Big Men From Small Towns Glenn Hammond Curtiss
A portrait of Glenn Hammond Curtiss born in Hammondsport New York in 1878. He built motorcycles, formed early aviation ventures, set speed records, designed engines for dirigibles and seaplanes, opened flight schools, and expanded Curtiss Aircraft with J N Willys to meet war demands.
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Glenn Hammond Curtiss
Hammondsport
N. Y
Curtiss
U. S
New York World
Albany
New York
Rodman Wanamaker
America
J. N. Willys
Altom's Fancy Box Stationery Sale Opens
Fancy box stationery offered at 10 cents and up showcases a wide range at Altom's store. The ad highlights affordable options for gifts and office use with bold typography and a big line emphasis.
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Altom’s
Jaguar in Washington Turns Out From Wildcat to Pet
A jaguar cub mistaken for a wildcat after a car crash in Washington was captured by Fred Redmond and confined in a chicken coop. The owner, William J. Slattery, had brought the animal from Nicaragua as a pet. Slattery, injured in the crash, later requested his jaguar as a recovery. The animal was described as tame despite requiring four men to corral it.
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Washington
Liberty
Fred Redmond
Nicaragua
William J. Slattery
Micaragua
Navy
Redmond
Slattery
Decay Threatens German Castle Once Owned by Empress Victoria
Schloss Friedrichshof built by and for Empress Victoria is falling into disrepair as the grand duchess of Hesse cannot afford upkeep. Saltpeter in Tauern stone caused sweating walls, requiring warmth and coal beyond the duchess's means. The family moved to a nearby palace previously home to the empress' master of ceremonies.
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Wei
Hamburg
Schloss
Friedrichshof
Victoria
Frederick
Grand Duchess of
Hesse
Queen Victoria
England
Taunus
Nea Tr
Pair to Be Tried Under Anti-Duel Law
Atlantic City, N J a century old anti duelling law was revived in county case. William Rushton twenty four of Cologne Chicago hospital escape arrested after duel with Charles Siewert sixty five. Both men face charges with assault and battery and will be first prosecuted under the act.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic County
William Rushton
Cologne
Charles Siewert
Siewert
Rushton
Auction of 1 HP Gasoline Engines and Farm Equipment
Farm sale notice offers 1 second hand 1-horse power engines in good order at $5. Ford power pulleys with attachments offered at $15 each or $150 for all. A straw spreader priced at $50. Overstock hay carload of Alfalfa hay available, price to be quoted. Plan to ship a car of wheat around Jan 1 and invite buyers to trade wheat for flour. Several kinds of wheat and flour offered at competitive prices.
Dixie Fire Kindler Ad Sparks Safe Kindling Option
Classified ad promotes Dixie Fire Kindler for starting fires easily without oil gas or explosions. Sold in small boxes, marketed as safe cheap and ready to use with simple instructions.
Car of Soy Bean Hay Prices at Patoka Side Track
A car of extra good alfalfa hay will be on the Patoka side-track with a special price listed at 17.00 dollars per car. The terse notice indicates a sale pricing detail for hay shipments.
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Patoka
Seed and hay buyers seek Timothy delivery in Vernon Patoka area
Inquiries seek five car loads of good Timothy hay with delivery to Vernon or Patoka. The ad specifies Red Top Seed as the market source and asks for immediate supply.
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Vernon
Patoka
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J. M. Smith
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Poachael
Mie
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Timothy Hay
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