Volunteers for the Gallows Step Forward in Old Trials
The London Chronicle recalls cases of volunteers offering to die in place of condemned individuals. A Newgate applicant for Dr. Dodd’s execution sought 200 pounds for his mother, a lunacy detour, and another offered self sacrifice for a scholar who killed his wife, whileElsa Fenning drew five volunteers before her execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dodd
Shakespeare
Newgate
Home Secretary
Elza Fenning
London Chronicle
Veneering Process From Log To Market Explored
The Washington Herald describes two veneering methods slicing and slicing by knife, using logs thirteen feet long cooked in hot water to yield thin slabs about one twentieth of an inch. Slabs bend without breaking, their uniform thickness maintained by machines, then steamed for about twenty four hours before market. Some oak logs show 250 to 400 year old rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Herald
A Gorgeous Fish From English Waters
A description of the pab or kingfish found off the coasts of England in cold gray seas. The fish weighs thirty to a hundred pounds and resembles a sunfish in shape. It has enormous eyes with bright scarlet irises, green gill covers, and a body splashed in red and green with purple and gold sheens and large swordlike fins in vivid red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts
England
Atlantic Ocean
American
London and Paris in Ancient Times Compared
The text traces London as an ancient Celtic town Lyndia later called Londinium by Tacitus and Caesar era notes. It contrasts Lutetia Parisorum in Roman Gaul with Paris becoming a seat of governance under Clovis, while London remains the older city though exact ages are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonon
Lyndia
Tacitus
Londinium
Eribes
Paris
Caesar
Lutetia
Parisia
Aris
Clovis
London
Easy Dancing for Alfred at the Dancing School
Alfred returns home in high spirits after attending dancing lessons. His father asks if he enjoyed it and Alfred replies it’s easy, needing only to keep turning around and wiping his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Tomato Toast Recipe in Harper's Bazar
A recipe for tomato toast instructs cooking half a can of tomatoes with cloves salt a dash of cag ne and a minced onion and parsley until thick. Serve on buttered toast without crust and without straining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Local towns and laundries draw faiths in old irony
The piece notes Troy as a leading shirt town with laundries and jokingly assigns religious groups to tasks like washing water and starch. It cites quips about friendship and adversity, reflecting early 20th century newspaper humor and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Baptists
New York Press
How He Bid It by a Prominent Railway Official
An eastern line official recalls a brakeman granted a month of vacation who rode the Rockies with friends in Denver. They gave him a mountain goat as a gift, and he shipped the animal home by tying a shipping tag to its horns addressed to the stock car office. The tag read Please pass the butter. Thomas J. Meechin, brakeman, 8, 8. and T. Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cat+tain western railway
Rockies
Denver
Colorado
Thomas J. Meechin
Harper’s Weekly
Ant merchants in Europe trade eggs of ants for game preserves
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt describes ant merchants in Paris and London who import ant eggs from across Europe and raise ants for eggs and live ants. They pack eggs in wooden boxes for earls dukes counts and other game preserves and sell ants in blocks to dealers in birds. Leather underwear is noted as essential due to bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Europe
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Coincidence of a Reforming Editor’s Hidden Past
A former Liverpool prisoner who reformed and found work as a colonial editor is revealed by a storm’s wreckage. Under the collapsed roof, old English papers expose a full trial report and his long-ago conviction, discovered by his staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowett
Liverpool
St. James
Trouser Talk and Pretense in Honest Speech
The Atlantic argues that speaking in a way one dislikes or pretends to fit social norms is cowardly. It contrasts those who choose words freely with those who mimic others to belong, condemning tight shoes and olives eaten only to imitate genteel neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Tree Roots of Book Names From Beech to Bible
The article traces how words for books and reading derive from plant parts and tree terms. It notes connections between book, beech, and old German forms meaning letters, links liber and library to inner tree bark, and explains biblon as a papyrus leaf concept. It also mentions codex as a block of wood and leaf as a literal term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biblon
A Private Soldier Drunk Question Sparks Boot Exchange
A private soldier was taken to the guardroom for intoxication. He asked the sergeant if he was drunk and was told to take off one boot. The soldier protested that he was only half drunk, and the sergeant replied to remove a boot. The exchange appeared in London Scraps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Maqnent
London
Peculiarity of Madness in Bedlam Commentaries
Medora Messenger observes that asylums rarely reflect subordination with Bedlam dwelling kings poets and philosophers. The note argues human actions and lives are only understood after they finish and that predicting manhood’s outcome is as uncertain as a child’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedlam
Medora
Special Bond Election in Pocatello June 30 1908
Notice outlines a June 30 1908 special bond election in Pocatello Bannock County Idaho to authorize issuing municipal coupon bonds of 106355.06 dollars for sewers and warrants funding. Precinct polling places Salation Army hall Mahan Edghill feed store Arthur avenue and Williason shop open 9am to 7pm.
