Global notes on science and world progress in brief
A collage of world facts spans France England Japan and the United States with figures on literacy gas works silk industry silk workers emigration and trade. It notes a rise in American dried fruit popularity in Germany and a massive Soviet style export total, plus progress in aviation warfare wireless telegraphy and irrigation.
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France
England
Aichi
Japan
SOO
Daive
Rondbain
Turcoing
United States
Germany
Mohave Desert
Death Valley
Langley
Sounthsolling Institute
Australia
Indour Froit
Pacific
New York
Galveston
London
Chan-Toon
Belgravia
Dogs’ Toilet Club
Bound Street
Clark
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Ionic
Crookes
Scientific American
Niagara Power Company
Figaro of
Daris
Compagne Generale Transatlantique
Columbia University
Tarry Thurston Peck
Harry
Henry
Hen Peck
Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
Russia
Woodbine
N. J
Dr. Wiley
Agricultural Department
Fragmentary 1901 City Notices Mention Davenport Officials
An OCR fragment mentions Roosevelt era proclamations and local governance, referencing a governor and school work. It hints at education and public notices, including a late completion of a project and railway rates. The text is incomplete but suggests county and state level actions and community updates.
County Education Notes and Local Changes
Certificates of award issued to Clare Biggs Miss Mattie Dextreimer and others. county teachers' salaries discussed with raises. Mrs W Voursey and superintendent noted for college training histories. Portraits and appreciations feature in Teachers Gazette. Large attendance at a county meeting. Mt Vernon hosts events this week.
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Clare Biggs
Mattie Dextreimer
Richard and
Leon Johnson
Dora Williams
Bavison
Cupid
Gussie Water
Henry Schrader
Mt. Vernon
Th W. Voursey
Perry Township
John Trotter
J. L. Hallagher
S.C. Oathont
Teachers’ Gazette
Milford
Maud Crace
Peck Wchool
Badger Township
John Milford
Ams
Maud
Rebbach
Worstetter
Wolshire
Doyle
Suchy
Southwest Limited opens new Chicago to Kansas City route
The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway completes an uneven line through Moline Rock Island Davenport Muscatine Washington and Ottumwa creating a direct link between Chicago and Kansas City. The Southwest Limited train debuts December 6 offering standard and sleeper cars plus an observation library dining chair and coach cars with a second daily service via the new route. Additional details available from ticket agents or F A Miller.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Washington
Ottumws
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Chiesusa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Milter
Chisae
Self Control Inquiry Amid Aunt Arabella’s Fortitude
The fragment hints at a dialogue where Mrs. Cumrox commends her daughter Arabella for remarkable self control. The exchange notes Arabella's ability to sit for hours listening to herself play, implying a test of patience and dedication in a domestic or social setting.
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Fere
Display of diamonds sparks lavish critique in Star excerpt
In a Washington Star passage, Richens comments on a woman's diamond display calling it undeniably lavish and far tastier than flaunting real money or government bonds, prompting debate over conspicuous finery and public perception.
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Yenne
Washington Star
Marine Art. Sailors Paintship Details and Limitations
A New York Press critique notes sailor produced marine art is exact in ship details from brig to three master but lacks life and motion. Sailors often include frost tipped waves and landscapes that spoil realism, with backdrops resembling toy ark imagery.
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South Street
New York
New York Press
Englishwomen of Raw and the Duchess of and Lady Emily
An American recalls Florence sightings of a shabby Englishwoman and her granddaughter, later revealed as the Duchess and Lady Emily. The piece shifts to Welsh music, noting the Welsh ear and the hwy intonation, and how hymn tuning must align with instrumental keys for congregational harmony.
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Duchess of
Emily
Philadelphia Ledger
Westminister Review
Bret Harte's Tall Tale Of A Desperado And A Drink
In London Bret Harte recounts a true story about a well known desperado entering a saloon The English tenderfoot stays sober prompting the desperado to sigh and ask Can I ever have a drink without killing a man This blunt moment underscores the harsh frontier myth and Harte's leathered humor.
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Bret Harte
London
Desperado
King Edward II Seeks Warm Water for Beard Amid Torture
During a harsh episode described in a historical account the king is moved secretly by captors to avoid recognition. They shave and wash him with cold ditch water, and the king laments that he still desires warm water for his beard as tears flow.
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Edward II of
England
No, sir You Cant Have Her A Philadelphia Press Paraphrase
A short excerpt from a Philadelphia Press piece features a youth asking for a daughter’s hand, the father’s firm refusal, and a witty twist that resolves the scene with the youth noting the daughter’s agency in the request. The dialogue showcases social norms and humor in courting.
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Philadelphia Press
Anxious scene as proposal meets cautious reply
Anxious moments unfold when Fred proposes to Alice. Mildred recalls feeling the urge to supply the exact words but refrains, recognizing it would not be appropriate in the situation.
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Alice
Fred
Mildred
A Good Word and a Quick Wit Exchange
A brief exchange among Ferdy Algy and Puck shows how a good word for you can come with blunt humor. The dialogue features social banter about money, brains, and wit, with a line from Burke on innovation versus reform.
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Ferdy
Algy
Puck
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Robert E. Lee
Lee
Lexington
Lady Salisbury
Lord Derby
Lord Cranborne
Hapsesigner
Uifornia
Enrol
Stawe
Ruthor
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Paul Railro
Cago
U. v. Coursey County
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Point Bartow
Marine Art
Burke
Beckers
Norfolk
Becker
Ficuse
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Co. N. Vogas & Sons
Johnson & Co
Mitchell Steam Laundry
Webster, Cook & Co
Main Street
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