The Pewter Plate and the Maine Block House Tale
In a winter visit to grandma in Maine, young Pitsie Nell and their aunt hear a tale of a pewter plate. The story, set in frontier times, follows William Woodleigh's family as Indians attack their farm near a block house and the family defends themselves with melted pewter bullets.
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Pitsie
Nell
Papa
Grandma
Emma
Pitsle
Nel
William Woodleigh
Hreeport
Yarmouth
James Smith
Mary
Mr. Woodleigh
James
Joe Wier
Smith
Woodleigh
Mrs. Woodleigh
Savage
Canada
Jie
Block House
Mr. Means
Childing
Molly Finney
O. M. Reed
Portland Transcript
Paper wheels and lightning myths in early 20th century notes
The article surveys inventions like rye straw pressed car wheels and storm damage in Kansas City. It notes rail travel gains from electrification, medical cautions on carbolic acid dressings, a lightning strike that shattered a feather bed, and Japanese bark paper innovations including leather papers used for tobacco pouches and pipe cases.
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Ixansas City
Kansas City
D. G. Fairchild
Prominent figures and their notable fortunes and roles
A survey of notable figures cites General Kuropatkin earning 100000 annually and General Wheeler pondering a Manchurian viewing trip. It notes Prime Minister Balfour's wealth, Italy’s king’s stamp collection value, Japan’s empress with a long silver pipe, and Lady Marjorie Bruce praising American courtesy. It mentions King Peter of Servia’s past socialist leanings and a life-insurance era. Colonel Switzler reports a 114 county name origin list. Ex Governor Garcelon remains active at 91. Rev Dr John Watson to retire next September. Ex Governor Black plans to go to Kentucky to aid in Pow ers defense.
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Japan
Marjorie Bruce
King Peter of
Servia
W. F. Switzler
Missouri
Alonzo Garcelon
Maine
Hale
Hearty
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Sefton Park Presbyterian Church
Liverpool
Black
New York
Calib V Towers
Goebel
Kentucky
Powers
Spain's Blithe Young King and the Royal Car Debate
A London Chronicle note discusses King Alfonso XIII of Spain and a clash between etiquette and modern transport. The king allegedly favors an automobile progress, opposite to the prime minister who sees the car as beneath royal dignity, while trains remain acceptable. An anecdote about Alfonso XII as a chatting cadet on a train adds a historical contrast.
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Alfonso XIII
Lady Currie
Alfonso
Alfonso XII
Sanehurst
Madrid
London Chronicle
The Pot and the Kettle Exchange
A Southern woman from Horselead meets a New England woman from Scitico-on-the-Scantic in a humorous exchange. The New Englander jokes at the Southern town, while the Southern woman remains amused, noting her origin with a shrug. The vignette appears in Harver's Weekly.
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New England
New
Fallacy of Blue Blood Says Ancestry Is A Scientific Absurdity
A general practitioner argues that birth and race distinctions hold no real biological difference. He cites widespread intermarriage in the population, asserting pride in ancestry is scientifically unfounded.
Wireless System Extended Across United States Navy
The bureau of equipment reports wireless telegraphy is expanding with 58 stations on land and water. The navy expects to signal noon to ships at sea and on land. Long distance links connect Cuba, Porto Rico, and Panama, with a coast station planned for New England.
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Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
United States
Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama
New England
Bartholdi Secured Monument Before His Death
The sculptor Bartholdi achieved mounting his grand monument in time, ensuring the structure stood completed well before his passing.
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Bartholdi
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Scencererenands
G. B. Shoemaker
Kuropatkin
Joseph Wheeler
Manchuria
Mr. Balfour
Italy
Spain
Wm. McSherry, Jr
Gettysburg
Adams County
Court House
John B. McPherson
Donald P. McPherses
Attorneys-At-Law
Dettysburg
Star and Sentinel
J. Benner
Balti
Dr. Bronseman
Eagle Hotel
Center Square
New Oxford
Charley Hersh
The
Oxford
Pitt St
W. M. Depot
F. L. Fleshman
L. Colestock
Ork Springs
S. Neely
Gettysburg, PA
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