Osceola Topics and Oddities From Current Magazines
A collage of curiosities includes Zetetic Society activity led by Lady Blount, reports from Russian exiles in Siberia remarking on comforts, a plan to hatch eggs in metal cases, ship launch details for Georgia with tallow and oil, a Johnson snuff anecdote, Jupiter’s red blotch in 1878, and a diary note about Mattie Reedy’s eventual marriage to John Morgan.
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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 eases barber chair strain
A Los Angeles inventor receives a patent for a simple headrest used with wash bowls. The device is a resilient padded form on spring hooks that attach to the bowl edge, adjustable and easily stored, allowing quick setup without obstructing access to the bowl.
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Los Angeles
Witte Emerges at Home Court in Final Circles
A cryptic note outlines Witte stepping into a chief role amid a tense home court dispute with Sorhy. The piece hints at an imminent decision and possible political realignment, with uncertainty lingering over the final formalities.
Nebraska Notes and Peace Talks Surface in Dispatches
News briefs from Wod River to Portsmouth summarize local incidents and national events. Miss Sarah Abbott becomes Chadro public schools principal. rail work between Lincoln and Beatrice resumes. burglaries and accidents are reported. treaty drafting at Portsmouth proceeds with key figures and Russian role. reactions to peace terms mix pride and concern about political factions.
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Sarah Abbott
Wod River
P Ubiie
Chadro
Nebr
Lincon
Beatrice
Union Pacific
Henry Krumwiede
Dakota City
Portsmouth
Wnw
Teygun
de Martens
Dunivan
Chinese Eastern Railroad
Peninsula
Port Arthur
Danny
Pukowiloff
Peking
Russo-Chinee Bank
le Matteus
Japan
Russia
Witte
Wite
Air
Bia
St. Petrsburg
M Witte
Meyer
Witie
Footwear scandal sparks a widowed friend’s concern
A distraught Mrs. Nash reveals her husband George used her Christmas footstool as a footrest with boots on. The intimate confidant notes the shabby look and questions the marriage’s foundations amid the domestic scene.
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Mrs. Nash
Janey
Galid
Morris
Framing a treaty peacemakers at Fortsmouth begin
Peacemakers at Fortsmouth start the task of framing a treaty as talks proceed. Delegates from involved parties gather to outline terms and pursue a lasting settlement.
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Fortsmouth
Charity Gift Boosts York Hospital in Maine
Barry Komura and Mr Takahira attended a garden party in York Maine and learned the event was organized for York Hospital. They contributed 1000 to the hospital fund, a munificent and unexpected gift the hospital management requested the Associated Press to publicize.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Barry Komura
Takahira
York
Maine
York Hospital
Associated Press
Fire destroys Berger farm in Nebraska loss includes livestock and tools
In Dakova City Nebraska J F Berger awoke to a barn fire five miles southwest of town at near midnight. The blaze consumed seven head of cattle three colts machinery and other property. The couple could not save any of their belongings and the insurance partly covers the loss.
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Dakova City
Sure Cure at Last in Monticello Miss Sept 4
Spectators in Lawrence county hear daily claims that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure all kidney troubles. Mrs. L E Baggett of Monticello reports dropsy relief after taking the remedy, saying doctors diagnosed dropsy and she is now well. The ad touts kidney cure and blood cleansing.
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Monticello
Miss
Lawrence County
Dodd
L E. Baggett
Grand Old Man of Maine Dr Alonzo Garcelon Turns 92
The Boston Post notes Dr Alonzo Garcelon ex governor and longtime Maine Democrat is 92 on May 6 and remains active as a surgeon in Lewiston and Auburn. He travels in traditional garb in old chaises between his Sabbatus Road home and city duties, appearing youthful for his age and continuing to treat patients.
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Old Pine Tree
Alonzo Garcelon
Maine
Boston Post
Lewiston
Auburn
Twin Cities
OUST THE DEMON A TALE OF COFFEE FIX
A California couple writes of relief from nervousness headaches and neck pain after stopping traditional coffee and using Postum Coffee. They claim head straightening and calmer nerves followed, with no need to resume old coffee and willing to give Postum to children. Postum Co. Bat tle Creek Michigan promotes no drugs in its claim.
