Cleveland Man Recovers From Diphtheria With Antitoxin
Donald McClean of Cleveland Ohio is recovering after a severe diphtheria attack. The membrane covered his throat within an hour but antitoxin treatment brought relief. Mr and Mrs George Walker and their son plan to visit this evening with their aunt Mrs R T McCall in Chicagoх
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Donald McClean
Cleveland
Ohio
George Walker
Chicago
R. T. McCall
O. Bradford
Miles Bradford
Des Moines
Busy Days in the Court House Tax Abstract Reported
Deputy Auditor Lloyd Neal completed the county tax abstract and handed it to the County Treasurer. The total tax to be collected this year is 238 086.28 dollars, up from 200 000 last year, with city taxes at 65.7 mills. The report lists district allocations for state, university, college, county, school, and other funds, noting delinquent amounts yet to be collected totaling 8 495.27.
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Lloyd Neal
University
College
County
Bridge
Soldiers Relief
Crocodile Tears Echo Old World Legend of Weeping Prey
A history of the saying that crocodiles weep over their prey. The piece traces the motif through Mandeville, Hawkins, Fuller, and Shakespeare, noting lachrymal glands and varying interpretations across centuries. It mentions the saffron caveat and the proverb Lachryme crocodili applied to women.
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Mandeville
Cokadrilles
John Hawkins
Fuller
Shakespeare
Spenser and Dryden
Mayor Questions Ambulance Use After Assault
In a provincial town a man injured in a serious assault was taken to the hospital on a brewer's dray. The mayor, chair of the justices, demanded why no police ambulance arrived. The chief constable replied it was in use at the time. The mayor quipped that it is usually in use when most needed.
Sheriff Confronts Anonymous Inquiry Over Stolen Banquet Plate
The chief constable reveals the incident involved returning gold and silver plate borrowed by the mayor's wife for the banquet. The mayor warns the court and threatens to silence further laughter.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Brutal Punishment Question Shocks Judge in New York Case
A judge in upper New York presided as a colored woman described whipping her child. He challenged her cruelty, she retorted with a pointed racial remark, asking if he was the father of a worthless mulatter boy, provoking a sharp reaction from the bench.
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New York
Harper’s Weekly
Swedish wedding customs: betrothal gifts and bridal shirt
The bridegroom gives a prayer book and gifts, while the Swedish groom receives a shirt as a wedding keepsake. He never wears the shirt alive again, but some believe he wears it in the grave. Swedes also hold that the bridal shirt should be destroyed before a second marriage.
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Sweden
World Salutations From Distant Lands
The Abyssinians kneel and kiss the earth when meeting. Mandinkas salute women by touching the hand to the nose twice. Egyptians greet with a hand to the chest and bow. Kalmucks and Polynesians rub noses. Tibetans extend the tongue, gnash teeth and scratch ears.
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Old World
Polynesia
Tibet
Macaulay the tireless learner and omniscient intellect
The article extols Macaulay as a tireless worker whose hunger for knowledge knew no bounds. It highlights his rapid mastery of Italian Spanish Greek and German his memory for facts and his passion for life and learning, noting Melbourne's quip that he knew everything.
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Macaulay
Sydney Smith
Melbourne
India
Ireland
London News
Highland Dinners and Kilts Thrill London Society
The London Queen praises the highland dinner as a smart affair unseen south of the Tweed. Lairds wear full dress kilts every night, pipers enter after dinner, and dances follow with reels as the pipes beat time with the dancers.
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London
A Friendship Ruby and the Slow Carving of Trust
A thoughtful line warns that a lifelong friend cannot be ruined in a moment. It likens character to a stone slowly turning into a ruby, advising care lest a single act shatter a precious transformation.
Happily Married Quip From Detroit Free Press
A humorous remark asks when a woman is happily married and answers with a wry line about enjoying the thrill of turning down several suitors. The Detroit Free Press quote reflects playful social wit.
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Detroit Free Press
Garland editor praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
John H. Cullom of the Garland News writes a letter praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recalls using it since 1887 for croup and colds with five children and notes it is agreeable to take and not dangerous. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
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John H. Cullom
Garland
Texas
Chaimberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Will Kerr Returns to Iola From Pleasant Vacation
Will Kerr arrived in Iola Kansas on the Milwaukee this morning returning from a vacation spent with many friends in town.
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Will Kerr
Iola
Kansas
Milwaukee
Henry Wittings Arrives from Crawfordsville This Morning
Henry Wittings arrived in town from Crawfordsville this morning, prompting local residents to note his appearance and the ongoing travel movements in the area.
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Henry Wittings
Crawfordsville
Dr Kings New Discovery Saves Bargerton Woman
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her die as doctors failed to halt consumption. A bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery brought immediate relief and full recovery after continued use. Bottles cost 50 cents and 1 dollar with trial bottles free at Stewart's Drug Store.
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M. L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Tenn
Dr. King
Stewart’s
Sermon Reflects on Iroquois Theater Disaster
At First Baptist Church the pastor preached twice about Lessons from the Chicago Disaster. He urged personal responsibility for the six hundred deaths and emphasized the need for God and hope in life to come. Musical features included duets by Mrs Sherbeck and Miss Bowman, and choir performances.
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First Baptist Church
Chicago
Mr. Echlin
Echlin
Sherbeck
Wellman resident Jesse Longwell visits city
Jesse Longwell of Wellman visited the city today for an informal outing, staying briefly to see local sights and meet acquaintances.
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Jesse Longwell
Wellman
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Meltons
Cheviots
Skinner
Mark
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Minnesota
Kaye & Lytle Telephone
East Side Square
California
M. Lombardo
G. H. Pratt
M. D
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Hall
Toledo
O. Hall
Hiall’s
MicCall Brothers
John Love
Ainsworth
Hubert
Rodney
Philip Crail
Fairfield
C. D. Tomy
J. H. Dimmitt
Donnellson
Robert Chilcote
Estherville, Iowa
Miss Harriet
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