Race of White Giants Reported in Alaska by Priest
The Rev. Jancis Barnum in Chicago claims discovery of a race of white giants in northern Alaska beyond the Indian line. He describes a tribe of unadulterated Caucasian blood, towering in stature, living beyond Eskimo populations, with large, muscular frames and language yet to be mastered. A cab driver offers a practical explanation for curved shafts on a hansom cab observed in the tale.
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Jancis Barnum
Chicago
Alaska
Nome
Barnum
Bimself
Philadelphia
Handel's Fierce Genius Revealed in Turbulent Rages
Frederick J. Crowest portrays George Frideric Handel as a powerful, exacting genius whose bursts of anger were not signs of weakness but healthy expressions of a commanding mind. Handel berated assistants and singers yet achieved brilliance, with anecdotes of scolding the printer Jansen and a chorus member who claimed to sing at sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel
Frederick J. Crowest
Jansen
The Shafts of a Hansom
A fragmented dialogue in a late night city street scene unfolds with a sudden speaker who had not joined the conversation before posing an unexpected question. The group continues to discuss various odd topics and explanations emerge from the night’s discussion.
Getting at the Facts about Epilepsy in a Vacation Visit
A physician on vacation at a northern resort learns from a Washingtonian about his wife's illness. Through careful questioning the doctor identifies the condition as epilepsy, noting the familiar symptoms and the detail about grinding teeth during sleep. The anecdote illustrates how inquiry clarifies medical diagnoses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theness
New York Times
Norman gauntlets and embroidered gloves in medieval life
The text describes Norman gauntlets covering arm and hand, richly embroidered with precious stones. It notes noble ladies weaving needlework in castles, turning gloves into tokens of peaceful pastime amid the era of hawking, tilting, and iron gauntlets.
Tragic death from clothing fire near Ainsworth
Miss Effie Harrison, 1875 birth, died at home five miles northeast of Ainsworth after clothes on fire from burning corn stalks. She wore a heavy winter coat, clothing burned away except shoes, neckband, and stockings. She died at 6 pm conscious of her condition. Survived by parents and ten siblings. Funeral held at 1 pm at her home, Rev J E Weigie officiating. Interment in city cemetery.
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Ainsworth
Effie Harrison
C. W. Harrison
Here
Emma Stanley
Independence
Iowa
Anna Edmundson
Muscatine
Nellie Foster
Charles R. Harrison
Haskies
Flora
Clara
Ben
Samuel
English Box Coats Sale Notes Velvet Collar Pricing
An old catalog listing shows English Box Coats priced at 8.50 with velvet collars priced at 6.48. The entry emphasizes fashion details and price points for the two coat styles available.
Larrabee Seeks Stronger Interstate Commerce Oversight
Former Iowa governor Larrabee spoke with the president in Washington about tightening the interstate commerce law and federal railroad supervision. Also visiting were Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Cockrell, plus African Methodist Episcopal bishops Gaines and Grant.
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Washington, D. C
Larrabee
Iowa
Knapp
The
Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Cockrell
South
Wesley J. Gaines
Atlanta
Abraham Grant
Indianapolis
African Methodist
Episcopa Church
Mrs Donahey Dies After Lingering Illness in City Area
Mrs M P Donahey died this afternoon at about 1 o clock at her home just west of the city after a lingering illness. She had been in poor health for months and in the last two weeks was extremely critical. Obituary and funeral arrangements to be announced later. The sop Samuel from Chicago is expected to arrive this afternoon.
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M. P. Donahey
Samuel
Chicago
Shakespearian Recital Set for Friday Evening
Mrs. C. P. Funck presents a Shakespeare recital in the Academy chapel Friday at 8 30. Attendees are urged to arrive promptly as the program promises to be a good one.
