High Honors Paid Judges at Cheshire Assizes
An account of the ceremonial arrival of English judges at Cheshire assizes in Chester. The high sheriff meets the judge with javelin men to escort him, a display once including 18 javelin men 40 servants 100 tenants and a baronet in stately pageantry. Notable deflection of royal-like honors in pre railway times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
England
London
Cheshire
Helen Marshall Pratt
St. Nicholas
Leisure fuels great ideas and patient research in science
A collection of quotes and anecdotes underscores the value of leisure for thinking, delaying action in scientific work, and evaluating worthiness of projects. It contrasts patient inquiry with the busyness of medicine and cites humorous and practical observations on conduct and daily life.
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Helmholtz
Graham Lusk
Science
Dr. Lusk
Scientific American
Farewell to Modern Travel We Have Grown Used to Easier Rides
A nostalgia filled reminiscence contrasts early 19th century travel hardships with today’s rail efficiency. It recalls Fulton’s steam boats, the Erie Canal opening in 1825, slow horse drawn boats, clumsy stage coaches, and grueling multi day journeys.
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Fulton
Philadelphia
New York
Erie Canal
Albany
Buffalo
Boston
Providence
Kentucky
Ufe
Red Cross selects nurses and officers in Jones County
Anamosa Eureka reports the Jones County Chapter of the Red Cross met at city hall for the annual officer election and approved hiring a visiting nurse for schools and homes and a home service worker to coordinate with soldiers and families. Officers chosen include W. M. Byerly as chairman and M. C. Crispin as secretary.
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Anamosa
Eureka
Jones County
Red Cross
W. M. Byerly
Henry Kruse
Hale
M. C. Crispin
W. L. Lamb
RAT SNAPPROVES VICTORY OVER PLAGUE OF RATS
Mr. R C King recounts rat plague at his place affecting chickens eggs and feed. After using RAT-SNAP he sees dead rats and no live ones within days. Product sold guaranteed by W W Stickford and druggists everywhere in three sizes 25 60 or 1 00.
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Europe
W. W. Stickford
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Kirk
Bowton Evening Transcript
California
Popular Mechanics Magazine
United States
Charles Hargreave
Fleson
West
Sioux City Journal
Alfred Ross
John Eggers Aid Jones
L. P. Waddick Auctioneer
Jones Co. Trust & Savings Bank Bldg
J. W. Doxser
Chas. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Lovell Block
Monticello
Iowa
Roy. D. Cooley
Wyoming
Monticello, Iowa
Best Values
Smith’s Variety Store
Ampco
the Smith Variety Store
C. R. Coon
Sheffield
Peterson
Clothes
the House of Kuppenheimer
Lion Brand
Nobby
Him
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