Need for Trained Volunteers in National Militia
A call to replace ineffectual volunteers with a national militia trained to army standards. The author argues volunteers today would falter in modern war and urges one full regiment per state, officered by seasoned personnel with commissions. Cites Australia and British leaders praising Australian troops as proof of organized defense.
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Bull Run
Appomattox
Australia
England
Lord Kitchener
John French
Dan Hamilton
The Gynasium's Importance In Schools For Girls
Rev Dr Madison C Peters argues for higher scholarship standards in girls schools and emphasizes physical training as essential to health. He warns neglect harms both body and mind, urging balanced education with athletics to prevent future dyspepsia and support women in expanding roles.
The Grafters Are the Real Muck Rakers
An essay by S. 5. MKCLURE criticizes sensational reformers and calls out pseudo investigative journalism. It argues muckraking fuels sensationalism and questions the integrity of reform narratives.
Light Test for Gems and Home Quick Fixes
A scrambled 19th century column suggests light tests detect fake gems, with diamonds showing a single line of light while fakes reveal multiple lines. It also offers home tips: washing blue flannel dresses with hot soap suds, starching delicate waists using gum arabic, wart removal with castor oil and steady application, and methods to remove or test large stones and cleaning hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. T
Faely
The
New York Mail
Child Submits to Train Near Lock Haven
A boy lies down on the rails in front of a Beech Creek train at Lock Haven Pennsylvania as the locomotive approaches at speed. Fireman Tarry Teover shouts for the train to stop while Enginer Morrisson and Harry Hoover try to save the child, who is unharmed after the impact three train lengths beyond the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarry Teover
Lockhaven
BE. J. Morrisson
Harry Hoover
Hoover
Uute
Wife Not Dead: Enoch Arden Drama Reenacted in Court
In Jefferson Market Court New York Mrs Rosanna Cushing, separated twenty one years, arraigned her husband on a summons she served herself. The case mirrored Enoch Arden with reversed roles as Magistrate Hroen refused alimony, leaving the wife’s claims unresolved and shocking the husband who discovers his wife alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Arden
Jefferson Market Court
New York
Rosanna Cushing
Wil- Jin Cushing
J. Gansevoort
Luvec
Cushing
Wo- Tuan
Ali
Jefferson Teeker Court
Iwehias
Turin
Tian
Lenge
Tosh
Cuisels
Oldest Windliwn man marks 95th birthday with unique teeth plan
Ninety five year old Willitai Spasede of Windliwn Me, the town's oldest resident, celebrated his 95th birthday by noting he is writing a new set of teeth. He recalls losing grinders years ago and hopes to sprout a fresh set, consulting a physician to assess possibilities and prevent pressure on his nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willitai Spasede
Windliwn
Wil- Thun
Voele
Willa
Luis Gies
Fragmentary crime notice from Newton area case
A damaged OCR fragment appears to describe a local crime incident in Newton involving a suspect and a confrontation at a residence. The text is garbled, with names and actions partially unreadable, but suggests an arrest that includes a bargaining or trading of items and a reference to a ledger or books in custody. The overall clarity is insufficient for precise details.
Nighttime escape from hospital ends on Brooklyn Bridge
A young woman wearing nightgowns and a blanket slid down a pipe from a Second Avenue hospital window and walked to Brooklyn Bridge at dawn. She claimed three children at home and said she escaped to return to them, warding off bystanders until aid arrived. Police and a surgeon prepared to transport her to the Lying-In Hospital for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Bridge
Folh McConville
John Crowley
Bridge Squad
Third Avenue
Joseph Tuck
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Hotu
Omar
Crowley
McConville
Vom
Ds Mas
Leva Sukolsky
Chester Street
Brooklyn
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Madison C. Peters
Atletien
S. 5
Mkclure
Slagazine
Bunyan
Goyer
Sileria
Philadelphia
Chlco
Wim
Cnte
Waris
Corina
Wally
Mike Ib
Watson's Magazine
Ais Tk
Wien
Cabul Pooley
Uae
Child
Ita
Atboct Newton
Bond
Wiles
Dhaure
Mas
Jol Padhis
Bethel
Bei Mass
Fatlhus
Woman
New York City
St. Louis
Tito
Mr. Woollpecker
Mills County Griae
Bradway Pubnhishers
Glenwoop
Towa
Glenwood
West Bound
East Bound
East Bend
Wost Bound
DR. W. 8S
Elliott
Calla
F. M. Shriver
Iowa
Dyar Black
Northweat Cortier Square
A. H. Winkler & CO. Real Estate, Loan and Exchange Agts
Dean Block
P.O. Glenwood
Chas. W. Rathke
North Side Square
Justice OF the Peace
Qonice
Cartur
biasi+ van
Relinbix Aotin Indemnity Company
Bonile
TNO
W. Ivory
Carl H. Otis
Ivory & Otis
Attorneys At Law
UG. Minere
Walter Bresn
Glenwood Abstract Co
Neho
South Side Square
Advo Collection Agency
BG. Day
Maniyor
Lewis
Mills Govaty National Bank
Glomyaud Etlate Bank
W. AL Lamb
Ants Voorn
Carter Hock Glenwood
Glenwood, Owa
Savery Devosty Hoxes von Kust
DD. L. Fugensheimier
EM. Burpington
View Provident
Amos Dean
Carpenter & Contractor
Glenwood, Iowa
Glenwoods Lowa
S.S. Clark
Barber
Wes
S.S. Robinson’s Jewelry & Music Store
Clark
Parker
Teutora
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