Trains Run Late East of Mineral Point Daily in December
Milwaukee Journal findings show the 7:10 pm Mineral Point to Milwaukee train was late every December day over 26 days of service and averaged over 25 minutes late. The 4:15 pm Milwaukee to Mineral Point train was on time only once, with daily delays averaging 37 minutes across 25 days.
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Mineral Point
Milwaukee Road
The
Milwaukee Journal
Milwaukee
Miner Point
Wisconsin
Journal
State Railroad Commission
Massachusetts
Railroad Commission
Ready Next Term At New High School
The board of education expects the new high school building to be ready for occupancy at the start of the spring term on Monday April 8. Interior finishing remains and is progressing slowly but should be completed in about three months. Desks and woodwork will feature cherry and weathered oak with tinted ceilings and brown walls. The winter term opens Monday and ends March 29 with a week off, and the spring term closes June 14.
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Board of Education
Steering a great ship demands constant adjustment
The piece explains that steering a large fast ship is delicate and requires constant correction for wind, waves, and currents. The wheelhouse may be closed and the helmsman need not see ahead, relying on lookouts and the crow's nest to keep the vessel on course.
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St. Nicholas
Progressive New York Farmer Harnesses Creek To Power Home
A New York farmer converts a creek through his land to drive a dynamo powering lights and heat, then automates labor tasks including milk separator, churn, grind stone, water pump, and circular saw with electric current, reducing backbreaking work.
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New York State
Technical World Magazine
Miner
City Tax Case Finds City Likely to Lose
Judge Dunwiddie indicates findings will favor Miss Janet Jennings as original $2,500 assessment stands and excess taxes may be refunded. City to pay nearly half of $67.37 tax and bear court costs.Bearded men urged to keep beards dry to prevent illness per New York Press.
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B. F. Dunwiddie
Janet E. Jennings
Dunwiddie
A. S. Douglas
Douglas
Circuit Court
Miss Jennings
Glass clock built by Bohemian artisan Joseph Bayer
After six years of patient work a 71 year old Bohemian glass polisher from Theresien thal, Joseph Bayer, completed a fully glass clock except for the springs. The frame, dial, hands, gears and even the wind key are glass, with metallike precision. Bayer valued the finished model at 2,500 marks about $625, noting Bohemian labor costs.
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Joseph Bayer
Theresienthal
Bohemia
Real and Bogus Relics From Napoleonic to Hugo
A historical table of alleged relics lists Napoleon’s tooth sold for 37.50, Kant’s wig 40, Sterne’s wig 1000, Descartes’ skull 200, Newton’s tooth 3400, and Heloise’s exhumed teeth 20000. Rousseau items priced at 190 for a waistcoat and 100 for a watch, with many claimed mementos of Voltaire, Rousseau, and Hugo being dubious or fraudulent in nature.
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Napleon
St. Helena
Kant
Sterne
Descartes
Sir Isaac Newton
Heloise
Rousseau
Voltaire
France
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Paris
Victor Hugo
For Sale East Street Residence by S. P. Fiat
Property on East Street offered for sale described as desirable with a reasonable asking price. Seller S. P. Fiat states the location and condition make the sale attractive.
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East Street
S. P. Fiat
Maine's Female Warrior in Loud's Island Tale
A Civil War recruiting officer Parker Mears landed on Loud's island off Maine to draft men. A tall furious woman, mother of several sons, hurled large potatoes at him, forcing him to flee to his boat. He stuttered as he retreated, declaring she would protest until Richmond fell.
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Maine
Parker Mears
Loud’s Island
Sam
Mr. Mears
Richmond
Boston
Earthquake Habits and Regional Risk
The World Today notes that no prediction is safe for future quakes in any region. It suggests that areas with a history of seismic activity are likelier to quake again, while the Mississippi basin is not immune despite past quakes near the Ohio River in 1811-13. Soil type affects impact, with loose deposits damping vibrations more than solid rock.
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Mississippi
Ohio River
Upper
Wore Out His Finger
A Colorado Midland brakeman once lost his index finger years ago. A curious passenger learned how he earned the nickname by nodding at scenery so often that he wore the finger down to a stub while showing the landscape.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver News
Contracted Quarters and Wandering Minds at Dinner
Martha Hackett keeps conversation flowing with tangents and disconnected remarks that tire Mrs. Lane at dinner. Mr. Lane quips that Martha’s wandering thoughts won’t take her far if that’s where she’s headed.
