Countess Annie Leary Eyes Immigrant University in New York
The Countess Annie Leary proposes a grand university on Staten Island near Castleton donated by a papal countess with Hetty Green as partner. A colossal bronze statue of Christopher Columbus would honor immigrants, funded by Leary and friends, with Mass charity ties and a September or October fundraising dinner setting plans.
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Wocktoss
Annie Leary
Great University
Polnt
Staten
Slains New Fork
Christopher Colimists
Hetty Green
Iiehest
Elphty
Castleton
Goder Way
AL S Green
Blazen Island
Luristopher Columbus
Miss Leary
Fifth Avenue
John A Jacob Astor
Sylvia Green
Misa Lesry
Corrizan
Leo Ati
Holy See
Countess Leary
New York City
Stonewall
Leary
The Old Time Doctor and His Hardships
The piece reflects on early physicians who faced rugged practice conditions across rough terrains. They bore full responsibility for patient outcomes, often lacking modern tools yet sometimes achieving notable success. Despite low wealth, they served communities and fueled state development.
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Indianapolis
Siar
Birth of a Hymn The Sweet By and By Origin
The article recounts Br Barnett Bennett writing The Sweet By and By in Elkhorn Wisconsin in 1877 for The Signet Ring. It details his collaboration with composer Webster and others, the quick creation of the hymn, and notes Bennett’s later life including death in 1898 in Ticmond, Maryland.
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Br. Barnett
Fillmore Bennett
Elkhorn
Wis
Limas
Bennett
Dd Webster
Webster
Cutter
Lenpett
Eden
Ise
Independent
Edkhorn
Bikhern
Ticdmond, Sr
New York Tribune
The Argan Tree of Southern Morocco
The argan tree, among the world's most remarkable, grows sparsely in southern Morocco where single trees stand far apart. It is leafy but rarely exceeds twenty feet, with horizontal branches starting a yard above ground. Livestock feed on its leaves. goats climb to reach them. The wood is very hard and used for charcoal. its fruit resembles a large olive and feeds cattle and yields oil. The article notes its cultural value to natives.
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Morocco
Argan
Scientific
First Veterinary School Founded in Lions France
The article notes the first veterinary school was founded in Lions France around mid March 1761. It traces the spread of approximately 471 veterinary schools across Europe and modern nations, highlighting France Germany England and the United States and the horse benefiting from veterinary science.
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Lions
France
Mar
Civilizea
Germany
England
United States of America
New York
Silence Becomes the Gift in a Silver or Gold Dilemma
A scene unfolds as a man asks a woman to choose between silver or gold bracelets for her birthday. She remains silent while he repeats the question, then recalls the proverb that silence is golden, leaving the choice unresolved.
Doubts About His Genius Raised by Dinner Table Salt Satire
In the Washington Star quote, Miss Cayenne questions whether a celebrated scientist deserves acclaim. She jests that some researchers gain fame by trivial acts such as saving chloride of sodium at a dinner table, implying skepticism about genuine contribution.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Her Choice in Religious Denominations
A Chicago Tribune quote shows Mrs. Flapsling praising good people in all denominations while stating her personal preference for one of the Orthodox churches. The remark highlights individual belief within a broader religious landscape.
Irv Delivers Barrage of Sharp Words
A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that crows keener with constant use as Irv comments on ongoing events.
Specter Dogs and Lady Howard Haunted Tales Enduring folklore
A London Giche piece surveys belief in ghosts specter dogs and apparitions including the Lyttleton tale. It recounts a fearsome black hound haunting Lime Regis with a pirate-like treasure link and the famed Lady Howard turning into a black dog doomed to patrol Witzford to Gulhampton Park for a grass removal curse.
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Iugtiaud
Wrailis Ang Bellhounds
Lyttleton
Lord Lyttleton
Lady Fiood
Lord Fortescue
Amphiett
Mlace
Epsom
Lime Regis
Dorset
Charles I
Howard
Witzford
Gulhcampton Park
Catry
London
Easy Mark For Charley Kantippe Reference
Conversation overheard in Beaton Transcript reveals Mrs Green and Mrs Wise discussing Charley and Kantippe. Kantippe identified as goddess of youth and beauty in a humorous misattribution. The exchange centers on praise and social perception among neighbors.
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Charley
Fiji Islanders Salvation Question Posed by Reverend Gude
A conservative pointer notes Rev. Mr. Gude discusses sending salvation to Fiji Islanders. Deacon Lightwadde remarks on the case and suggests sending a collection.
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Gude
Fiji
Lightwadde
Nutley Township Announces Primary and General Election
The Nutley town notice lists a primary election for three wards with multiple offices including town assessor collector of taxes and two year council seat. It names polling sites at Keyser Corb Plumbing Frank ling avenue Masonica Hall and Thomas Hayes Plumbing shop and sets a general election for November 7 1911 at the same locations.
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Boards of Registry and Election
Nutley
Essex
Republican’ County Committee
Essex County
Democratic County Committee
General Assembly
Board of Chosex Freeholders
Thomas Hayes
Passaic Avenue
Chestnut Street
Ans
Sherif
Dokoo
Chosem Freeholders
Phret
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Letty Green
Countess Annie Lanny
the Old Time Doctor
Lyieicsa
Lady Howard
Grocers—Butchers
Walnut Street
Nutley, N. J
Barr Brothers
Barr Service
W. O. Davis
Passaic Aye., and
Chestnut ST
Franklin and Vreeland Avenues
First Ward Shoe Store
Joe Ciccone
Franklin Ave
N. J
Washington
Lexington’Ave. and
35Th St
Hudson Tube
Penn
County of
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Keyser & Corb’s Phumbing
Frankling Avenue
Church Street
Second Ward
Masonica Hall
Franklin Avenue
High Street
Franklin Bose
Bloomfeld Avenue
Third Ward
Condy ii
Frank LO Rusby
Nutley N. Jt
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