Lydia Becomes Teacher at Indian Summer School
Lydia wins unanimous support to teach at the school as Wight approves and plans to take the teacher driving. The scene shows Lydia restoring order, guiding pupils through arithmetic, and earning the respect of Deacon Watrous, Bill Stiles, and the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Wight
Lyddy
Watrous
Bill Stiles
Ciss
Bill
Bob Hanks
Hugh Cougsht
Bol
Lise Jenkins
Lis Forte
Lige
Lydie
Heart of the Farmhouse Kitchen in New England
A Century magazine sentiment centers on the kitchen as the home’s heart. The farmer, housewife, and children occupy the space with tasks from rocking a cradle to shelling peas and washing vegetables. The scene emphasizes daily work, warmth, and domestic rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Mineral Point notes and notices from a busy week
Town items report visits and returns of locals, teaching posts, business trips, and health cures. Mentions Misses Kinsman, Nellie Babcock, Mrs. J. Lanyon, and Bert Hosken plus updates on mining, real estate, and the Fourth of July events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Graber
Louise Ternes
Madison
Wm. Cole
St. Croix County
Josiah Lanyon
Joplin
Nellie Babcock
Kinsman
Platteville
Minneapolis
Hosken
Trenary
Racine
Budd
Lancaster
Miss Phillips
U.S
Ross Mine
Linden
Hana
Mineral Point
Janesville
Phil. Allen
J. J. Heathcock
Jas, Brewer
R.J. Penhallegon
Skullsburg
Geo. Carrol
Milwaukee
Clara Kodatsz
Kieffer & Cram
Rufus Hocking
Englewood
Fitzgibbons Bros
Lee
Tall Men Serve as Ushers in New York Church
A letter to the New York Press complains that the church board favors tall men for usher positions. The writer, a longtime part time usher, laments being passed over for a new hire and argues stature matters for procession and dress during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrose
New York
Younus Sunn
Tsun
West Point
New York Press
The Human Nose Facts and Comments on Facial Feature
A discussion of nostril form and nose shape across populations notes long noses common in Europe while shorter noses appear among Africans and Mongolians. Observations include Nostril movement with emotion and claims about rightward deflection, with references to Leonardo da Vinci and other scholars on noses as a defining facial feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mintegracelos
Leonard da Vinci
Charles Blane
Laveter
International Quarterly
Thoughtful Act in Railway Seat Dispute
A passenger rushes for a seat and claims it from an old man whose friend supposedly holds it. The saver offers to wait, but the friend never arrives. As the train departs, the clever passenger seizes the bag and hurls it out the window, prompting anger and questions from the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
What In an Wet Ides and the March Halfway Day
A note on the origin and meaning of the ides in Roman usage. It questions why months use ides as midpoints and discusses competing theories from ancient Latin, Etruscan, and Sanskrit sources. The piece humorously reflects on linguistic confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer Lytton
Ian
Althom
Accuracy of Marksmanship and Natural Talent
The passage argues that accuracy with a firearm is largely a natural gift and only those with this talent can become capable marksmen. It notes the Admiralty no longer trains men without this ability, as a straight eye is essential for effective shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Mall Gazette
A Good Cook Disputed in Small Town Chat
Local chatter circulating Mrs Bond Hill asks about a good cook. Mrs Chester Jars replies affirming a capable cook who attends church weekly, yet notes the cook’s enthusiastic manner. The fragment hints at household reputation and social expectations.
Fragmentary Portane Center dispatch in Mittsburg report
A garbled Portane Center dispatch from Mittsburg details a scene where a man attempts to reach a woman's fortune amid unclear actions and dialogue. The fragmentary text suggests tense pursuit and motive but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammi
Mittsburg
Notice of Final Settlement for Laura A Cobb Estate
Iowa County Court to hear Calvert Spensley and John P. Cobb executors on the last will and testament of Laura A. Cobb for examination of administration account and will construction. Public notice required in Mineral Point Tribune three weeks prior to hearing at Dodgeville on a scheduled date in May 1905. County Judge Aldro Jenks presides. attorney W. Mefford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin-Iowa County
Iowa County Court
Ini County
Court House
Dodgeville
Maria Cocking
Richard Cocking
Mineral Point
Said
Mineral Point Tribune
Aldro Jenks
Wis
Swe
State OF
Wisconsin
Iowa County
Iowa
Calvert Spensley
John P. Cobb
Laura A. Cobb
Aldrojenks
W. Meflhon
Richard Mitchell
Thomas W. Mitchell
Notice of Final Settlement in Testate Estate Proceeding
The Iowa County Court at Dodgeville will hear on July 6 1905 the final settlement of the Thomas W. Mitchell estate. Richard Mitchell, executor, seeks examination and allowance of the administration account and the will’s interpretation plus residue distribution. Public notice to interested parties via Mineral Point Tribune for three weeks.
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Hollister
Meserole & Horn
J. A. Spratier
Wm. Lanyon, Jr
Pittsburg
Kan
Colorado Springs
Joe Healey
Texas
Joe
Bert Hosken
Pullman
Washington
Bert
Wmm. Davies
Ebenezer. Davies
Pawhuska
Oklahoma
Sam
Davis
Tribune
Belmont
Livingston
Mary Dresen
Theo
Chicago
Wim. C. T
River Forest
Ruth Weisenfeller
Wm. C
Enterpe Mining Company
Wright
Alumni Society
Denver
Pueblo
Colo
N. H. Snow
Eddie Thoma
A. W. _ Thoma
T. M
Priestley
Republican Observer
Richland Center
Johnn R. Tony’s
Kieffer & Crum
U. S
Cuba
Minnie Jacobs
Houston
Chamberlain
Vivian
Bliss Native Herbs
Menry Matthews
Minnat Porn
Wts
BOX of Bliss
Medicine
Geo.s.huxtable,agt
JME Alonzo O. Bliss CO
Washington, D. C
Capital
Phil, Allen
F. E. Hanscom
C. W. Mellhon
R. J. Penhallegon
J. H. Vivian
Gray
James Brewe
Cglbert Spensley
Gundry
Surreal
Tate
Pestate Estate
Appel’s.barber Shop
Iowa County Bank
J. W. Hutchison
E. Y. Hutchison
A. F. Bishop, Jrf
Asst
Siam
Frieden
Mineral Springs Brewing Company
Mineral Point, Wisconsin
George Prideaux
City Hall
Geo. D
Arante
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