Balloonists to race in Columbus trophy given by actress
Elsie Janis presented a trophy to balloonists set to compete in the international balloon race at Columbus Ohio on August 29. Also notes Denver’s scores with Omaha Sioux City Des Moines and other small game results and a seaside retirement. Captain Charles K Jackson, 71, a longtime sailor, died in Algonac Maryland in a separate item.
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Denver
Omaha
Pueblo
Lincoln
Pret Lo
Des Moines
Sioux City
Elsie Janis
Columbus
National Editorial Association
Seattle
Charles K. Jackson
Algonac
Sea Serpent Exploded as Jokes Unfold in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan August 21 long lake’s famed sea serpent revealed as a hoax. Frank Fenner a practical joker attached cork barrels covered in canvas and a 200 foot trolley to mimic a monster rising and diving from shore. He explains the trick as he works the apparatus.
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Jake
Kalamazoo
Mich
Longlake
Frank Fenner
Fenner
Fire at Indiana Rolling Mill plant in Newcastle
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the varnish room causing fifty thousand dollars in damage to the Indiana Rolling Mill company plant. The affected section was the shovel manufacturing buildings at the north end of Newcastle, Indiana, on August 21.
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Newcastle
Ind
Indiana Rolling Mill Company
Baseball Scores and Standings From Aug Chicago Duel
Scores and standings from major league games across cities including Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburg Philadelphia New York Detroit Washington Boston Cleveland and Minneapolis. Highlights show Boston 2 Chicago 10, New York 4 Detroit 8, Philadelphia 6 over Chicago, and other results with hits and errors listed for each game.
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Chicago
Boston
Ferguson
Errors
New York
Cincinnati
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Coakley
McLean
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Soul
Frrars
McQuillen and
Corridon
Doolin
Raymond
Ludwic
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
McIntyre
Bergen
Camnity
Leever
Liefield
Gibson and Phelps
Mits
White
Owen
Sullivan and Shaw
Bender
Schreck
Detroit
Tdetroit
Winter
Schmdt
Manning
Blair
Washington St. Louis
Washington
Errars
Bailey
Smith
Keeley
Street
Cleveland
Moston
Joss
Foster
Marke
Arrelanes
Criger
National
Wee L. BC
Aeee
Ed Wittsburg
New Nee
STO
Nat Philadelphia
Roston
Ad Washington
Amendment to Articles of The Geo H Paul Company 1908
Notice records a special meeting on August 1 1908 at Washing ton Iowa where The Geo H Paul Company amends its articles of incorporation. It increases capital stock to 300000 with 75000 preferred and 225000 common and alters voting rights to three votes for preferred stock and one for common stock, detailing dividend rates and allocation to old stockholders, all witnessed by George H Paul president on August 10 1908.
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Geo. H. Paul Company
Washington
Iowa
A. D
George H. Paul
George H. Paul Company
Life as Martyrdom for Women and Drudgery of Men
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps argues that women face daily drudgery and confine their lives to tradition. She notes men are pressed by a relentless system, yet women retain more poetic sensibility. Outside interests and women’s clubs are seen as relief from constant routine for both sexes.
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
True Christian Spirit in a Toast to Sir Jack Maud Willing
In a blithe cartoon caption, Jack and Maud Willing declare true Christian spirit. Tom questions the claim as Jack explains a kiss on the cheek prompted an odd, evasive response from Maud, provoking playful banter in a Meggendorfer Blatter frame.
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Jack
Maud Willing
Tom
Ants and parrots praised as fiercest creatures in nature
A missionary recounts central African observations of ants and parrots. Ants march in vast battalions, attack fiercely, and rout lions, while parrots defend their flocks with a disciplined, police like system. Parrots resist attacks unless singled out, then call for aid.
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Central Africa
Army of Ants March Across Ocean Waves
A council debates action as soldiers surge forward with For ward! The mass advances en masse and sacrifices many for the common good. Lion or elephant in the path flees or is torn by countless tiny jaws as the ant army pushes toward its goal.
King Charles Visits Schoolmaster Dr Busby
A chronicle describes King Charles visiting the famed schoolmaster Dr Busby. Busby walked with hat on head while the king followed with hat under arm. At the door Busby humbly told the king that if his pupils thought a greater man than himself existed he could no longer rule them.
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Charles Hi
Busby
Expert Opinion on Who Wrote The Night Hath a Thousand Eyes
A quip from the Philadelphia Press asks who penned the line The night hath a thousand eyes, with a humorous reply suggesting an oculist wrote it. The exchange reflects light wartime wit and literary curiosity in a brief, social-notes style item.
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Philadelphia Press
Golden ball prize settled by king after tale
An old man declares he has fairly won a golden ball and that the king should pay his father's debt if his story is true. The king is obliged to acknowledge the old man as the winner of the prize.
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Chatterbox
Bus Line Advertisement Prompting Local Orders
City notice urges residents to call Phone No. 1 and leave orders for bus line service. Instructions promise prompt attention by Frank Rogers. include street and number when calling.
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Frank Rogers
Foley's Kidney Health Remedy Warns Against Delay
An old medical ad advises Foley's remedy for kidney or bladder disease to be taken immediately to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes, warning that delay offers no benefit and urging prompt action.
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Bright’s
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Edwin A. Nye
True Christian Spirit
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Lemmen
Stuby
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
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