Jimmie Ward Shatters Limits in Notable Flying Feats
Jimmie Ward, famed Curtis aviator, made record flights at major meets from New Orleans to Chicago. He survived windstorm exams, logged 7 000 feet altitude, and prepared a 50 horsepower Curtis Biplane for summer exhibitions. His planned Monticello appearance promises the finest aeroplane display in eastern Iowa.
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Chicago
Jimmie Ward
Curtis
New Orleans
Cuba
Charleston
South Carolina
Jones County Fair Association
Ward
Monticello
Iowa
Rocket mishap on seaport stage ends Juliet balcony fall
In Singland a minor actress sought limelight on a balcony. A shop rocket misfired, lighting the prompt light fuse. The prop sun rose as a rocket, causing fire, smoke, and a startled audience as Juliet toppled from the balcony.
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Singland
Juliet
Romeo
Hibernation of Mosquitoes Explained
Mosquitoes survive winter by hibernating as adults from November to April or May with their vigor intact though inactive. Females seek blood while males feed on water and plant fluids. some species endure drought on dry prairies and long-lived adults aid spread by rail.
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Harper’s
Enigmatic Exchange and Fashion Morals Highlighted
The fragment presents a dialogue about gold bricks and a humorous misremembered claim. It also notes Gladys’s strict dress etiquette and half mourning after a half sister’s death, ending with a practical tip that camphor water reduces enlarged facial pores with repeated use.
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Gladys
Laltimore
Saint-Saens and the Toothbrush Dinner Tale
The Cri de Paris recounts a Paris visit by Saint-Saens the composer who, after guests begged him to stay, explains he took a toothbrush to ease turning his stiff door lock. He demonstrates with a velvet coat, piano, and polite departure, leaving the hostess and crowd curious about his odd precaution.
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Saint-Guens
Cri de Paris
Saint-Faens
Paris
M. Saint- Saens
Saint-Saens
M. Saint-Saens
Notable Old World Figures: Nine Worthies and Seven Wise Men
The New York American notes a popular list of the nine worthies Joshua, David, Judas Maccabeus, Hector of Troy, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Godfrey of Bouillon. It also cites the seven wise men of Greece Solon, Thales, Pittacus, Bias, Cleobulus, Myson, and Chiron of Sparta. The piece adds that these lists reflect perceived wisdom, not exhaustive rosters.
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Joshua
David
Judas Maccabeus
Hector
Yrecy
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
Arthur
Britain
Charlemagne
Jance
Godfrey of
Boufflon
Greece
Solon
Thales
Pittaeus
Bias
Cleoborus
Myson
Cheiron
Sparta
New York American
Three Manifestations of Press Power in Class
A teacher invites three illustrations of press power. A modest pupil responds with order, courtship and politics. Judge's Library notes the witty answer and reflects on influence of media.
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Judge’s Library
Tie hires lawyers to prove his insanity claim
A man who allegedly shot after being called crazy by someone named Tie has enlisted three lawyers and a team of expert witnesses. The case centers on proving the accused’s asserted insanity.
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Tie
Detroit Free Press
The Earl of Minto Helps an Angler Across River
A cheerful tale from Minto tells how an Earl of Minto offered sixpence to an angler. The fisherman carried the nobleman across the water and, true to his word, received payment. The Earl then advised giving the money to the first beggar as a gift from the Earl of Minto.
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Minto
Superior To It and a Deaf Beggar’s Blessing
A tramp proves his power by promising to saw half a cord of wood to a householder named Miss Annabel Sheldon. A passerby story recalls a deaf beggar who regains speech after a gentleman’s generosity, eliciting a grateful blessing.
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Annabel Sheldon
Annabel
Ello
London
The Moon Worship Across Cultures and Texts
The article discusses moon reverence in Islamic practice despite the Koranic prohibition and contrasts it with Herodotus claims about Persians. It cites the Zend Avesta praising offerings to the new and full moons as holy and master of holiness.
Humorous Country Table Tale From the Washington Star
A small boy in the country feigns appetite for eggs as a farmer's wife offers toast and bacon. He says eggs have no taste or smell. The note, drawn from the Washington Star, contrasts simple humor with a Collier's Weekly commentary on competence and virtue.
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Jimmy
Washington Star
Ant Memory? Scientist Says Tropical Insects Learn Signals
A South American scientist isolates two large tropical ant specimens and trains them to avoid a circular slant by using a signal beyond it. Repeating trials with crimson cords and varied colors, cloth, and paper, the ants learn to ignore the slant whenever a signal is present. After many trials they adapt to reversing the signal so food appears only when visible.
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Harper’s Weekly
Publisher hires sandwich signs to obtain artist May design
The Christmas cover saga shows publishers using six sandwich men to show May a needed design after he vanished to Paris. The elaborate ruse drew laughter and yielded a brilliant illustration. Also a mother concerns herself with her daughter’s suitors as a potential threat to the family.
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Phil May
May
Paris
London
Margate
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Jones County
Pittsburgh Post
Jans
Gottlieb
Collier’s Weekly
Lee
Renk & Cropp
South America
H. C. Waite Music Co
Cedar Rapids
NEW Spring Goods
H. C. Bohlken
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
E. Fereed
Otdua Over Burifchter
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Block
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
Eclipse Lumber Co
Joe Henry
Locaton
Thad Ward
Kissel Kar
Avery Indha Car
E. L. Himebaugh
Cotch Grove
Holesale
Monticello Produce Co
Altman
James McAleer
Avery
Scotch Grove
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