Fourth of July gatherings and local farming notes across Mitchell area
July events unfold with picnics at O M ealey’s and Mode’s groves drawing crowds from Mitchell Perry and surrounding towns. Fireworks, ice cream, and riverside celebrations mark a lively Independence Day while farms report rain, harvest progress, and new workers and equipment. Walter Watkins drowns during a river fishing trip, prompting community grief and sympathy.
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Beelay Eulah
Geo. Hustzman
Smish Brothers
Mitchell
Alto
Perry
Crarle Lawrences
Tre Schneider
J H. Smith
Rodees Grove
Kuntzman
Harry Clark
Salem
Union
biiLain
Mr. Young
A. Walpole
Mrs. Brigham
Mr. O'Mealey
Gingham
Sam
Wilson
Walter
E. D. Watkins
West Perry News Primes Town After Heavy Rain
In West Perry July letters describe Auger events and church activities. Sunday School and children's day services drew large crowds with Alta Lindsey winning the penny barrel prize. Residents note recent rains revived farmers and local gatherings at Green's Grove and Moyers Grove.
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Plano
West Prerry
W. Waugh
Wm. Comstock
Mise Rona Kerr
Beddoes
Blendon Township
Frank Porter
Mitchell, Ie
Alex. Lockhart
Rev. Stevens
Mitchell
Mise Alta Lindsey
John Gleagoo
Martin
Does Loti’s Tahiti tale give a true picture of life
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports on Pierre Loti’s Tahiti novel and the claim that it portrayed life there as idyllic. Critics note wives questioned sailors about island affairs and pressed men to judge the work’s accuracy, sparking debate over factual portrayal.
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Pierre Loti
Tahiti
Pacific
Loti
France
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Nature’s Silver Formations and English Divorce Trends
A feature explains how nature forms silver deposits through hot mineral waters and long geological processes. The piece notes centuries of mineral circulation filling pockets with silver and likens it to a future bonanza for miners. A second note states England’s divorce applications average 575 yearly amid about 450,000 marriages.
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Pearson’s Weekly
England
War Prizes Victory Moves Into United States Waters
The Spanish fleet attacks near Santiago and the fleet battles ending with strong U S actions. Commodore Cervera’s center fleet damaged as the Spanish shore defense suffers further losses. The war bill passes 22 to 2 and goes to the president.
Dodson’s Counterfeit Cash Scheme Fools Wife
In a Detroit Free Press anecdote a man explains a ruse to curb his wife’s pocket-picking by using counterfeit money. He hides the fake bills, she is caught passing them, and afterward only accepts a check, illustrating a sharp prank about domestic finance.
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Dodson
Elote
Elobson
Blobson
Detroit Free Press
Visitors From Space Meteorites and their fiery travel
A Cham bers' Journal excerpt explains meteorites entering Earth's atmosphere slow rapidly due to air resistance. The text compares braking to an express train and describes shooting stars as luminous trails. It notes small meteors may burn to dust. larger ones may explode or land, spreading fragments.
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Earth
Chambers
The Blue Hole of Kentucky Legend of a Shaker treasure spring
Auburn Kentucky reports a legendary spring near Logan county called the Blue Hole where a Shaker treasure bearer allegedly rode in for water and vanished along with his horse. Local tales claim rescuers used hundreds of feet of rope and a lead sinker but never found the bottom.
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Blue Hole
Kentucky
Logan County
South Union
Auburn
Angel feathers come high in marriage joke
A Chicago News quip notes a husband’s view that his wife remains an “angel” after marriage, but her feathers now come with a high price. The joke plays on the contrast between idealized spouse and costly reality.
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Chicago News
Bargain Sale Offers Ladies Apparel At Deep Discounts
Shoppers can find hundreds of ladies and misses items at reduced prices including summer vests 34 cents each and silk mitts for 19 cents per pair. Burlington hose four cents a pair and capes at 60 percent off. Shoes belts neckties and shirt waists also heavily discounted in a multi item sale with numerous low prices and limited quantities.
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Burlington
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W. H. Dean
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Holbrook
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Betts
Omaha
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ETSAN
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Eihac
Jonas Nelson
Rock Rapide
Joe Colie
Bridgewater
P.C. Rathbun
Illie
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Ethan Monda
Ethan Boys
Mr. Spooner
West Perry
Siverdee
Moyers Grove
Sodal
le Tate
Cosme
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Talos
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Herbert C. Ritson
P.S. Champlin
United State
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Islands
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Raic Fell
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Scalimgen's
Main Street
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E. B. van Alstine
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