Fire Swept Fernie Wealth Sparked by Northwest Fire
W A Fraser, expert on Crow's Nest country, calls the Fernie fire the worst in the Northwest. He notes Fernie coal mines may face months of shutdown as infrastructure and deliveries halt. He outlines mine ownership including J J Hill and Sir Henry Pollard, details historic Fernie mining and the fire’s rapid spread through mountain timber and rugged valleys. The danger to nearby towns and the mines’ long-term impact are emphasized.
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W. A. Fraser
Northwest
New York
Crow's Nest
British Columbia
Fernle
Cove Creek
Hosmer
Fernie
James J. Hii
Butte
North Country
Bia
Liganaelen
Montana
Idato
Caloraga
Hill
Great Northern
Dr. Selwyn
Geological Survey
Fernielay
Jaffray
Sir William
L Lalive
Sir Henry Pollat
E. W. Rogers
Toronto
Ife
Ecrosa
Tran
Hondireda
Fegnie
Remarkable Astronomical Clock Shown at New York Museum
The American Museum of Natural History in New York displays a four foot paper globe Earth with a sun stereopticon showing daily rotation and yearly seasonal changes. Dr. Herman C. Bumpus directed months of work producing a clock powered by a clock mechanism and a meridian shadow to indicate mathematical time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Herman C. Bumpus
New York
False Teeth for a Horse and Other Local Notes
Reports from Kane county describe Hector the aged horse to receive a full set of gold teeth as a birthday gift after years of service and a life trotting in a buggy. Other items mention veteran policeman Maurice Noonan of Waterbury being honored with flowers and public praise, plus a testimonial about a diarrhoea remedy from Modern Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector
United States
Fred Durell
Kane County
Bloomington
Diapateh
Duzell
Duzet
Maurice Noonan
Waterbury
Colm
Noonan
Lincoln Douglass Debates Anniversary Celebrations Planned
Illinois Historical Society maps seven city observances through October to mark the Lincoln Douglas debates of 1858. Ottawa Freeport Jonesboro Charleston Galesburg Quincy Alton host programs with parades speeches music and a granite marker commemorating the debates.
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Illinois
Illinois Historical Society
Ottawa
Freeport
Jortenboro
Charleston
Galesburg
Quincy
Alton
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Melrose
Adams County
Washington Square
J. B. Shango
Joseph Robbing
George M. James
Historical Society of
Quincey
Illinois State Historical Libra
F. G. Biair
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
William &. Mason
George Edmund Foss
J. Hamiliton Lewis
Samuel Alechuler
Senator Dolliver
W. T. Davidson
Frank O. Lowden
Freeport Women’s Lab
Rivett
Lincoln
Donging
United States
Douglas
Supreme Court
Jonesboro
Douglas and Breckinridge
Coles County
Knox College
Lincoln,Douglas
George Edmunds
Carthage
Hancock County
Edmunds
W. Hi. Golling
New
City Hall
Suckboard origin traced to 1820 Pennsylvanian doctor
A 19th century note explains that Dr Buck devised the buckboard by placing boards on wagon axles to shield stores during rough Southwestern routes. The invention allowed rapid loading and unloading, reducing delays from wagon rollovers and improving safety for military supply lines.
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Pennsylvania
Bick
Washington
East
Tenttéesee
Buck
Judge questions witness in District of Columbia court
Proceedings reveal an old man testifying in a District of Columbia criminal case. The district attorney probes the witness identity and past prison terms at Albany and Baltimore, noting prior convictions and short stays while humor erupts among spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diautvet
Baltimore/ panitentiary
Bryan notification ceremonies budget set at $500
Lincoln Nebraska August 10 Not more than 500 will be spent by the local committee for the Bryan notification ceremonies August 22 Mayor F W Brown as chairman has raised that amount and the expense will be kept within that limit The parade will include two bands a police platoon and a mounted Democrats escort for Messrs Bryan and Kern and the notification committee There will be no marching clubs in the parade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
F. W. Brown
Bryan and Kern
Regina at Home Teaches Draw Poker To Son
In a domestic scene quoted by New York Lite, a parent discusses teaching a child draw poker. The exchange hints at family gambling dynamics and potential financial risk as the father-who-questions about money in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
New York Lite
Local remedy praised in Pill Philippp life story
A damaged reader letter from John Fire Kil of Philippi West Virginia extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Medicine. He claims one bottle cured his father from persistent diarrhoea and enabled him to resume work after months of illness. The note mentions Pears Modern Pharmacy as the seller.
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Edward E. Henry
United
Chicago
Quick
Rutherford B. Mayes
Salita Mohin- Ivy
Tale
John Firekile
Phiippl
W. Va
Phiipp! Nepublican
Tox Sound
Weil
Axty Fengacki
Ava
Kold
Pears Modern Pharmacy
The Fairy Godmother by Jerome Sprague
Bubbles, nicknamed for her bubbly laugh, hopes to buy a white feathered hat with her savings while helping Alice with a potential bridesmaid role. Jimmie Bryant and others navigate friendship, generosity, and Alice’s hardship as they weigh who should stand beside Millie Drake at her wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubben
Eny
Walt
Pimot
Abbies
Bubbles
Alizé Forbes
Alice
Alike
Myrnergy
Millie Drake
Jimmie Bryantia
Lonaino
Mille
Bubbica
Babbles
Alica
Jimmie Bryan
Jomie
Millie
Jimmie
Bubbles Finds Fairy Gift After Jimmie Bryan Proposal
Bubbles Harper, working at a shop, learns Alice will be bridesmaid while Jimmie Bryan plans a wedding party with Millie. Bubbles uses saved money to buy a feathered hat. a fairy godmother gown arrives, changing plans and sparking jealousy as Jimmie praises Bubbles’ look during a park outing.
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W. A. Frazer
Columbia
Thalr Will
Ilinors
Fairy Godmother
Jerome Sprague
Bubles
Timmie
Simmto
What the
LADIR
Madras
Rapistes, CuEviers
Footer’'S Dye Works
Jumnig
Bubble
Timmie Bryan
Jlumle
Jim Guibis
Rashey Jimmie
Tlinnie Bryant
Jivmie
Dimeney
Travera
Drew
Hob
Milles
Persibie
London
Atiis
WH. Shipley
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