University expert tests invincible burglar-proof bank protection
An electrical protection system by Invincible Electric Bank Protection Co. was demonstrated at the Bank of Orangeville. Prof. J. W. Shuster led tests on open and closed circuits, locating alarms for vaults, linings, and gang boxes with no failures observed. Attendees from Cedar Rapids to Monroe witnessed demonstrations and praised the system.
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Invincible Electric Bank Protection Company
Bank of
Orangeville
E. C. Barber
R. O. Simmons
Cedar Rapids
Atty. Donal M. Carter
Chicago, Il
Parker & Carter
L. H. Bennett
Barrington
J. W. Shuster
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
J. A. Wilson
Markeson
Gerrit Kooreman
L. J. Breylinger
Edw. Wittner
Monticello
H. T. Skinner
Ill
A. L. Noel
B. F. Robinson
C. W. Twining
R. A. Etter
W. J. Knight
J. H. Durst
Fred Bolender
E. T. Gardner
J. F. Bridge
J. L. Jones
Frank Funk
Chas. Jonas
LeRoy Knapp
R. Wenger
P. J. Weirich
Monroe
Bank of Orangeville
Shuster
Prof
Telephone Central
Wagner Bros
Bolender Hotel
Becky
Football Rules Change Adds Field Judge and 15 Yard Penalties
The season introduces a compulsory field judge and umpire pair, replaces certain penalties with 15 yard fouls, extends halves to 35 minutes, and tightens sideline coaching rules. The high school team plans early practices after school starts, with Fred Kohli elected manager to organize early games and schedule.
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Mrak
Tole
Fred Kohli
Cannot Stand Still All that is human must retrograde
Quotations note a philosophy on progress and stagnation attributed to Gibbon, contrasting human motion with backward drift when not advancing.
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Gibbon
New York City Leads in Charities for Relief of Suffering
The city hosts more asylums homes hospitals and organizations for human relief than any other city in the world. This listing underscores New York's prominent welfare network and its broad charitable institutions.
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New York City
Long Island Hackman Dies After Half Century Rides
A Hempstead hackman with over five years aboard died yesterday. In a brief exchange at the railroad depot a commuter asked if he had seen queer things in his fifty years of service, and the man replied simply that he had “Just hacked.”
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Hempstead
Long Island
Luke
Pittsburg Gazette
Travel in Palestine on Narrow Backroads
In the Bible country native women often ride muleback along tortuous narrow highways with a double saddle enabling one woman to ride on each side of the animal.
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Palestine
A Harmony in Brown in Gentlewoman's Review Tone
The man in the brown lounge suit with matching tie socks shoes and perhaps a handkerchief border appears a touch theatrical yet more agreeable in this attire than in a contrasting badly ordered ensemble.
Impossible Traveler Speech Sparks Midnight Debate
A Chicago Tribune note asserts a newspaper man forced to roam late hours may carry $2.25 in real money but should not wear an eighty dollar gold watch, labeling such display unprofessional.
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Chicago Tribune
He Doesn't Look It Greyhound and Dachshund Exchange Quirk
A playful exchange features a greyhound asking a dachshund if it can truly sit. The whimsy centers on contrast in size and demeanor between the two canines.
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Dachshund
Italian Proverb Proverb on a Golden Bit and Horse
A proverb notes that a golden bit does not improve a horse's performance. It conveys that outward luxury or embellishment does not enhance true ability. The saying underscored prudence in evaluating worth beyond flashy trappings.
Growth Rate of New York City Adds 415 People Daily
New York City is expanding at roughly 415 residents per day, reflecting steady population gains. The trend points to ongoing urban growth driven by natural increase and migration, highlighting the city’s continuing demographic rise.
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New York
New York City
How To Avoid Appendicitis Promises Constipation Cure
An old advisory describes appendicitis risk for constipated individuals and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural bowels action, and is mild and pleasant to take.
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Orino
West Side Drug Stone
Drowning Tragedy Destroys Grove Family at Bass Lake
Mrs. George Grove of Austin and her 17 year old son Raymond drowned at Bass lake near Pentwater Michigan after a sailboat capsize. Raymond died while trying to save his mother as bodies were recovered in entangled embrace twenty four hours later. Mrs Grove sister of Dr E H Place and relative of Mrs R Donaldson attended services in Freeport.
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George Grove
Raymond
Freeport
Pentwater
Mich
Bass Lake
Charles Henderson
Chicago
Henderson
Grove
E. H. Place
R. Donaldson
Donaldson
Martin Howe
Mirror lure trap catches cock partridges at French shoots
Birds are attracted by a mirror lure at French shoots. A trap closes on the entrance of a bird when it attacks its own reflected image, drawing many cock partridges into the device.
