Canada Wins Big At Chicago Live Stock Show
Canada and the United States shared the Chicago Live Stock Show with Canada taking many firsts. Alberta oats weighed 48 pounds to the bushel and swept the class. Canada won 22 of 25 oats first prizes and 23 of 25 wheat first prizes. Percheron and Clydesdale entries drew high praise with Saskatchewan horse Wee Donald’s securing a grand championship, while alfalfa seed and dairy-linked crops showed strong Western Canadian gains.
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United States
Chicago
Alberta
J. W. Lucas
Cayley
Tn Wheat
Wee Donald
Lere
Saskatchewan
Windtusston
Ebmnethine
Afalgia
S _ & eb alls
Polly's Adventure Is Polite Parrot Tale
Polly the parrot imagines adventures as Mr. Dog and Mistress Puss recount bear hunts and traps. Polly escapes through an open window, rides a telegraph pole, and is eventually recaptured with help from a fireman. The animals joke about adventures while Polly boasts of her own exploits.
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Polly Parrot
Mr. Dog
Mistress Puss
Puss
Polly
Fire Department
Social norms for women pursuing business lunches in the past
A historical piece discusses whether a young woman in business may lunch alone with a male associate. It notes prudish expectations, the acceptability of luncheon for efficiency, and greater caution about dinner, reflecting gender norms of the era.
Etiquette Advice for Men and Women in 19th Century Courtship
The passage offers guidance on inviting a young woman to places, choosing venues, and manners after a luncheon. It emphasizes that the woman should have a say in the venue, that the man may suggest options if she offers none, and that the woman should convey enjoyment while the man should be gracious in thanking her for her company.
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Ays
Hinch
Hin
A Quiet Talk on Peace and the Role of Cops
A speaker argues against relying on police to keep peace and questions how the United States can maintain order. He notes debates about enforcers vs. presidents making peace and reflects on war’s aftereffects and the difficulty of achieving true harmony without conflict.
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Frien
Pietro
Harding
A Bad Couse She-H Love Exchange
A playful exchange compares love to self regard in a lighthearted dialogue about affection. The lines echo witty banter as two speakers test devotion with a sharp, humorous edge.
Tit for Tat in a Broken Engagement
Dialogue-driven note where Jack asks about the breakup and Tom confirms ending the engagement after it began to unravel, revealing personal fallout and emotional stakes.
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Jack
Tom
Child in Well Critically Observes Callous Note
A three year old summering on a farm fell into an old six inch deep water well and remained submerged until rescue. Upon retrieval he angrily scolded adults for neglect and lack of food in a vivid, if humorous, reprimand.
Light of the World title for Sigistmund emperor of Germany
The phrase Light of the World confers on Sigistmund emperor of Germany for his reputed enlightenment and intelligence. The figures 74171-1437 are cited as identifiers.
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Sigistmund
Germany
Puzzle Dialogue From Louisville Courier Journal
A fragment from a Louisville Courier Journal piece presents a puzzling exchange about Mrs Wombat. The dialogue hints at social tensions and a kept secret, suggesting a witty or enigmatic character study within the newspaper’s pages.
Envious man suffers deeply say Jud Tunkins
Jud Tunkins muses that envy torments the envious man to the point that one may feel sympathy for him when admiring his demeanor.
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Jud Tunkins
Jean Paige Transitions From Local Roots To Silent Film Fame
Jean Paige, once a Paris Wisconsin girl known for horseback riding and healthful sports, found a path into motion pictures after attending an eastern school and receiving a producer's offer. Her early work gained wide recognition as film fame grows.
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Rm Paige
Paris
Alber
Ich
Pearl as a Name and Jewel Symbol Across Cultures
The article links the name Earl to the pearl symbol of purity, noting Persian Margarid meaning child of girt. It cites legends of oysters forming pearls at night, connects pearls to sanctity in religion, and mentions English popularity, diminutive Pearley, and the name Pearl’s talismanic power. Thursday and the marguerite flower are noted as luck and charm.
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Earl
Celestial City
England
Muriel
Molly
Vivian
Sibyl
Pearl
Marguerite
Daisy
Forty Muncie residents sentenced in prohibition case
In Indianapolis on December 12, Judge A B Andersen sentenced forty Muncie residents linked to a conspiracy to violate the prohibition law. The longest term was two years for Timothy Owen, with other penalties including six months to one year in prison, several six month and two month sentences, and one day jail terms for a number of defendants. Kennerick Spurgeon was fined 200 dollars and ordered to cover case costs.
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Indianapolis
Leavenworth
Jude A. DB. Andersen
Muncie
Timothy 8
Owen
Anderson
George Fox
Pete) Seatr
Wae Ora Vo Pogues
James Black
Adkins Knuckles
Timothy Owen
AML
Kennerick Spurean
Ohio
Spurgesne
Willian Robertson
Maggie Latuskins
Carrie Brown
Emery Johnson
Verne Walburn
John Sullivan
Liza Hughes
Dennis Nichols
John Cox
Letitia Pettit
Asher Archie Campbell
Snowden Walburn
Jawl
Walter Barlow
Matthew Barry
Tromer Teadley
Arthur Logan
Maggie Logan
Pearl Moore
Ben Churchman
Daisy Dean
Hagermin Munce
Lewis Pettiford
Roy Alorray
Walter Devans
Charles VanMeter
Relocation Bill Sent to Printer for Indiana Legislature
Governor Afe Cray and the reformatory relocation commission finished the relocation bill with 15 sections and sent it to the printer. Copies will be mailed to every legislator for the assembly that convenes Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Afe Cray
Reformatory Relocation Commission
Governor pushes relocation law for state reformatory
The governor asks the assembly to limit its session to debating the relocation law for the state reformatory. He supports central site relocation, funding from unspent appropriations, condemnation authority, and board control of construction with oversight by an advisory committee.
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Institution Board of Trustees
Exhumation Ordered in Williams Auto Crash Case
Titman Williams died in an August automobile collision east of Newcastle. Judge Fred C. Gause ordered Williams body exhumed to establish the cause of death as indictment looms against Thomas Wheeler Jr of Cambridge City for manslaughter in the crash. The coroner attributed death to heart disease triggered by shock, noting Williams had no detectable injuries.
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Newcastle
Titman Williams
Here
Fred C. Gause
Henry
Thomas Wheeler, Jr
Cambridge City
Williams
Tragedy at Meleen School Yards Death of Child
Seven year old Gertrude Latg died at Meleen school during recess after a fainting spell during a game. Coroner J L Fortune ruled heart disease as the cause of death.
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Dee
Meleen
Gertrude Latg
J. L. Fortune
Judgment Verified We Looks Like a Fool
A brief, clipped excerpt shows a misplaced aside about judgment and a daughter's marriage proposal as a father weighs perception and discernment in a Boston Tran serine context. The line reflects family dialogue and social judgment.
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Boston
Transerine
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Endorsement
A reader from South Bend Indiana extols Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the best remedy for liver sluggishness and constipation. The letter urges others to obtain the 25 cent pills from druggists, claiming they prevent many illnesses and maintain health.
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South Bend
Ind
Wm. D. Marquess
Carroll St
Engagement Breakup In City Sparks Banter
Edith Gladys and Uareld have ended their engagement in a city scandal. Grace confirms the split and notes locals say city young men are healthy while city ladies rarely get to indulge in rich meals.
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Edith
Gladys
Uareld
Grace
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