Local News Bits From Big Springs and Sullivan
Residents list weekend visits and travels across Big Springs and Sullivan. Will Durham and family visited his brother Dr J B Durham. Jerome Neese and Laura Langston traveled in from Palestine. Several families prepare moves to Ohio and Illinois.
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Hanly
Sullivan
Will Durham
Waveland
J. B. Durham
Jerome Neese
Laura Langston
Palestine
Myr
Truam Gillam
Ohio
Mary Manwarring
James Durham
W. J. Bryan
Ella Eno
C. W. Eno
Warren Watson
Hosea Daffer
Roy Watson
Mary Daffer
Emma Pounds
Florence Graystone
Claude Phillips
Mrs. Burke
Centralia
Ill
Frances Eno
Sylvia Medsker
Hayden Schoolhouse News Brief
Thomas Turman visited Sullivan on Thursday night. Mr Kern spoke in Sullivan Thursday afternoon. About twenty teams haul rock from Sullivan for the Graysville road finished from Kelley's Landing to Turtle Creek bridge last week. A mine east of Hayden caught fire Tuesday night.
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Hallie Ladd
Mabel Joseph Marsee
Robert Ladd
Ogle School
Hayden School
Hayden Schoolhouse
Thomas Turman
Sullivan
Wanted a girl for house work no washing or ironing
A brief help wanted note seeks a girl or woman for house chores excluding washing and ironing at Krug's store. Call for details.
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Krug’s
Public Auction Near Fairbanks and Shelburn
Public sale announced for November 10, 1908 at the auction site three and one half miles southeast of Fairbanks and six miles west of Shelburn. Listing includes mares, a Percheron colt, geldings, cows, heifers, calves, an Angus bull, hogs, sows, implements, wagons, harness, and farm tools. Terms cash for $5 and under, nine month credit for larger sums, 5 percent cash discount, security required. refreshments served.
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Fairbanks
Shelburn
Debutante Chrysanthemum Amazes At Twombly Greenhouses
The nine month old chrysanthemum at the Hamilton McK. Twombly estate in Madison New Jersey has grown to 500 blossoms and a 20 foot spread. Gardener Arthur Harrington praises its vigor and predicts it will wow crowds at the Chicago Flower Show with a private car to accommodate its size. Other chrysanthemums at the estate follow closely in beauty as this debutante leads the display.
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Gar
Madison
N. J
Chicago
Solomon
Hamilton McK
Twombly
Chrysanthemum
New York Evening World
Arthur Harrington
Twombley
Journeying in Land of Dreams on Bryan Panacea
Gov Hughes criticizes Bryanism as a fallacious remedy for modern business. He warns that bans on interlocking directorships and federal licenses for firms in interstate trade create impractical ratios, vague definitions, and unintended oppression. He argues patent monopolies persist and urges careful policy limits.
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United States
Mr. Bryan
Audubon Chief Urges Bird Protection to Save Wealth
William Dutcher of the National Association of Audubon Societies warns that national wealth tied to agriculture and forestry hinges on birds. He cites $800 million annual losses from pests and calls for funds to back legislative work and establish bird refuges for land and sea species, including grouse and quail, with ongoing propagation experiments.
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New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
William Dutcher
Commonwealths
Taft Called to National Stage by McKinley Telegram
In early 1900 a telegram from President McKinley summoned Judge William H. Taft to Washington where he learned he would lead civil government efforts in the Philippines as the army advanced. Elihu Root and Secretary Long spoke of the personal sacrifices and the chance to serve the country, reshaping Taft’s path to the White House as the Republican nominee.
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William H. Taft
United States Court
Federal
Cincinnati
William McKinley
Taft
Washington
White House
Secretary Long
Navy
Elihu Root
War
Mr. Taft
Philippines
The
United States
One Piece Church Opens in Oak Park Unity Temple
The Unity congregation opened a temple on Lake Street and Forest Avenue Oak Park near Chicago. The building is constructed of reinforced concrete on the Edison plan with continuous material and no seams. The ceremony featured music speeches and an address by the pastor.
