Odd Pranks by Cupid Spur Strange Weddings Across Towns
A tour of novelty weddings from roller skates to cemetery chapels shows Cupid’s mischief. Tales include a wedding beside open graves in New York undertaker shops, a yacht ceremony on the Hudson, and a double wedding at Patrick McDonnell’s in Seventh Avenue.
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Cupid
Lion's den
Hudson
George Beauchamp
Va Stormska
Roscoe C. Nelson
Mary EK. McCarthy
Patrick McDonnell
Seventh Avenue
New York
McDonnell
Hymen
Annie Stone
Jesse Burns
Hopkinsville
Insect Plague and Harsh Seistan Expedition Hardships
A British survey team led by Col Sir Henry McMahon details Seistan summers marked by swarms of insects, gadflies tormenting horses and camels, and severe losses. The account notes extreme cold, blizzards, waterless deserts, and the deaths of 50 men amid two and a half years of demanding work.
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Seistan
Henry McMahon
Jewelry Found in Bedding of Deceased Workhouse Inmate
A bag with jewelry and a note for 1500 deposited in a Liverpool bank 35 years ago was found in bedding belonging to an old woman who died in a workhouse. The purchaser notified the woman's relatives about the discovery.
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Miser
Liverpool
Not Exactly What He Meant Professor Rire Exchange
A classroom quip from a professor noting the trouble of speaking aloud as students chime in with chatter. The line captures humor at classroom dynamics and language.
The One Time Quote Steers Away From Secrets
A Milwaukee Journal quotation notes that the only time an average woman can keep a secret is when someone else is intent on discovering it, reflecting a witty old media line about discretion.
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Milwaukee Journal
Judge Wolfe Recounts Des Moines Bigamy Case Narratives
Clinton scene recalls former Des Moines judge P B Wolfe describing the 1897 bigamy trial of Dr Charles A Hoffman. Hoffman, alias William Schroeder, fled Dubuque, lied of insanity, and was sentenced to five years at Anamosa after his confession. Police say Hoffman lived with two women in Des Moines. Hoffman later vanished from Kirksville where he worked at Still College.
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Clinton
P. B. Wolfe
Charles A. Hofffman
Des Moines
Hoffman
Harriet Schroeder
William Schroeder
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Reynolds
Schroeder
Wolfe
Anamosa
Ed Burke
Harriet McDaniels
Burke
Charles A. Hoffman
Kirksville
Still College of Osteopathy
Beckman
Moberly
Catholic Church Suit Sparks Iowa Court Case at Webster City
A local Webster City suit targets Archbishop Keane and others over church and parsonage subscriptions for Williams. Plaintiffs Sherman Handfelt et al seek $3,065.98 after lower and appellate wins on a contract promising a bilingual priest. The case traces back to Hennessy regime and a cyclone damaged Williams church in need of replacement.
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Webster City
Iowa
CG. J. Sherman
John Handfelt
Jon J. Keane
France W. Altman
Peter Kiene
Dubuque
Williams
Archbishop Keane
Supreme Court
Keane
Hennessy
Sherman, Handfelt
Messrs
Sherman
Handrelt
Rain Barrel Silo System Proposed for Farm Use
The Town and Country Journal of Australia shows a method to keep rainwater on hand by linking several large barrels in series on a platform. Water pours from the furthest barrel, filling each in turn as overflow moves along, ensuring a full barrel remains available during rain.
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Town and Country Journal of Australia
Feud Over Township Office Leads to Court Fight Near Mason City
In Portland township near Mason City a feud flares after a school election when John Stark and C H Dunlop clash. Dunlop sues Stark for 1000 damages alleging assault after cattle grazing dispute. about fifty witnesses recount a crowded district court scene as both sides seek to impeach the other's testimony.
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Mason City
Portland Township
John Stark
C. H. Dunlop
District Court
Dunlop
Stark
Iowa Dedicates Monuments to Lookout Mountain and Sherman Heights
A Iowa party led by Governor Cummins dedicated two monuments at Lookout Mountain and Sherman Heights in Chattanooga marking the right and left of the Union assault on Missionary Ridge. The Lookout Mountain shaft honors Williamson’s brigade Osterhaus’ division Fifteenth corps with Fourth Twenty Fifth and Thirtieth Iowa infantry and First Iowa battery. A second monument at Sherman Heights commemorates Fifty Infantry Sixth Infantry and Seventeenth Iowa volunteer infantry.
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Lookout Mountain
Sherman Heights
Chattanooga
Tenn
Iowa
Cummins
Williamson
Osterhaus
Fifteenth Army Corps
Iowa Infantry
J. B. Weaver
Abernathy
Ninth Iowa
Missionary Ridge
Fifty Infantry
Sixth Infantry
Seventeenth
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Farm Implements Need Proper Storage For Winter
Farmers should clean dry and house all farming implements now to prevent rust and weather damage before snow and rain. Machinery investments are large and many tools are used only briefly each year making proper storage prudent and a universal tool idea highlights ongoing innovation potential.
