Roosevelts stance on national inheritance tax noted
In an interview with the Jamestown editors President Roosevelt advocates a national inheritance tax modeled on the French system. He argues it would curb fortunes while allowing progressive rates on excess over lower brackets, and notes Britain’s costly but problematic death duties and the potential for state revenue via such taxes. Minneapolis Journal.
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Jamestown
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Great Britain
Minneapolis Journal
The Printing Press as Humanity’s Greatest Invention
The New York American lauds the printing press as the most useful all round invention known to man. It argues intellect drives civilization and that printing sharpens the mind, elevating humanity and mastery of the planet.
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New York American
Origin of Hurrah Battle Cry Across Civilizations
A Pittsburg Post view traces hurrah to an ancient Norse war cry Turaie Thor aid us, dismissing links to Hosannah. It notes the word once appeared as huzza and was pronounced hurray, now used worldwide in many forms.
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Turaie
Thor
Pittsburg
Naming the Stars Across Cultures and Time
An exploration of how diverse cultures named the Milky Way and other constellations. From Ashen Path and Watling Street to Charles Wain and the Bear, the article notes shared myths about the Dipper, Pleiades, and planets among Indians, Britons, Australians, and Greeks, reflecting enduring human curiosity.
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Clobe
Britain
Watling Street
England
Charles’ Wain
Australia
St. Louis Republic
The Fool and His Umbrella
A New York Times item notes the English habit of mishandling umbrellas and warns of danger when such men board omnibuses. The London Saturday Review urges omnibus firms to post notices shaming the umbrella grips that risk passengers.
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The
London Saturday Review
Omnibus Companies
New York
Wimes
Four Widows in Early Massachusetts Parish Records
In Massachusetts town death records from the 1740s three widows named Duty Yell and Lull appear in consecutive years 1742 1743 1744 followed by the later Widow Silence Dumm. The odd names amuse readers while the chronicle preserves 18th century parish mortality.
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New England
Massachusetts
Silence Dumm
Origin of the term Dunce traced to Duns Scotus
The Pittsburg Post notes that dunce once named after Duns Scotus, a leading medieval scholastic thinker. During the Reformation, scholastic works fell from favor and Duns was mocked, with his name evolving into a common term for utter stupidity.
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Dunce
Duns Scotus
Duns
Pittsburg
Trap crop method helps protect squash vines from bugs
A Rural New Yorker writer recounts experiences from 1905 and 1906 using a trap crop of bush Fordhook squash to shield main Fordhook and Delicious squashes from striped bugs. He notes timing for planting, dusting, kerosene emulsion sprays, and burning or composting the trap crop after its job ends.
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New Yorker
Washburn Land Co. vs. Knight heirs in Bayfield County suit
The State of Wisconsin to the defendants in a Washburn County case. The complaint filed June 6 1907 names numerous heirs of John H Knight deceased and others as defendants. Defendants are summonsed to appear within twenty days to defend the action or a default judgment will be entered. A W McLeod attorney for the plaintiff.
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Samuel
Fifield
Stella Fifield
Newton S. Willey
Willey
Patrick Hynes
Maggie Hynes
John Hynes
Hynes
Jonathan S. Ellis
Ann W. Ellis
Augusta Kennedy
Daniela Loranger
George C. Loranger
Edwin H. Ellis
Ellis
Edwin Ellis
Ella B. Knight
Eugenia B. Rowley
Leslie B. Rowley
Clark M. Knight
Mary Ellen Davies
Joseph B. Davies
Rebekah J. Knight
Pauline Knights
John H. Knight
Wisconsin
A. W. McLeod
State of
P O
Washburn
Bayfield County
N. B
Said County
Ffs Atty
Wausau
Wis
J. A. Olssen
Rolla Reynolds
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
Ashland County
Ashland
United States Land Office
John W. MiLter
Herman Luoma
Herbster
Peter Soronen Jr
A. v. McLeod
P.O
He. Lehnen
E. N. Schloeman
Otto Marousek
Louise Marousek
Wistown
A. B. Severson
A. W. McLeop
Mtgees
Department of the Interior Land Office
Martin Ansbaugh
Charles H Smith
Henry Bohen
John Donnahue
Matt Bruner
John W. Miller
Alfred R. Kinney
Bayfield
Panben Pt
G.N. Ristorp
Circuit’ Court
Towit
County of
Pear diseases threaten California orchards
Scab and blight severely affect pear production across California. Scab reduces quality and yield, worsened by rainy seasons, with 1906 noted as especially bad. Blight now invades nearly all areas, prompting strong suppression efforts and attention to apple trees in southern California mountains.
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California
Ralph BE. Smith
Spraying Potatoes Against Beetles and Fungous Issues
Spraying potatoes with Bordeaux mixture that contains Paris green is advised at four to six ounces per fifty gallons. Early New York potatoes should be sprayed in June, medium varieties from July 1 to 15, and late varieties may wait until the third week in July. Apply again every two to four weeks. three treatments typically suffice for both beetles and fungi.
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New York
Jay
Summons in Bayfield County Civil Case Washburn Land Co v Kimball Barber
State of Wisconsin circuits in Bayfield County summons. Washburn Land Company sues numerous heirs and executors under Barber and Kimball wills. Defendants must appear within twenty days of service or face judgment by default per the complaint. A. W. McLeod, plaintiff's attorney, Washburn, Wis.Filed June 1, 1907.
Contest Notice From Interior Land Office
May 16 to June 20 period announced by the Department of the Interior United States Land Office. The notice outlines a formal contest process for land claims and related procedures.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Bayfield County Wisconsin Sheriff Named in Case
A Bayfield Wisconsin case lists A B Severson Sanborn Lamoreux and Sheriff as parties with Plaintiff’s Attorneys noted in the caption.
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A. B. Severson
Sanborn, Lamoreux
Bayfield & Pray
County
Wisconsin
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Remedy
A prompt pleasant cough and cold remedy, Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, recommended for babies and children and suitable for all ages. It contains no opiates and does not constipate, with honey and tar flavor said to taste like maple syrup and liked by children. Sold by Sweets Drug Store.
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Kennedy
Sweets Drug Store
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Forty Eight
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Washburn Land Company
Peyton, Kimball and Barber Company
Hamilton M. Peyton
Martha Peyton
David B. Barber
Marion A. Barber
Frank A. Barber
Beatrice H. Barber
Fannie Barber Davis
Elmer E. Davis
Levi A. Barber
Elmer Ellsworth Davis
Arthur B. Chapin
Angus R. McFarlane
Nancy J. Kimball
Mary L. Bond
Peter Bradshaw
James M. McLennan
Register
H. G. Mourossen
Aaron Korppas
Charly Forsberg
Peter Soronen Sr
Herbster, Wis
Martin O. Lund
Advance Thresher Company
Howard Thonas
A. W. McLeod Plaintiff’s Attorneys
Washburn, Bayfield Co
State OF Wisconsin
AIN Circuit Court
Plintiff
Noticer
District Court of the United States
Western District of
Soldaby Druggists
Gust Johnson
Ewald Johnson
Elvine Johnson
Ida Johnson
S. D. Bland
Brewton
Drugersten Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company
Dept
Lake Street
Chicago
Tom Northwestern Farmer
Farm and Home Journal
Reee C.d.babcock
Northwesigen Farmer
Menominee, Mich
Boschee
Frost & Spies
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