London watchhouse in Bishopsgate to be demolished
The old London watch-house adjoining St. Botolphs churchyard in Bishopsgate is being torn down to make way for modern premises. Erected in 1774 and enlarged in 1829 it housed police cells until relics were found during work and the basement cells were converted to a cellar.
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London
St. Botolph’s Churchyard
Bishopsgate
James Townsend
John Yerbury
Messrs
W. H. Yerbury
8. P. Yerbury
P. Yerbury
You Can Help The News Eagle Legal Notices Request
Public notices require instruction to publish in the paper of your choice. Direct attorneys to send administrator executor guardian or real estate sale notices to News Eagle or another paper. ensure you mention your preference to avoid publication in undesired outlets.
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News-agre
News-Eagle
Goethe and the Chestnuts Cause of Autumn Annoyance
The Munich News reports a complaint by Goethe against youths who throw chestnuts, cabbage, and sticks at trees near his Weimar garden. He delayed filing the complaint but then added a postscript asserting broad interest and danger to passersby and crops. Policeman Lenger corroborates stones falling on the lawn.
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Goethe
Munich
Weimar
Lenger
Birds Tie Up Car System In Los Angeles
A vast flock of blackbirds halted the city trolley network for 21 minutes by occupying the main power lines. Thousands of passengers were delayed as the birds formed a living circuit and were struck by electricity. After the ground filled with scorched bodies, the birds dispersed in a black cloud and service resumed.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles Railway
Easy Payments Offer for News and Farm Journal
A promotional notice advertises securing News and Farm Journal for five years at half price. Payment options include 50 cents down and 50 cents a week, or convenient installments.
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Eaple
Farm Journal
Cash Only Rule for Fed Orders at Studabaker Grain
A new policy requires all federal orders and small coal orders to be paid in cash or cash on delivery. The rule will be strictly enforced by Studabaker Grain and Seed Co.
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Fed
Studabaker Grain and Seed Co
Seed Wheat and Farm Journal Offer in Van Buren News
An ad notes seed wheat cleaned at $1.00 per bushel by H. L. Creviston of Van Buren. It offers 50 cents down and 50 cents weekly payments to receive the News-Eagle and Farm Journal for 83 cents per year, praising both papers as valuable to farmers. It ends with a tuberculosis prevention and curability claim.
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H. L. Creviston
van Buren
School Children Need Help Says Dr Wood
Dr Thomas J D Wood of Columbia University argues that three of four U S school children need medical attention for defects and ailments. He cites 20 to 29 million affected by issues from dental disease to tuberculosis and malnutrition, urging health measures.
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Thomas JD. Wood
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
America
Flowers from a Dustman's Son Teach Kindness
A London Tit-Bits note tells how Alfred, a poor ragged boy, brings his teacher faded bouquets each morning. He explains his father is a dust man and denies stealing the flowers. The story contrasts everyday generosity with questions about walking and bicycles in America and the rise of motor cars.
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Alfred
London
Local Farm Journal Offer Ends This September
An agricultural journal advertises a limited time price of 85.00 total value with a six year subscription option and a five year option at a discounted rate through September.
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Farm Journal
Public Auction of Estate Property in Grant County Indiana
Administrator of James R. Lee estate offers for sale at the late residence in Van Buren Township all personal property and farming implements. Items include horses cattle sows corn and hay plus furniture and other goods. Cash on five dollars and under. over five dollars on credit up to six months with six percent interest and notes waiving attorney fees.
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James R. Lee
van Buren Township
Grant County
Indiana
van Buren
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