Odds and Ends from a Curious World and a Washington Tale
A collage of snippets notes the Universal Zetetic Society in England led by Lady Blount, Siberian exile soldiers joining the Japanese, a metallic eggs incubation scheme, ship launch odds with tallow and oil, a Johnson snuff quip, Jupiter’s red spot, and a diary tale where Mattie Reedy vows to marry John Morgan after their courtship and marriage.
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England
Universal Zetetic Society
Lady Blount
Siberia
Russia
Georgia
Johnson
Jupiter
Dixie
Mary Boyd Chesnut
Washington
Mattie Reedy
John Morgan
Headrest On The Washstand Patent From Los Angeles
A simple efficient headrest for shampoo artists is patented by a Los Angeles man. The device sits on the wash bowl edge with spring hooks and a flexible waterproof pad. It is adjustable, easily stored, and can be set up in a minute or two without obstructing access to the bowl.
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Los Angeles
Witte Potentate Cleared in Domestic Row
Witte resigns or stands down amid a domestic dispute at home as Sorhy faces questions. Final rulings appear unlikely with no clear hero or villain emerging. Community eyes the lasting impact on leadership and local governance.
Nebraska Notes and Maritime Treaty Highlights
Nebraska items report Miss Sarah Abbott named principal at Chadron public schools and Union Pacific rail work resuming between Lincoln and Beatrice with about 100 workers. Local crimes include saloon burglary in Dakota City and theft of 34 from a slut machine. Portmouth treaty drafting continues with details debated, Russian and Japanese negotiators active, and reactions across courts and courts. Also noted are accidents, rescues, and various local incidents from Beatrice, Tecumseh, West Point, and Seward, plus a brief historical note on royal bedding and a naval signaling experiment.
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Sarah Abbott
Wod River
Chadro
Nebr
Lincon
Beatrice
Union Pacific
Henry Krumwiede
Dakota City
Discouraged Mrs Nash Confronts Troubling Footrest Theft
In a domestic exchange Mrs Nash laments a worn Christmas footrest moved into the center by her husband George with his boots on. The scene reveals marital strain and a plea for understanding amid household embarrassment.
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Mrs. Nash
Janey
Morris
Peacemakers Begin Framing Treaty at Fortsmou th
Task forces at Fortsmou th start drafting a treaty amid negotiations and tensions. Delegates from involved nations gather to shape terms and outline goals for lasting peace.
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Fortsmouth
Hospital Gift Shocks York as Fund Reaches 1000
Barry Komura and Mr Takahira donated 1000 to York hospital after attending a garden party in York Maine. The York hospital administration announced the munificent and unexpected gift as a boost to the institution and its care programs.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Barry Komura
Takahira
York
Maine
York Hospital
Associated Press
Fire guts Berger farm near Dakota City
In Dakota City Ned J F Berger lost his barn containing seven head of cattle three cows one colt and all farm machinery when a blaze struck about midnight. Mr and Mrs Berger woke to a bright light in their bedroom window and found the barn fully enveloped before they could save anything. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Dakota City
Ned
J. F. Bger
Berger
James
Spectacular Cure Claimed For Kidney Troubles
In Monticello Mississippi on September 4 witnesses report that Dodd's Kidney Pills offer a claimed universal cure for kidney ailments. Mrs L E Baggett credits the remedy with curing dropsy and restoring health after doctors warned of kidney issues.
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Monticello
Miss
Lawrence County
Dodd
L E. Baggett
Grand Old Man of Maine Dr Alonzo Garcelon at 92
Dr Alonzo Garcelon ex governor and surgeon of Lewiston and Auburn is celebrated as the grand old man of Maine on his 92nd birthday May 6. The venerable Democrat moves about in old fashioned attire, remains active among his patients, and embodies enduring vigor despite approaching a centennial age.
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Old Pine Tres
Alonzo Garcelon
Maine
Boston Post
Lewiston
Auburn
Twin Cities
OUST THE DEMON A TALE OF COFFEE WEIRDNESS
A California letter describes severe nervousness and headaches blamed on coffee. After switching to Postum Coffee the writer and husband report relief, with improved posture and steadier nerves. They state they now avoid old coffee and share Postum with children. Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan markets the product as drug free.
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California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Stn
Equitable Loan Paid Back to Depew Improvement Firm
A New York notice states the Equitable Life Assurance Society has been paid $203 850 in principal and interest for the Depew Improvement Company loan. It releases concerns about Senator Chauncey M Depew’s involvement and outlines letters from Henry B Anderson and others detailing the repayment and property reorganization as of the date.
