Discovery of Pole Ends Quest of Ages
An American, Dr. Frederick A. Cook, claimed to locate the North Pole, ending a centuries long search. The article traces polar exploration from Dicuil and Alfred to Barrow prizes and expeditions by Franklin, Parry, Ross, Nansen, Andree, and Wellman, noting failed attempts and ultimate milestones toward the pole.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Dicuil
Iceland
Phtheas
Thule
Orosius
Alfred
North Cape
Lapland
John Barrow
Northwest Passage
Barrow
Spitzbergen
Baffin’ S Bay
Dorothea
British Admiralty
Lady Franklin
King William's Island
Pancra
Walter Wilcan
Columbus Widow of Ohio Wesleyan Professor Dies in Local Hospital
Mrs. Davies wife of Prof Daiies of Ohio Wesleyan university died in a local hospital. Her husband is abroad and will not be told of her death until he lands in America due to family concern. Secretary Joseph Bishop of the Ohio arbitration board returned from Pittsburg reporting the joint conference failed as the American Sheet and Tin Plate Co. refuses to bargain with the workers or others regarding arbitration.
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Davies
Daiies
Ohio Wesleyan University
Europe
America
Joseph Bishop
Ohio ‘Arbitration Board
Pittsburg
La‘bor
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
Grate Fire Destroys Cottages on Middle Bass Island
Four summer cottages on Middle Bass Island near Sandusky were destroyed by a three hour blaze threatening the entire watering place. Fire chief sources say the Rogers cottage sparked the blaze around 2 30 a m. The loss is estimated at 26000 dollars. Owners include W B Hale Cleveland James Rogers Toledo James C Dell Toledo and J W Stoddard Dayton. Firefighters from Put in Bay arrived aboard the Arrow.
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Sandusky
Middle Bass Island
Putin Bay Island
Arrow
W. B. Hale
Cleveland
James Rogers
Toledo
James C. Dell
J. W. Stoddard
Dayton
Rogers Cottage
Desperado Burns Surrenders After Two Day Rampage
James Burns, a farm hand dubbed a desperado, roamed Steubenville's countryside for two days waging fights in woods near Mingo Junction. He surrendered to a constable's posse after being wounded, leaving a region in fear as families fled and authorities stayed on high alert.
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Steubenville
James Burns
Desperado
Burns
Mingo Junction
Purple Dandelion Patch Linked to Ada Legend
A six foot diameter patch of purple dandelions in the yard of William Claybaugh in Ada draws attention. The bloom is fringed with yellow dandelions and local legend says a white deer was shot on the spot years ago, its blood turning the ground and the flowers purple ever since.
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Ada
William Claybaugh
Woman kills six foot snake in doorway at Newark home
Mrs G Hurst and her daughter Anna faced a six foot serpent at the door while dining south of Newark Colorado. Mrs Hurst dumped scalding water on the reptile and finished it with a hoe. The large snake stood erect before the home.
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Newark
Two Children Die In Flames In Norwood Suburb
Fire alarm brings William Willis captain of Norwood department to his home where Hibert five and Willis Eaglish four are found dead from suffocation. Mrs Willis is seriously burned while trying to save them.
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Cincinnati
William Willis
Norwood
Hibert
Willis Eaglish
Willis
Finds Hidden Jewels in Newark Coal Shed
While cleaning a coal shed Mrs Frank Donohue discovered two square floor holes. Inside were boxes holding silver cutlery a gold watch and chain a diamond mounted locket gold brooches breast pins several gold chains and valuable rings.
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Newark
Frank Donohue
Bellefontaine Plans Talks On Dangers of Vice
Mayor William R. Niven will convene a joint meeting of the school board, board of health and the state board of health to introduce lectures in public schools about the dangers of vice aimed at pupils.
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Bellefontaine
William R. Niven
Board of Health
Probat
State Board of Health
Passenger Agent Passes Away in Toledo
Toledo mourns W. F. Carter longtime passenger department general agent of New York Central lines here died from peritonitis. Carter was brother in law of William Newman former president of the New York Central.
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Toledo
W. F. Carter
New York Central Lines
Mr. Carter
William Newman
New York Central
Crimean War Veteran Killed by Train in Toledo
Joseph Blor aged 80, a Crimean War veteran who fought at Balaklava and witnessed the Charge of the Light Brigade, was struck and killed by a train in Toledo. The incident leaves neighbors recalling his battlefield tales and long service.
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Toledo
Joseph Blor
Balaklava
Light Brigade
Profitable Returns From Angora Goats
Angora goats clear land of weeds and brush, with 40 goats matching a man with a mattock. Iowa reports added land value of 1,000,000 dollars in ten years. Goats breed once yearly, yield mohair from 1.5 to 21 pounds yearly, with prices from 16 cents to 6.50 per pound. Fences three feet high with square meshes suit them. fall purchase recommended for profit.
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Department of Agriculture
J. H. Harpster
American Agriculturist
Iowa State Board of Agriculture
Iowa
United States
Montana
St. Louis
New Mexico
Opening of Cheyenne River Reservation Homestead Entry Points
The General Land Office designates Le Beau and Aberdeen, South Dakota, as registration points for about 7000 quarter sections. Any man or woman over 21, head of a family, not owning more than 160 acres, born in the U S or naturalized, may file a homestead entry for up to 160 acres of public land.
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General Land Office
Washington
le Beau
Aberdeen
So. Dak
Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R
United States
Fertilizer Use in the Fall for Wheat
A. J. Legg of Albion West Virginia argues that on wheat a good grade of superphosphate alone outperforms the combination of superphosphate and potash when costs are equal. The article explains how to compare phosphate content and price per ton to determine value, concluding higher percent phosphoric acid at higher price may not always be cheaper per ton.
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A. J. Legg
Albion
W. Va
Picking Apples on High Trees
A packer declares the cost of picking a barrel of apples from very large high trees is 20 cents. The note notes costs do not exceed a given value.
West and Northwest Colonist Fares Announced by Union Pacific
Union Pacific Passenger Department sets Colonist Fares from Sept 15 to Oct 15 1909 to all West and Northwest points. Emphasizes promising land prospects and good crop lands near new farms with generous stopover arrangements. For literature write BH Lomax G P A Union Pacific Branch Omaha Neb.
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Union Pacific Passenger Department
L. Lomax
Omaha, Neb
Farmer claims telegraph line eavesdropping ploys
A Kansas farmer described eavesdropping on the farmers' telephone line. He said he could hear receivers clicking as others listened, but he claimed his own line never clicked because he released the receiver slowly, so no one notices.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Resinol Salve Praised as Universal Healing Ointment
W. P. Schmitz, a veterinarian in Hinsdale Mass, lauds Resinol Salve for human skin troubles and claims it is equally effective for horses and dogs. He calls it a universal healing ointment suitable for domestic animals and people.
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W. P. Schmitz
Hinsdale
Mass
Listenin' Wife Quarrel Heard by Magistrate Witness
A magistrate questions a witness who recalls overhearing a quarrel between a defendant and his wife. The witness describes the husband as “doing the listenin” during the dispute as recorded by Pearson's Weekly.
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Pearson’s
Advert for Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children
An advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it is a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children and to verify the product's quality. The line stresses careful inspection of each bottle.
Rip Van Winkle's Hotel Exchange Quip
A brief dialogue at Rip Van Winkle's Hotel features a playful exchange about timing and age with the question What time do you want to be called Rip and the reply Im about 20 years.
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Rip van Winkle
Rip
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