Knights of Pythias Second Anniversary Celebrations Across States
Reports from Washington to Richmond mark the 42nd anniversary of the Knights of Pythias founded in 1864 by Justine H. Rathbone. Events span Ohio to California and include parades, banquets, and district gatherings as members celebrate across the nation. Also mentions promotional note for DeWitt's Little Early Risers laxatives.
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Washington, D.C
Joustine H. Rathbone
Mexico
Canada
Washington, D. C
Order of the Knights of Pythian
Justine H. Rathbone
United States
Alaska
Cuba
Ohio
Ilinois
Taciinn
Iowa
Pennsylvania
New York
Missouri
California
Kansas
Colorado
Florida
Minnesota
Nebraskau
Oregon
Texas
Wisconsin
Detroit
Knights of Pythiog
Washington
Columbia
The
Knights of Pythias of Thin Stave
Wheeling
W. Va
Hank of Knights of Pythias
Benwood
Butcher in Command Seizes Manchurian Army
Petersburg February 17. Gertbral Gredukoff, called the butcher, has succeeded Lineviteh in command of the Manchurian army. The report notes swift leadership changes amid regional upheaval.
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Petersburg
Gertbral Gredukoff
Butcher
Allhallows Eve Observance Tied to Pagan Traditions
The article argues Halloween stems from pagan roots not church practice. It describes belief in spirits wandering the night and divination as central features. It notes uniform British customs with nuts and apples widely used, including games and love divination.
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Q Glendower
Apirita
Great Britain
England
Fooling A Great Doctor In Antwerp Deceitful Clinic Trick
The Belgians tricked Sir Morell Mackenzie by faking a patient’s death to lure him to Antwerp. He agreed to perform a clinic at the city hospital, conducting several operations for payment. On his return voyage he learned the hoax, realizing two patients with the same ailment had prompted the clinic visit.
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Morell Mackenzie
Antwerp
Reader
Bir Morell
Morell
The Galts In the Ocean Salt Of Sea Remnants And Salinity
The article discusses how sea salts have fed countless life forms, formed rocks, built reef systems, and, based on average salinity, estimates that ocean salt could cover all land in a 1000 foot layer. It notes vast volumes and areas, including 200,700,000 cubic miles of water and over 10 quintillion tons of salt.
Peru Railway to Cerro de Pasco Gold Fields
A remarkable Peruvian railway runs from Callao to the Cerro de Pasco gold fields. It climbs 5,000 feet in 46 miles through the El Mao valley and Sierras, then tunnels the Andes at 15,045 feet, the highest point where a steam locomotive moves a train, all within 78 miles.
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Peru
Callao
Cerro de Paces
Elmao
Sierras
Andes
Treatment for a sprain with hot baths and massage
A medical note claims the most successful sprain treatment is hot footbaths for fifteen minutes three times daily, followed by massage for fifteen minutes and a rubber bandage from toes to ankle. Patients are advised to walk, with dancers reportedly returning to work in about four weeks.
Standing Room Only Divorce Suit Joke Script
A brief witty exchange notes a wife suing for divorce and the lawyer questions her evidence. The client counters there won’t be enough seats to accommodate the crowd, reflecting humor about courtroom attendance. The item preserves period voice with concise humor from the Chicago News.
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Chicago News
Selfishness and temper in moral conduct
The excerpt laments habitual selfishness and its impact on others fortunes, noting people act as if distant from shared fate. It cites a man claiming a reserved seat in heaven for a single act like tearing an old coat, and warns against self blind to one’s own good from excessive eye-openers.
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Heaven
Divorce Law Uniformity Discussed At Federal Conference
Washington February 19 opening of a divorce congress called by Governor Samuel Pennypacker of Pennsylvania to seek uniform divorce laws across states. Delegates from many states attend. South Carolina is represented though it has no divorce laws. Key figures include La Rue Munson, Walter Swich, and William Rouke. aims include national legislation and future conferences.