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Martha Hackett
Mr. Lane
Martha
Mrs. Lane
Modest French Salaries Revealed for Magistrates
Paris Figaro reports daily wages for magistrates in France. Seine judges earn 8000 francs annually while the procureur of the republic gets 20000 francs. In smaller tribunals a judge earns 3000 francs, a paid substitute 1500 francs, and a substitute judge receives nothing.
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Seine
Republic
Paris
Figaro
The age of fishes and their lifespans
The passage notes fishes grow throughout life and often die due to stronger species. It mentions reports that carp and pike may reach a century, but cites the need for verification of this evidence.
Tommy's Punishment Sparks Calls for Alternative Care
A Chicago Tribune fragment depicts Mr. Tucker scolding and smacking Tommy as he declares the pain almost breaks his heart. Tommy retorts that only a man can handle it, exposing a conflict over discipline methods.
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Tommy
Mr. Tucker
Chicago Tribune
Bad Luck of Thirteen Refusals in Stray Story
A fragment from Stray Stories features a jokey exchange about luck with thirteen encounters. A speaker recounts being refused by twelve girls and being accepted by the thirteenth in a wry, humorous local note.
Quote by Lavater on a good man and friends
An aphorism states that a person is judged by the company of his intimate friends. It reflects a moral view that integrity mirrors in those closest to him and underscores social judgment by associations.
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Lavater
An Ancient Dog Story From Southampton Court Records
In 1587 a court of Southampton hears a complaint about a dog of Peter Quoyte known for strong qualities who roams freely stealing meat and sweets, yet returns venison pasties to his master. The master forfeits three shillings four pence for each offense and is ordered to keep the dog tethered or remove it on pain of further forfeiture.
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Southampton
England
Mungerell
Peter Quoyte
Well Upholstered Furniture Club Tales of Meeting Etiquette
Paradise Corner women’s club operates in a businesslike fashion. A member recalls husbands joking about women forgetting titles and roles. Miss Lowden insists on formal speech during meetings, even joking about the chair removing its coat to stay proper.
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Paradise Corner
Miss Lowden
Miss Ransom
Tropical Skies and Evening Light Across Regions
Northern eyes witness tropical and semitropical skies as dazzling by day and prismatic by evening. The piece contrasts Greek dreamlike brightness with Egyptian architectural tracery under ethereal loveliness, noting white domes minarets and palm interlacing leaves enhancing ornate vistas.
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Orient
Greece
Egypt
Lost Umbrellas and a Train Fence Idea
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports a lost and found clerk explains umbrellas forgotten on trains fetch about $100 a month from unclaimed items. The method to avoid leaving an umbrella: place it on the outside as a fence, baring you when leaping to exit at stations.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Monstrous Specter and the Fearful Man
A richly wild excerpt centers on a man described as a monstrous specter, a disease of dust-like presence. The passage explores his eerie movements, sleep, feeding, reproduction of himself, and unsettling eyes, provoking fear even among his closest peers.
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Fearer
R. L. Stevenson
Kennel Sunlight Guidance for Healthy Dogs
The text warns that a damp kennel is the greatest evil for a dog confined outside a house. It stresses guarding against this danger and emphasizes that dogs need sunlight for health. The kennel should face south to receive light, though in peak summer heat it should move to shade for comfort.
Woes of Society Ladies Reform Eight Hour Day
A letter to London Truth argues for an eight hour day for fashionable women to curb constant scandal and reduce the strain on imagination. It advocates restricting sensational discourse to manageable hours, contrasting with current long spans of chatter.
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London
Pretty Full Drunk Arrest Spurs Bail Demand Exchange
A comment notes McLush is arrested for drunkenness and seeks bail. Colonel Pepper reacts with surprise asking if he is that drunk, highlighting a tense exchange over potential release.
Artist Quips About Wind While Painting
The critic says the picture lacks atmosphere while the artist notes he struggled to raise the wind during the painting session. The exchange frames a lighthearted clash over mood and weather in art.
Bargain Curtain Sale with Low Prices and Bulk Deals
A local sale advertises Nottingham curtains and textiles at deep discounts. Notable items include curtains priced at 69, 48, 39, 25, 19, and 14 cents, linen and flannel yardage, scarfs pillows, and cloaks reduced to multiple dollar marks. Large stock claims extensive savings.
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Nottingham
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