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Lake Street
Forest Avenue
Oak Park
Chicago
Unity Congregation
Night rabbit hunting by autos becomes new sport in Wilkesbarre
Night rabbit hunting in automobiles is a new pastime for sportsmen in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. Men sit in front seats with guns and a car headlight scans hundreds of yards of road as they shoot rabbits. Auto firms are offering cars for these night hunting trips.
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Wilkesbarre
Dentist For a Warship In a Recently Built Italian Warship
A recently built Italian warship includes special arrangements for dental care aboard. The article notes onboard medical facilities and a dedicated dental service for crew health.
Bryan and the limits of corporate market dominance
The excerpt argues that a firm controlling half or all of a product’s supply can influence large segments of the public, noting that small specialized markets can concentrate power in a single corporation. It questions whether prohibiting such control is appropriate even amid trust concerns.
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Mr. Bryan
United States
Great Civil War Pension Debt Praised by Sherman
The speaker argues money debts from the Civil War were surpassed by the obligation to veterans. He notes Republicans enacted pension laws paying over three and a half billion dollars to disabled veterans and to survivors. He calls the system unmatched in justice and generosity among nations.
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Republican Party
James 8
Sherman
Discrimination in Elections Against Lincoln Neb Farmer
Colonel Bryan laments bias that keeps many tillers of the soil from Congress and the Senate. He chiefly worries over national discrimination against a Lincoln Nebraska farmer being denied a White House bid.
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Bryan
Congress
Senate
Lincoln
New York Tribune
The Difference in What Corn Makes for Farm Animals
A parody compares how different animals and a man respond to eating corn. Goose, horse, corn, cow, hog, and sheep show varying growths in feach ars, fat, milk, wool, or fatigue, with a man tiring of it as the sole outcome.
Make Over Old Firearms In Belgium
A large business in Belgium crafts antiquities by converting modern rifles into flintlocks at Liege 8 000 gunsmiths working mainly at home produce old style firearms for collectors and buyers of antique weapons.
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Belgium
Liege
No hip dresses fright as Buckley attacks gowns
Professor Edmund Buckley of the University of Chicago blasted "no hip" gowns in a Chicago Culture Club address calling the styles a fright. He urged an oval figure with a narrow head and broader shoulders and hips, provoking notices that he was a mean man.
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Chicago Culture Club
Edmund Buckley
University of Chicago
Thought on work and finding place in life
A reflection in Home Chat argues there is work for everyone, even if not the preferred job or setting. It notes such tasks may be unpleasant but can be done cheerfully to provide creature comforts and security.
Large Sum Uncalled For Treasury in New York City
Treasury funds totaling over 250000 tied up by former city employees remain uncalled for in New York City. Officials note the amount has accrued for years and awaits reclamation or disposal actions.
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New York City
Maxim from Chesterfield Inspires Polite Discourse
A Chesterfield quotation suggests manners adorn knowledge and help ideas travel smoothly through society. The saying attributes social grace to effective communication and wise conduct in everyday life.
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Chesterfield
Truth in Jest Reveals Fear Behind Blunt Speech
A wry remark notes that humor often masks fear of retaliation. people may speak sharply to avoid being targeted or silenced, suggesting courage and caution coexist in jest.
Navy Premature Gray Paint Policy For Battleships
Washington issues a general order directing that the battleships and other large fighting ships no longer wear white during peacetime. They will be painted dull gray after trials showed it to be the least conspicuous color for naval camouflage.
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Washington
Purifying a Room with Charcoal Odor Absorption
A reader suggests placing charcoal in a dish or hanging it in a small bag of net or cheesecloth to purify the air and absorb musty odors. The method is simple and aims to neutralize smells effectively.
Rat Found in Gateshead On Tyne England
Rat captured at Gateshead On Tyne in England measured 18.5 inches long indicating a notably large specimen. Local observers noted its unusual size and described the catch as remarkable for the area.
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Gateshead on-Tyne
England
Sugar Barrels Deployed as Ballot Boxes in Fremont Election
The Fremont Ohio board of elections brings forty sugar barrels to Sandusky County for the upcoming election. Barrels fitted with tops, hinges, and slots to handle large ballots. Election officials say the improvised boxes address ballot size.
