Inside Iona Island Navy Ammunition Bases and Safety Rules
The New York Sun describes Tona Island, the United States naval ammunition base in the Hudson River, detailing 116 acres of storage for millions of pounds of smokeless and black powders, shell handling, fireproof magazines, and strict safety practices. Attendants wear white serge suits with moccasins, tools are copper, and all operations emphasize precise weighing, ignition charges, and careful recording of every load.
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Tona Island
Uncle Sam's
Hudson River
United States
Iona Island
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Naval Ordnance
New York ‘Sun
Hardened Criminal and Domestic Quips From Chicago Papers
A Chicago News item mocks a jailed husband for odd table manners while a Chicago Record-Herald bit jokes about divorce and betting on adventures. The pieces reflect wry social commentary and literary quips from early 20th century papers.
Amortization Defined as the Loan Repayment Method
John M. Oskipon explains amortization as the method of providing for debt repayment. He notes investors care about the plan to retire a loan and cites using annual reserves to grow into a fund that ultimately discharges the debt. He adds that long term loans heighten the need for amortization and sometimes require life insurance to cover the debt.
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John M. Oskipon
Chicago News
Navajos Fear the Dead And Traditions of Disposal
The article describes Navajo beliefs about the dead and the fearsome power of spirits. It outlines methods of body disposal depending on dwelling type and terrain, including burning wooden hogans, removing bodies from stone hogans, throwing bodies into crevices, or covering remains with stones, earth, and brush, with wolves or coyotes as possible scavengers.
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Christian Herald
The Judge Who Didn't Joke At Old Bailey
The article surveys the dicta of Sergeant William Arabin who served as judge at the Old Bailey from 1830 to 1839. It notes his dry wit and memorable phrases such as pinpointing exact moments of offense and a warning that common sense remains essential in court. It also cites the oft-quoted line that insists this case presents clearer evidence than any other.
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William Arabin
Old Bailey
London
Distinct London Smells Map the City’s Neighborhoods
A writer praises the sense of smell as a guide to London districts, noting each area from Soho to Barking has a unique odor that could help an engine driver or sailor navigate. A seven year old offers a witty view that dreams are moving pictures, a quip sharper than dictionary definitions.
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London
Soho
Southwark
Billingsgate
Limehouse
Rotherhithe
Barking
R. L. Stevenson
Probate Notice of Caroline EK Howard Will
District Court in Jones County Iowa to probate the will of Caroline EK Howard deceased. Sept 15 1914 the document is opened and read with Sept 22 1914 set for final proof and probate in the Sept term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Attorney J W Doxsee represents the estate.
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State OF
Towa
Tones
Jones County
Caroline KE
Howard
Caroling EK
G. A. Fisher
Iowa
J. W. Doxsee
Administratrix Notice for Kate McLees Estate in Iowa
Public notice from Jones county Iowa appoints Fannie McLees administratrix of Kate McLees deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Jones county District Court Clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa August 1914. Attorney J W Doxsee represents the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Kate McLees
Anamosa
A. D
Fannie McLees
J. W. Doxsee
Monticello Iowa Notices Pave Maple Street Plan Filed
The city of Monticello Iowa files a plat and schedule for paving curbing and guttering on Maple street and related streets with assessments against fronting properties. Objections must be filed within 20 days of first publication, dated September 17 1914, with City Clerk C J Northrop.
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Monticello
Iowa
Maple Street
First Street
Seventh Street
Third Street
Main Street
Cedar Street
Sycamore Street
Second Street
Will and probate notice in Jones County Iowa
Spate of probate proceeding in Jones County District Court for Christina Brown deceased. The court fixes September 28 1914 at Sept term for final proof and probate of the last will and testament with interested parties invited to appear. G A Fisher clerk and W Coxsee attorney for the estate listed.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh, touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous remedy, and cites endorsements from F J Cheney & Co and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo. It notes internal use, price seven cents per bottle, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerch
O. Hall
Wonderful Remedy Restores Health and Appetite After Gall Stone Treatment
A Roanoke reader praises a remedy that claimed to relieve paroxysm pains heart trouble neuralgia and expel gall stones after five treatments. The letter says the patient now eats well sleeps through the night and has no pain. The item advertises for sale in Monticello Arkansas by W W Stickford and druggists everywhere.
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P. B. Counterman
Joplin
Chamberlain
Kettlitz & Kay
T.a.neah
Roanoke
Exhs
Official Telephone Figures of Leading Countries
Official figures show leading nations by telephone metrics with high national totals. The data highlights which countries top the list in connections and call volumes, reflecting infrastructure scale and communication reach.
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H. Souvestre
Chicago Record-Herald
Shelley
L. G. Stabler
Mnquire of
G. W. Eastwood
Monticello State Bank
North Cedar Street
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Harold Deischer
John Smith
Henry Barrack
Henry Lubben, Howell & Peters
R. J. Vaupert
David Wilhelm
J. W. Coxsee
Ryan
Enquire LP
H. Drummy
W. Balsiger
Outfit
Jlome
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Wis
Alsover
Center Junction
Richland Township
Rickles Gerdes
John Delay
John J. Locher
Dennis Delay
Angie Street
Frances Conner
Lowell State Bank
R. C. Stirton
Station
L. R. Jacobs
C. J. Northrop
E. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
Lom Aa
Christina Brown
Sale
Mike Donovan
Prairieburg
Castle Grove
H. M. Carpenter
Frank Byrne
Monticello Town
H. M. Remury
Jamer Krumuny
Remley & Remley
Lorne
Chiropractic
Olfiee
Wats
J. E. Bateman
Mayr
Minyr
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Montucello
W. W. Stickford
Gw. Smith Coal Co
Tatement
Cole
the Cross Hardware Co
Aou Ees Cie
Horse Hospital
George Albery
America
Europe
Sweden
Germany
Great Britain
France
Austria
Hungary
S.eeee
OWA Telephone Company
U. S
ePrae Ove
U. S.A
Hotel Cumberland
New York
Broadway
54Th Street
Ruth
Stimson
Hotel Imperial
M. W. Herrick
E. Reed
Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
H. C. Bohlken
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
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