Bovine Heroine Defends Calf Against Timber Wolves
In northern Michigan, Tom Ottway's cow Dapple, renamed Crophorn after losing a horn, defends her calf as a pack of wolves storms his frontier farm. Ottway shoots the wolves, saves the herd, and despite injuries to Dapple and a stunted calf, the story ends with the cattle herd relieved and the farm financially compensated.
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Tom Ottway
Michigan
Valley Farm
Canada
Tom
Lake Michigan
Symptons
Dapple
Essay on Masonry by an Illinois boy
A young Illinois writer relates a humorous tale about King Solomon solving a baby dispute and founding Masonry. He recalls Solomon’s wisdom and temple building while humorously noting Solomon’s many wives. The piece ends with a playful self appraisal of Solomon as “hot stuff.”
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Illinois
Solomon
King Solomon
Solomon’s
Bank Organized at Elkin Forms Farmere and Merchants Bank
Stockholders met last Saturday at Reich-Walsh Furniture Co to organize the Farmere and Merchants Bank of Elkin. Directors elected include W S Reich W S Gough J E Tharpe J F Walsh C A Dimmette J H Tharpe J F George C E Holcomb T V Foote A M Hanes N W Tharpe. W S Reich named president T V Foote vice president W S Gough cashier James E Tharpe assistant cashier. Building brickwork begun forthcoming.
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Reich-Walsh Furniture Co
Farmere and Merchants Bank of
Elkin
W. S. Reich
W. S. Gough
J. E. Tharpe
C. A. Dimmette
J. H. Tharpe
J. F. George
C. E. Holcomb
T. V. Foote
Quebec’s Ter Centennial Commemoration Opens in July
The Prince of Wales is due with two armored cruisers for New France’s 300th anniversary events in Quebec. Champlain founded the settlement on July 3 1608 at Point de Quebec. Key sites include the Plains of Abraham and monuments to Wolfe Montcalm. The Plains and monuments were recently purchased by Canada for 800000 and will be formally transferred to Governor General Karl Grey.
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Charlotte Observer
Prince of Wales
New France
Samuel de Champlain
France
Point de Quebec
St. Lawrence
Gibraltar
America
Plains of Abraham
Wolfe
Montcalm
Quebec
Canada
England
Benedict Arnold
Guy Careton
Plains
Karl Grey
Champlain
Aly Alan
Quebec Celebration Reflects Cross Nation Ties and Warships
A vivid account notes Canada and France hosting elaborate events during nine days of Quebec festivities with official U S and British representation including Vice President Fairbanks and the battleship New Hampshire. The piece also recalls social galas and naval reviews amid a backdrop of international alliances and changing loyalties. A separate fragment describes a theft of a valued timepiece on a city trolley ride.
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France
United States
Quebec
Canada
Fairbanks
New Hampshire
Wolfe
Montcalm
Carleton
Elton man praises DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says he has taken four doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done more than any other medicine. He continues using the pills hoping for a perfect cure. Sold by J H Gwyn.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
Unseen Power Within Us Ready to Rise
The piece proclaims that people underutilize their latent energy and potential. It argues that ordinary breathing leaves much of the lungs unused and that dormant braids of cells lie ready to respond. It urges faith and will to unleash innate strength.
War Against Consumption
All nations strive to check the ravages of consumption the white plague that claims many victims each year. Foley’s plant War cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of nont ion. Do not risk health by unknown preparations when Foley’s Honey and Tar is safe and certain in results. The genuine yellow package sold by J H Gwyn.
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Foley
J. H. Gwyn
Judge Asks for Offer Before Sentence
A convicted man, facing sentencing, tells the judge he has nothing to offer the court as his lawyer took his last farthing. The exchange appears in Tit-Bits.
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Europe
W. E. Mighell
San Francisco
Plaza of
Venice
Rome
John. A
Oung, Dusbore, N. C
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