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Pocatello
Bannock County
State of Idaho
Idaho
Center Street
Salvation Army Hall
Second Avenue
Polling Place
Mahan & Edghill’s
East Center Street
Clark Street
BE. G. Houde
W. Center Street
N. Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue
Williason Blacksmith Shop
N. Main Street
Bond Referendum Details For Ordinance No. 170
The text shows a bond issue proposal of 106 358.96 dollars and an opposing stance against a bond amount of 958.06 dollars for Ordinance No. 170.
Ballot Instructions on Bond Proposition Referendum
Voters approving the bond issuance will place an X in the circle at the top of the ballot opposite the proposition. The text guides electors to mark their choice clearly and follow standard voting protocol.
Pocatello Votes On City Bond Issuance May 27 1908
Public notice: voters in Pocatello Idaho decide on issuing bonds with options to vote in favor or against. The notice, dated May 27 1908, is signed by Mayor C E M Loux and City Clerk D Gilmore, detailing the voting process and attestation by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Pocatello
Iaho
C. E. M. Loux
Pocatello
Idaho
D. Gilmore
Fourth of July Rates in Oregon Short Line
Oregon Short Line announces July Fourth travel rates with tickets on sale July Sed and limited to July 1th See agents for rates and further particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warns against using catarrh remedies containing mercury and urges prescriptions from physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Includes call to ensure genuine product and testimonials, with price and accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
McGee's Baby Elixir Touted for Infant Bowels Relief
An ad-like notice claims McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and all bowel disorders in infants urging trust in Mrs A L Cook, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
A. L. Cook
Notice of Hearing Probate of Will in Bannock County Idaho
In the Probate Court of Bannock County Idaho a hearing is set for July 6 1908 at 1:00 a.m. to prove the will of Fred G Rice and to consider Ivan B Rice's petition for letters testamentary to Emma J Rice. The notice is signed by Probate Judge T A Johnston on June 20 1908.
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Bannock County
Idaho
Fred G. Rice
Counts Court House
Pocatello
Fred . Rice
Ivan
New Hat Shop Opens by Mrs Armstrong at 238 West Center
Mrs Chris Armstrong opens a hat shop at 238 West Center, formerly the Turf cafe, inviting ladies to view a fine line of hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Armstrong
West Center
Turf Cafe
Wheeler Adjustable Win Dow Screens Fly Proof
Bean Hardware Coo announces Wheeler adjustable window screens designed to be fly proof and fit all windows. The product claims universal compatibility and enhanced insect protection for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Bean Hardware Coo
Ballard's Snow Liniment Advertised for Rheumatism
A vintage ad claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism by relieving pain reducing swelling and loosening joints. It promises relief and improved mobility with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 from Mrs A L Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. L. Cook
Notice of United Commercial Travelers Meeting
There will be a meeting of United Commercial Travelers Ga City Council No 239 on Saturday night June 27. All members are requested to be present and visiting U T s invited to attend. CA Valentine Senior Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
Valentine
Veil Pins Arrive at Harrison the Jeweler
A new line of Veil Pins has been received by Harrison the jeweler with prices ranging from 50 cents to 5 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Coal and lumber firms cited in sparse listing
A brief listing notes Rock Springs Coal and Peantyvanis Anthracite with small quantities and a Kindling item. Lumber firm WEETER LUMBER 000 Ltd is listed with a phone number 252. The fragments provide few details beyond item names and contact reference.
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Rock Springs
Mh Law Seeder
Weeter Lumber 000., Ltd
Telephone
Electric Bitters Endorsement by Grand Family Medicine
Mr Frank Conlan of 496 Houston street New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complications tame back and weak kidneys. The product purifies blood regulates digestion and renews vigor sold under guarantee Ferguson Jenkins drug stores Pocatello and McCammon price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Ferguson & Jenkins’ Drug Stores
Pocatello and McCammon
Wreck the Rheumatic Pain with Ballard’s Snow Liniment
A reader’s notice urges relief from rheumatism and related pains using Ballard's Snow Liniment. It claims the product stops early rheumatic twinges and severe attacks, offered at 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by Mia A L Cook, a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Mia
Cook
City of Pocatello Warrants Call For Payment
Current Expense Fund Warrants Nos. 518 to 539 dated May 9 1908 will be paid with interest to date of call upon presentation at Banqueck National Bank City Treasurer Goldie McCallister. Dated May 26 1908.
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Banvoeck National Bank
Goldie McCallister
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Yellowstone
Ceylon
Folger’s Golden Gate Teas
Japan
J. A. Folger & Co
San Francisco
Sol
The
Smite Brothers
FRANKLIN @ HAYES BREWING
Theo, Turner
E. L. Holzheimer
Fred G., Caldwell
Bannock Abstract, Deposit & Trust Co
Bancroft
Merry Widows
Chase & Sanborn Coffee Lee
Ferndell Line
Kane’s Grocery
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