Welser post office receipts up 3 percent in five years
statewide notes report a 3 percent rise in Welser post office receipts over five years. scattered weather items describe livestock losses from a flood and winter range herds thriving despite conditions. homestead and desert entries total 70 740 acres filed in six months at Harley land office. miners return from Custer county snow 12 feet deep. Foster Rhodes scholar at Oxford noted as a top student. a 5 horsepower gasoline engine pumps water for irrigation in Middle Valley bridge near Canbridge, lifting water 100 feet through a 16 inch pipe at a daily cost of about 3 dollars, irrigating about 660 acres.
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Welser
Pleabo
Yellowstone
St. Anthony
Harley Land Office
Halley
Custer County
Carroll Foster
Weiser
Oxford University
England
Middle Valley
Canbridge
Treiseule
Boy claims diplomatic immunity after shrubbery incident
A Washington policeman confronted a nine year old boy who bent small branches from a shrub near the Chicago Tribune correspondent. The boy, claiming to be the son of an envoy, asserted immunity and urged the officer to consult his father at the legation. The officer promised to take him to his father to verify immunity. The boy reportedly cried out louder after the tale.
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Washington
Chicazo Tribune
Aun
Legation
Foxy Chinese Diplomacy in Treaties and Insults
The article explains how Chinese diplomacy used flattering titles in treaties to soften insults. Emperors labeled enemies with terms like “women” or vassals, while Japan adopted the name Jikwo. Foreign missions then relied on interpreters to spot and avoid defamatory wording, prompting China to reward allies with favorable epithets such as England as “Yt,” France the “land where the laws flow,” Germany “Te- Kwo,” and the United States “Met-Kwo.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Germany
United States
Dream Sermon Sparks Student Attention at Penn Chapel
A young University of Pennsylvania chaplain, troubled by student indifference during morning chapel, tells a story of a dream in which his address captivates every eye and no one opens a book, prompting reflection on attention and foolishness during lessons.
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Divine
University of Pennsylvania
Pacific Agreement and Pardon of Birds and Games
A fragmentary passage describes excited speech about Meyers children and a sister, then shifts to a hunting scene where a predator immobilizes prey by gripping it with powerful jaws before swallowing. The text mentions Delionator, crosswords, and W. H. Armistead in management and urging actions in a Pacific context.
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Enmaren
Weill
Meyers
Styx
Cureim Aeeervaren
Ata
Tonee
W. H. Armistead
Invention Sparked by Children’s Play
Suggested by children the lamp chimney and the telescope arose from playful observations. Argand saw the lamp flame rise when a hollow flask touched the wick, inspiring the lamp chimney. A Dutch spectacle maker’s children peering through lenses sparked the telescope idea, leading to its eventual invention.
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Argand
Information Wanted Mrs Benham Before We Were Married Row
Fragment from a newspaper page shows dialogic snippets about singing and social remarks. It references Mrs Benham asking about singing, Miss Parve ner, Miss Bright, and a Philadelphia/ New York Press exchange. Lacks a clear narrative or complete details.
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Benham
Mfe
New York Press
Ancient Greeks on sterilizing Nile water
The text notes early Greek recommendations for sterilizing water, including boiling and reheating in earthenware vessels. It details soldiers camps using clay-lined pits to percolate water, removing impurities, and questions why Nile water, chosen by some, appears muddy and wine-like in appearance.
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Italus
Ophesus
Gazette Des Buny
The Subtle Female and the Easy Job
Fragmented OCR fragment discusses gender roles and manipulation by women, with critique of male vulnerability. Includes observations of courtship, marriage fears, and social behavior. Mentions a New Orleans Democrat excerpt and a tale about a grandmother and her children in a humorous town setting.
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Isles
Eleanor G. Harden
Boul
Iile
Dirk
The Basilisk Tale in Ancient Writings and Lore
The article surveys Basilisk legends from Pliny and medieval writers, describing its hatch from a toad, crest of white spikes, crownlike head, and deadly breath that withered plants and frightened beasts. It notes its feared reputation and mentions biblical references and varied depictions.
Stunted Oaks From Japan Become Miniature Treasures
A Quixotic account describes how real oaks and other trees are grown from seeds in Japan, then pruned and trained over decades to become tiny, ornamental specimens. Experts emphasize patient care, water, and selective cutting to keep growth compact while preserving the tree’s essence.
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Wrip
Japan
Carlyle
Obedient Tiger Escapes Then Returns to Cage
A Londett Globe note describes a tiger from a geologic garden escaping its keeper. The keeper appeals to the British government in the creature's name, hoping to recapture it. The tiger obeys and returns to its cage.
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Londett Globe
Bidhin
Lalwre
Ager
Mame
Foul or Fair Weather Wallace Attends Party
A fragmentary quotation describes Wallace accepting an invitation to a party and contemplating travel plans. The text includes odd interjections about a goblet and a tumbler of flesh and blood, with dialogue showing confusion or whimsy within a nonsensical exchange.
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Wallace
Souis
Consistent remarks on diamonds and officials criticized
The fragment quotes a manager and actress debating using diamonds in a desertion role, followed by a London Nation thought praising officials who face criticism and supervision. The text studies perception of status and authority with literary commentary.
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Philadelphia Press
London
Notice of Alias Summons in Land Dispute in Liteotu Thiung He
The State of Tilaba issues alias summons in the district court at Ronrth da sivtul Dorriet of the Scare of Iahisrmn. The case involves unknown owners and the Souply half of Lite 17 18 with references to properties in Rettie Village and Kinney, seeking appearance within twenty days after service. A writ of process commands defendants to answer the complaint and to appear as required, with penalties for noncompliance.
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Tilaba
Wand Beli
Hhortione
Fata
Austin
Tecemeinlibe
UNIO
Amleh
Suhnaon
Kinney Ie
Wiles A. Klapes
Thies Lawan
Derewsid
Slermedet
Inneast
Orogern
Ronrth
Iahis
Linei
Bohunny
Rhasan
saBl
Hletis
Dineen
Harry W. Anderson
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Walter
Bie
McCutcheon
Chicago Tribune
Miss Parvener
Miss Bright
Philadel
Phia Press
River Nile
Won
Wowan
Cini
Orleus
Little Louise
Abe
Leeuw
the Basilisk
Lincoln County
The
Lincoln County Abstract Co., Ltd. Incorporated
Shoshone, Idaho
Hagerman State Bank
Hagerman, Idaho
Gooding Forwarding Co
Drens
Cou
Weeter Lumber Co
California
Rors, Marey
Penal
Paine, Marge Ath
Wardagtu
Vetes Feullio
Imscomnt HN Lakr
Ners ST
Songeube
California Fruit Products Co
Cotton
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