Covert Defends Skepticism on Spiritualism and Mind Science
Rev W R Covert argues against modern spiritualism while applauding Dr R Roark's critique. He champions a true science of the mind and notes the limits of mediums, urging education and physiology to counter delusions and false teachings. He recalls his long challenge to prove phenomena beyond doubt.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Andrew Jackson Davis
Europe
R. Roark
Aristotle
W. R. Covert
Half Fare to Hear Taft in Youngstown Rally
Railroads unveil a half fare from anywhere within 100 miles to Youngstown for the Taft speech night of November 2. The plan aims to boost attendance by offering discounted travel to the event.
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Youngstown
Taft
Hunters Misdirect on Quail Season Time in 1907 Act
The article corrects a misconception that quail hunting begins October 15. It cites the April 15 1907 Act setting the open quail season from November 1 to December 1 and prohibits shooting when quail are on the ground or hunting protected birds at night. It also notes other game listed for October 15 including English, Mongolian or Chinese pheasant rabbit and wild turkey.
Miss Brehm to Speak Saturday at First Presbyterian
Miss Marie C. Brehm traveling secretary of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church will give a free lecture Saturday at 3 oclock in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church on North Jefferson street All women of the city are invited to hear the accomplished and convincing woman orator on the platform today
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Marie C. Brehm
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
North
Jefferson Street
Greenville boy burned when clothes ignite from stove
Stanley Smith aged 10 of Greenville sustained serious burns yesterday when his clothing caught fire from a gas stove. His mother, trying to rescue him, was badly burned.
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Stanley Smith
Greenville
Vinci restores strength and health say Wheeling reader
A Wheeling resident testifies Vinci rebuilt energy after illness and work withdrawal. He states the tonic iron and cod liver oil components created lasting strength, helping recovery and return to work. Paisley Pharmacy in New Castle offers refunds if Vinci fails.
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Vincl
Jeavons
Lindstreet
Wheeling
W. Va
Vinci
Paisley Pharmacy
New Castle
Mars Business Men's group seeks curfew to curb street misbehavior
The Mars Pennsylvania Business Men's association denounces late night rude conduct by lads and lasses on the streets. They authorize the borough constable to arrest offenders and back him in court, and threaten a curfew bell at 8 pm if needed to restore peace.
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Mars,pa
Mars Business Men's Association
Business Men’s Association
Business Men's Association of Mars
Clever Swindling Scheme Reported Near Greensburg
A shrewd swindler operated near Greensburg over three weeks, posing as a grocery store from a neighboring town. He offered 60 pounds of sugar for $1.50 with 50 cents down and balance on delivery, but the goods were never delivered. He is described as well dressed and smooth talking. officers are investigating.
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Greensburg
Indiana Democrat
Italian Paper in Youngstown Backs Taft
L'Emigrante Italiano of Youngstown, the region’s only Italian language newspaper, has come out strongly for Taft in the current political contests.
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L’emigrante Italiano of
Youngstown
Taft
Move to give bishop a home gaining ground
In Meadville Pennsylvania on October 15 a movement gains ground to present Bishop James M Thoburn with a permanent home as a testimonial of esteem for his long service in foreign fields. The plan aims to honor his retirement with a lasting residence rather than financial aid or social functions.
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Meadville
James M.thoburn
Thoburn
Newly Elected Officers Installed by Daughters of Liberty
At the state Daughters of Liberty convention in Harrisburg on October 15 National Councilor J M Maxwell installed officers including State councilor A M Drum Allegheny associate councilor Ela Redfield Williamsport vice councilor Anna Pettit Philadelphia associate vice councilor Elizabeth Hoffman Doylestown treasurer D F Sunderland Altoona associate treasurer Clara Bevan Philadelphia associate secretary Emma Hoffman Gettysburg guide Ada Kerr Pittsburg inside guard Kate Malloy Philadelphia outside guard Ada Lewis Philadelphia.
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United Press
Harrisburg
the Daughters of Liberty
J. M. Maxwell
A. M. Drum
Allegheny
Ela Redfield
Williamsport
Anna Pettit
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Hoffman
Doylestown
D. F. Sunderland
Altoona
Clara Bevan
Emma Hoffman
Gettysburg
Ada Kerr
Pittsburg
Kate Malloy
Ada Lewis
Ranchers plan coyote and jackrabbit drive in Hell's Half Acre
Ranchers in Douglas County Washington organize a coyote and jackrabbit drive to be held in the Hell's Half Acre area at Corbaley canyon mouth in November. A. P. Kiser M. Clark Isaac Simmons and R. T. Woodruff Percy Scheble Oscar Tetherow lead the committees. Shotguns to be used. rifles forbidden. Several hundred men expected to participate.
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United Press
Spokane
Wash
Douglas County
Hell's Half Acre
Corbaley's Canyon
A. P. Kiser
M. Clark
Isaac Simmons
Badger Mountain
R. T. Woodruff
Percy Scheble
Oscar Tetherow
Wenatchee
Prohibition Notice at American High Explosive Co Property
All persons are forbidden under penalty of the law to shoot or trespass on the property of the American High Explosive Co at Coverts. 471 GH, Van Wert, Gupt.
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American High Explosive Co
van Wert
Gupt
Expression Not All Of Speech Dr Rigdon Lectures On Language
Dr. Jonathan Rigdon of Winona Lake Indiana spoke on Correct Expression at the teachers institute. He emphasized meaning over manner and showed how local phrases can invert apparent sense, noting examples like a breath out of breath and three into fifteen misstates.
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Jonathan Rigdon
Winona Lake
Indiana
Teachers’ Institute
Language notes highlight Boston Vowel Variation
The passage discusses how Boston speakers pronounce short a sounds in words like calf half and laugh with a marked regional difference. It explains the "weans youans y u alls" expression and notes that while locals know the correct vowel, outsiders hear an odd sound.
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Boston
Local residents attend funeral of Hubbard resident Albert Augustine
Mrs. James Reed of Rich Hill and daughters Mrs. W E Waddington of Wildwood avenue and Mrs J J Griffiths of Grant avenue attend the 1 pm funeral at the late home in Hubbard. Augustine belonged to one of Hubbard’s oldest families and was well known locally. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs Reed and an uncle of Mrs Waddington. His wife and one child survive.
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James Reed
Rich Hill
W. E. Waddington
Wildwood Avenue
J. J. Griffiths
Grant Avenue
Albert Augustine
Hubbard
Augustine
Reed
Waddington
Farmer De Wayne Proper Found Dead By Suicide
De Wayne Proper, a farmer living near Diamond, was found dead Tuesday by hanging. The death is reported as suicide.
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de Wayne Proper
Diamond
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