Elephants and explorers in Uganda encounter in a perilous hunt
Gail B. Akeley describes a dramatic encounter with a herd of elephants in Uganda. A bull elephant falls after a heart shot while cows push to aid him, the herd circles and guards the fallen animal, and hunters retreat to a safe distance as the scene unfolds with charges and dramatic vigilance by the female herd.
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Washington, D. C
Gail B. Akeley
National Geographic Society
John
Argana
Akeley
Urganda
Cate
Republicans and Progressives unite in Putnam County ticket
In Charleston June 20 Republicans and Progressives in Putnam County agree to joint primaries on July 25 and enter the campaign with the same candidates. Chairman Enteka of the Progressive committee proposed a joint primary, accepted by Republicans, mirroring a common statewide practice. The note cites Democratic gains in the West Legislature as a factor shaping the alliance.
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Charleston
Putnam County
Hoth
Charles H. Enteka
Republican Committee
West
Mayr’s Stomach Aid Promises Quick Relief
A garbled advertisement claims Mayr’s Stomach Aid cures stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It touts a free booklet and testimonials, urging readers to mail for information to Geo H Mayr in Chicago and noting local sale through Wells & Haymaker Co in Clarksburg.
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Geo. H. Mayr
Whiting St
Chicago
Clarksburg
Wells & Haymaker’Co
Mrs Bessie George Webb Dramatic Reading Thrills Chautauqua Crowd
Grand Rapids Press notes Mrs Webb delivered a vivid impersonation of Lincoln in a patriotic program at Chautauqua. Her portrayal of Bill Brown and Miss Mitchell drew keen attention as students cheered loudly. Webb slated to appear again in Lincoln Chautauqua on the fourth day with the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir opening.
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Bessle
George ‘Webb
Torbell
Lincoln
Marie M Caveny and the Caveny Cartoonist Team Shine
For thirteen years Mr Caveny has been a leading Lyceum cartoonist and now collaborates with Marie M Caveny. Crayon sketches illustrating Mrs Caveny’s songs are a key feature of the program. His makeup impersonations and artistic skills create a refined act praised for detail and finish. They appear on the Lincoln Chautauqua program in this city on Friday afternoon and night as major attractions. The Cavenys’ act is poised to draw large crowds under the big tent.
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Caveny
Lyceum Cartopnista
Marie M. Caveny
Cray
Coveny
America
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