Real Bravery in Women and Notable Heroines in History
A historical survey extols women's moral courage over physical prowess and cites famed heroines such as Laena of Attica Telesilla Theodora Artemisia Camilla Boadicea and the Maid of Orleans. It notes martyrdoms under Nero inquisitions and revolutions with admiration. Also local notices promote the McCormick binder cleaning service omit details and advertise farm goods and optical care.
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Laena
Attica
Telesilla
Theodora
Artemisia
Camilla
Boadicea
Rome
Orleans
France
Arria
Pactus
Nero
Mexican Herald
The Child and the Word
A mother learns her child's mishearing of vigor from a book leads to a quest for a nuisance item in the kitchen. The boy names vigor as a term describing brisk making of potatoes. The moment reveals a family misunderstanding sparked by a memory of a reading.
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Mamma
Charlie
Milwaukee Free Press
Foam in Soda Water Formation
The text explains foam forms when air or gas escapes a viscid liquid. In soda water the carbonic acid gas escaping from sweetened beverage creates sparkle. without thickening agents foam would be minimal. A mucilaginous substance is added to syrup to increase viscosity and trap gas, preventing foam loss.
The Stylish Fisherman at a West Virginia Resort
A guest dresses in fishing attire at a West Virginia summer resort and seeks local fishing advice from a native. The reply questions the worth of the visitor’s time, quipping that fishing here isn’t good but time value remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vigo
Lippincott’s
How Sea Birds Quench Their Thirst
An old skipper recalls sea birds far from land drinking rain from a passing squall. He describes birds hovering under storm clouds and catching rain as it falls, sometimes miles offshore, to satisfy their thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ata
Bidding Open for School House Construction in District 92
Notice to bidders from the Board of Directors of School District No 92 to furnish material and build a school house. Sealed bids due by noon on Saturday August 20 1910. Plans at Allen Reynolds Hardware. Board may reject all bids. W F Hazenure district clerk.
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Allen-Reynolds Hardware
Black Photographer Offers Special Rates for Old Soldiers
The leading photographer will provide discounted rates next week for all old soldiers to have their photographs taken.
Ladies invited at G. A. R. encampment for gift handkerchiefs
Lynn B. Ferguson, prescription druggist, invites all ladies calling at the store during the G. A. R. encampment on August 23 and 26 to receive a French Lawn sou venir handkerchief scented with harmony chimes perfume.
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Lynn B. Ferguson
Rebekah Lodge Sets August 22 Meeting
Rebekah’s Attention announces a special of Vesta Rebekah lodge No 76 on Monday evening August 22 1910. All members urged to attend as the president will be present. By order of the N Gr Marie K Evans Secy.
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Vesta Rebekah Lodge No
N. Gr
Marie K, Evans
Sec’y
al Allegal
Bid opening extended for college building project
Time for submitting bids on the new college building has been extended to Friday evening August 26. The extension affects all contractors and suppliers planning to bid, with the updated deadline posted by the college administration.
That Incomparable Rose and Lily Sermon Theme
Sunday services announce morning and evening worship with morning subject That Incomparable Rose and Lily and evening theme The Best Looking Young Man in the Whole Country. All are invited.
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Rose and
Lily
Where to Eat During G A R Encampment
The ladies will serve dinner and supper in the basement of the Christian church during the G A R Encampment from August 23 to August 27. A chicken pie dinner is planned for August 24.
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G. A.R
Christian Church
Notice of final account in Hoskins estate in Oregon
Cecil J. Hoskins as administrator of Cyrus E. Hoskins deceased has filed the final account in Y County Oregon. The county court sets a hearing on October 5 1910 at 10 00 AM in McMinnville for settlement and discharge of the administrator. All interested parties must appear to contest or support the account.
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Cecil J. Hoskins
Cyrus E. Hoskins
Oregon
Poptemier A.D
McMinnville Yamhill
A.D
Crett J. Hoskins
Frank W. Ferton
Careful Upbringing
A humorous anecdote about George dinner etiquette at a friend’s home. George refuses several dishes while his host William eats eagerly. He sighs and wishes his stomach were not being brought up correctly in a light domestic vignette from Women’s Home Companion.
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George
William
Untangling a Snake From a Yogi’s Hair Tale
A World Wide Magazine anecdote describes an Indian yogi with years of neglect causing his hair to mat into long trails. One night a snake crawled into the tangle, and the yogi faced a difficult task to remove it in the morning.
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World Wide Magazine
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Vincent & Wilson
Commercial Hotel
Kim
James Hamnett
A. S. Mellinger
Enos Ellis
McCormick
Atty
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville, Oregon
Salee
Bell Phone
Ferguson
Yamhill Electric Co
Newberg
Bell
A. H. Forkner
White & Nichols
W.S. Bean
H. S. Gile & Co
Bean's Grocery
F. A. Crawford
Dundee
Ore
Dayton Exchange
Bean
Woods
Tillamook Co
Hudson Bros
G. Everest
J. J. Jordon
Munsell & Martin Optical Co
W. F. Hazenure
Rebekah’s
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence Butt
Newberg Building
Marion
Estion
Glitter Gold Company
Chicago News
Portland
Rocky Mountains
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
St Joseph
St Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
California
S. P
WM McMurray
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