sells his farm to Lino Freedley for $2200. Lincoln district No. 2 closes for term. district No. 1 closes with a picnic. Fourth of July plans loom in Nasonville Lindsey and nearby communities with dances, races, and ovations.
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John Barth
Peter Bishop
Lino Freedley
Hogan
Lincoln
Stratford News Roundup of Local Events and Plans
Stratford notes detail driving lessons, farm trips, a gray team purchase, a photograph car, and a visit from Miss Ivy Smith. Planned events include a June 27 dance in Weber town, a July 4 street parade, and a grand 4th of July celebration in Lindsey with races, games, dancing, and fireworks. Local officials prepare the assessment roll, while residents relocate to North Crandon. The Northwestern road crews work near Staadt as a new butcher shop opens in Hahm Hays block.
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Lindsey
C. B. Edwards
Wisconsin
Local items and social notes from a Wisconsin page
A community notes several life events including a birth on June 20 to Mr. and Mrs. H Hahm, a departure of Mr. Willie Grub and Miss Hilda Helgeson to Cashton, and a lively dancing party at the new hall. Thiel completes a boarding house foundation while workers move to the Wicken Hegge block. Rain forces the school picnic dinner indoors as children and adults enjoy the event.
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H. Hahm
Willie Grub
Hilda Helgeson
Cashton
New Hall
Thiel
Wicken'Hegge Block
Community updates and local notices in Sherry
Road repairs dominate the week as Miss Ethel Putney hosts a friend from Waukesha. Rev L C Smith of Oshkosh to preach next Sunday at 7 30. Republican caucus urged for Saturday evening. Rev Sam Martin spoke to a large local audience. New baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Henry Whitney. District No 1 plans to paint the schoolhouse. Citizens urged to register their candidate choice.
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Ethel Putney
Waukesha
Chas. Hazelton
L. C. Smith
Oshkosh
Chas. Smith
Auburndale
Mr. McMillan
Henry Whitney
Sam Martin
A. D. Kelley
District Board of Dist. No. 1
Auburndale Worker David Stern Leaves Town
David Stern, who has worked in the area about a year, departed last Tuesday for his home in Manitowoc County. Friends regret his leaving and extend good wishes.
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Auburndale
David Stern
Manitowoc County
Shoes With Character At Moderate Prices
A local retailer promotes carefully selected shoes with distinctive character. They reject bargain-end imports and expensive fads, offering good fitting, well finished footwear. Highlights include Dr. A. Reed's Ladies' Cushion Shoe at four dollars, claimed to be unmatched in style and fit.
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Dr. A. Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris
Lafayette
Johnstown
Paradise
Pearly Gates
St. Peter
St Peter
Noah
Higgins
Wiggins
Boston Transcript
Yonkera
Philadelphia
Indianapolis News
Brooklyn Life
Bakerville
Board of Review
Philip Kohl
Will Muir
Babcock
Thomas Muir
H. Kaufmann
Dore Hanson
Fred Hanson
C. H. Ebbe
Robert Ebbe
L. Www
Lew
Herman Riedel
al. Snow
Robert Bbbe
Leonard Fischer
Nasonville
Telephone Stockholders
Woodmen's Hall
Wim. Haertel
John McTavish
Ferdinand
Orval van
Ed. J. Ingle
Eau Pleine
Nasoaville
Granton
Merrillan
Lynn
Chili
Fuller & Hathaway Creamery
Sherman's
Thomas Thompson
P. B. Peterson
Andrew Robertson
Marshfield
Town of Rock
A. Berard
Grand Rapids
Stuck's Grove
J. Berard
Brill’s 20Th Century Store
Let the Eagle
Wionstroy
Sahee
SBS
Stratford
Peter Strachota
John Kohl
John Luis
Emma Zering Jeft
Fenwood
Klemme
Leittritz
Wausau
Ivy Smith of
Marshield
Webertown
Chas. Kohl
Jacob Benzler
Day
Hahm-Hays Block
Capper
Sherry
Sexton Bros
CITY
Ang Hack Line
Cork & Soles
Riga
Prompe
Cestial Ave
Serta Steeies Sailore
Garta
Adler
B. P. Heldenrelter
Rebstock
Blackemithakep
Tral Ave
Chas. Schmirler
the Shoe Man
Bauer Bros. & Co
Bauer Brothers & Company
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