Republicans aim to purge party after Chicago convention
A reader recalls the Roosevelt headquarters at the Conurens hotel as a scene of money booze and women while noting Taft era dissension. Senator Vraneia declares a progressive stance opposing Matt and backing Roosevelt. Reports say few endorse a third party and the anti admin Republicans likely won’t form one. Regina Saskatchewan suffered a deadly cyclone with many missing or killed as Canada mourns. The Democrats adopt a platform and urge proper labeling and unity.
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Chicago
Conurens
Rooaevelt
Bearn
Taft
Bryan Leads Delegates at Hallimore Convention
Despite not seeking the presidency, Bryan appeared to guide delegates at the Hallimore convention, moving them along with apparent ease as if in control of the proceedings.
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Bryan
Hallimore
Genuine Diamond Ring Causes Vivid Suspicion
A mistress notes a dusky butler wearing a ring with a setting large enough to glow like a beacon. A later exchange with a maid reveals talk of a genuine diamond and its price, $2,560, as proof of its value and authenticity.
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Jake
Dia
Wax works as history lesson for students
A South Bidar matron touts wax works as superior for teaching history. She cites Madame Tussauds in London as a model, arguing wax figures of famous figures in costume bring history to life unlike mere clothing displays.
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Washington
Lincoln
Tussaud
London
Why Coat Lapels Have Nicks In Their History
A curious tale explains lapel nicks as a sign of support for Moreau during Napoleon era. Admirers reportedly nicked their lapels to show fellowship, the nick forming a crescent like outline that later resembled the letter M.
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Qwen
Napoleon
Moresw
Moreau
Mevenu
Tamar
Tamar Admirers and Supporters Quietly Agreed To Nick Their Inpela
Construction plan for street paving and sidewalk widening
Public notice from Metherville Iowa outlines a planned street improvement project. It details sidewalk widening and curb construction on Pleasant and adjacent streets, with four foot sidewalks and five foot sections on parts. The cost will be assessed against abutting private property as allowed by law. Local official N B Egbert signs the notice.
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Petitie
Krtlner Valdo
Laewek
Sorel Chiag
Haaretia
Eleito Dock
Auchet
Cte
Maine
Gothie
Bethervilly
Lowa
Adil Chen Sales
Luis Adeplid
Etreets
Tooth Street
Hayes
East Pleasant
East Pleasant Street
Syveuth Streat
Wileh
Uwking
Endowment funds to reward marriages with unattractive brides
A historic note recounts multiple European endowments: a Frankfort bachelor’s fund grants 125 dollars to the man who leads the ugliest bride to the altar, plus 26 dollars if the match is lame yet unprepossessing. Haschmann and Reading charities support dowries for plain women and the poor, while Guildford and Cardiff funds reward marriage and aid brides with modest sums.
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Frankfort
Germany
Haschmann
Birla
Givette
Ardennes
Yattenden
James Pocock
Pocock
Reading
Grilsham
Berks
Guildford
John How
Edith Palme
Eirls
Cardiff
Marquis of Tate
The Japanese Beggar Faces Shifting Police Spheres
A Tokio Mainichi report notes police at different stations drive beggars across wards ending in suburbs, where mendicity and crime rise. It urges a comprehensive policy study and suggests teachers urge children to condemn begging as despicable, not worthy of aid.
Fashionable Injury After a Party
A surgeon reports a grave injury to a young woman after a fashionable party. He notes both shoulders out of joint, a broken collar bone, and both wrists displaced. The mother explains the cause was not a railway accident but the lively dancing and heavy jerking of the partners during the Bunny Hug and Texas Tommy.
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Myrtle
Trust magnate seeks octopus shaped room for lying room
Aging trust magnate reveals to the architect a desire for an octopus shaped room to serve as his lying room, signaling a quirky architectural ambition. The remark showcases his flair for dramatic, unconventional home design.
Big Ones on Top Market Question
A shopper asks if the largest strawberries come from the tops of boxes in a market. The vendor or bystander responds that if the fruit is taken from the tops, they are indeed the biggest. The fragment shows an exchange about strawberry size and box tops.
East Somerville Tale Of A Schoolboy Roy In Maine
Mr Hoodsbarn recalls a humorous Maine village anecdote about Roy a schoolboy in a new town. The tale features a nervous teacher, prayers, and a misheard question about his father's occupation leading to a humorous confusion over five rooms. The anecdote blends old-time schoolyard chatter with parlor humor from Harvard and Swanzey.
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East Somerville
Hoodsbarn
Maine
Fuet
Roy
Ike
Pres. Hill
Harvard
Seth Willard
Swanzey
Ather
Modern Educational Methods and Teaching Aids
The Atlantic Monthly notes that traditional methods fade as teachers use clay models and geometric figures to illustrate literature and grammar. It argues for direct spoken and written instruction while acknowledging democratic America exposes students to inferior English from early in education.
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Virgil
Dido's Court
Democratic
America
Atlantic Monthly
Meat Habit and Fat Craving Insight from Los Angeles Herald
The Meat Habit argues meat craving mirrors wine appetite with fat as the key. Gautier notes people quit meat but crave fat. adding fat can curb the craving. Some avoid meat while consuming butter or skipping butter with bread.
