Europa the greatest ocean liner surpasses all earlier ships
The Europa is announced as the largest ocean liner yet, surpassing the Mauretania Olympic and Europa in length and tonnage. It will carry about 65 000 people capacity with nine decks, luxury suites, multiple dining rooms, palm gardens, a gym, running track, baths, and advanced ventilation and telegraph systems for Atlantic communication.
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Maurétania
Mauretania
Philadelphia
Panama Canal
New York City
Broadway
Portland
Ore
Germany
Europa
Ocea
Atlantic Ocean
Auction of discounted welfare horses ends with dubious bid
A dated auction tale describes fears of misused auctioning of welfare horses used for business rides. A buyer was coaxed into bidding with promises, and the seller warned the horse could die on the buyer’s lands if returned.
Fragmentary remark from Lippincott's quote surfaces
A truncated line "we ain't here, you kin just shove it under the door" appears from Lippincott's. The fragment hints at a door delivery or informal instruction, but lacks full context and identifying details.
Puzzled Finnigan at Livery Stable Sign
Casey buys a livery stable and installs a sign showing him astride a mule. Finnigan admires the image but asks who the man on the back represents, noting the likeness yet doubting the rider’s identity.
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Finnigan
Casey
the National Monthly
How to Mend an Egg Beater
How to mend an egg beater with a simple twine cure. Wrap soft twine tightly around under the center screw head of the wheel until it runs firmly. The twine will wear off in time but can be replaced, extending the beater’s life.
Dunkard Immigration to Texas Highlight Brethren Church
Mr W Howard Bishop of Crystal City Texas describes Dunkards as a farming people who own homes and share aid within their community The Brethren Church has a conservative branch with about 900 churches and 80 000 to 90 000 communicants and operates homes for the aged and orphans with missions in China India and Europe
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Brethern Church
W. Howard
Crystal City
Tex
Lone Star State
Eutaw House
Brethren Church
China
India
Europe
Paris Cab Driver Baris Hero Dies in Drowning
Jean Georges, a Paris cab driver famed for saving 15 women at a charity bazaar fire on May 15, 1897, drowned near Bordeaux early last month. After years of roaming Paris for tourists he left for the United States to seek fortune but returned home failed, then resumed driving in Bordeaux and vanished before a tragic accidental death.
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Baris
Jean Georges
Bordeaux
Paris
Georges
Bird Killed on Golf Links Plastering a Glass Case Starling
A starling that died after being struck by a golf ball on the Elie golf course is mounted in a glass case in the window of a well known Edinburgh dermatologist. The scene shows the bird perched on the golf ball that caused its death. The bird was in flight when struck and died instantly.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Elie
Germ of Happiness in a Billville Philosophy
A Billville philosopher notes humor and resilience in life, saying a man found happiness in small measures yet accepted large ones, preferring simple living when faced with storms and thunder on the hilltop, and keeping a steadfast spirit along life’s rugged path.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
Transparent Devices. Wife spoils gift with curtain joke
A humorous remark quotes a man claiming he can see through his wife’s Christmas present as he reveals the gift was a pair of lace curtains. The exchange highlights playful holiday mischief and domestic wit.
Island dairy bred cattle debated by dairymen
An Island dairyman argues that American bred Jersey and Guernsey cattle outperform island stock in milk and butter records. He criticizes island breeders for weak record keeping and notes American bulls have strong performance, while imports are not yet needed for top dairy stock.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Hokra
Holatein
Points In Farm Buildings
A columnist argues for prioritizing sanitation and practical utility over large showy barns. He says build plans should be economical, well planned, and durable, and the value lies in function rather than costly appearance. Borrowing is wise only for capable farmers with ready funds.
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R. M. Roberts
All-Purpose Brood Mares Warned Against Quick Changes
The Stallion and Journal warn that all-purpose mares falter under sudden role shifts from plowing to carnage to saddle. Riding mares at night and leaving them tied to hitch racks risks chilling and reduced foal production. Emphasizes kindness, fresh air, and sunshine as free factors to improve breeding outcomes.
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Jack
Rome Declines Amid Sedentary Lifestyles
The voice from Puck laments Rome's long decline after a thousand years of resting on her seven hills. The narrator notes that sedentary pursuits take their toll and invites the learned doctors to guess at the ailment, hinting at a broader commentary on health and civilization.
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Rome
Puck
Venus inhabited by intelligent beings claims Naval Observatory chief
San Francisco reports Professor Thomas Jefferson Lee head of Mare Island Naval Observatory says communication with Venus confirms inhabitants of high intelligence. He provides no details yet but asserts the discovery upholds a new cosmical evolution theory challenging La Place era views.
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Naval Observatory
Mare Island
San .Francisco
Cal
Thomas
Jefferson Lee
United States Naval Observatory
St Mare Island
Venus
Lee
Earth
University of Missouri
University of Berlin
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
Germany
See
United States
Naval Observatory Service
LaPlace
Rabinet
Farmer Goes On A Rampage In Ver Milion County
Melton a wealthy Ver Milion county farmer is jailed in Danville on arson and attempted murder charges after a domestic dispute escalated. He shot at his wife and yard animals, set fire to barns and the dwelling, before being overpowered by nearby farmers.
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Danville
Ill
Newton
Melton
Vermilion County
Sues Husband's Slayer for Support in Pittsburg
Mrs. Michael Chekan sues Frank Chowe for 15000 dollars to support her four children after Chowe killed her husband in what was ruled an accidental shooting in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Frank Chowe
Michael Chekan
Chowe
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