Sea Serpent Alleged Winged Horned Monster Near Anderson
A Chicago Chronicle correspondent reports a farmer Howard Fiewis near Anderson Indiana claims to have slain a twelve foot three inch reptile with wings three horns and a central eye. Farmers attribute livestock losses to this creature while authorities doubt its existence. The piece also notes a 1748 French clockwork carriage by Vaucanson once shown to Louis XV.
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Whese Torn
Chicago Chronicle
Anderson
Ind
Howard Fiewis
Oonto
Ufe
Spider web factory for balloons near Paris
About a decade ago a French missionary began breeding two spider species for their silk. At Chalais Meudon a factory now operates producing balloon cords from spider thread. Spiders are fed to thirty to forty yards of thread each, then washed and combined into eight strands to form strong light cords.
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Board of Trade Journal
Chalais-Meudon
Paris
Areonauts
A Great Banquet by Modern Woodmen in City
The Modern Woodmen camp plans a banquet next Wednesday on the lawn at Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Stivers on Johnson Street. The event expects at least 240 attendees with a full music speech program and ample ice cream. If rain intervenes the hall will be used.
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G. R. Stivers
Johnson Street
Ovedasion
Mios
Peculiar Accident and Local News In Pax Ton Area
Willism Gray from Pax Ton recovers from a severe left elbow fracture after a wagon misfire during a circus setup. Dr Listuan of Carlisle fears limited recovery. Thos J Wolfe and wife celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. In Jackson township mines roads and a new Star City to Alum Cave switch bring work for many. Centerville seeks 100 teams for Southern Indiana R R extension grading.
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Willism Gray
Pax Ton
Efe
Ele
Listuan
Carlisle
Thos. J. Wolfe
J. M. Billman
Jack Mullane
Jackson Township
Pravel
Star City
Alum Cave
Centerville
Indiana
R. R
Adam's Return and a Wandering Adam Myth
A Cuban commentator in America shares a fable about Adam revisiting Earth. Adam travels first to Germany and France, finds change, then returns to Spain Castile, exclaiming it as his homeland and noting Edenic imagery with minor changes in the garden's fence and gate.
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America
Spain
Cuba
Adam
Teatro de Sus Glorios Y Fatigas
France
Castile
Ustramadnure
Injterra
Tleft
Garden of Eden
Washington Star
Kipling as a Reporter in San Francisco's Early Press
A Times-Democrat piece recalls Rudyard Kipling's failed early entry to journalism in San Francisco. The city editor rejected his distinctive style after a mercantile failure sketch, leading to Kipling's dismissal. It notes Stevenson faced a similar early snub in California.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Rudyard Kiplic
San Francisco
Kipling
Brisco
Robert Louis Stevenson
California
Nazareth Waist for All Sizes at 25 JC
A ready to wear Nazareth Waist is knit strong and elastic enough for active wear. Tapes and buttons secure other garments. Available in all sizes at the same price, 25 JC.
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Nazareth
RUGS ON SALE MONDAY MAY TWENTY SECOND
We place on sale Monday May 22 three lines of large size rugs with good quality and non fading colors. The display will prove they are better than any former values. A complete line is shown and selling will please customers. Silk waist prices 34.900, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00. White waist prices OS 1.25, 1.50, 1.69, 2.50. Colored and black wash goods offered.
Chinese Editors' Hard Luck Under Empress Rule
The St James Gazette reports mass suppression of newspapers in China by the Empress Dowager Oct 9 decree. Editors face severe punishment while a few survive. Kang pleads for protection of relatives of editor Liang Chinese Progress, as families flee Canton and Pekin officials seize kin.
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China
Chang Chih Tung
Nho
Kang
Liang
Chinese Progress
Mr. Liang
Mr. Kang
Pearl River
Canton
Hong Kong
Pekin
Elm supply eyed for new stave factory in Sullivan
The Union received a letter from Decatur residents seeking to move to Sullivan to build and run a stave factory. M. E. ladies held a Friday concert, earning about $20 from a 20 gallon cream order, with two thirds used and the rest sold to local dealers.
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Decatur
Ind
Sullivan
M. E
Egypt Cotton Crop Doubles Under British Rule
Under British rule Egypt’s cotton crop has doubled to over 500 million pounds annually. The crop stands as one of Great Britain’s strongest attractions to the Nile country.
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Egypt
Great Britain
Nile
Water Well Reaches 70 Feet but Sand Impregnates Water
Albert Wallace drilling at the water works has reached 70 feet. Water appears abundant but is impregnated with sand and gravel. Work paused awaiting new casing to proceed.
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Albert Wallace
Last week’s heat peaks at 95 to 100 in shade
The final three days of last week were warm with shade temperatures between 95 and 100 degrees. Thursday was believed to be the hottest of the trio.
Sullivan Nine Loses to Robinson in Illinois Tilt
The Sullivan nine met Robinson at Robinson Illinois on Saturday afternoon and lost 11 to 0. The note adds an invitation to Valparaiso graduation exercises on August 10, from Victor Weiman, a member of the Scientific class, with congratulations extended.
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Sullivan
Robinson
Robinson, Ills
Valparaiso
Victor Weiman
Old Veils Turned to Fashionable New Uses
Artistic ideas transform unused veils into dress decorations. Women trim hats, deck ball gowns, create sleeves and collars, and craft hair choux using veils. Italian white veils are highlighted as the chic, versatile material for spring styles.
Teacher Clarifies Difference Between Hiking and Loving
A humorous quip from a Booston Traveler item shows a student mixing up words, replying that he loves pie like his father and mother while the teacher explains the distinction between hiking and loving.
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Pupii
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Revue Scientifique
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Mr. Boltz
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