How I Beat the Russian Bear at Lincoln Park Pit
The animal keeper at Lincoln Park Chicago recounts a brutal bear attack by a Russian brown bear. After being pinned by the bear inside the pit and then in the crowd, he delivers a knockout blow to the bear’s nose to break free and escape to safety with police aid arriving.
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Cyrus de Vry
dItead
Lincoln Park
Chicago
North Bear Pit
Boston Parks
Bear
Joseph B. Bowles
Brain
Boston
Keeper
Billy
Alaska Boom Reflections From a Montana Miner of Dawson and Nome
A Montana observer recalls the Klondike Nome boom era noting the rapid wealth then and its orderly shift to legitimate business. He cites high wages and lavish nightlife including theatres, liquor and sugar for eggs, with key figures like Swiftwater Bill and a White Sulphur Springs resident. Gambling ends, but natural resources promise great future value for Alaska under US control.
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Klondike
Nome
Montana
Alaskan
Dawson
Swiftwater Bill
Lamore
Swiftwater
White Sulphur Springs
Uncle Sam
Care of Hands in Beauty and Hygiene Principles
A 1904 guide by Olive G Smithson outlines hand beauty tied to usefulness, detailing nail care, lunula display, cleaning and pushing back cuticles, removal of warts with acids or needling, and daily routines. It recommends nails trimmed neatly with a knife, filing, bran or pumice for skin, and wearing soft gloves after cosmetics. It includes home recipes for hand care and wart treatment.
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Olive G. Smithson
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Joseph B. Bowles
Kaposi
Brocgg
Paris
Peru
War correspondents under censorship in conflict zones
A quotation attributed to Archibald Forbes condemns censorship in war reporting. It argues generals should have charter to execute reporters within 50 miles of headquarters if censorship restricts truthful coverage. The remark highlights dangers faced by correspondents and the tension between press freedom and military secrecy.
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Archibald Forbes
War Times
Bathroom Furnishings Promote Simple Cleanliness and Value
Analyzed advice on modern bathroom fittings favors simple, sanitary designs. Emphasis on white enamel and nickel, affordable options like metal towel racks and triad racks, and buying one premium piece at a time to gradually refresh fixtures without financial strain.
The Three Cornered Hats Fashion Tip
Continental hats present the newest three cornered style. Turn up a wide-brimmed hat to form three points, with black velvet underside and cream roses nestled in a hidden brim. a sharp upward turn creates a military vibe and bold trimming.
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Continental
Violet Picture Frame Design Concept
A phasing circular frame uses three to four violets in a cluster connected by stems. The design repeats around the frame with regular intervals forming a continuous floral motif.
Humor of His Youth Counts a Large Family First Interest in Politics
Ex Senator Mason recalls growing up in a 16 child household with the Masons and Huycks in Bentonsport Iowa. He recalls early politics fears of abolitionists, a turkey venture, flour sack shirt misadventures, school fights, and a later wool business tale ending with his brother Jim “getting religion.” He also notes early legal missteps and courtroom anecdotes from Des Moines and Chicago.
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Jim
Wm. E. Mason
Juvenilg
Masons
Huyck
Buchanan
Fremont
Guam
Bentonsport
Iowa
Mason House
Missouri
Frank
George
Jim Galpin
W. A. Clark
Montana
Clarks
Clark
Willie
Senate
Copper King
Senator Clark
Willie Clark
Bear Creek
West
Brother Jim
Heidenheimer
Justice of the Peace
Des Moines
Nat Baker
Des Moines Valley Railroad
Chica
Joseph B. Bowles
Under Cover Tales of a Man's Shady Past
Philadelphia Press notes remarks about a man’s family tree and insinuations of a shady past as part of a broader profile or column. The quotes hint at personal history affecting public perception and reputation.
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Philadelphia Press
Jones Recovers From Attack of Insanity Report
A brief item notes the latest intelligence claims Jones has just recovered from an insanity attack. The source Times-Democrat reports this update as the most recent information.
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Jones
Times-Democrat
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Alaska
Tommy—O
William E. Mason
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