Fasting: Fabled and Real Cases Through History
A London Tit-Bits piece surveys notable fasting claims from 1347 to 1840. It cites Cicely Sidgway who was acquitted after a 40 day fast, Doctor Tanner who lost weight fasting in 1880, Laus Latteau who purportedly lived without food 12 years, the Fasting Woman of Tutbury exposed in 1808, and Cavanagh jailed after false two year fasting claims.
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Cicely Sidgway
Doctor Tanner
New York
Laus Latteau
Tutbury
Light That Yet Shall Dawn by William Morris
A passage from A Dream of John Ball reflects on dawn as a symbol for hope and human unity. It contrasts moonlit illusion with a coming day that reveals truth, urging a determined pursuit of freedom and rational action.
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Fellowship of Men
William Morris
John Ball
Franklin’s doubts at the Constitutional Convention
The speech shows Benjamin Franklin confessing partial approval of the Constitution while urging openness to changing opinions. He notes prior shifts in belief, urges rivals to doubt their infallibility, and emphasizes public good and unity by signing the instrument despite faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
United States
Siam's Amazon Guard in Bangkok Palace
The article describes Siam's women guards at the Bangkok palace who track visitors, accompany officials, and guard royal women. They are unarmed, aging, and poorly paid, with recruitment difficulties due to the demanding role and uncomplimentary qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Amazon Guard
Bangkok
Monticello Seeks Bids for Curb and Gutter Improvements
City of Monticello Iowa calls for sealed bids to furnish tools labor and materials to lay 2606 feet of curb and gutter and 120 feet of curb only on several streets including Buckeye Warvel Railroad Kingston Centre Grand Second and Orange. Bids due May 1920 with deposits and bonds required. Construction to start within 15 days of award and finish within 60 days.
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Monticello
Iowa
Fuaraisia
Buckeye
Warvel
Railroad
Kiingeton
Centre
Grand
Second
Orange
Lawa
Muaniticello
Monticello Public Notice Proposes Street Improvement Plan
The city council of Monticello Iowa proposes curb gutter and guttered sidewalk construction on Buckeye, Warvel, Clark, Railroad, Second, Orange, Grand, Washington and Center streets plus related alley work. The plan includes concrete curb and gutter with specified widths, assessments, and a four year guarantee by the contractor. The project funds special assessments up to 25 percent of lot value and extend to property within 300 feet, per Iowa law.
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Sand City
State of
Iowa
City Econicil
Monticello
Jones County
City of
Towa
Buckeye Street
Chestnut Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Chirk Street
Second Street
Walnut Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Orange Street
Micple Street
Cedar Street
Grand Street
Center Street
Miin Street
Washington Street
Main Street
Warvel Street
Montivello
Dawn
Potter
St. Paul
Buelkese Street
Chestut Street
Fluid Street
Clark Street
Wes
Chicago, Milwaukee and Hub
Said Street
Railroad Street
Buckere Street
S Paul
Maple Street
Chillied Street
Mun Street
Virruel Street
Buecker Street
Milwaukee and Staith
Cenar
Beethon
Coline
Ripon
Gehotte
Buckeye
Milwaukie
Portland
Paekese Street
Lowi
Lowa
Quieting title suit in Jones county filed by Mairbanks and Palibantkas
In the June 1920 term the plaintiffsHarry Mairbanks and Werence Palibantkas sue David Dodge Mrs Dodge and unknown heirs devisees and legatees and unknown claimants of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine township eighty five north range four west seeking to quiet title after more than ten years possession with color of title alleging defendants hold some interests but claimants are barred by statute and asking for relief. Defendants are required to appear by noon on the second day of the next term at Anamosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Jones County
Harry Mairbanks
Werence Palibantkas
David Dodge
David Hoge
Ning
District Court
Foe Simple
Anamosa
Notice of four week publication in Monticello Press
J. 3. Locher attorney for plaintiffs. A. A. Clarke clerk approves the notice as to unknown defendants and claimants. The notice is ordered published for four consecutive weeks in The Monticello Press in Jones County Iowa, dated April 16, 1920.
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Locher
Jones County
A. A. Clarke
District Court
Monticelloxpress
Iowa
A.A. Clarke
District Court of
Jones Co
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees for Jones county estates have been filed in the district court clerk's office. The June 7, 1920 final hearing and approval will occur at the district court, Anamosa Iowa, with interested parties allowed to appear and file exceptions. The report of John Tschants for Chris Tschants deceased is dated May 10, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Sinid Court
John Tschants
Chris Tschants
Anamosa
Iowua
A. A. Clarke
Jones Co
How Soldier Dispersed Attacks
A veteran recounts severe stomach trouble requiring morphine injections for two years. After using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, he claims full recovery and service in the artillery with government physicians certifying perfect health. The ad promotes J iga as a digestive aid and promises a money back guarantee with a testimonial from W. W. Stickford and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
George J. Wenzlick Opens Monticello Practice
Physician and surgeon George J. Wenzlick establishes office and residence at the former Mirick stand in Monticello Iowa with phone service listed as 100.
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W. A. Mirick
Monticello
Iowa
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Supervisors’ Proceedings
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Dean J
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Linn County
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Lester Bros
Dragel Ad Ao Marek
Henry
Fiov Mulvihill
J. A
Merrill
Abor Aseecceede-Pedt
Sgxpress
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W. J
Morey
Nellie Vu
Metropolitan Supply Co
Morissey
J. T
Maloney, Inc
Nellie V
Fn Miller
D. C
Matthiessen
Bu MeIntyre
R. Dd
Justice Fees
McVay
Nichols
Neilson
A. P
Walker
Vt Washington
Ay Walker
Young
GM Or
Zimmerman
George J. Wenzlick
Roy D. Cooley
Uetion
Ain Pone
Wyoming
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Scotch Grove
J. E. Bateman
Horse Hospital
George Albery
First Street
Fritz Yossi
Henry Bosch Co
Center Junction, Iowa
Buick
Flint
Michigan
Frank W. Page
Monticello, Iowa
Hat
U.S
U. S
Nobby
Matthiessen Auto & Supply
Monticello Motor Company
Arend Balster, Jr
W. F . Rohn
Frank Page
Shippy
Yossi
Garagre
William Brawand
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