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Farm Journal
Burnt Clay Roads Try New USDA Road Method in Mississippi
The public roads office of the U S department of agriculture reports a trial of a novel burning clay road. In Mississippi the clay is burned between dug cords of wood to form clinkers that create a solid, mud resistant bed. Cost is about 1 478 per mile with wood at 1 30 a cord. wood supply could limit practicality, suggesting petroleum as a substitute.
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Public Roads Office
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Farm Journal
Denison Court House Damaged By Lingering Leak
Crawford county’s new courthouse suffers settlement of the south front due to a long undetected leak. Cracked stones and loosened plaster cost an estimated 10,000 dollars. Poor plumbing blamed. repairs halted and liability on plumbing contractors discussed.
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Denison
Crawford County
Uncle Killed the Rabbit After Accidental Shooting
Iowa City reports a farmer Charles Fuhrmeister was accidentally shot by his nephew during a rabbit hunt. Fuhrmeister, bleeding, grabbed the gun and killed the rabbit before collapsing. He was brought to town for surgical aid. The nephew fired at a fleeing rabbit. the blast struck the uncle's abdomen, side, arms and legs at about thirty yards.
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Iowa City
Charles Fuhrmeister
Avho
Weaver's Shiloh Talk Urges Deportation of Negroes
Gen James 8 Weaver of Iowa sparked a sensation at Shiloh Military Park on the 23rd by dedicating the Iowa monument and pivoting to the negro question. He advocated deportation as the solution, urging education to persuade African Americans to return to their origins, a view met with mixed astonishment and southern applause.
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Shiloh
Memphis
Tenn
James 8. Weaver
Iowa
Shiloh Military Park
Weaver
Lown
Bandaged Ears Cause Death At Ellsworth Crossing
Miss Bertha Sheldahl of Radcliffe Hamilton county 28 years old was instantly killed by a Northwestern freight at Ellsworth while returning from prayer meeting. She had muffled her ears against the cold with a shawl and walked onto the tracks without looking. The engine struck her mid cars and mangled her body, death instant. The train did not stop.
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Webster City
Bertha Sheldahl
Radcliff
Hamilton County
Ellsworth
Sheldahl
Cowpeas as Cheap Fertilizer for Wheat and Potatoes
The author argues cowpeas turned under in late fall provide a cost effective fertilizer for wheat, nearly matching stable manure in effect though shorter lasting. He notes land with fall cowpeas, plus a winter dressing, makes ideal ground for a strong potato crop.
Questioning Artificial Milk Substitutes in Europe
The article notes artificially produced milks sold locally in Europe, lacking real milk ingredients. A German sample mixed syrup and sesame oil with protein to be diluted with nine parts water. Bakers are the main buyers. potential cooking uses exist but the term artificial milk is questioned.
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Europe
Germany
Pennsylvania Road Network Size Reported
A report states Pennsylvania has 99 777 miles of road. The figure highlights expansive infrastructure and planning implications for transportation policy and maintenance budgeting.
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Pennsylvania
Sand and Clay Road Repair Lessons From Minnesota Trails
A Minnesota study details low cost road stabilization using clay sand and gravel. It explains methods, outcomes, and costs per mile, noting best practice: blend gravel with clay and sand, avoid heavy clay alone, and tailor material mix to grade and water runoff. Gravel distance and clay proximity influence material choice and durability.
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Minnesota
Building an Ice House
The illustration from Farm and Home shows a 12x16 foot ice house that holds 45 tons. It is double boarded on both sides and roof with shavings and sawdust insulation between studs. Inch boards form the exterior, light strips and paper layers inside, a shingle roof, and end ventilators remove moist air.
Cows Should Be Left Out When Weather Permits
Farmers are advised to avoid keeping cows indoors all winter. Let cattle out daily when storms are not imminent to build resilience. Proper ventilation and sanitation are essential to prevent weakened health and disease such as tuberculosis.
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Farm Journal
Nature as an Adulterer in Ohio Farm Claim
An Ohio farmer says Nature produced on his farm a blend of pumpkin and tomato where both fruits keep their usual look but swap flavors. He asks how these transformed produce will meet the pure food commission rules, as noted by Rural New Yorker.
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Arctic
Cupid
Abraham van Winkle
Newark
Mina G. Ginger
Ginger
New York School of Philanthropy
Europe
Bozeman, Mont
John Adams
Alson Batton
Mary Ward
Cherokee Park
Louisville
Dan Cupid
Lulu
Broomfield
George Sarles
George
Squire Cunningham
Russell Hopkins
New York
Atlanta
Narragansett Pier
Nature
Ohio
Pure Food Commission
Weight of Feed for Horse and Mule Economy
For every 1000 pounds of live weight horses receive 14 pounds of oats and 15 pounds of hay while the same weight in mules is fed nine pounds of oats. Mule breeders claim this shows mules are more economical feeders.
Pink root drug praised as vermifuge in ag pamphlet
The department of agriculture issued a pamphlet about pink root also known as Spigelia marilandica. It notes the plant is useful as a vermifuge and provides guidance for its use.
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Department of Agriculture
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