Big Shooting Meet Plans Invite 19 Nations to Washington
International rifle matches to be staged in Washington next fall under National Rifle Association leadership. Palma trophy included with team and individual events at 1000 yards 800 meters and 50 yards. Invitations go to 19 countries and colonies, with open sights and varied targets under strict rules.
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United States
Washington
State Department
National Rifle Association
James A. Crain
Ottawa
Canada
America
England
Australia
France
Switzerland
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Italy
Germany
Austria
Greece
Mexico
Argentine Republic
Brazil
Spain
Belgium
Japan
National Rifle Association of America
Desert tortoise described as desert travelers with water sacks
A Suburban Life writer details desert tortoises in California describing their water sacs, surprising water supply, and remarkable climbing ability. He notes finding up to twenty in water-scarce desert areas and chronicles a tortoise's method of ascending rocky slopes using its head as a hook and powerful limbs.
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California
Desert
The Wise Eskimos and their Eskimo dress
The text discusses Captain Roald Amundsen and his expeditions adopting Eskimo dress. It notes fringe removal as viewed by explorers and the later need to restore fringe on long deerskin anoraks to maintain proper appearance and function.
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Roald Amundsen
Northwest Passage
Only a Letter Out About Grammar Lesson
A London Tit-Bits joke features Sam Smith praising his son Tommy in a playfully wrong debate on gender. Tommy correctly identifies masculine feminine and neuter, while Sam confuses pewter with neuter and laments the mistakes of his little scholar. The tale lampoons parental pride and child prodigy in a humorous exchange.
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Sam Smith
Tommy
Tom
Sam
London
Resentment over credit in a London bar
An impoverished drinker asks for credit but is refused. He pays sixpence to the publican, pockets the coin, and declares the man who refused credit will not receive his cash, exiting proudly as he leaves the bar.
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London Telegraph
Meaning of names in a child’s talk echoed in Chicago
The Chicago Inter Ocean recounts a playful exchange where a daughter explains that names carry meaning. The mother and child discuss Charles meaning brave William meaning resolute and George meaning business, reflecting a charm of name lore.
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Charles
Wiliam
George
Chicago Inter Ocean
Apt Pupil Lesson Turns Business Mentor
A speaker recalls taking a son into a family business months ago to learn the trade. The pupil has become the teacher as the son now runs the operation, signaling a successful handover and a shift in roles within the establishment.
Cross Mink Worth More If He Turns Good Natured
A short quip from the Atchison Globe notes that a cross mink would earn at least a dollar a day more if it could become good natured, reflecting humorous rural sentiment.
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Atchison Globe
License Application for Rockport Saloon 1908
Spencer county Indiana notices a liquor license request by rank X. Buxer to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors with on premises drinking for one year at a room on the northwest corner of lot eighty seven in St Melorad town. Also seeking permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch at the same saloon location.
Application for liquor license at Occidental Hotel Rockport
Henry P. Biedenkopf files in Spencer county Indiana for a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors by the glass or other less than a quart at a time with privilege to drink on premises. The location is the southeast room on the first floor of the three story Occidental hotel on Main street between Third and Fourth, part of lot 32 in William R. Hynes donation. The layout includes plate glass doors and windows facing Main street and adjoining hall access. Permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch is also requested. December 6 1908.
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Board of Commissioners
Spencer County
Indiana
Rockport
St. Melorad
Mill Street
Rank X. Buxer
Auditor's Office
Indianatown
Occidental Hotel
Main Street
Wiliam
Said
Henry P. Biedenkopf
Notice of Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Rockport
The Spencer circuit court orders a commissioner sale on December 3, 1908 in Rockport Indiana, offering Lots 69 and 105 in Crowder's addition and 23 in Wright and Griffith's donation at not less than two thirds of appraised value, with sale to continue until all real estate is offered, and another sale in Warrick County on December 19, 1908 for part of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 19 township 4 south range 6 west, containing the entire quarter quarter except ten acres.
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Spencer Circuit Court
Eula Forston
Martha Day
Josephine McVey
John Avery
Willlam Avery Dolphus Avery
Mary Phillips
Sallie A Houston
Dennis’ Houston
Andrew Houston
James Houston
William Houston
Parris Houston
Sophia Hallstaut
Louis Robinson
Bessie Robinson
Rockport
Sp Ocer County
Indiana
Towith
Wright
Griffith
Spencer County
County
Warrick
State of Indians
Reat
Hellman
Said
Ralph E. Roberts
Smith & McCullough Attorneys
Notice of Administration in Spencer County Indiana
Signed has been appointed by the Spencer circuit court to administer the estate of Mary M. Johnson, deceased. The estate in Spencer County is deemed solvent. Samuel P. Gwaltney named as administrator and A. J. Payton listed as attorney.
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Spencer Circuit Court
Mary M. Johnson
Spencer County
Indiana
Samuel P. Gwaltney
Admi
A. J. Payton
Atty
Notice of Rockport assessment roll hearing 1908
The Common Council of Rockport Indiana states that on November 20 1808 they approved an assessment roll for public improvements under resolutions three four and five. It fixes December 7 1908 as the hearing date for remonstrances against the amounts assessed for each property. The roll, listing owners and descriptions, is on file in the Clerk’s office for viewing. Attest: Clerk Robert Atkinson and Mayor John H Walker with councilmen Wesley Kellams Florentine Fishback Thomas Hardy Joseph Richey David Morgan.
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Rockport
Spencer County
Indiana
City
Robert Atkinson
City of
John H. Walker
Wesley W. Kellams
Florentine Fishback
Thomas R. Hardy
Joseph Richey
David L. Morgan
Rockport Seeks Bids for Concrete Sidewalk Construction
The Common Council of Rockport Indiana will on December 7 1998 at 10 o clock a m receive sealed bids for concrete sidewalk construction provided for in improvement resolution No 6 of the city. Attest Robert Atkinson Clerk of City.
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Rockport
Indiana
Robert Atkinson
Time Card Southern by Rail Schedule Rockport
Train departures from Rockport include No 41 at 7 00 am No 45 at 545 pm except Sunday and No 47 at 700 pm Sundays only. Arrivals list No 40 1150 am No 42 940 pm No 41 connects at Lincoln City to Louisville and east. Nos 45 and 47 connect east to Huntingburg. All trains connect to St Louis and points east. H Helmbeck local ticket agent.
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Rockport
Lincoln City
Louisville
Huntingburg
St. Louis
Evansville Railways Passenger and Freight Schedule
Evansville railways timetable lists daily passenger car departures from Rockport to Evansville and intermediate points at many morning and afternoon times. Evansville to Rockport and intermediate points runs hourly from early morning to evening. Richland Lake PO connections exist with hourly services to Rockport and Evansville. Freight depot at Main and Suh streets has Rockport to Evansville freight at 3 45 p m daily except Sunday. For information call Home 79.
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Rockport
Evansville
Hatfield
Richland
Lake P. O
Suh Streets
Telephone Home No
W. A. Carson
General
Red Nose and Signal in The Real Signal
The London Lancet cites the red nose as not a distress flag while noting the fin he pockets for the quarter he aims to borrow signals true intent. The piece reflects on moral judgment when two people commit the same act and suggests context shapes criminality per Terence.
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London Lancet
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