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C. P. Funck
Academy
Washington Couple Weds in City Ceremony
Miss Iona Shearer daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Shearer and Mr Joseph Benz son of Mr and Mrs L Benz were married at Father Sueppes home on West Second Street. The couple will run the Benz hotel in Washington and spend a brief honeymoon in Chicago before housekeeping locally. The wedding drew about seventy five well wishers who showered the couple with rice and old shoes.
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Washington
Iona Shearer
W. D. Shearer
Joseph Benz
L. Benz
Sueppe
West Second Street
Panama
Benz Hotel
Chicago
Benz
Joe
Iona
Zephyr Adele White Weds Earle F Lils Beside Verdi
The wedding of Zephyr Adele White to Earle F Lils took place last evening two miles east of Verdi. Rev L D Young officiated in a parlor ceremony as Dessa White played the wedding march. About thirty guests attended and a four course dinner followed with decor on pink carnations and smilax. The bride, in a Persian lawn dress with white carnations, is well known in the city. the groom is Wm Libe’s son and will farm southwest of town. A reception for the couple followed at the groom’s parents home.
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B. J. White
Verdi
Zephyr Adele
Earle F. Lils
Dessa White
L. D. Young
Vesper
Dessa
Lela White
Wm. Liba
Bethlehem Commandery Conclave Scheduled for April 19
Bethlehem Commandery announces a regular conclave on Friday evening April 19 at 7 30 sharp with petitions and business to be acted upon closing with work in the order of the Temple. A full attendance is urged to greet a prominent city business man who is to be received as a candidate. By order of
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Order of the Temple
Eldorado Presbytery Meeting Reports Progress in Iowa City
Morning devotional services led by Rev. W. G. Beaird opened the presbytery of Iowa City meeting. Home missions reports highlighted grants to Brighton Shimer Hills Herman Group What Cheer Fairview and others with 25 for Iowa City student work. Sabbath school work showed 42 schools average 75 members and growing contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascatine Journal
Presbytery of
Iowa City
W. G. Beaird
J. N. Elliott
Home Mission Committee
Brighton
Shimer
Hills
Herman
Fairview
Benson
Brooklyn
Committee On Home Missions
Synodical Foreign Missionary Convention of Men
Omaha
J. R. Vance
Columbus Junction
Philip Palmer
Presbytery
Burned to Death in Dubuque Yard Accident
Mrs. Johanna Frenzel widow of the late Professor Frenzel was burned to death in her yard yesterday afternoon while burning rubbish. Her clothing caught fire and neighbors found her body severely burned. She was highly respected in Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Johanna Frenzel
Professor Frenzel
Robbery at daylight in Mason City house break
In broad daylight yesterday robbers entered the G. A. Waits home near central Mason City a block from main street before hundreds of passersby. They forced a street door toppled the inner, ransacked the house and carried off a large quantity of clothing and 35 in money. Authorities and neighbors search the surrounding country for suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
G. A. Waits
Ladies Benevolent Society Meet At Mrs Miller Home
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Jas C Miller's home on East Madison Street.
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Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
Jas. C. Miller
East Madison Street
One Way Settlers Rates Offer to Western States
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad announces Tuesday sales through March and April offering one way tickets to Nebraska Eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Texas and more at one half fare plus 200 for homeseekers. Agents for full details or write A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Indiana Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Iowa Central
Mrs Smith Hosts Anniversary Dinner After West Earthquake
Mrs J Smith held a 12 o'clock dinner party today to mark the earthquake anniversary in the west. About fourteen friends attended the social afternoon and enjoyed the meal.
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STECK
H. F. Steck
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Prescription Store
J.e.lemmon, Frop
Lemmon
Near
Bowman
Taffeta Check
Jersey
Bethlehem Commandery
Eldorado
Rob
John Shields & Son
Johnny
Ralph
A. B. Cutts
G. P
T. A
Minneapolis, Minn
Hart Schaffner
Marz
C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
McCartney & Son
Hart, Schaliner & Marx
Klein
Klothing Ko
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