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California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Equitable Loan Repaid Amid Denials of Malice
The Equitable Life Assurance Society announces repayment of the $203 850 loan on the Depew Improvement Company property with principal and interest paid in full. Senator Chauncey M Depew disputes involvement, saying he had no role in the company’s creation and that his name was used without authorization. The letters outline the loan, property valuations, and a reorganization plan following default and foreclosure proceedings.
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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
Reading
Bouffalo
Public mood unsettled after Portsmouth peace talks
The public remains uninformed on Sakhalin indemnity and the peace terms. Despite relief that hostilities have ended, many fear concessions by Japan and expect cabinet changes, with no demonstrations or public celebrations observed.
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Lokio
Porsmouth
I Lind
Sakhalin
Ana Tha
Bovrrmert
Howe
Cedar Bluffs Attack Stirs Saunders County Readers
Citizens in Cedar Bluffs across the river in Saunders county are stirred by a dastardly assault on Perry Palmer a young man who lives there. Palmer and several of his companions report the incident as a violent attack and demand investigation by local authorities.
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Fremont
Cedar Bluffs
Saunders County
Perry Palmer
Palmer
Incomplete figures on yearly totals revealed
Partial OCR fragment notes figures and dates around July and a large total, mentioning 960,000 and a year-ago comparison. Exact entities and context are missing due to text damage, leaving ambiguous totals and period references.
Balloonist Baldwin dies in dynamite balloon explosion
In Greenville Ohio Prof John Baldwin aged 37 perished when six sticks of dynamite exploded at 1500 feet during an aerial demonstration. His wife and three children watched from the crowd as the airship vanished in a smoke cloud. Debris and fabric fragments littered a 20 acre field while investigators conclude the fuse ignited the dynamite, causing the catastrophic blast.
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Greenville
Jobo Baldwin
Baldwin
Staht
Haldwin
Les Aotville
Ind
Japan Holds Back on Armistice Pending Treaty Signing
Russian plenipotentiaries met with Baron Komura and Mr Takahira for about thirty minutes as Japan refused to accept an armistice until the peace treaty is signed. Baron Kowura said orders require no effect until after the treaty and the agreement provides for timing once commanders confirm on sea and land.
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Russia
Japan
Nocarlas
Witte
Non Komura
Sinovicn
Oyama
Liao Yang
Hancheng
Lia
Baron Komura
Takahira
Baron Kowura
Witte Sp
Passenger Falls From Train Near Chester Nebraska
David Scott, traveling from Falls City to Denver, fell from train No 15 about three miles east of Chester. He suffered serious injuries as the double header train stopped. Crew sent back to assist and he was brought to Chester after search efforts nearby.
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Chester R
Denver
David Scott
Falls City
Chester
Teman
Bee Stirg Almost Fatal
Hampton Neb aug 3 well known farmer living a mile from town badly stung by a swarm of wild bees while mowing hay near the wagon. He started the rest for the hive but before reaching it he was stung repeatedly. A physician attended and reported uncertainty about his condition.
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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. CO. Hinsen
Jal
Oscar Johnson
Saronville
Qass County
B. N. Smith
Marshal Fold & Co
Chicago
Silverton
Colo
Whico
Chatbuck
Tecumseh
Councl
Gebling
Tn Kalis
M. P. Clopper
Heatrice
Otto Zicek
Bumano Drug Company
West Point
Frank Drahus
West PintZoo
David Delphand
A. Spigle
Pepper
District Court
Swan of
Tecumseo
Gustav Schraeder
Norfolk
Seward
Micnie Cole
Kansas City
Qovie
Burlington
Elisabeth
London
Henry VI
Wee
Roosevelt
Rovernor
Phrses
Spd
Mary A. Livermore
C Led
Daniel Webster
Atlantic
Kas
Navy Yard
Avery
Qemember
Suirt
Chandex BS. Dfpew
Paul Morton Cluming
Ales Yaut Baldwin
Dynamie
Milnesaka Kro
E Bork
Solomon H. Acres G
Grocese
Tory
John Haosbrougte
Bray
Ana Drenet
Hinner
House of the Future
Fe Exhaus
Merrion
Coutk
Ude
Pyt
Sil &T
Stes
Freghient Vwtard
A. J. Tower
Boston
U.S A
Toronto
Canads
W. L. Doud
W. L. Douglas
I. Dov Moen
Brockton
Pitlifate
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