Passing of Tuatara Lizard Likely News Note
A passage notes an unusual claim about a tuatara lizard two feet long that can regrow its tail. It mentions a naturalist owning one that reportedly lost an eye and grew a complete new eye in place, with the eye described as perfect.
Czar Pardons Performer After Mock Prayer Incident
The scene shows a courtly exchange where a young man imitates the sovereigns gesture and voice. The czar grants pardon after the impersonation and smiles, indicating leniency amid the performance.
Rostand Receives Curious Country Bird Chorus
A woman newly moved to the country notes that a rooster crow sounds distant even with nearby farmyards. She observes the same faraway, almost poetic crow in dawn light and jokes about a conspiracy among chantlers.
Real Estate Classified Note Prompt for Buyers and Sellers
A brief notice inviting readers to buy sell or list real estate services. Includes generic guidance for contacting the agent or broker and outlining available property types. No specific listings or detailed terms provided in readable text.
Local newspaper fragment from Steele City Pr A D Rovow
Readable text shows an old publication with pricing and advance notices. Mentions March and Connect in a damaged OCR fragment.
Story of Espin's pet cat shared in own words
In February, a reader recalls rescuing a small cold hungry cat found on a snow covered window sill after leaving church. The narrator kept the six month old cat, grew attached, and says the cat has saved him from eating his dinner by arriving first in the field on more than one occasion.
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Espin
Jeremiah
Damning Black Hand Extortion Plot From 1908 Car Photo
A Life magazine account describes a black hand agent threatening a woman with publishing a photo with Count de Gayleigh. The extortion demands ten thousand dollars, claiming scandal, while the woman insists the Count is honorable and engaged to marry her daughter, before fainting.
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Black Hand
Count de Gayleigh
Opium Hidden in Barrel Staves Seized by Customs
The Manila Times reports customs secret service men seized 199 cans of opium hidden inside hollowed central pockets of barrel staves used for lamp blocking. A would-be importer and assistants were arrested for this smuggling scheme.
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Customs Secret Service
Manila Times
Insubordination Tale From Navy Warns of Drowning
A clipped London Truth item recounts a youth in the navy who, after three days, cites harsh treatment. He notes teeth drawn, vaccination, and a petty officer mocking a drowning threat as punishment. The humor centers on naval discipline and the recruit’s wry retort.
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London
State fair adds 36 acres for camping at Nebraska venue
The state fair expands by fencing in 36 additional acres for camping during the week. Officials expect the tenting area to boost attendance and draw comparisons to Iowa's campgrounds as the event grows.
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State Fair
Idga
Nebraska
Iowa
State Pair Association signs Wright deal for two flights daily
The State Pair Association contracts with the Wright Company of New York to provide two neoplanes and two aviators for two daily flights at the fair, from 4 to ?. Last year one flight was secured for the event.
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Wright Company of
New York
Fairgoers Get Extra Outfits To Prevent Disappointment
Management avoids a repeat accident by spending extra to secure two complete outfits. They aim to please attendees at one of the best fairs on earth this year.
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Traction
Political Announcements for August 1911 Sheriff and County Judge
James Chirnside of Pairbury Neb announces candidacy for Republican nomination for sheriff at the primary on August 16 1911. T A Johnson of Fairbury Neb announces candidacy for Republican nomination for sheriff at the August 16 1911 primary. L J Noreman of Bairbury Neb announces candidacy for county judge at the August 16 1911 primary.
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James Chirnside
Pairbury, Neb
T. A. Johnson
Fairbury, Neb
L. J. Noreman
Bairbury
Neb
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