Critic riffs on Rufus Choate and opera tales
A letter quotes Mrs. Binns of Dulverton describing an opera visit with her musical daughter. She praises spectacle and costumes, notes some clever makeovers, and jokes about performers. She says the show wore on and she preferred town hall talent, while others found parts grand.
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Rufus Choate
Helen
Rainy
Meade
Barclay
Sam Giddings
Sam
Jane Giddings
Lomny Baker
Louisy
Water birds show keenest eyesight among birds
Dr. C. A. Wood in Chicago notes that birds as a group possess sharper vision than humans with water birds and kingfishers likely at the peak. He cites hawks spotting prey from hundreds of yards and woodpeckers and owls displaying specialized adaptations for day and night viewing.
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Dr. C
Chicago
Paris Ever Famous and Diverse Tourist Draws
A fragment discusses Paris as famous for art and antiquity yet notes visitors focus on boulevards theaters shops and races. It contrasts Paris with Rome Florence and Venice and cites a London Spectator quote on Parisian allure and a humorous exchange about battle songs in a theater setting.
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Paris
Parla
Venice
Rome
Constantinople
Florence
London Spectator
Slight Diversion at Reception Quarrel Noted
A city journal item reports an informal quarrel between the genial host and the hostess at a reception last evening. The brief note captures a light diversion in social interaction and hints at domestic tension within a formal gathering.
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City Journal
Accident fakirs threaten accident insurance payouts
A surgeon warns that some individuals exploit accident policies by feigning knee injuries to claim funds. He cites a jailed man who, over nine years, collected more than $11 000 by slipping his knee and staging injuries across cities and companies.
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Fiett
Pwikir
New Orleans Times-Democrat
How to Win Battles and the Power of Marksmen
A discussion on how accurate shooting determines war outcomes across eras. It notes colonial woodsmen aiding American independence due to marksmanship and contrasts Civil War regions where familiarity with firearms mattered. A brief joke about bluffing a newcomer to blacksmithing ends the piece.
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Army
Washington
North
Left to the Jury Judge Rules Evidence Inadmissible
Judge Martin finds certain evidence inadmissible while counsel asserts its propriety. The attorney, with forty years at the bar, argues it is proper and questions the judge’s view. The court declines to rule on the facet versus law and lets the jury decide.
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Martin
Atttorney
Ami
Iverpoo
Mercury
The Eternal Sea and Sabbath Discipline
A fragment from London illustrated bits describes a household with strict Sabbath rules. The girl Seydth and a boy debate Sunday activities at the beach noting that the sea is not moved on Sunday. The scene reflects old school Sabbath severity and neighborhood tensions.
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Sedyth J
London
Brecht Not Running for Congress as Wicker Sham Emerges
County Superintendent M. J. Brecht announced he will not run for Congress under any circumstances. Supporters have instead selected F. Harold Wicker sham as the party candidate.
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Brecht
Ounty
M. J. Brecht
Congress
F. Harold Wickersham
Sew High Constable Bond Filed After Election
Last Saturday J Ralph Brendle was sworn in as high constable elect after filing his bond with Burgess H A Showalter. He assumes the office to which he was elected.
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J. Ralph Brendle
Burgess H.A. Showalter
Local notes recount visits and small-town mischief
Reidienbach and Sohn Weaver of Maryland visit relatives as Aaron Weaver, merchant, is mentioned. H Fasnacht and family from Mead farm spend Saturday with niece Mrs. W M Snader. Benjamin Good rents Moses Good’s tenant house. Martie hauls brick for a planned spring kitchen. A thief took a pair of harness lines from John Martin’s stable but returned them. R Martin and M W Taylor buy land at ten dollars per acre. Farmers deliver tobacco to Zphrata. Abraham Griffith takes a horse.
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Sohn Weaver
Maryland
Weaver
Aaron Weaver
H. Fasnacht
Meadfur
W. M. Snader
John “J. Martin
John Groff
R. &.Martin
M. W. Taylor
Menno Noir
Zphrata
Mr. Wolf
Abraham Griffith
In a Pinch Use Allen's Foot Ease
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve tired aching feet and practical uses. It mentions a large number of test items and urges purchase in a mailed package form.