Ancient skating noted from Saxo to Fitz Stephens
The passage traces skating back to 12th century references by Saxo Grammaticus and William FitzStephen, with early mentions of skates in Olus Magnus and notes on ancient Parthian cavalry. It also describes a mail delivery method by Tonga islands using rocket-attached letters for reefed coastlines.
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Saxo Grammaticus
William Fitz Stephens
London
Tonga Group
Pacific
Trade shares among nations and U S export low
The text states that England France and Germany consume about 80 percent of their own manufactured goods while the United States exports only about five percent of its manufactured goods. This highlights a global imbalance in trade for the era.
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England
France
Germany
United States
Memory bells for sweethearts from Japanese youths
Memory bells are small glass slips held by Japanese youths as symbols of affection for their sweethearts. The tinkling sound warns of even a light vibration and keeps the giver in mind through the delicate chime.
Death by own action trends in New York City
Coroner records indicate asphyxiation as the favored method of self harm in New York City, with an average of one such death every three days, and roughly one homicide by shooting every four days. The data highlight patterns in urban self infliction and gun deaths.
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New York City
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
New York
F St
Washington
Eighty Acre Farm for Sale With House and Barn
Eighty acre farm near town with a house and barn and a spring noted as finest in the county. Suitable for dairying and close to a condensate plant two and one half miles away. George Bleiler offers a good deal to the buyer.
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George Bleiler
New Britain man credits Foley's Kidney Cure for recovery
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying various kidney remedies and diabetes treatments he improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports passing a life insurance exam after five bottles and notes the product cures kidney and bladder troubles. West Side Drug Store advertises Foley's Kidney Cure.
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James Donahue
New Britain, Conn
Foley
West Side Drug Store
Auction Sale of House and Four Lots on West Russell Street
Auctioneers Summeril and Son offer a near new seven room house with two cellars wood shed wash house cistern and well on West Russell street south of brickyard. Sale on premises Saturday afternoon August 31 at 2 p.m. Mrs Rup1 SCHOBER listed.
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Russell Street
Summeril & Son
Schober
Comet Vanishes From Sky Before Dawn Return
The latest appearance of the new comet ends as it slips toward the sun, approaching so near that it’s visible only briefly before daylight. In recent mornings it remains detectable for a few minutes before sunrise, but now requires a keen eye or a telescope to discern the faint streaks before dawn washes it out.
Queer Ways of Men and Household Tips
A short antique column notes men who allow boys to play with danger while contrasting it with families storing baking powder tins for cooking uses. The piece hints at prudence with children and offers domestic tips for dessert molds and presentation.
Land Business Only Sale of Farm Property Offered
In the Land Business Only. If you want the sale of your farm or other property attended to actively place it with us. We are the head quarters. MO. J. WESCOTT.
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MO. J. Wescott
G A R National Encampment Trip Details
Saratoga Springs hosts the G A R encampment September 9 to 14 1907 with Illinois Central service. Monroe to Saratoga and return 21.40 with flexible route options. Sales September 5 6 and 7. extend tickets to October 6. For details contact agent F E Lambo ley.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Illinois Central
Monroe
F. E. Lamboley
Cement Walks at A. F. Rote’s Lumber Office
Parties intending to build cement walks are advised to leave orders at A. F. Rote's lumber office. Prices will be reasonable and work quality good.
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A. F. Rote
Commercial and Savings Bank Balance Sheet Fragment
A Wisconsin bank report shows assets and liabilities including loans and discounts 264 035 63 overdrafts 970 75 and cash items 2 084 45 20 630 45. Capital stock plus surplus and undivided profits list 6 000 00 and 1 418 51. Individual deposits 104 980 96 demand certificates 191 432 83 savings deposits 270 00 492 452 10. J B Heeren asst cashier swears to accuracy on Aug 27 1907 with directors Thorp Kundert and Gorham notarized.
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Michigan
Judaea
B. C
John
G. A. R. National Encampment
State of Wisconsin
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Cone
State of
Wisconsin
Green
J. B. Heeren
J.B. Heeren
Geo. E. Thorp
T. Kundert
R D. Goraham
LM Bor Perig Stores
Aan
Janesville
Langley
Elk
Pbenkert
Stauffacher
South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
Sred
Sor Gadies
Sentlemen
The
First National Bank of Monroe
Citizens Bank
WM. A. Becker
W. B. Monroe
L. A. Moore
Physicians and Surgeons
Moore
F. L. Hodges, M. D
White Block
Drs. Rideout & Clark
Stephenson Street
Freeport, Ill
J. S. Clark
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