Dunmow Court Awards Bacon Love Test to Happy Couples
In Dunmow England the Court of Love awards two strips of bacon to couples who prove 366 days without quarrel. This year 40 couples contested and two pairs faced trial Mr and Mrs Harry Smith were graced with a fitch while Mr and Mrs Butcher also claimed harmony after 20 years. A choir sang Oh Land of Hope and Glory as the scene ended with wedding hopefuls.
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Dunmow
Eng
Court of Love
Harry Smith
Crewton
Frank Butcher
Tilly
Crose
Smith
Piness
English Doctor Claims Leprosy Is Curable
Vancouver report says Dr Whitelaw of London claims leprosy is not infectious or incurable after 20 years of Pacific island practice. He supports his claim with photographs showing patients before treatment and after, noting scars remain but lesions heal.
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Vancouver
B. C
Whitelaw
College of Physicians and Surgeons of London
Pacific Islands
Church Dedication at Fauntleroy Congregational Saec
The Congregational church at Fauntleroy was dedicated yesterday with many members in attendance. The dedication was led by Rev. Dr. Samuel Green. Attendees included numerous people from other Congregational churches in the city.
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Fauntleroy
Samuel Green
Public Markets Fruit and Produce Price List
A fragmented list of market prices for onions Elberta peaches sweet potatoes lemons crab apples grapes and various produce. Includes unit prices per basket crate or box with beans pears and apples and notes on delivery and weight.
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Gravenstein
Wilson Payers No Attention To Bill Taft Speech in Western New York
Governor Woodrow Wilson in his first Western New York campaign speech attacked Roosevelt and the progressive party for keeping up tariffs and trusts. He ignored President Taft and urged voters to judge platforms and candidates by promised outcomes and personal view.
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Paroress
Buffalo
N. Y
Col. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
New York
Wilson
Roosevelt
Col
Taft
Logs Cost More As Prices Rise On Puget Sound
The log price scale rose to 7 10 and 13 dollars per thousand for all grades due to fir log scarcity on Puget Sound and near the Columbia River and Gray's Harbor. Cedar logs are even scarcer with prices at 12 and 13 dollars per thousand.
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Puget Sound
Columbia River
Gray's Harbor
Honest Man Stirs Gold Hill Merchants
Gold Hill merchants celebrate the discovery of D. M. Marvey of Chicc as an honest man. R H Moore, a Gold Hill merchant, receives a letter from Harvey asking for a statement of debts for goods from 1902 and ten years’ dues to a livery stable proprietor an hotel keeper and other local businessmen. Harvey promises to settle all debts with interest.
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Gold Hill
D. M. Marvey
Chicc
Cat
R. H. Moore
Lein
Harvey
Moore
1,000 Birds Exhibition Opens in King County
The five day event starts September 9 and features over 1,000 entered birds with many more expected. It will include 14 classes of entries covering every kind of chicken.
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King County
Swordfish Fights off Boat in Catalina Harbor
In Avalon California on September 2 a swordfish weighing 224 pounds, largest of the year, was landed after a 65 minute fight by L. J. Murphy of Converse Indiana. The fish nearly sunk the boat with a single hit to the hull but was finally hooked in open sea away from land.
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Catalina Island
Avalon
Cal
L. J. Murphy
Converse
Ind
Murphy
Chicago Endures Heat Wave With Fatal Toll Rises
Chicago faced extreme heat with high humidity and hundreds of prostrations. Four deaths were reported today, bringing the two day total to fifteen as noon temperatures topped the 95 degree mark and street readings climbed higher.
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United Preas
Chicago
Yesateroday
Tie Her Down He Advises Misprint Hits Commerce Head
Washington news reports a misprint in official notices, misnaming Alberta H. Bidwin in a domestic silence bureau. Albertus H. Baldwin, portrayed as a new head of domestic and foreign commerce, faced rapid press attention. He offered a single quip on the servant problem: tying down a cook. The crowd seized on the remark as a practical domestic science claim.
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Commerce Bureau
Washington
Alberta H. Bidwin
Bureau of Domestic Silence
Albertus H. Baldwin
Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce
Farewell Sermon From Rev Edward Lincoln Smith
Rev Edward Lincoln Smith preached his farewell sermon at Puerim Congregational Church about optimism and a bright future. He departs this week for New York and will receive a reception tonight for church members.
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Edward Lincoln Smith
New York
Puerim Congregational Church
Smith
Steers Jump Into the Sea Near Santa Rosa Island
A dozen or more cattle leaped from a steamer near Santa Rosa Island as a heavy swell struck while clearing buoys. Boats were lowered and after about an hour the others that jumped were brought ashore at sea level.
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Hanta Barbara
Santa Rosa Island
Trades and services directory items in Seattle area
Classified snippets list barber college programs and courses with day and night schedules. jobs include experienced gardener and optical business assistant. notices for wages during learning and upstairs sales. and a land company offering acreage. Names, addresses, and phone numbers appear throughout.
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Ee Barber College
Hhool
Washington
Des Lundquist
Emre
Laurelhurnt
Kenwood
Richmond
I. Butt Optical Co
Arcade
Ry Berner
R College Occidental Ave
Vernon Primermen’ Agency
Hones
Norman
Yester Way
Yates
Bia
Acreage listings offer varied terms across Washington
A sprawl of real estate notices shows multiple acreage offers in Southwest Washington and beyond. Listings include 20 acres two miles from Centralia at $700 with flexible terms, 40 acres at $400, 14 1 2 acres near trout stream with timber nearby, and 6 to 7 acre parcels near Beattie and Cashmere with cash and monthly terms. Various companies and agents, including Southwest Washington Land Company and Ole Hanson & Co, advertise properties with terms and locations across Langley Whidby Island and surrounding counties.
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Machina
Snohomish
OLE Hanson & CO
New York Block
Southwest Washington Land Company, Inc
Kroom
New York
Pine Valley Ranch
Urko & Farrer
Charry St. Langley
Whidby Island
Fverett
Galbraith Dock
Madison
Langley
Wash
Beattie
Croety
Cashmere
Roxbury St
Sao Acre
Ey House
Fruit Trose
Rhea
Lacton Springs
Kenwood
R Buie
Ballard
Ramser
Sunnyvide
Taroes
Lumber Exchange
Aia
Abel Realty Go
Price Real Estate Exchange CO
Northy
Yakima
Biliott
Kirkland
Anderson
Burke & Farrar
Cherry St
Burgain
Woodlawn Pa Bungalow Co
Phinney
Northern Bank Eidith & Pike
Valley St
26Th Av
Oles & Eckern
Northern Bank
Collyer
Lea
Seattle
Ravenna Park
Ranch Property with 26 Acres for Sale
Land description shows 26 acres with more than half cultivated and spring water. Includes profitable bearing fruit trees, crops, implements, a daily boat service, and a cozy building. Price 6000 dollars with reasonable terms or a Geattie property in part payment.
Money to Loan City and Country Loans
An advertised loan offer details loans on improved or vacant property from $50 to $600 with flexible terms and quick service. It also promotes unsecured loans on furniture pianos and warehouse receipts with liberal terms, targeting local residents at 207 Northern Bank Ride, 4th & Pike.
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Duex Sturtevan
Boston
Coridential American Jewelry Co
Eastern Brokerage Co
Northern Hank
4Th & Pike
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