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South Carolina
Pendygacker
Pennsylvania
Washington
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Jas
Pennypacker
la Rue Munson
Williamsport
Walter George Swich
William H. Rouke
Philadelphia
Ry. Ries Perry
Fll. Siddons
A. B. Browne
District of Columbia
John C. Richberg
Lanois
Aman M. Eaton
Rhode Island
P. W. Meldrim
Saweenah
Henry R. Gortachius
Olumbue
Wind W. A. Denny
Rome
John D. Carroll
J. Embry Allen
W. D. Claytrook
Kentucky
Tt le
Siate
Inna
Congress
Fireless cookers eyed for army use in field meals
Washington reports that fireless cookers, large enough for whole commands, show promise to cut fuel costs. Experiments at Fort Riley indicate foods stay hot for hours, with vegetables at 140, meat 160, coffee 172 degrees. Army officers foresee wide adoption to save expenses.
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Washington, D. C
New York City
Fort Riley
Kas
Economic Satisfaction and Efficiency Considerations
The text discusses achieving fulfillment and satisfaction in a manner that is economical and practical. It emphasizes balancing costs with perceived value, aiming for solutions that minimize waste while meeting essential needs and maintaining quality.
Olive growing urged with careful site and variety choice
Orchard and Farm reviews olive growing, noting many California failures from unsuitable locations and varieties. It argues olives need favorable soil and care, with success limited to large pickling types like Mission and Spanish Queen. Common olives yield poor results.
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Umatilla
California
La Grande Socialists Pick City Ticket
The La Grande Observer reports about 50 socialists met last evening selecting a city ticket with W. F. Wines as chairman. They plan to file petitions to place the slate on the regular ballot with Bird F. Lewis for mayor C. J. Vander Pool for recorder FE. C. Davis for treasurer and ward nominees H. A. Watson W. T. Crider G. D. Simons John W. Underwood. Last election records show varied socialist support. mayor Brad Lewis had 824 votes and other officials received 46 to 220 votes.
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la Grande
W. 5 Wines
Bird F. Lewis
C. J. Vander Pool
FE. C. Davis
Camellmen
G. D. Simons
John W. Underwood
W. T. Crider
Jong Rm
HH. A. Watson
Brad Lewis
J. BE. Hollock
J. K. Pitegenild
Davis
Inital
Frightfully Burned Hand and China Uprising Talk
A Ford City machinist Charles W Moore badly burned his hand in an electrical furnace but Buckions Arnica Salve cured quickly. Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang Chang says China faces no uprising and blames Germany for much trouble. World YMCA fund drive plans raise 25000 for Yakima building. Washington state leads in YMCA investments by share of wealth and population.
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Chas. W. Moore
Ford City
Buckion
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Chentung Liang Chang
Washington
Washington Post
China
Germany
YM. Cc. A
Yakima
of Washington
Union
Carnegie offers $60000 grant to Kingfisher college
Andrew Carnegie offers sixty thousand dollars to the Congregational college of Kingfisher on condition the institution raises fifty thousand dollars more, and the college plans to raise the latter amount immediately.
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Andrew Carnegie
Congregational College
Kingfisher
Iowa Boy Seeks Prison for Work and Food Relief
A 14 year old in Bronx City Iowa writes to Police Judge Samuel Page begging to be sent to prison or a reform school where he can learn a trade after years of packing house labor for 25 to 50 cents daily. The tale highlights harsh conditions, crowded living, and family strain fueling his plea.
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Iowa
Forest
Bronx City
Stephen Ferdig
Leech Street
Samuel Page
Ferdig
Iver
District Court
A Doctor of the Old School and His Castor Oil Creed
A nostalgic portrait of a country physician from an older era. The doctor trusted castor oil as his primary remedy and diagnostic tool, applying strong doses and no milder mixtures. He believed some patients would recover or die, guiding his practice with stern certainty.
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Castor
Castor Oll
N. C. Fowler, Jr
Early gas risk fears in London with Clegg trials
In early 1900s London, fear of suffocation and explosions from impure illuminating gas led to public alarm. Samuel Clegg demonstrated safety by lighting burners himself and even attaching a lighted candle to a gas holder before a Royal Society committee, causing momentary alarm but no accidents.
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London
Samuel Clegg
Westminster Bridge
Clegg
Royal Society of London
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