Fire Destroys Ingles & Co Grain Elevator at Cambridge
A mysterious blaze levelled the Ingles & Co grain elevator in Cambridge Indiana as a new third story had just been added. The frame building, designed to hold 15 000 bushels of grain, burned rapidly with insurance covering about half the 15 000 dollar loss. Firefighters faced a stubborn blaze as grain smoldered for days, with total damages estimated at 15 000 dollars split about 10 000 for building and machinery and 5 000 for grain. Officials are unsure of origin and no fire was inside prior to discovery.
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Cambridge
Ingles & Co
Ingless & Co
Civil War Musicians Parade to Salt Lake City
Audubon Iowa August 6 a notable train departed Rock Island depot carrying B H Freeman and 700 members of the National Association of Civil War Musicians en route to the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Salt Lake City. Freeman and his veteran unit, famed fifers and drummers, will serve as readers for the grand parade next week.
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Audubon, Ia
Rock Island
Audubon
BH. J. Freeman
National Association of
Civil War Musicians
Grand Army of the Republic
Salt Lake City
Freeman
Balt Lake City
Live Stock at State Fair Sets New Iowa Records
Des Moines August 6 Livestock entries for the Iowa State fair exceed last year with totals of 828 for horses and ponies and 866 for cattle. Secretary John C Simp son notes a new cattle barn will ease crowding though stable capacity remains tight. Entries mailed Monday were accepted and the list includes breeds such as Morgans Shorthorns Herefords Galloways Guernseys and Holsteins among others.
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Des Moines
John Co. Simpson
Btanchard
Eagles Elect Iowa Officers At Davenport Convention
The state convention of Eagles in Davenport Iowa on August 6 elected officers including President Paul Van Dyck Des Moines Vice President Lee Evans Council Bluffs Secretary Sam Swift Dubuque Treasurer N G Lutz Chariton Chaplain Herman Bremhorst Ottumwa Conductor Henry Huygers Davenport Inside Guard Thomas Castello Perry Outside Guard J H Smeltzer Muscatine Trustees H B Lofton Keokuk F L Beyer Davenport J M Reed Sioux City Lee Van Derloo Council Bluffs Hayward Des Moines
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Davenport
State Convention of Eagles
Paul van Dyck
Des Moines
Lee Evans
Council Bluffs
Sam Swift
Dubuque
Muscatine
Lofton
Keokuk
F. L. Beyer
J. M. Reed
Sioux City
Lee van Derloo
Council Bluffa
G27
Hayward
Unclear fragment hints at university staff move
Fragment mentions Week Manto in Michigan and Towa City Iowa with August dates and Frank Dry directing in a university department, implying a personnel change or new appointment plus a similar role at Michigan.
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Week Manto
Michigan
Towa City
Frank Dry
Geryctor
The
University
Milar
Mule Hero of Belleville Coal Mine Receives Pension
Pete the mule, a tireless four mile daily coal hauler, sensed danger and led ten miners to safety as a roof collapsed behind them. After 25 years underground totaling 6,250 days, he saved lives and earned a pension, ending his days as a celebrated mine mascot.
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St. Louis
Pete
Summit
Belleville
Pete Sud
Denly
William Edwin
Bees Stop Train Becomes Swarm Capture Tale in Idaho
A Spokane beekeeping expert and bystanders quelled a swarm that nested in a water tank standpipe near Twin Falls Idaho. A garden hose stream drove the bees from the pipe while two boys captured the queen and Swab secured the bulk in a keg. Swab bought the swarm for $1.26 as the train resumed service.
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Spokane
Wash
Twin Falls
Idaho
Swab
Sullivan
Worthy
Government Creates National Monument in Oregon Caves
President Taft signed a proclamation declaring southern Oregon caves a national monument. The action preserves the marble halls and directs government work to improve access and guard against vandalism.
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Oregon Caves
Washington
Oregon
Taft
Fines Himself For Speeding In Vancouver Court
Police Magistrate Adolphus Williams fined himself five dollars and costs for speeding his automobile in police court. He had earlier dismissed cases of two well known citizens for speeding before discovering the resemblance of his own name. The magistrate admitted the charge, noting he had been driving 19 miles per hour where eight is allowed. He was ordered to pay the fine.