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Board of Elections
Fremont
Sandusky County
Modesty in a Modest Woman Reflects Quiet Demeanor
A brief reflection on modesty noting that the truly modest woman does not seek or expect shocks, but remains restrained and unassuming in daily conduct. It suggests restraint and interior propriety define true modesty.
Too Many Fretters Now Resign From Fretters
A satirical note urges resignations from the Ancient Order of Fretters due to overcrowding and mockingly questions the pledge to quit while not resigning.
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Order of Fretters
Taft Family Story Traced From Uxbridge Ancestry
The Tafts are said to be numerous in Uxbridge Massachusetts and trace descendants to Captain William Taft who captured Blarn ey Castle. Alphonso Taft described ancestral traits linking to his son who would rise to national politics. The tale notes Peter Taft 1715 and Aaron Taft as early forebears and highlights qualities of magnanimity and integrity.
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Uxbridge
Robert Taft
Alphonso Taft
Tafts
Yale
Peter Taft
Aaron
William Taft
Blarney Castle
Blarney
William
Record of Republican Principles and Victory Support
Hon. James S. Sherman praises the Republican party as rich in men and concrete principles. He pledges party loyalty, compliance with the majority choice, and support for the standard bearer to win again.
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Republican Party
James S. Sherman
Bryan explores federal guarantee for mining stock deposits
Omaha Bee reports that Mr. Bryan may carry a proposal in the Rocky Mountain states to back mining stock deposits with a federal guaranty. The move could shape mining finance policy in the region.
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Bryan
Rocky Mountain States
Oniaha Bee
Donkey Attacks Cows in Cornwall Field
A donkey at Ruan Miner Cornwall chased two cows and bit one cow’s tail off near the body leaving a lacerated stump. The incident occurred in a field where the animals were feeding together on the day reported.
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Ruan Miner
Cornwall
England
Comparison for Misfortune Admonition by Addison
Never repine at misfortune or envy another's happiness. It is impossible to judge another's suffering. Resolve to not think lightly of others' complaints and to regard fellow-creatures' sorrows with humanity and compassion.
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Addison
Rutile Ore Found in Queensland for Titanium Bearings
A large rutile deposit was discovered in Timaroo district Queensland. Experts say the pure titanium ore will see strong demand for bearings and axles in flying machines as the metal becomes essential for aviation components.
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Timaroo
Queensland
Dogs win prizes in Nanterre tests as German guard dogs ordered
In recent dog tests at Nanterre France a Swiss dog won the dispatch bearing event while a German dog took the wounded search prize. Thirty German police dogs have been ordered for St Petersburg to guard the palaces against assassins.
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Doge
Nanterre
France
St. Petersburg
Animals Starved in Lapland Tell Tale of Cats
Report recounts starved Lapland natives eating cats to endure. The paradoxical question follows: what keeps the cats alive if humans are starving. The piece emphasizes hardship and survival in cold conditions.
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Lapland
Massachusetts Reports Lockjaw As Reportable Disease
The state board of health in Massachusetts requires physicians to report tetanus, commonly called lockjaw, under the list of diseases that must be reported.
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Massachusetts State Board of Health
Law and Justice in Wealth Seizure Conflicts
A concise reflection on how law is often seen as obstructing people's schemes for wealth accumulation, highlighting tension between justice and personal gain.
The New Disease First Boy Insolvency Joke
A humorous dialogue from Harper's Weekly features two boys discussing a father’s illness. The first boy says his papa is sick and the second asks what is the matter, with the first replying that he’s got insolvency.
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Harper's Weekly
Can You Tell A Tale Of A Toothless Woman And Chickens
A curious historical note questions whether a toothless elder chased chickens wearing shoes. The fragment hints at a rural scene or folk tale with an amused, enigmatic mood.
Fragmentary note on a trade stamp issuance
A garbled line suggests a comment about whether Bol would have issued trading stamps. The readable portion is uncertain and offers no clear event or names to anchor a full summary.
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