Birds Without Wings and Feathers Across the World
The article surveys diverse birds and traits: penguins that cannot fly, California condors nearing extinction, swift road runners of the southwest, tailor birds sewing nest leaves, curlews flying in precise lines, and Arctic songbirds abundant in northern swamps. It notes nesting quirks and instances like a wren nest in a scarecrow and another in an old jacket pocket.
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Walley
Honolulu
United States
South America
Qne
Java
Mexico
Texas
Colorado
California
India
Many 2 Regiment
Arctic
Arctic Circle
Consideration and gifts in married life described
A newly married man praises his wife as very considerate while noting she buys him neckties and shirts. The dialogue hints at mutual consideration and potential generosity as a test of sensitivity. The Washington Star observation on faded ink notes medieval manuscripts suffer from ink fading and the shift from lamp black to chemical inks.
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Washington Star
The Suppressed Editorial in Delphi Journal Tale
Representative Landis of Indiana owned the Delphi Journal and edited it before winning Congress. After drafting a bold piece in Washington he found no trace in the Delphi Journal, as his editor refused to print such editorial content, saying it belongs in the Congressional Record, not his paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Landis
Indiana
Delphi
Congress
Washington
Landis
Journal
Tom
Congressional Record
Delphi Journal
Jimmy
New York World
Midway
How Strong You The Digestive System and Nutrition
An advertisement explains that strength comes from proper digestion and nutrition. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and digestive disorders, citing a testimonial from Wm. Bowker of Idaho who claims recovery after taking the product and Pleasant Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Wm. Bowker
Juliaetta, Pata Co
Idaho
Sumner Revered as Aristocrat in Family Memory
A reminiscence recalls Major J. B. Pond describing Charles Sumner as an aristocrat. The narrator recounts his Wisconsin visit, father’s wish to hear Sumner speak, and a nine mile walk to the event. The father planned to greet Sumner after the speech from a front seat.
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Sumner
Charles Sumner
J. B. Pond
Kansas
Wisconsin
James
Father
Beecher Hall and a Parkersburg Tale of Funston
A reminiscence recalls an early meeting with Charles Sumner on a train and a boarding house dormitory chorus at Beecher Hall. It also tells how Fred Funston, guided by Camden, drilled his unit in a cellar before Cuba, fueled by a niece’s influence.
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Charles
James
Charles Sumner
Milwaukee
Father
Kansas
Mr. Wu
Beecher Hall
Minister Wu
Miss Wallace
Beecher
Funston
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cincinnati Enquirer
Rk. P. Camden
United States
Camden
Fred Funston
New York
Cuba
Trenry Ward Beecher
Auctioneer W A Davis Plans Sales in Davidson County
Licensed auctioneer W. A. Davis announces sales will be conducted in Davidson and adjoining counties. Terms are reasonable and can be arranged at his office or by writing to Emsley 8 D.
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Davison
Emsley
California oil developments spark optimism for Mitchell Crude Oil Co
Mitchell Crude Oil Co officials report cheering news from California wells 3 and 4 showing deeper oil sands and better oil shows. Letters from Midway Oil Co and a Iowa investor express strong interest and potential investment as Kern County oil activity grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Crude Oil Co
California
M. H. Rowley
H. C. Stratton
Midway Oil Co
San Francisco
E. W. Kay
Midway Camp
Rowley
The
Investment pitch on crude stock at ten cents a share
A Cold money making business proposition urges investors to examine maps and charts before buying Crude Oil Company stock at 10 cents per share with a claim that every recent share will be worth a dollar within a year. It invites calls to its office for thorough investigation.
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Crude Oil Company
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London
Bo 'Tea Coey
Sole Props
Boston
U.S. A
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Northwest
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Handme Mammoth
E. Wells
Rurance
Mitchell, S. D
Elley
Inland Agency
South Dakota
Main and
First Streets
Ae Oliue
Huron
Mitchell
Ceive
Sys Emmort Proprietary Co
Chicas
W. A. Davis
Ausioneer
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Mai
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
As Ac
H.P
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
ST. Paul
Lake Street
Chicago
Ill
Ulon
Austin
J. H. Austin
Auidanboutit
WBA
J.H. Austin
mcVicker’s Theater Building
Chicago, Ill
Averete
J. W. Broadbent & Co
Republican
Mitchell Crude Oil Company
Mitchell, South Dakota
Geo. E. Foster
Register U. S. Land Office
Treas
T. C. Burns
S. D
U. S. Land Office
First National Bank
Kern County
Mitchell Daily Republican
Oan Franciscyu
Val
Igor
Fred B
Hughes
Asst
Sec
A. N. Hill
Iowa
Lake Mille
Frank Southwick
Sec. Mitchell Crude Oil Co
Mitchell Company
Howard Hill
San Francisco Bay
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