INCIDENTS OF THE PAST A Terrible Accident in Early City Days
A boiler explosion at Brean the Stage factory at 9:15 injures and kills several workers. Bert Weeks, 13, was killed. James Renn fatally burned. John Hessinger severely scarred. The blast wrecked the engine room. questions of fault arise between defective boiler, pump timing, or engineer incompetence. The piece urges accident insurance and cautions workers to obtain policies.
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Brean
Bert
Weeks
James Renn
Hartford
John Hessinger
James Christensen
Robert Farrell
Maurer
J. R. Reily
France in review at Deming’s hall closing social evening
Mrs Myrtle praised the last three French presidents before Loubat and lauded Carnot’s life while noting Perler’s modesty for emulation. Felix Faure’s short, transformative term, Boulanger’s era, Panama Canal scandal, and the Dreyfus affair were discussed, with Sexton’s oration framing Dreyfus as innocent. The event, May 18, at Deming’s hall, marked by a civic, educated audience.
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Waa
Myrtle
France
Loubat
Carnot
Casimir Perler
Felix Faure
United States
Boulanger
P.J. Kraus
General Boulanger
Panama Canal
McDonald
Dreyfus
W. A. Sexton
Dreyfusard
Bame
Zola
Picard
Henry
Esterhazy
Alfred Dreyfus
Brotherhood of Man and Justice
Deming
Marcie d
Tiffault
Express Companies Liable For Shipments
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules express companies liable for game shipments confiscated by state wardens. In a suit to recover value of birds, the court sustains the shipper’s verdict, signaling stricter checks on seasonal game transport and impacting freight and express shipments. Isle Royale health ad promotes cabin bookings with Norwaylike scenery and Isle Royale ecology, urging advance reservations and noting Wisconsin Central Railway access for low tourist rates.
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St. Pau
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Express Companies
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Wausau
Isle Royale
Asthama
Norway
Rock Harbor
Gem Island
Lake Superior
Wisconsin Central Railway
Jas. C. Poxp
Milwaukee
Wis
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted at Kamps Drug
From 2 Cat Scratch to severe burns and boils, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a quick cure. The ad urges buyers to select DeWitt's for healing without scarring and notes its use for piles, sold at Kamps' Drug Store.
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DeWitt
Kamps’ Drug Store
Postoffice Hours and Local Jewelers Ad
Postoffice tours weekdays 8 am to 8 pm Sundays 11 25 to 12 15 hours. Holidays office closes 10 30 am. Money order office closes 6 pm. Ioan F Core Postmaster. For fine jewelry watches and rings at reasonable prices call Frank L Zweck the up to date jeweler. Watch and clock repairing a specialty.
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Ioan F. Core
Frank L Zweck
Settling Down in Boston Household Tale
Mary Ann, a healthy native of Prince Edward Island, spent fifteen years in charge of a Boston family’s city house each summer and domestic affairs year round. At fifteen autumns of reign she planned to marry within a month, marrying a traveling agent for a stove lifter and gas burner who will take her on his travels.
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Mary Ann
Prince Edward Instand
Boston
City
Curious Newcastle customs gift judges daggers with coins
A Newcastle on Tyne custom during judges visits features the mayor presenting each lord with two coins a Jacobus and a carolus to buy a dagger for defense on the Carlisle leg of border travel. The senior receives the larger dagger the junior the smaller, implying a doubling intention.
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England
Newcastleon-Tyne
Onelreult
Carlisle
Jacobus
Carolus
Affection of Sealz in Wild State Observed
An Oregon man finds a stranded young seal on a plank wharf and, after seven days in care, returns it to the sea. The creature shows repeated affection by whimpering at the wharf and seeking human companionship, behaving much like a young dog.
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Oregon
Riding the Goat origins in myth and mystery
The piece traces the phrase riding the goat to mythic roots in Egyptian mysteries where Capricornus the goat guarded secret knowledge. It notes the earthly contempt for the goat contrasted with its celestial power and links occult lore to modern initiation symbols, arguing the fault lies not with the goat.
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Capricornus
Goat
Earth
Celagor
Igor
Chinese Royal Tea Cultivation Under Tight Court Guard
Article notes the Chinese ruler’s tea is grown in a walled garden to protect flavor. Harvesters must avoid fish to keep breath pure, bathe thrice daily, and wear protective plates while picking tea for the court.
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China
What We Haven't Got We Want
A quirky tale about a long tailed kitten with a till he could catch at will, provoking envy among other kittens who pursue him yet claim Tam is happy. The story notes the cats lack human discernment and ponders desire and satisfaction.
Washington Custom Envelopes Sent by Senators at Session Start
United States senators begin every session by sending small envelopes containing their cards through the senate post office. This ancient custom dates back beyond living memory and even beyond official record, noted by National Magazine in a retrospective account.
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Washington
United States
Senate Post Office
National Magazine
Weekly Crop Bulletin Summary for Week Ending Monday Mey th
The week saw winter wheat and rye in good to excellent condition despite cold weather. Spring grain seedings lag due to cold and wet conditions, with some early sowings failing to germinate necessitating reseedings in parts. Grass and pastures improved though stock remain fed. corn work largely halted by wet soil. Early potatoes planted but preparations lag. overall vegetation slightly behind typical progress but moisture abundant and rapid growth expected with warmer weather. For sale eighty acres near Fenwood, cheap if sold now. response via Times office. Also catalogue from Chicago North-Western Railway details reduced rates and sleeping car service for the Christian Endeavor meeting in Denver July 1–13. send 2-cent stamp to W B Kiniskern. Money to loan on good farm security, inquire George H Reynolds.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
Colorado
Christian Endeavor
Denver
W. B. Kiniskern
Chicago
Had Touched the Limit Short Ifigured up the other day
A fragment from Chicago News notes a speaker fretting over debts nearing three thousand dollars. The excerpt presents a dialogue on finances and seeking a solution, hinting at personal strain and unresolved lending.
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Chicago News
Youths Discuss Theater Trip Amid Odd Debate
In a brief Life newspaper exchange two youths discuss whether to take their parents to a show. The first youth recalls a great tragedy while the second notes their parents are too old for such fare and opt for a farce comedy instead.
Take It Easy and Live Long German Proverb Pair
A German proverb links Take It Easy and Live Long as brothers. The saying suggests a relaxed approach to life leads to longevity. It reflects a common folk belief in health through ease and moderation.
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the Times
Hessinger
Meyth
Fenwood
Main County Road
Care of Times Office
George H. Reynolds
Dr. Humphreys
Humphreys
Maleria
Humphreys Medicine Co. Cor
Witla
John Sts
New York
New York Rural
Burbank
Waupaca
Ebbe & Thompson
Ring
William Hirth
Ofice Over Achmialer
Tiffautt-Kamps Mer. Co
Haven
Victor
Marshfield
C. S. Sheerin
Theo. Musiel
Musiel
Fourth St
Central Ave
Mansion House F. C. Ray
Merchfield, Wh
Dunn
D. D
Optician
Mershheld
Rembs & Sturm’s
Mike Tirey
Tremmel’s Corner
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