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Allen
Personal Movements Noted Across Communities
A sequence of short notices lists movements and visits by residents. J G Werner of Mohnton visited Reuben Yost on Brimmer Avenue last Saturday. Mrs J P Rutter and son Howard spent weekend with her parents at Paradise. Mrs Benjamin Moweny visits Lancaster for several weeks. David Styer of Lancaster and Israel Bair with daughter Cora visited Clayton Bair family at Goodville. Moses Glover of Spring Grove returned after time with Jobo F Glover. Miss Florease Stauffer school in Reading was home sick this week. Mrs H S Mellinger visited with sister Mrs B Q Good.
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J. G. Werner
Mohbnton
Reuben Yost
Brimmer Avenue
MisajElla Keller
Ir Reading
J. P. Rutter
Howard
Paradise
Benjamin Moweny
Lancaster
David Styer
Israel Bair
Cora
Clayton Bair
Goodville
Moses Glowner
Spring Grove
Jobo F. Glowner
Samily
Florease Stauffer
Reading
William M. Stauffer
Misa
Helen.Himes
Wenger
Millersville State Normal School Opens Spring Term
The Millersville State Normal School closes for winter then opens the spring session on March 24 marking a new term for students and faculty.
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Saseion
Millersville State Normal School
Automor
Veason
New York Legislation Hits Veterans Address Controversy
The article reports a contested measure connected to veterans reaching over 10,000 testimonials. It notes an address associated with Allen B Br Simsted in LeRoy and references a battalion or battle context affecting the debate.
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Bother
Yi Legare
Allen B Br Simsted
LeRoy
Intercourse Bank Plans Construction and Festival Date Set
Henry L Hoar sold land to Willie R Knox for the Intercourse bank use to erect a bank building on the plot opposite Rutter and Dilers warehouse Building will start soon after the board is organized The first stock payment will be issued in a few days Intercourse Council Jr UO UMA scheduled July 11 for the annual festival Funeral of David Pleam held Tuesday officiated by Rev Brackbill Rev Ren shaw and Rev Miesse Deceased aged sixty seven Joseph Aiken funeral director Road supervisors appointed two road masters and treasurer E K Denlinger Amos W Hershey hosts a stray girl story concludes
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Henry L. Hoar
Willie R. Knox
Intercourse Bank
Rutter & Diler
Intercourse Council, Jr. UO. U. A. M
David Pleam
Brackbill
Mennonite Church
Renshaw
Paradise
Miesse
Intercourse
Joseph Aiken
Benjamin Hershey
Nathan Eberly Snow
Gideon Lapp
John B. Bair
Andrew Schaubach
E. K. Denlinger
Amos W. Hershey
Mothers Bread Dominates Market Says R B Wright
Wright and Brother report Mothers Bread continues to lead sales since its market introduction. Many customers prefer it over rivals, with consistent demand noted in early reports.
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R. B. Wright & Bro
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the Kingfishers
Ike
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Wien
Rexall
Win
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THE
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Queen St
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Real ES
Attait
Com Hertzler
Myers
TB Bieneman
Haembert C. Miller
AORN
Graybill
BON
W. A. Hensel
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B. Long, Joann. D. Skilas
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H.W. Gartman
M. Myers
J. Gum Zook
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Cis
Reidenbach
Ball
Shea
Sue Evans
East Main Street
New Orland
Everal
Lancaster County
Samuel O. Mantin
New Holland
Independent
Jackam Street
Henry Mentzer, Jr
Toth
Callar
John
Hagy
Denver
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Walter Raleigh
Great A. & P. Tea CO
N. Queen Bt
Clarion
Netar
Aaron Hoober
Evwys
Rhode Island
Reidenhbach Store
Tmarsmo
Logg
A. Ki. Chman
Centerville
John Musselman
F. D. No
West Main Street
B. G. Good
Mbnoves
A. M. Weaver East Earl
Harrisburg Auto School
Third
Hamilton Streets
Care
Harrisburg Automobile Company
Harrisburg
Ebythay
Farmersville
West Eart Township
H. P
Phares Mohler
Moses S. Martin
Earl Township
RF. D. No
Wew Holland
Eahl Burhuolder
Fistate
Mra
Susan Mentzer
Boro
Liabovea
Jeremiah B. Mentzer
William &. Miller
Crernarvon Township
Lancaster Co
Betes OF A
Co. Aa
Nar- Ang
John Z. Hertzler
A. F. Suunce
DeWitt
Wm. M. Stauffer
Millersville
Watt & Shand Machine Club
New York
Corner Square
E. King St
Lancaster, Pa
Minnich Tobacco
Everett S. Geist
Mechanicsburg
Ephrata
Eld
West End
Hffie Mae Sheetz
Mother Gray
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