Prisoner McGinnis Claims Formula for Equations Will Free Him
In Missouri's Jefferson City prison a frail 80 year old inmate known as M A McGinnis claims a new logarithmic method solves numerical and literal equations up to the twelfth degree. He seeks a pardon if a jury of mathematicians endorses his theory, vowing to risk the remainder of his sentence to defend his discovery. Dr J M Greenwood praises his algebraic skill and urges Governor Folk to submit the theory for evaluation.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Missouri Penitentiary
M. A. McGinnis
J. M. Greenwood
Kansage
McGinnis
Tay
Ife
Folk
Gurg
Alen
Boll Weevil Not So Bad in Cotton Regions Says Expert
Government entomology head Dr. W. D. Hunter reports a special survey across 34 localities finds overall cotton damage from the boll weevil markedly lower than in 1907. In Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Arkansas northern areas show less infestation though rains may boost numbers. Wolfe City and Dallas examples cited.
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W. 2D. Hunter
Bureau of Entomology
United States Laboratory
Dallas
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Sunter
Wolfe City
Tex
Sweet Corn Eating Contest Sparks County Championship Hope
In Sullivan county a corn eating contest is proposed to crown a county champion. Fred Owens, 13, son of Henry K. Grene, Gooseville, claims top status after a 11 ft 9 in corn cob, while William Ports of Roscoe ate 24 cobs totaling 16 ft. The public event seeks a loving cup for the winner.
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Sullivan County
Fred Owens
Henry K. Grene
Gooseville
William Ports
Roscoe Hax
Ports
Louis Centractor's One Day Cottage Construction Claim
East St. Louis inventor Louis Centractor plans to raise a complete four room cottage in a single workday on a bare lot in East Lansdowne. The project uses on site sawing and fitting with 30 men, detailing foundations framing roofing plaster plumbing gas electric work and painting to produce a ready to occupy home by nightfall.
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Carl
Fownes the Whip Passes in New York
Side Lights on Charles IX Fownes one of America's premier four in hand coach drivers. Born in England May 15 1875 he moved to the United States in 1806 and soon established his fame at the national horse show. His calm precision and minimal reins handling made his performances legendary.
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America
Charles IX. Fownes
United States
New York City
Fownes
England
Mr. Fownes
Skyscraper School in Chicago Aims at Fourteen Floors
Chicago to build the United States tallest school at fourteen stories with radical methods. One large classroom will seat 3 000 pupils and the curriculum shifts to practical subjects like business languages mathematics and industries. The plan marks a bold reform in public education. A separate note describes Clark Colby's Boston Newport scarecrow concept to frighten banks.
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Chicago
United States
Braless College
Return of the Eleven Brothers in Song
A fragmentary poem lamenting missing loved ones and welcoming a return. It mentions twelve brothers with one absent, a cheerful note upon reunion, and ends with a signature line naming MecLandburgh Wilson to New York City.
Handsome Frame Residence Described With Details
A two story frame house with attic and basement, priced around 3500 dollars, features clapboard exterior and shingled roof. Main floor includes living room with open fireplace a dining room bay window built in sideboard reception hall kitchen and pantry. Second floor offers four bedrooms and a bathroom with one bedroom hosting an open fireplace. The interior notes oak on the first floor whitewood on the second floor and Georgia pine floors. Henry Wittekind.
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Henry Wittekind
Gold Bearing Carpet Hidden in Treasury Described
A San Francisco mint requisition asks for a new carpet in the adjusting room as the old one wears out after ten years. The rug is said to contain gold dust from floor sweepings and discarded files, with an expected ash yield of four to five thousand dollars. Details cover collection methods and safeguards against loss.
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Treasury Department
Washington
San Francisco
Treasury
Honest Americans and a German Visitor Surprised
A German manufacturer visiting New York witnessed apparent shoplifting at an unattended newsstand where some paid, others gave change, and some left without paying. He learned a weekly customer pattern and later showed trust at a restaurant by paying the next day. A cashier, deceived by a ruse, saw a change in behavior as the visitor praised Americans' honesty.
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Germany
United States
New York
Sone Mien
Candler
Lin
Easy to Suit Mrs Eastend
Nora, the new maid, disputes being blamed for mistreating her employer. She asserts she saw the husband upon entering, and the exchange hints at underlying tensions in the Eastend household reported by the Pittsburg Observer.
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Mrs. Eastend
Nora
Pittsburg
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Allegan User
A reader from Allegan Michigan reports two Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets last night made him feel markedly better for weeks regarding biliousness. The note praises the remedy as a fine article. Available at Pearres Modern Pharmacy. Sample free.
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Chamberlain
Efrelitty
J. Firesto
Allegan, Mich
Pearre
CURE FOR SMOKE EVIL By Railroad Photo Surveillance
Burlington railroad uses photographs to curb smoke from locomotives. A Hartington photographer stationed in Chicago yards notes engines emitting excess smoke and sends details to headquarters. Officials say proper firing reduces dense smoke, saves coal, and improves cleanliness, with plans to expand beyond the Chicago to Aurora line.
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Burlington Railroad
Chicago
Hartington
D Suumany
Warniog
Stokes
Aurora
Ita
Night baseball proposed in Cincinnati with searchlight towers
Garry Herrmann leads a plan to illuminate Crosstown games using five 100 foot towers and twin searchlights at the Cincinnati ball park. A 50,000 share company formed with Ca Hill as originator tests the night game concept for broader crowds and potential revolution in baseball attendance.
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Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
National Commission Ant
Cincinnati Club
Herrmann
George Tf. Cahill
Paadelphia Crentor
Coht Haw
Cincinnati Ball Park
Reds
Raya
Sheath Stockings Spark San Francisco Fashion Craze
San Francisco women crowd shops to inspect a new sheath garment shown after the directoire gown. The stocking style begins at the foot and widens above the ankle into a three inch opening, with a broad finished bow, creating a bold, independent silhouette.
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San Francisco
Directoire
Sprained Ankle Treatment Advised With Liniment
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Liniment freely and giving absolute rest. For sale at Pearres Maternal Pharmacy.
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Pearre’s
Matern Pharmacy
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Skyscraper School
Clark Colby
Newport
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MecLandburgh Wilson
San
Michael Vanmore
Ihein
Prarre
Chicago News
Pennsylvania
R. R
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Frederick
Nicketa Anod i
York
Buffalo
Ar. Foon
Geo. W. Royd
Meneder, Pe i l
Sratos
Woodbury Institute
Woodbury
Woodpury’s Fan Tonic
South Market
Ax & Health Drink
Bartholomay’Brewery
C. Eatery
N.Y
Darke
R S Vsl
Mal
Mnteed
Footer
Footer's
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland, MD
C. Thos. Kemp, Frederick, MD
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