Hermit Builds Ark on Spruce Island in Maine
Machias Maine Aug 18 Old Daniel Ingalls a hermit on Spruce Island pulls a makeshift ark toward an anticipated flood. He lives in a six foot square structure and has so far only completed the keel and frame amid local curiosity and famed Gardner family ties.
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Teck Gardner
Machias
Maine
Spruce Island
Daniel Ingalls
Ingalls
Gardner
Bor- Yon
Getdner
Kerit
Nehemiah
Winant
Ywoods
Fruit On Cotton Woods Theory Circulated In Colorado
St Louis teacher W R Butler questioned rumors that Colorado cottonwoods are being grafted with fruit tree branches to bear Baldwin apples peaches and other fruit. Secretary Shute of the state horticulture board doubted the claim until recalling a Canon City tree with a peach branch, but no fruit seen. Butler urged cottonwood owners to graft fruit varieties on their trees.
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Bt Louis
Denver
Col
W. R. Butler
St. Louis
Shate
State Board of Horticulare
Colorado
Philadelphia
Missouri
Ir. Shute
Canon City
Butler
Senator Hansbrough Marries Miss Mary Chapman in New York Hotel
United States senator Henry C. Hansbrough of North Dakota wed Miss Mary Berri Chapman of Washington DC in a small ceremony at Hotelington. The service was by Reverend Lester Bradley with white decorations and bridal attire described in detail. The couple plan to reside in Washington at 2003 Florida Avenue after November 1.
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New York
Henry C. Hansbrough
United States
North Dakota
Mary Berri Chapman
Wannington
Pesta
Lester Bradner
ES. Chapman
Hansbrough
Florida Avenue
Washington
Mrs Burnett buys Pere massage outfit in cellar parlor
Washington gossip reports author Hodgson Burnett purchasing a Pere massage machine and converting her Massachusetts residence cellar into a luxurious parlor. It describes her using the device daily and claims weight loss and a nearing contour transformation, with emphasis on her former beauty.
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Washington
Hodgson Burnett
Massachusetts
Plucky teachers ascend Pike's Peak on foot from Colorado Springs
Forty teachers from a normal institute, with five male staff, left Colorado Springs at five o clock for Pike's Peak. They reached the summit in time for a glorious ascent, some arriving by midnight. The return trip proceeded without incident.
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Pike’s Peak
Colirade Springs
Normal Institute
Cra
Fve
Comrade Springs Prigay
Pike's Peak
Wade
Buffalo trip for G A R and W F C from Topeka
The W F C and Ladies of G A R vote to take Santa Fe to Buffalo with a special through trip leaving Topeka on August 28. The party will travel in free recliner cars and four-seat chairs, with no changes of cars. Union Pacific offers round trip palace rates from Topeka, tickets via Union Pacific, details from local agents.
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Buffalo
W. F.C
Santa Fe
Kaneus
Alissourt
Sued Solid
G. A. IL
Sterem Sante Fe Agent
P. A. Topeka
GA. R. Buble
Union Pacific
Union Pacite
B.A. Lewis
City
Altgeld on wheat, silver and democracy in 1897
John P. Altgeld replies to the New York Herald on wheat shortages and silver prices, arguing the finance system, money quantity, and democratic stance affect farmers, industry, and national prosperity amid strikes and debt issues. Includes a second note about Stingaree sting incident near Mayport and Dr Spratt's near-fatal recovery.
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Chicago
John P
Unity Bulldta
Hans
Cpl
York
John P. Altgeld
Herald
Democratic Party
N. ¥. Herald
Altgeld
New York Herald
London
America
Klondike
New England
Fowler's Folly House Down Near Wappingers Falls
Old octagonal house on the post road near Wappingers Falls, built from lecture funds on phrenology by Prof Fowler, collapsed after years of neglect and fever outbreaks. later used as a military school, then abandoned following debts and a rumored murder link. Also includes a health ad for Herbine and local dry cleaning and mending services.
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New York State
Wappingers Fall
Aniius Cassard
Bedell
Haute
Topeka Sidewalk Tax Levy Ordinance No 1926
Ordinance to levy and assess taxes for sidewalks repaired by Topeka for years 1283 and Ish. Describes parcels on Madison Street north to Kansas Avenue and nearby blocks in Topeka. Includes city council enactment and property descriptions.
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Topeka
Topeke
Madison Street
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Sen. Hansbrough
Mrs. Burnett
Authoreas
Pare Pitas
Florida
Chew Reensne
Emmy Auigyanaes
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Spratt
Mayport
St. Johns
Sprett
Dr. Spratt
Haven
Fowler
Geo
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Kansas Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenue
City of
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Munroe St
North Park
Monroe St
Bee. Street
Paiva
N. Quincy
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Pairetiia St
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N. Quincey St
Tract Bee
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Kansas Avenus
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Kansas
Kansas Ave
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Jackson Street
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Pirey
Iit Douk
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Taylor Street
Hook
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Biliawood
Watt
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Liberty Street
Leland Street
Beal's Lot
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Mulvane @ Chase
Lime Street
Chase
Ind
Add & Chase
Ad & Chase
Lake Sreet
Jets
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Kant
Save
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Gaines & Morgan Tract
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Amon
Klein Streat
Polk Stree
Union Avenue
Western Avenue
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Clay Street
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Haward
Tingoln Street
Brose
Williaem
Williams
Tas Pirie & McFarland
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Logan ‘Reet
Harrison Street
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