A Serpent Tale From Martinique and the Lancehead
A Paris clan recounts a fearsome incident on the island of Martinique involving a six foot lancehead. Sergeant Legrand and Private Durand confront a sleeping snake in a cell, milk luring it to a feeding bowl, then ten cudgels end the beast. Durand survives after hospital care, his tale recalling a night of severe fright and a stark white hall.
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Paris
Martinique
Gramatis
Legrand
Durand
Andre
France
For Sale Threshing Outfit and Cattle in Dwight N D
An ad lists a threshing outfit with a Jane Buffalo Pitts Separator a 20 H J I C engine and tank plus fresh cows for sale. Also included are contact details for writer A O Hanson of Dwight North Dakota and a lengthy local sports and newspaper notice from the Fargo Daily News and Fargo Sunday News urging readers to subscribe and vote. It mentions Island Park Ball Team travels, upcoming games with Delamere and Alexandria, and promotional rates for the Fargo papers.
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Ste
A.O. Hanson
Dwight
N. D
Island Park
Alexandria
Minn
Fergus Falls
Cogswell
Delamere
Fargo Daily News
Dakota
Fargo Sunday News
Independent Democratic
Twin City
Northwest
North
Emperor Napoleon III sought death at Sedan in Paris letter
A Paris letter argues Napoleon III deliberately sought death at Sedan to avoid dishonor. It recounts his near exposure to shellfire, two of his escort’s horses killed, and his eventual return to Sedan, asserting the claim that he was not destined to die in battle. The piece also notes popular quotations from Shakespeare and Goldsmith.
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Love
Romeo
Eden
Miss C
Napoleon III
Sedan
Sarah Bernhardt
Napoleon II
Baronetly
Ent Gardes
Marshall MacMahon
Sefan
Bazeilles
d'Tendercourt
de Courson
de Trecesson
Grand
Napoleon
Paris
Fanatics on the Warpath at Pierson Camp
James Sharpe and followers, near Bottineau North Dakota, clash with fifty five Royal Northwest Police under Inspector Tucker. Police aim to move them into Dakota by midnight, while Sharpe proclaims invulnerability as Jesus Christ. The tense standstill features armed women and children and a bid to prevent bloodshed.
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James Sharpe
Bottineau
N. D
Pierson
Royal Northwest Police
Tucker
Sharpe
Jesus Christ
Dakota
Christ
Sharp
Canada
Walenton City Council Adopts Sidewalk Condemnations
Walenton City Council meeting on July 10 908 called by Mayor Eberly adopted sidewalk condemnations and new concrete work for numerous lots across U T A V Ave Third Fourth Fifth Tyler Fargo O T Woodruff Root John Richards and Pembina areas. Bills approved include brick work cement and water tank repairs with payments and committee referral.
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Wal
Neton City
Eberly
O. T
Fourth Street
Fifth St
Tyler
Sth
Ohio Ave
Fargo
Dakota Ave
Pembina Ave
Seventh Street
Woodruff
8Th Street
Sib Street
5Th St
Sth St
Farm Loans and Water Spread Decisions Passed
Motion carried that a $300 bill by John Rischards for pump house work be referred to the water supply committee with power to act. It also carried prohibiting sprinkling due to limited water. The notice also states loan and insurance services offering large amounts on easy terms at low rates and fire and tornado insurance through six leading companies.
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Mayf
Maine
Nour City
Whapeton
John Rischards
Water Supply Committee
Parker's Amusements Company Earns City Praise
Albert Lea mayor L C Greene endorses Parker's Amusements as superior to similar shows. He notes clean merit, careful crowding, honest management, and urges the city to contract with the company for a visit. The testimonial highlights satisfaction from ladies and children.
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Parker's Amusements Company
Albert Lea
L. C. Greene
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Smith
Atelier
Cout
Jove
London
Nature
South Sea Islands
West Indies
Avery 30 H. P
Farmers Supply Co
Wahpeton
Richland County, North Dakota
City Council
Pioneer Studio
Theo. J. Hingtgen
Mayor's Office
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