Merry Widow Hats Cause Townwide Mayhem in Charles City
A lighthearted but chaotic incident in Charles City Iowa features a Merry Widow hat acting like a circular saw. The hat allegedly severs a dog's tail, trims the town pump handle, and yanks 47 team hitch straps free, prompting a wild street chase and a hat spinning to a hole in the pavement. The next morning an oil well spouts where the hat vanished and the mayor requests hats from Chicago for prospecting.
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Charles City
Iowa
Chicago
Frog Culture Proves Highly Profitable Enterprise
The article argues that a well managed frog pond on a farm can become extremely profitable. It notes demand for frogs exceeds supply, making frog farming a lucrative occupation for those who learn simple husbandry practices and stock ponds properly.
The Pacing Horse and Sore Fore Feet
The article explains pacing in horses caused by forefoot soreness. It notes the fore limbs mainly support weight, leading the animal to favor a pace to reduce pain. It cites the pacing of Jay Lye Lee as a notable example in Field and Farm.
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Jay Lye Lee
Bible Centennial Highlights at Philadelphia Event
The British and Foreign Bible Society centennial in Philadelphia featured addresses on Bible reading and history by James Bryce and Senator Beveridge, with a Roosevelt telegram. Beveridge extolled the Bible as sentinel on human hope, praising its ethical truths and universal appeal across literature, religion, and life.
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British and Foreign Bible Society of London
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
James Bryce
United States
Beveridge
Roosevelt
William Whitaker
Society
Maupassant
Poe
Doyle
Milton Shakespeare
Dante
Paul
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Reading of Literature Echoes Through Mass Audiences
Quoted passage discusses literature’s reach and enduring influence beyond elite circles, noting widespread readership of Bibles and literary works as a sign of cultural vitality. It emphasizes public engagement with written words and the living nature of texts beyond scholarly circles.
Ray Lamphere In Laporte Murder Farm Case
Ray Lamphere, employed on the Gunness farm, is under arrest on suspicion of murder and arson in the Laporte murder farm mystery. Authorities pursue his possible role in the house fire and crimes nearby, noting a hair sample found with a body strongly linking him to the case.
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Laporte
Ray Lamphere
Gunness House
Lamphere
William H Ryan and political ties amid early 1900s Buffalo
The article profiles Congressman William H Ryan of Buffalo a bonding and fire insurance firm partner born in Massachusetts and raised in Buffalo outlining a forty year career from local supervisor to fifth term congressman. It also recounts brief biographical notes on John W Kern William E Borah and Governor Cox with anecdotes from public life and a tour of small town political landmarks.
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William H. Ryan
Cannon
Paper Trust
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Ellen T. Cosgrove
Ryan
Che
William N. Ryan
Board of Supervisors
Erie County
Wanted a Haunted House in London Letter to Agency
A man seeks a rent free haunted house in London stating he does not fear ghosts and will testify if none appear. He offers to live long or short term and vows secrecy, with a small income and no interest in gossip. The firm says it has no haunted houses but will inform him if one is found.
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Capitol
National Theater
Sam Needle
Daly & Knightly
New York Avenue
Makover
Garden
East
Washington
Booze
Buffalo
Sauerwein
Drinkwine
Mumm
Steele
Indiana
Fred Landis
Robb
London
the Inquirer
Obituary of James Leap Father of Fourteen Children
James Leap born November 15 1844 died May 11 1908 at age 63 5 27. He married Harriet Gilbert September 8 1866 but she was absent for eleven years. They had fourteen children, seven survived with seven deceased. seven others are noted among relatives. He had one brother three sisters one half brother and five half sisters. He never joined a church but professed Christianity.
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James Leap
Isaac
Parilla Leap
Harriet Gilbert
Lydia Burris of Boxley Dies After Long Illness
Lydia Burris born October 23 1842 in Hamilton County Indiana died May 19 1908 at Boxley age 66 years 6 months 26 days She married Jonas M Burton April 19 1866 and had 12 children six living four predeceased She joined the Christian church at Boxley in 1890 and served its interests 17 years of patient suffering and faithful service The obituary highlights her devotion as a neighbor mother and follower of Christ The second paragraph recounts a clothier in an Illinois town remarking during calamity housing about a prophesied end in 1920 and a customer asking why buy a suit if it cannot be worn before then
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Lydia Burris
Hamilton County
Indiana
Boxley
Jonas M. Burton
Christian Church
Christ
Illinois
Bids for Sheridan Fifth Street paving invited
Notice from Sheridan Town Board of Trustees Hamilton County Indiana calls for bids at 7 30 P M on Sunday in June 1908 to grade and pave Fifth street from Main to White and Fanning with brick on stone and gravel foundations. Bids due 7 00 A M day of bid opening with certified check 2 percent. Right to reject bids. Bond double bid and contract due by September 1 1908. Town Clerk J W Lindley.
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Sheridan
Hamilton County
Indiana
Board of Trustees
Fifth Street
Main Street
White Avenue
Fanning Street
J. W. Lindley
Towd
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Tennessee
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New Hampshire
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