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New York
Equitanie Life Assurance Society
Society of the Depew Improvement Company
Morton
Orton
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Morton
Henry B. Anderson
Anderson & Anderson
Depew Improvement Company
Equitable
Tlegan
Depew
William B. Cutter
Steading
Buffalo
Public mood cool after Portsmouth Peace terms unclear
The public remains uninformed about the Sakhalin bond division and indemnity, while belief grows that Japan has made concessions. Critics expect strong press and diet reaction, cabinet changes may be unlikely, and relief spreads as troops return home without public demonstrations.
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Lorio
Po Tsmouth
Sakhalin
Bovrrmert
Howe
Attack on Perry Palmer Stirs Cedar Bluffs Residents
Citizens of Cedar Bluffs across Saunders county are stirred after a violent assault on Perry Palmer, a young man from the area. The community seeks details and suspects amid growing concern and local tension.
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Fremont
Cedar Bluffs
Saunders County
Perry Palmer
Palmer
Incomplete OCR Note on Annual Figures
Fragmentary OCR text cites figures for July and year totals with figures around 960,000 and mentions prior year amounts. No clear entities, dates, or events are readable to identify a full item.
Dynamite Balloon Tragedy Kills Balduin at Greenville
Spectators witnessed Prof. Jobo Baldwin ascend in a balloon and dynamite display at the county fair. A single explosion destroyed the airship. fragments and clothing were scattered over about twenty acres. Baldwin, 37, from Les Actville Indiana, died. his wife survived the faint but remained critically ill.
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Greenville
Jobo Baldwin
Baldwin
Stoht
Haldwin
Les Aotville
Ind
Japan Holds Back Portstown Armistice Through Treaty Signing
Russia and Japan confer with plenipotentiaries including Baron Komura and Mr Takahira as Japan delays armistice until the peace treaty is signed. Witte indicates readiness to sign once terms are clear but Japan insists on consent taking effect only after the treaty. Officers on land and sea must be notified, causing a short time before the agreement takes effect.
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Portsmouth
Wnw
Teygun
de Martens
D Nnivan
Trac Tung
Peninsula
Port Arthur
Danny
Pukowiloff
Peking
Russo-Chinee Bank
le Matteus
Japan
Olsan
Russia
Witte
Wite
Air
St. Petrsburg
M Witte
Meyer
Witie
Linovien
Oyama
Liao Yang
Hancheng
Liao Tung Peninsula
Yula
Korea
Sakhalin
Wenttin
Oime
Ben
Willia
Ely
Pierhof
William
Pease
Baron Komura
Takahira
Baron Konura
Witte Sp
Baron Konmasa
Passenger falls from train near Chester on Denver line
David Scott, a passenger from Falls City to Denver, fell from the 8 Chester R train about three miles east of Chester. He was badly hurt as the double header stopped for a search. Soldiers or guards were sent back to Chester and the man was brought there.
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Gebling
Kalis
M. P. Clopper
Heatrice
Pepper
District Court
Swan
Tecumseh
Linecolo
Table Rock
Tecumseo
Gustav Schraeder
Norfolk
Chester R
Denver
David Scott
Falls City
Chester
Teman
Bee Stirg Almost Fatal
Hampton Nebraska August strip accident left a well known farmer injured by a swarm of wild bees while mowing near his home. A doctor attended and the man showed signs of severe injuries before rescue.
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Hampton
Neb
Sampliog
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Dovelas
Osceola
Nebraska
Hero
Sorhy
B. Kookle
Papililon
Betice
Frank Miller
South Sioux City
Oscar
H. C. Hinsen
Jal
Stone
Oscar Johnson
Saronville
Gass County
B. N. Smith
Marshal Fold & Co
Chicago
Silverton
Colo
Chutbuck
Councl
Seward
Micnie Cole
Kansas City
Qovie
Burlington
Elisabeth
London
Henry VI
Wee
Roosevelt
Rovernor
Spd
Mary A. Livermore
C Led
Daniel Webster
Atlantic
Kas
Navy Yard
Avery
Gamember
Io Ageé
Suirt
Chandex BS. Dfpew
Paul Morton Cluming
Liqitable
Ales Yaut Baldwin
Dynamie
Bub
Milnesaka Kro
E Bork
Solomon H. Acres G
Balary
Souimes
Grocese
Tory
John Haosbrougte
Angage
Bray
Ana Drenet
Hinner
House of the Future
Fe Exhaus
Merrion
Colume
Coutk
Ude
Sil &T
Freghient Vwtard
A. J. Tower
Os Doston
U.S A
Toronto
Cates Sr
W. L. Doud
W. L. Douglas
I. Dov Moe
Brockton
Pitlifate
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