Milton News Briefs and Local Obituaries
Milton notes include public school graduation plans in the new opera hall, a visit by Anne pater and William Nicholsson to California and Lewis and Clark events, and Death of Mrs Downe Scott from Culdesac now in Milton. Funeral today led by Rev Jet McAllister. Also contractor PF A Stormington wins Methodist church South contract for 3087. Mrs Tan McEachern departs for Portland. Grant Allen dies of consumption. Rebekah lodge to lead burial rites.
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Milton
Milton Public School
Opera Hall
Elies Anne Pater
William Nicholsson
Caliifornia
Lewis and Clark
Mra Downe Scott
Mra
A. E. McKnight
Scott
Tan McEachern
Portland
Abra
Grant Allen
Yoliy
Eyst
Meerher
Rebekah Lodge
Western Federation Miners Meeting in Salt Lake City
The Western Federation of Miners convened in Salt Lake City with delegates from Colorado Arizona Montana Idaho and other territories. The main topic is the stance on forming a national industrial labor body and a forthcoming Chicago convention called by Eugene V Debs where tensions with the AFL are noted.
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Salt Lake City
Tinh
Wreatern Federation of Minera
Kippmgett
Chicago
Colorado
Arixtoni
Montana
Idaho
Mne
Eugene V. Debs
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
Part 1
Antagonistic Movement Draws Western Federation Support
A fragment notes a new movement seen as opposed to the American federation and therefore deemed highly likely to gain backing from the Western federation. It hints at political alignment and anticipated influence within regional labor groups.
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New Movement
The Blue Racer Snake Described By Arkansas Source
A New Orleans Times-Democrat note recounts Arkansas recollections of the blue racer, praising its speed and dust-drawn, blue-tinged movement on country roads. The tale contrasts it with rattlesnakes and speculates on unknown top speeds of these reptiles.
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Arkansas
New Orleans Timers-Democrat
Antiquity and Value of Silk Across History
The article traces silk origins in China with Si ling Chi known as Slen Thean the first promoter of the silk industry. Silk goods were valued as gold, produced by cheap labor but commanding high prices globally. The Seres or Serica were terms used for China’s silk producing region reflecting vast historical importance.
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Meine
Autelius
China
Seres
Serica
Mens
Venice Women Baffle Fashion Rules In Plain Dress
In Venice women ignore global fashion norms preferring plain dark dresses and a universal black shawl as outerwear. Hats are unknown and hair styles follow London and Paris trends, while skirts stay constant in length. The piece blends social observation with anecdotes including a witty exchange about a diamond ring and a bishop’s quip about breakfast.
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Venice
London
Paria
Mirthful Quotation on a Man Always Looking for Work
A compact exchange portrays a man blamed for always seeking work while others deem him odd and out of sync with the seasons. The dialogue hints at social judgments and the characters’ wary views of labor and appearances.
The Change of Life and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Dangers and pain of the menopausal period described as caused by deranged systems. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a cure and support to strengthen the nervous system and endure this life stage. A testimonial from Mrs A E Hyland cites relief from womb-related symptoms, and personal letters invite women to seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Pinkham
A. E . Hyland
Chester Town
Pisieham
Lydia
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W. G. Byers
Changiien
Jaeison
Athes
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Origon
Jaen Rummel
Oxy
Dackron County
Chontes
Eingland
Carlioy
California
Mrz
New Methodist
Oportland
Mra Allen
Con
Westeain Federation Miners
Wil Pewnss
Dehuae Reeveee
Blue Mountain
Pendleton
the Blue Racer
Chicago Tribune
Peck
Methodist Church
Manchester
Cines
Polydore Moens
Rock Spring
Laatz Bros
R. F. Payne
Payne
Desmarais
Dalles
Ore
The
Columbia
Main Street
Alta and
Webb Streets
F. X. Schempp
Milan
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