Wind Storm Ravages Hinsdale Cuba and Belfast Causing Death
A cyclone struck Cuba Hinsdale and Belfast on Monday afternoon wrecking roofs in Cuba including the St. James hotel and Wilson's store. Large hail shattered windows and Cuba Electric wires were blown down cutting village connections. In Hinsdale a barn collapsed trapping and killing 1 year old Corry Rodgers. nine cows died and timber flew 600 feet. The storm followed the Rochester division line through Cuba and Belfast.
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Cuba
Hinsdale
Belfast
St. James Hotel
Smith
Olean
Corry Rodgers
Monroe Rodgers
Phillips Barn
Hindsdale
Rochester Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aged Couple Weds in Gowanda After Delay
The 76 year old F P Watkins of Little Valley and 64 year old Mary L Brown of Gowanda were married by Rev Q J Black in Gowanda on Thursday. The ceremony was postponed last week due to the groom spraining his ankle while rounding up his pet heifer, Daisy. Watkins, a veteran of the Army of the Potomac, is one of the area’s oldest residents. Mrs Watkins, widow of James Brown, has lived in Jamestown for years.
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F. P. Watkins
Little Valley
N. Y
Mary L. Brown
Gowands
Q. J. Black
Gowanda
Daisy
Mr. Watkins
W. ©. Parker
Watkins
James Brown
Jamestown
Mr. Brown
Boy in Olean Detained in Search for Identity
A boy named Ariin Dubois was held in a jail at Lita je Valley after police in Olean New York failed to identify him. Authorities consider he may be Edward Knauss, a twice arrested man from Niagara Falls who escaped custody. The boy attempted to squeeze between the window bars and was removed by officers.
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Ariin Dubois
Olean N. Y
Litaje Valley
Edward Knauss
Niagara Falls
Olean
Hon W E Wheeler Dies in Portville at 67
Hon W Ek Wheeler longtime Portville resident and banker dies Friday morning from heart disease. He served as director and vice president of the First National Bank of Olean and was a former Republican assembly member from his district. He was 67.
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W. Ek. Wheeler
Portville
N. Y
Wheeler
First National Bank of
Olean
Assembly
Copper Vein Rumored Under Monticello Home
Reported discovery of a large copper vein in a Monticello sewer trench at 14 feet depth. The vein is said to run beneath the home of County Judge W. J. Thornton, sparking belief of a long lost copper deposit near a century old.
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Monticello
N. Y
W. J. Thornton
Protecting Grape Buds From Beetle Damage
Professors Hartzell and Gladwin at the Fredonia experimental station study beetle destruction of young grape buds. They find lead arsenate spraying effective in ridding wines of these pests.
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F. W. Hartzell
I. KE. Gladwin
Fredonia
N. Y
Four Year Old Drowns in Medina Creek Body Recovered
The body of Marguerite Ross four year old daughter of Mrs John Culver of Medina who was drowned in Oak Orchard creek on February 25 was found Wednesday in the creek by Patrick Landers and Lee Zimmerman.
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Marguerite Ross
John Culver
Medina
Oak Orchard Creek
Patrick Landers
Lee Zimmerman
Ex Sheriff of Oneida Paroled After Auburn Term
Samuel Jones former sheriff of Oneida county and Republican leader freed on parole after two year Auburn sentence for complicity in raft cases. He left prison for Utica.
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Samuel Jones
Oneida County
Ausburn
Utica
Skin of a Badger and Its Fearsome Adaptations
The article details the adult badger’s thick hide and formidable defenses. It describes the animal turning to free the neck grip, a viselike bite, sharp tusks, powerful claws, and digging ability akin to a ground mole. It notes stalking woodchucks in winter and pelts valued by coat length for shaving brushes.
Corsican Cruelty by Napoleon Recalls Child’s Tears
Turquan’s Sisters of Napoleon recounts a scene where Napoleon gripped Achille’s ear to stop crying, provoking a furious retort from the boy. Caroline and Mme Murat react with distress as Lucien notes the episode, while Napoleon dismisses the outburst and calls Caroline affectionately spoiled.
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Napoleon
Caroline
Achille
Lucien
Mme. Murat
Turquan
Old Time Smallpox Cure Winked By Red Cloth
The London Chronicle recalls John of Gaddesden noting a red cloth cure for smallpox. He advised wrapping patients in scarlet red or red fabrics to aid healing as reportedly used for the king of England.
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John of
Would Do Just as Well
A famous stout clergyman struggles to lace his shoes one morning. His wife suggests a valet, and he replies that a valley would do better where Snow has a mountain, a joke reflecting humorous wordplay common in the Ladies' Home Journal.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Shifting the Burden in Public Addresses
A Washington Star quote discusses political rhetoric. An orator notes his speeches rely on quotations from poets. He adds the strategy is to speak as little as possible to avoid personal accountability in his district.
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Washington Star
I Never Throw Away Old Junk Says Charity Plan
A Washington Herald humorous quip contrasts keeping junk with giving it away to feel charitable. The line reflects a light civic tone about reuse and generosity in daily life.