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Ancouver
B. C
Adollphus Williams
Adolphus Williams
Kennedy
Williams
Legislature to Save Horned Frog of Texas
M. B. Davis of Waco secretary of the Texas Audubon society asks Governor Campbell to call a special legislative session to protect the horned frog which is rapidly becoming extinct in the state. He says shipments to large cities for metallizing and harp use are increasing.
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Waco
Tex
Campbell
M. B. ‘Davis
Texas Audubon Society
Davis
Blue Nets Improve Catch Color Study
A fishing boat owner at St Abba Berwickshire reports nets dyed with blue near the sea yield a different hue than brown. The experiment suggests possible better catches, though the text is fragmentary and unclear about methods or outcomes.
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London
St. Abba
Berwickshire
Lavender harvest in Hitchin district signals potential crop yield
The Hitchin area in Hertfordshire shows promising lavender growth with sun and low rainfall boosting bloom. Perks & Llewellyn, early pioneers, note foreign competition shrinking the crop though Hitchin maintains high standards for lavender extract. Distilling begins when flowers mature, yielding about half an ounce of oil from six pounds of blossoms, and fragrance travels miles from the distillery.
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London
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
Perks
Perks & Llewellyn
Hoosier death by own action king sentenced in Hamilton
Hamilton Indiana resident Charles Wolf of Connersville known as the Hoosier death by own action king was sentenced to 200 days in the workhouse by Acting Mayor Smedley in police court. Wolf swallowed carbolic acid in Dr G M Cummins office and was moved to Mercy hospital where staff recognized him from prior hospital stays. He was ejected from the hospital and jailed, marking his sixth self harm attempt in Hamilton.
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Hamilton, O
Charles Wolf
Connereville
Ind
Wolf
Hamilton
Burglar Alarm Sparks Break-In at Alton Home
Mrs. Albert Rexford awoke to a man in stocking feet crouching by the bed with a knife, reaching for trousers. She screamed and struck him, causing him to dive through a window. Mr. Rexford awakened, seized a pistol, and the intruder fled.
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St. Louis
Albert Rexford
East Second Street
Alton
Mr. Rexford
Eyelets with Cotton in Madeira Embroidery
An article explains how Madeira embroidery achieves smooth eyelet borders. Native workers outline each eyelet with cotton, then slit and shape it, but the key is the over and over stitch done half way around each side before completing the row. This method eliminates ridges at join points.
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Madeira
Long Gloves Fall From Fad As Styles Relax This Year
Fashion notes say long gloves have become affordable again with shorter sleeves and a dollar price tag. The chamois glove remains popular in a simplified one button style easy to wash and wear, suitable for both men and women in daily activities. Silk and cotton gloves suit simple dresses, while chamois serves as an undress option for shopping and morning calls.
Double Up In Hosiery Fashion Trend
The piece notes a chic method where women wear two pairs of stockings to create changing effects. Outer stockings are sheer cobweb silk. under pairs are brighter. Bronze over yellow and green over blue are cited as stylish combos, with black over green pairing with a green parasol and a black frock with green touches. A quip about a man who wore two pairs so holes wouldn’t align completes the item.
Reversible Wraps Hit Fashion Scene Afloat
A clever new wrap design debuts featuring reversible styling for seaworthy wear. The item offers two looks in one, with the wearer able to adapt the wrap for different outfits and occasions.
Black Spanish Lace Wraps Redefine Afternoon Style
An old style guide suggests lace as the dignified choice for afternoon wraps. It highlights black Spanish lace, versatile for three quarter coats or scarf arrangements, and describes a crepe de chine lace wrap with back gathering and shoulder tacking for a crisp, elegant look.
Engagement Luncheon Display with Bonbon Centerpiece
A luncheon marked by a loving cup centerpiece filled with tiny candy boxes. Ferns and roses adorned the display while ribbons linked each gift to a plate. One small box revealed an engagement announcement card.
Lingerie Waist Ironing Technique Described
A dated instruction explains ironing a lingerie waist with many tiny back buttons. Lay the back over folds, align the button placket, and press carefully to smooth between all buttons for a neatly pressed finish.
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E. J. Freeman
Jowa
Salt Lake
van Dyck
OWA Eagles
Thomas Pryor Gore
Oklahoma
British Columbia
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