Royal interest in boxing spans five Georges in Britain
The article notes royal backing for boxing across five reigns from George I to George V. It cites figures like James Figg, the first English champion, and Broughton as influential in early gloves. George IV and George VI's era are highlighted, while Victoria’s era saw efforts to suppress the sport.
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George V
Second Life Guards
Bombardier Wells
Pat O'Keefe
Great Britain
George I
James Figg
Thame
Oxfordshire
England
George H
Broughton
George HI
Napoleon
Russia
Prussia
Jem Helcher
George IV
William IV
Queen Victoria
Uncle Joe jokes about Bermuda trip and taxicab fares
Uncle Joe Cannon jokes with New York reporters about heading to Bermuda to bail out. He recalls a humorous housebreaker episode and quips about cheaper taxi fares when he returns. The piece notes New York to Brooklyn steam ferryboats began a century ago, shaping early regional transport until bridges and tunnels reduced their use.
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Bermuda
Uncle Joe Cannon
New York
Uncle Joe
Brooklyn
Nassau
New Jersey
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Manhattan
Long Island
Bay
Hast River
Hast
North River
The Socialist Draftsman and Cramp’s Counter
The late Charles T. Cramp recalled a Socialist draughtsman who proposed forcing the rich to divide everything with the poor to create equality. Cramp argued the system would revert to inequality in ten years, prompting the draughtsman to suggest another division, an idea Cramp dismissed as simplistic.
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Charles T. Cramp
Philadelphia
Peruvian Antiquities Collection Found Not Yet Received
A remarkable collection of Peruvian antiquities dating back 8 000 years remains unreceived. The items include Nazca pottery rare textiles and feather work highlighting ancient Peru.
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Nazca
Dr Weber restores sight for Des Moines pharmacist
Bert Steiner, a well known Des Moines druggist, writes from April 1 1903 thanking Dr A H Weber for curing his optic nerve disease. He describes gradual blindness, a successful new treatment, and that his sight now fully returns allowing him to resume work. He endorses Dr Weber for eye troubles and notes free examination.
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Bert Steiner
A. H. Weber
Des Moines
Dr. Weber
Jand
Weber
World's Best Live Stock at Fair Features Global Breeds
Across France Belgium England Guernsey Jersey and other regions premier livestock districts are showcased. The Iowa State Fair runs August 26 to September 4 highlighting Percheron horses Belgian draft stock and famed dairy cattle breeds as prime exhibits for local farmers.
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la Perche
France
Belgium
England
Guernsey
Jersey Isle
Iowa
Watt
Panama Canal
Iowa State Fair
The
Pain Fireworks Company
Canal
Alr
Cam
Panama City
Limon Bay
Gatun Locks
Atlantic
Goethals
Sage Tea Darkens Hair to Any Shade
A crude claim describes a home mixture using sage tea to darken faded hair. The text mentions sulfur and aarI for restoring color and notes an apparent ease of application, though wording is garbled and details remain unclear.
Women and Children Building at Des Moines Fair
A new Women and Children's building at the Des Moines fair August 6 to September 4 will host events for women and home interests. It offers rest rooms, a day nursery with trained nurses, amusements for children, and comfort for families. The Habies heart contest will be here. The building seats about 700 with no auditorium, faces west, and features a 244 by 144 foot footprint. Art and model school exhibits including manual training and domestic science will be displayed.
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Lows Ste Mar
Joes Moines
Gener
Constipation Ad Claims Pills Cure Sickness
An old advertisement warns against constipation and urges taking Dr King's New Life Pills to stay well. The copy promises quick relief with a single nightly dose and notes availability at druggists.
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Dr. King
Notice of Administrator for Axel Gad Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the estate of Axel Gad deceased appoints Alfred Gad as administrator. Creditors or anyone with claims must present them in proper form for allowance and payment by law. Dated August 26 1914.
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District Court OF
State OF
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Axel Gad
Axe Gad
Appointment of administrator in estate of Joseph Ehrisman
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Joseph Ehrisman, deceased, in Pocahontas County Iowa. The probate court in the State of Iowa initiates proceedings for the estate.
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Pocahontas County
Hestath
Joseph Ehrisman
Joseph
Bhrisman
Pocahontas
Lowa
Dei
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E. L. Hollis
State Savings Bank
North Presbyterian Church
Florence Fuller
Nat'l Bank
Rolfe
C. H. Moon
First National Bank Rolfe
J.H. Allen
C.D. Atkinson
Allen & Atkinson
H. C. Barnes
Chicago Veterinary College
H. W. Lyon
Hole
Rolfe, Iowa
E. Buxbom
Jas. Fox
Cea
N. A. Lind
Sinneapolis
Minn
Washingtim Avenue
Hmanly Art
Britain
Clifford Rolfe
Fowa
Poland
Ohio
Meke
Luces County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
FF. J, Cheney & CO
Alfred Gad
Bac
H. M. Schreiber
Rolfe Roller
Nature
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