Twenty Years Ago Interesting Information From Emmet County
Emmet County Republican items from May 23 1895 note drownings and local happenings. Mikel Mikelson of Twelve Mile Lake township fell into a well and drowned. Local visitors Captain and Mrs BE Soper spent Sunday in the city. Miss Magpie Donovan visited her sister Mrs J P Wirby. Donald Ren lost part of a thumb in a lawn mower incident. Carl Jeyluin took a job at Jewell hardware. J M Barker traveled to Hot Springs SD for three weeks for rheumatic relief. Professor Davidson leaves city schools. praise from Arm strong and others. A Norwegian named Julius Mattoon nearby died by hanging at the Saunders home. Numerous small town notes conclude with new advertiser J T Johnston and his large general store.
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Mikel Mikelson
Twelve Mile Lake
BE. B. Soper
Magpie Donovan
J. P. Wirby
Donald Ren
Carl Jeyluin
Jewell
J. M. Barker
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Armstrong Journal
RK. B. Callwell
Estherville
Not a Boom Edition Inen Are Patronized
This edition of the Vindicator and Republican urges Hatherville residents and surrounding farmers to support local merchants and industries. It argues community spirit and home spending strengthen markets, benefiting laborers, farmers, and town businesses through mutual dependence and a shared aim of growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inen
Hatherville
Ita
Vindicator and Republican
Extherville
Estherville
Buasiesa
We Should Smile When Spreading Kindness to Others
Poetic exhortation on the power of a genuine smile from a loving heart to lift spirits, dispel gloom, and bring sunshine. Emphasizes worth, goodness, and the impact of kindness on fellowmen.
Smile Worth a Million Dollars Never Costs a Cent
Poetic mirror on cheerful kindness, praising a cheerful smile as priceless yet free. Encouraging lines urge readers to keep a positive outlook despite failure and worry, noting that a sincere smile costs nothing and signals enduring good will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile
Oil the Stone Roads
John N. Carlisle, Commissioner of Highways of New York, states that modern oiling of stone roads preserves surfaces under heavy traffic, prevents dusting and disintegration, and notes that if traffic is very heavy it may require roads of different thin stone construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Carlisle
New York
Motoring in New York State Growth and Roads Outlook
Secretary of State Francis M. Hugo notes a rapid rise in New York motorcars from under 1,000 registrations to 170 400 in the state and about 1 750 000 in other states. He cites highway limits, dirt roads over 70 percent, and ongoing road construction while predicting 200 000 New York registrations and two million U S cars nationwide, with emphasis on better highways and public service use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Hugo
New York State
Scense Bureau
United States
New York
Reno
Cures and Habits to Prevent Colds
Advice on boosting immunity and preventing colds through general health habits. Do not overeat. maintain elimination organs. bathe frequently. sleep in a cold ventilated room. avoid overheated spaces. keep teeth tonsils nose and throat clean. breathe clean air.
Did Hannibal Use Dynamite in His Alpine Crossing
An European officer questions the ancient claim that Hannibal used acetum to blast rocks in the Alps. He suggests acetum may refer to a powerful explosive, possibly dynamite-like, noting two historians mention two kinds of acetum and its link to extinguishing Greek fire.
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Hannibal
Alps
Marcus Gracua
Albert
Aix
Ill timed gift watch stops when given by wife
A terse dialogue notes a birthday watch that fails to run. A man fears the present is ill timed while his wife gave it as a gift, highlighting tension over the useless timepiece.
Comparative Joking and Banter in 19th Century Papers
An assortment of light humorous exchanges and quips from American papers. Examples include a playful couplet about marital banter from the Baltimore American and a poke at home purchasing costs from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Sugar We Eat discusses the daily $1,000,000 sugar bill and the economic impact of domestic production on employment and industry.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Crowley
Japan’s Population Surpasses Fifty-Four Million in Census
The census taken last December shows Japan excluding Formosa, Korea, Karafuto, Kantō leased territory, military personnel, and prisoners had 54,843,083 people. Ten cities exceed 1,000,000, with Tokyo at 2,083,300 and Osaka at 1,387,366.
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Japan
Formosa
Chosen
Kabafuto
Kantung
Tokyo
Osaka
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Iowa
Lot No
Palm Beach
Perrin
Emmet County
Republican
Julius Mattoon
High Lake Township
Mattoon
Prof. Davidson
Davidson
Mr.tv. Doughty
Lady of
Armstrong
Jack Creek
Landon Letchford
Frankville
Towa
George
Wim
McArdle
Cedar Rapids
Frank Barber
Hlarry
Charles City
Government
J.T. Johnston
Michell Fi Tires
The
Ryder & Karr Garage
Warket
Studebaker
ARS
Baltimore American
Monarch
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