Relic of Paganism and Old Medico-Religious Symbols
A Chicago note traces the ancient symbol on prescriptions to Jupiter and Zeus, exploring its origins from a talisman to a routine medical mark. It surveys debates among archaeologists about the symbol's meaning, including connections to Zadekiel Raphael and a thunderbolt motif. A second item recalls an itinerant preacher interrupted by lightning and the parson’s calm remark about the land remaining intact.
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Jupiter
Chicago
Zeus
High Olympus
Zadekiel
Raphael
Angel of the Sun
Taylor
Lightnin
Atlanta Constitution
No Pork Chops and the Piute War Dance at Queen's River
An account from San Francisco Chronicle recounts a night encampment on Queen's river near the Nevada Idaho boundary. Three Piutes visit a blazing camp fire, the chief then performs a vigorous dance in a bed of coals lasting about three minutes before resuming a quiet stance. The piece notes uncertainty over the dance's meaning and type.
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Queen's River
Nevada
Idaho
San Francisco Chronicle
Preparing For Their Return and a Fatal Shaft Accident
A long OCR fragment recounts a dynamite risk near a river killing a colored fisherman's family and a separate elevator shaft accident where Murphy is crushed by a barrel while workers Schmelz and Clancy fail to save him. The piece weaves in Thackeray nostalgia and Lord John Russell anecdotes from London papers.
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Murphy
Schmelz
Clancy
Danced in the Fire and Frontiersmen tale
A Nevada mining party in fall 1854 traveled north toward new Idaho mines. With frontier insecurity of the era they moved in a manner usual for the time.
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Nevada
Idaho
A Yes Vote Wins Favor After Aides Eyes Turned Favorable
A Washington Star item recounts a western state representative whose young secretary brightened a cabinet official with her eyes. The official refused a request, but the aide persisted and the ayes carried the measure, yielding the desired outcome.
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Washington Star
A Careful Distinction in Journalistic Roles
A journalist is a man who when he gets a position begins to clamor for an assistant. A newspaper man is one who catches up with the odd ends of his job on Sunday.
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Minneapolis Journal
Rise and Fall of Murphy The Thrilling Adventures
An employee of a major accident liability insurer recounts Murphy travels and incidents rivaling Marco Polo. He investigates a downtown unfinished building accident involving Murphy, Clancy and Schmelz clearing debris as part of a claim narrative.
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Murphy
Marco Polo
Bayard Taylor
Clancy
Schmelz
Roses Time and The Hungarian Letter Home
Ballad style verses recall a spring romance with roses and a fading farewell. The text shifts to a Hungarian laborer abroad describing work life and travel by wagon car, expressing awe at America’s vastness and modern conveyances.
Paris Messenger and Private Postes Restautes
The text describes Parisian private post offices and alibi agencies with branches in capitals. For a small monthly fee a correspondent can receive mail addressed to Linn under a different name. They also offer dispatch from any town worldwide without leaving the boulevard, acting as an alibi substitute.
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Restautes
Linn
Paris
Polygamy Question Provokes Law Notes Opinion
A Law Notes discussion examines how many wives a man may marry at once under U S law. It notes England and U S statutes focus on preventing marriage to a person with a living spouse, yet do not clearly prohibit multiple simultaneous marriages in all cases. It cites Edmunds Act and territorial jurisdiction as key factors. A separate Virginia case on circumstantial evidence recounts a man charged after a knife shown near a prostrate victim.
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United States
England and Wales
Law Notes
Orge
Virginia
Wce
Strug
Murder Knife Mystery Ends in Hanging
A man who killed during a confrontation admitted nothing at trial. The knife used was linked to the accused, but a later confession by the actual killer came on his deathbed a year later. The innocent man was executed before the truth emerged.
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Thackeray
Dean Liddell
Charterhouse School
Liddell
Oxford Boys’ High School
Dobbin
Prallows
Debates Over Dress Reform at White House Reception
Dr Mary Walker in a Prince Albert suit attends President Doles White House reception and converses with Chinese minister Wu who questions Western attire. Walker retorts that trousers reflect freedom while customs differ, highlighting cross cultural dialogue.
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Mary Walker
White House
Dole
Dr. Walker
Mr. Wu
Ranch for sale near Townsend with 820 acres
A ranch formerly known as the Shelly ranch about four miles from Townsend sells on reasonable terms at a low figure. The 820 acre property includes 120 acres of alfalfa and has good water rights. Seller: G. H. Goopman.
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Townsend
Mayld
BE. H. Goopman
North Star Lodge Meets Mondays at 8 O Clock
North Star Lodge No. 19 of the T O O F holds weekly meetings in P C Hall each Monday at 8 o clock. Visitors welcome. G E Poot is N G C 8S Rams serves as Recording Secretary.
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North Star Lodge
P.C. Hall
Townsend Lodge Meeting Notices At Masonic Hall
Regular meetings of Townsend Lodge No. 6 occur on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings at Masonic Hall Broadway Townsend. Brethren and visitors are invited to attend. G E Poot W W C Wancey Recorder M Gurnert Financer. Also meets every 2nd Saturday in Masonic Hall visiting members welcomed. Mrs Marriz McCorsick W M Miss Movie Maveene Secretary Townsend Montana.
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P.C. Hall
H.S. Hyatt
W. M
G. W. Gitnam
See
Townsend Lodge
Masonic Hall
Broadway
Townsend
G. E. Poot
M. W
Order
Marriz*McCorsick
Maveene
Montana
Newday
Teston
Keep Creek
Lavinia Chapel-lnd
Crow Creek
Goulder
Paster
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Townsesd Messenger
the Townsend Messenger
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Lodge Directory
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Woodmen of the World
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Winston
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