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Gautier
Los Angeles Herald
Curious Nicknames in Dutch NY Records of 1641 and 1667
The article cites unusual nicknames found in early New York records. Examples include John Pietersen noted as Friend John, boundaries such as Hans the Boore in 1656 Newtown, John the Swede's meadow in Bushwick patent of 1667, Tunis the Fisher in 1695 Kings County, and 1691 orders about fish deliveries near city hall and Long Mary’s former residence plus a miswritten phrase about lending children.
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New York
John Pietersen
John
Newtown
Hans the Boore
Bushwick Patent
John the
Kings County
Gowanus
Tunis
Common Council of
Mary
How Names Originate Four Principal Sources for English Names
The New York World notes four main sources for English given names Latin Greek Hebrew and German with minor inflows from Saxon Celtic Syriac Persian or Arabic. Mary dominated in Catholic England, then Old Testament and virtue names rose after the Reformation, with Puritans favoring Grace Mercy Faith Hope Charity. The piece traces variants and diminutives across Hebrew Greek and Latin roots, noting Mary Anne Eve Joan James and other forms, and remarks on the prominence of Greek and Latin origins in female names.
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Mary
Sarah
Sara
Hannah
Grace
Anne
Annie
Anna
Annette
Nanette
Nan
Nancy
Nance
Nettie
Mercy
Patience
Queen Anne
Amelia
Letitia
Maria
Lucida
Alicia
Olive
Lettice
Lucy
Alice
Kilzaveth
God
Trebrew
Wess
Isabel
Isabelle
Ysabel
Isabella
Bess
Bexssie
Det
Betsy
Betty
Nisa
Elsie
Eve
Eva
Eveline
Evelina
Joan
Jane
Joanna
Janet
John
Jean
Jeanne
Jeannette
Jannettne
Josepha
Tomasa
James
Jocoeph
Thomas
Mitcdileone
Mary Meta
Hitter
Marton
May
Martanne
Martha
Hada
Phyll
Diantha
Margaret
Madge
Magsic
Murgy
Dorcas
Dorothea
Dorothy
Felon
Eleanor
Aong
New York World
Bible Society reports new translations in Asia and beyond
The American Bible Society notes progress on multiple language revisions and new testaments. Ibanag New Neathment completed in the Philippines alongside Tagalog New Testament revision with British and Foreign Bible Society. Panangan Old Testament translation by Rev Dr Lund. Pampangan and Cebuano Pentateuch ready for printer. Acts, Mark, Luke, John published as Kurdiah Testament start. Revisions continue in Wenli and Mandarin in China and Old Portuguese in Brazil. Siamese and Zulu revisions advanced.
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Philippines
British and Foreignible Society
American Baptist Foreign Mission
Panangan
Lund
Baptist
Pampangan
Cebuan
Wonderful Henry Carvel Exclaimed By Wife In Quip
A witty line from Browning's Magazine features a new wife praising Henry Carvel for his carving skills and flair with food including sausage and croquettes. The remark plays on Henry’s culinary finesse and suave charm.
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Henry
Carvel
Browning
Vague remarks on political reputation and campaigns
Fragmentary text questions whether Crawford has a strong reputation as a statesman and notes the role of presidential campaigns. Mentions are unclear and partly garbled, with references to mentions and percentages but no concrete events or quotes.
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Crawford
Camapelan
Borse
Morality of the Elephant Explains Thai Trickery in Rangoon
In Rangoon a man buys three tame elephants that train to steal rice by coaxing a boy to help. The elephants seize the boy by the trunk, guide his hand to paddy, and then blow rice into his mouth after he helps. This curious method shows their belief they commit no theft. Harpers Weekly.
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Rangoon
Hingland
Harper's Weekly
Reforming Influence Through Automobiles
A man named Mr Chug ging credits a car with moral benefits and physical health. He says the vehicle has prompted him to avoid intoxicants and to pursue a life that will yield a beautiful obituary.
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Mr. Chugging
Bank Asset Ledger Fragment from Iowa County records
A sworn statement by the bank’s cashier lists assets including gold coins in vaults, bonds, loans, and cash items. It asserts assets are bona fide property of the bank, not loaned or used as collateral for illicit displays, and names property value figures and ownership.
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Gotvent Banuky
Verd Rally
Ees Experie
Lowa
Imm Er County
Jnc
Kirby
F. W. Converse
Mack J. Groves
W. W. Walker
Iowa Savings Bank Statement from 1912 June
The document records the Statement of the Condition of Iowa Savings Bank at Ketherville Han County dated June 2, 1912, listing assets including cash, coins, and loans, liabilities such as capital stock and deposits, and an oath by officers FW Converse Mack Groves and W W Walker with notary acknowledgment.
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Iaws of
Iowa
Ratherville
Mioimet
Kuatnova
A. TV. Miado
Btote
Ashketh
Iowa Savings Bank
Ketherville
Own
County of
Han
Bustviews
FW. Converse
Mack J. Groves
W.W. Walker
F. W. Converse
W. W. Walker
Kane Safdo
Examet County
D. Root Frank
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