Freakish golf balls and odd balls at play in history
Features curious golf mishaps from Britain and Scotland including a ball decapitating a lark at Raynes Park and similar incidents at Birkdale Balconile and St Andrews. Also recounts Duke Maximilian’s zither misadventure with peasants and a tale of etiquette at the Chinese court and other light anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Raynes Park Golf Club
Crocker
Birkdale
Balconile Links
Scotland
North Berwick
St. Andrews Links
Duel Talk and Farm Mishap Highlight Tiny Town Tales
A venting Uncle Erastus recalls a duel tale with a Yellowman and a missed gun moment, then a brakeman’s farm mishap after a plow hit a stump. The stories, from Youth's Companion and Atchison Globe, mix wit with moral musings on life, marriage, and hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastus
Ugel
Atchison Globe
Child recalls dinner ordeal told by grandmother
Bobby recounts a family moment with his grandmother and mother. He explains a request to eat all he wants led to a humorous consequence. The exchange shows a child's honesty about a simple, affectionate moment.
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Bobby
Russian Versus Turkish Soldier Tale Ends In Laughter
A dated humorous piece recounts a rivalry over drill between a Russian and Turkish officer. The Russian declares his orderly can trace a path to tobacco with perfect steps, while the Turkish retorts with a parallel routine. The anecdote ends with a punchline about a latchkey and a footpad.
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Ivan
Mehemet's
Mehemet’s
Ali Effendi
Pete Cadens
Ali Efendi
Muchtar
Igi
Pain Balm Relief Promptly in Burn Case
A Vernon Connecticut child suffered a severe hand burn and found quick relief after James M. Nichols recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Nichols reports it drew out inflammation and provides immediate aid, noting its use for cuts burns strains and lame backs. Sold by Jackson's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Strauss
Vernon, Conn
Strauss
James M. Nichols
Nichols
Chamberlain
Jackson
Citation in Multnomah County Court for M A Townsends estate
In Multnomah County Court Oregon a citation commands Toma Riley Howard Scott Lucy A Quay Wilfred Scott Alfred Townsend and Hattie Townsend and Frank Townsend minors to appear September 26 1906 at 10 AM to show cause why Lucy A Quay as guardian should be empowered to sell at private sale described parcels in Chipmans and Adams Additions St Johns Multnomah County to pay claims and settle estate Witnessed by the clerk and court seal from St Johns Review published August 17 24 and September 7 1906
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Ore
Multnonaly
M.A. Townsend
Toma Riley
Howard Scott
Lucy A. Quay
Wilfred Scott
Alfred T
Hattie A. Townsend
Frank Townsend
State of
Oregon
County
Multnomah
Portland
Kinood Quay
Chipman
Adam
St. Johns
Elaine Gaint
F. W. Paast
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Bonham & Currier
General Merchandise
Cochran
W. H. King Land Co
The
Queen Insurance Co
American Central of St. Louis
Norwich Union Fire Inc
Society
San Francisco
St. Johns, Oregon
JW. Hunting
Platt
Worl
Casteier
Hooke
Thaverane
Nentney
RT Plan
Reape
A. Trevor
Hh le
Pownes
M. J
Holbrook
Wood
Kadderly Transfer & Commission Company
Jersey Street
St. Jos
Scott
Daniel Brecht
Godsey & Clark
Star Market
F. Merrill Faulk & Merrill
University Park
Smith & Hoover
Eximioudson
St. Joline
Loco A
A. A
ST. Jouns
Newhis
Duke Maximilian
Mave
Birde
Maximilian
Alps
Max
Chinos
Drury
M. Drury
Paris
M. Jules Simon
Eed
Oregonian Telegram Agency
Jersey St
Phone Union
Magoon
Central Market
Holbrook Bloc
Imcclave & Ward
Samuels
London Expres
America
Christopher Columbus
Walter Raleigh
Fulton
Howe
Edison
Mme. Delacroix
St. Memin
Appleton
Philadelphia
Part
Ketchley
Lulu
Pally
Wellington
Columbia University
IS. H. Greene
Breeden
St. i G
Pacific 2098
Joseph McChesney
PHY Eciana
Rene
McChesney
Johns
L. G. Holland
Moroes
Hayrook Brick Block
Ross 5
Kant
St. Jobine
W. E. Martel
Crown and Hridge Work
Molrook Wlock
Mary Maclachlan
Urick Rock
St. Johns Hotel
A. W. Vincent, M. D
Buralon
Office
South Jersey Street
Attoaney
Soscar Devaul, M.D
Union Gy
University Park Lig Mare
Bolen Brothers Carpenters and Contractors
N. F. Noren & CO
F. M. Parsons
W. Dickgon
L. B. Chipman
Contracor and Builder
Allts
Lively A
Somtoo
American de- Forest Wireless Telegraphy Co
W.J. Peddicord Notary Public
Bon Ton
Mansvinio & Kagaimon
Parone
Jereey
D. C. Rogers & CO
South St
Inca
Jere
Scott J1aq
Morrison Street
Sirs i Port
Wilcox Dray
Beott
Piano Moving
Hallbe
Tacoma Street
Omgen
Goodrich & Goodrich
Saint Johns and
Portland, Ore
Zeller-Byrnes & Blackburn Co
Jervey
M. A. Gee Wane and Co
Catlin
Saint Johns
F. M. Lashbaugh
Comer Jersey and
Catlin, St, Johns
Laurel Lodge No
Oda
Bellows Hall
Hewitt
NG Wu. Poole
G. W. Overstreet
N. McCann
Spendea Wich
Old
Postotice
Huild' Cae
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