McNally Invades Europe for Edward VII Cup
Swimmer McNally sails from Maass to challenge long distance records abroad and prove modern athletes’ staying power. He aims to cross water obstacles including the Tiber and the strait of Gibraltar, with Walter Cricehell as companion, while the King Edward VII New York Yacht Club cup arrives in New York as a grand gold spectacle for annual yacht tests.
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Maass
eNally
America
Tiber
Strait of Gibraltar
New York
New R. 1
New York Yacht Club
Edward VII
The Round Barn by Professor Ten Eyck Described
An analysis of the round barn concept cites economy and practicality. The Kansas State area example details a 28 foot diameter structure with two floors, stalls, a granary, and hay storage, built at about 347 dollars with room for future upgrades totaling near 300 extra if new materials were used.
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Ten Eyck
Kansas
Kamsas State Agricultural College
Wisdom of Ancient Kings and Drunkenness Cures
A fragment from a lecture by Dr. Pinches cites an Assyrian king Iforus and an inscription at the British Museum. It lists remedies involving owl eggs in wine, dried sheep lung, and swallow beak with myrrh as protections against drunkenness. The wandering moral notes the king did not drink in vain.
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Pinches
University College In London
British Museum
Play low water tactic for fighting fires urged in old guidance
A historical note advises using minimal water at the fire’s base rather than in the upper flames. It claims a few gallons at the bottom create steam as the fire rises, and that applying water low on the windward side offers a quick, riverless method to quell a blaze.
Lord Freelines Alcount Courtship Rumor Sparks Father’s Reply
The Towes connection to an heiress draws comment from a father who hints at a failed match as rumors spread in the city. People discuss possible marriage prospects and social expectations surrounding the potential betrothal.
Farmer Joins Sermon Excuse In Rural Quip
An old farmer apologizes for dozing during rector sermons with a wry remark about the pulpit being a stage for fuss and fight. The line reflects rustic wit and the era's vernacular. It captures a moment of humor amid serious religious discourse and echoes broader attitudes in provincial life.
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London Standard
Performing sheep troupe among Gentry Brothers shows
The Gentry Brothers' Famous Shows visit Washington August 17 featuring a trained sheep troupe touted as the only skilled sheep act in the world. The performers deliver a clever routine enjoyed by all ages.
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Gentry
Washington
ReducedRail Fare to Chicago via Nickel Plate Road
Tickets on sale August 8 and 22 from Chicago to Canadian and New England points with round trips at one fare plus 4.00 for 30 day validity and one fare plus 2.00 for 15 day validity. For sleeping car berth reservations and details, write or call John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St.
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Chicago
Canadian
New England
Nickel’ Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
General Avent
Adams St
August mowing curbs future bush growth in pastures
The note argues August cutting preserves vitality of pasture bushes and reduces regrowth if done annually. It also suggests removing briers weeds along fences meadows and roadsides to prevent overgrowth.
Demand for Golden Seal Dried Root Supports Small Industry
The dried root of golden seal remains in good demand with ready sale at $1 to $1.50 per pound. Bureau notes a bright outlook for a small industry in growing the plant, but warns against overproduction. Several firms are cultivating golden seal in small plots.
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R. H. True
Bureau of Plant Industry
Washington
Detecting base coin through milled-edge test proposed
The central criminal court heard cases on counterfeit coin detection. The jury foreman urged a simple method used by dealers: cut the milled edges of a real and a suspect coin to see if metal shaves off, a test the sergeant endorsed for wider use.
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Central Criminal Court
London
King Philip Do Metacom in New England History
The sachem of Vokanoket known as King Philip was the youngest son of Chief Massasoit. An Indian name Do metacom, he bore friendship from his father to English colonists who called him Philip. His frontier wars with settlers near Plymouth lasted about fifty years until he was killed at New Hope ending the conflict.
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Vokanoket
New England
King Philip
Massasoit
Dometacom
Philip
Plymouth Rock
New Hope
Charming hotel offering garden views and good cuisine
The advertisement touts a hotel in a scenic area with a nice garden, good cuisine, and kind accommodation at moderate charges. It notes easy arrangements for salmon and trout fishing and mountain ascents, praising the place as well known by travelers. The landlord speaks English very well.
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Siege At Lisbon Brutal Tyranny In Fifteenth Century
During the siege of Lisbon by Spanish forces in the fifteenth century, captured Portuguese fighters were mutilated. Victims had eyes gouged noses lips or ears cut off and fingers nails or fingers amputated. They were returned to the city with threats that defenders would meet similar fates if the city fell.
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Lisbon
Henry VII and the six wives tale of royal match refusals
The piece notes Henry VII’s six marriages and the bold courtly pursuit by women to become queen. A witty Duchess of Milan rejects his proposal saying she has only one head and cannot afford to lose it.
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Henry VII
Milan
Kiss Sparks Embarrassment Over Engagement Claim
In a witty recount from the Chicago Record Herald a woman recalls George kissing her last night and explains she was mortified and forgot to feign resistance, while her companion questions whether premarital kissing is disgraceful.
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George
Chicago Record-Herald
Societal Ostracism Affected by Wealth Says Birmingham News
The Birmingham News states that social ostracism for some men fades because their fathers earned enough money to secure them entry. The quote reflects on class and influence shaping social acceptance.
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Birmingham News
Holy Ghosters Depart From Beston on Secret Voyage
The barkentine Kingdom, linked to the Holy Ghost and Ua society of Shiloh Maine, sailed from the outer harbor with a party including men women and children aboard. Passengers were boarded in Freeport Maine amid tight secrecy as leader Frank W. Sandford reportedly seeks a Holy Land colony, though no foreign clearance papers were shown.
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Frank W. Sandford
Holy Land
Nine Firemen Accuse Minnetonka Crew of Plotting Passage
In Gravesend nine Atlantic Transport line firemen on the Minnetonka, arriving from New York, faced police court for conspiring to impede the vessel's passage. They protested poor food quality and a company representative claimed they reduced steam pressure as a deliberate protest.
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Gravesend
Eughind
Atlantic Transport Line
Minnetonka
New York
Sultan Improves After Aid From Palace Doctor
Constantinople reports the sultan slept well and his condition is improving though he resisted treatment. A palace physician persuaded use of one device that provided immediate relief and the doctor was promoted to general in recognition of his service.
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Constantinople
Morbid crowds journey to Temescal canon in search of unidentified murdered woman
In Santa Monica California on August 14 more than 500 people walked or rode to Temescal canon three miles away to view the site where a murdered woman’s body was found buried in a potter’s field without identification. Two processions moved all day along the dusty road.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Temescal Canon
Potter's Field
Lightning hits twice at Cape Henry wireless station
Washington reports that the Cape Henry Navy wireless station in Virginia was struck twice last Saturday, with two bolts shattering the facility and rendering it useless. The event underscores a rare occurrence of the same site suffering multiple direct strikes in one day.
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Washington
Navy
Cape Henry
Drummer Charmed by Leather Line in Chicago Tale
In a Chicago News snippet a drummer confesses he has many skins in his bust and replies via a witty exchange about his line being leather while lighting a fresh paper coffin wall in a curio of odd dialogue.
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Chicago News
G A R En Campment Low Rate to St Paul Minneapolis
Low rate 10 to St Paul or Minneapolis and return for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Minneapolis from August 13 to 16. Tickets on sale August 11 to 14, final return limit August 31, 1906. Extensions available for a small fee. Information from Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway agents or FLA Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
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Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Fla Miller
Chicago
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