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Washington Herald
Paying His Lawyer
A terse exchange shows a client scolding a lawyer about payment. The lawyer retorts that the client is too thin skinned, suggesting the case should be moved elsewhere. The dialogue hints at tension over fees and professional boundaries.
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Boston Transcript
Dust Prevention Methods for Roads Include Calcium Chloride and Dystoline
An article from Good Roads of New York reviews dust control on earth and gravel roads. It discusses prevention vs suppression, water sprinkling limits, and artificial dust layers like Solvay granulated calcium chloride and Dystoline. It explains wet and dry application methods and how these substances retain moisture to keep surfaces dust free.
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New York
Memorial for Albert A. Pope Proposed in Hartford Park
A movement to honor Colonel Albert A. Pope and his drive for good roads seeks to erect a $7500 drinking fountain for people and animals in Pope Park, Hartford. The project, started by the Bicycling World and supported by the Hartford board of trade, has $4400 pledged so far with broad potential contributions from farmers manufacturers and motorists who benefit from road improvements.
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Albert A. Pope
Father OF
Good Roads
Bicycling World
New York
Board of Trade of
Hartford
Hartford Park Commissioners
Pope Park
Pope
City of
Advice to road builders on engineering skill supervision and funding
G. W. Cooley, Minnesota state engineer, warns that highway value rests on engineering skill, continuous routes, good surface and grades, and economical administration. He cautions against underestimating engineering in new country road systems and outlines three essentials: planning by engineers, competent supervision during construction, and adequate funding.
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G. W. Cooley
Minnesota
Good Roads Attract Population Across Counties
Counties delaying highway improvements may lose residents as census figures show population shifting to more progressive areas, while well maintained routes draw people.
Galen Town Buys Roller and Crusher for Roads
The Galen town board in New York has bought a ten ton Buffalo road roller and previously acquired a Cli max stone crusher. The purchases aim to greatly improve the town's roads in the coming season.
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Galen
N. Y
On the Mend from Golf Calms Temper Says Bob
Bob reports golf improves his temper and control. He says strokes made with calmness replace past outbursts. The exchange highlights golf as a personal aid and leisure activity.
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Bessie
Bob
City Grows Yet Roads Stay Worn Past Seventeen Years
A prominent citizen surveys urban change noting many new skyscrapers since he left, while streets remain torn up as they were seventeen years ago, suggesting apparent growth alongside lingering disruption.
Regular tour night ends in garage horn sleep
Lizzie asks about a tour last night and Louie confirms they slept in a garage on an automobile horn during the outing.
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Lizzie Lady-Bug
Louie Love-Bug
Dangerous Advice From an Ill Wife and Her Husband
A domestic cartoon shows an invalid husband asking if the doctor prescribed all the medicine. The wife confirms and warns there is enough to kill a donkey, prompting the husband to decide not to take it all.
No Kick as Mosquitoes Sing in Guest Room
A gentle exchange shows a young guest noting mosquitoes in a room and an old guest saying the buzzing lets him ignore a nearby glee club practice on the piazza. The humor rests on quiet nuisance turned musical irony.
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Glee Club
Goose and Curlytail Contemplate Summer Boarders
In a humorous exchange a talking goose asks Curlytail why he looks sad. Curlytail explains a fresh influx of hungry summer boarders has arrived and, being the smallest and poorest pig, his prospects for a long life seem doubtful as pork remains cheap.
Had One Good Point Bathing Suit Exchange
Mrs Meek asks if Edgar approves of her new bathing suit. Mr Meek replies it is fine though it does not button at the back.
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Mrs. Meek
Edgar
Mr. Meek
His View on the no vote no wife plan for women
The column voice asks readers what they think about a no vote no wife plan for women. It argues the stance would give a bully excuse to girls who can’t attract a partner.
Last Argument Ends With Bitter Gumdrops Offer
A man asks a woman to marry him in a tense exchange. She rejects the proposal but seeks continued friendship. He persists with a final gesture by offering gumdrops to sway her decision. The scene unfolds with quiet tension and unresolved romantic intent.
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Darling
Fire Sweeps Bangor Destruction Estimated At 6 Million
A blaze in Bacon & Robinsons coal sheds near Bangor Maine shortly after 3 pm Sunday destroyed large parts of the city. Two killed more than 20 injured with extensive damage north of York street from Kenduskeag stream to Broadway. Town landmarks including churches post office high school library and Windsor hotel burned. Morse Co lumber mills also razed. Evacuation aid arrived by special Maine Central train from several towns. Thousands homeless and destitute.
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Bacon & Robinson
Bangor
York Street
Kendukeag Stream
Broadway
First Congregational Church
St. John’s Episcopal
Central Congregational
French Street
Universalist Church
Windsor
Bangor Public Library
New England
Morse &Co
Valley Avenue
Maine Central
Augusta
Waterville
Lewiston
Bucksport
Old Town
First Baptist Church
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Olean Police
W. E. Wheeler
Oneida
Jack
His
Maine
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