Gifts To Jockeys From Admirers And Odd Remembrances
A vignette of gifts and tokens given to jockeys from fans and owners showing the quirky rewards and odd tributes in racing history. It mentions pawn tickets talismans sermons and even humorous gifts like snuffboxes with snails crutches and a wooden spoon reflecting the eccentric culture surrounding champions like John Singleton.
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York
London
Taifman
John Singleton
Yorkshire
Singleton
Chicago News
Pointed Paragraphs From Atchison Globe
A collection of aphorisms on men, marriage, time, eyesight, and protection. The piece reflects social attitudes with wry humor about gender roles and personal worth. It comments on the effects of six weeks versus six minutes of marriage and the value of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Praising the Lazy Man In Praise Of Indolent Makers
Extract discusses the value of sleep and quiet thought in creativity noting Thomson Coleridge and Watt as examples. It argues that meditation and prolonged observation yield superior work, while an active temperament may hinder such production. Pearsons provides the overarching claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Coleridge
James Watt
Pearson
Stowaway Banter Aboard Mediterranean Liner
The ship captain discusses stowaways with sharp wit. A galley worker, pressed into service, quips he is aiming to reach Naples by Tuesday as a puzzled lady on tour asks how soon. The exchange highlights cheeky grit among clandestine travelers aboard.
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New York
Naples
Barrister Opposes Use Of Affidavits For Truth Concealment
An English barrister and a recently retired English justice agree that some matters should be examined orally rather than by affidavit. The Manchester assizes judge once cross examined a man on an affidavit and summed up by saying affidavits are the best weapon for concealing the truth.
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Manchester
Didn’t Need To
A courtroom exchange shows a judge deriding a young defense attorney for lacking legal knowledge while the attorney retorts that he does not need it to win in court. The Philadelphia Press reports the sharp exchange highlighting tensions in the proceedings.
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Philadelphia Press
Unclear Donation Request Noted in Harper’s Weekly
Fragmentary dialogue shows a visiting philanthropist and a Mrs McGuire Simone asking for contributions for a home. A stray line implies a husband may be taken, reflecting satirical or coded content typical of the period.
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Dronkards
Price Bros. Stone Contractor William Price Dead
William Price of Price Bros. stone contractors died at Shelbyville Indiana at age. He came from Middlesex England thirty five years ago with wife and daughter. They settled in Indianapolis before moving to Shelbyville to build the First Baptist church. His wife and daughter stayed in England. Price was an Episcopal church member and philanthropist. His son William Price Jr. later joined him in Shelbyville.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William Price
Price Bros
Stone Contractors
Middlesex
England
Indianapolis
Ist
First Baptist Church
William Price, Jr
Price
Episcopal Church
Estate of Araminta Bonyert case ends in favor of county
In district court Judge Preston halted the jury verdict last night and ruled for the defendant the county. Jury will reconvene Monday to resume trial. Other docket entries include Bessie Tranell v Axel Tranell decree of divorce, McCartney & Son v James Palmer et al settled with costs, Crone et al v Campbell decree quieting title, Sidney Coon v Willingham, Samuel Thompson et al v Teepie, all akin to quieting title decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araminta Bonyert
Preston
Bessie Tranell
Axel Tranell
McCartney & Son
James Palmer
BR. B. Crone
Caleb RB. Campbell
Sidney Coon
William W. Willingham
Samuel Thompson
Simon P. Teepie
Maquoketa River Flood Disrupts Iowa Town
Maquoketa Iowa reports the Maquoketa river flooding both banks with an eight foot rise in twenty four hours. The dam at the electric light plant six miles below town has two feet of water over, carrying ice and causing damage. City lights remain operational so far.
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Maquoketa
Iowa
Creve Coeur Club Seeks Lawson Speaking Return
At Creve Coeur club in Peoria a committee will visit Boston to urge Thomas W. Lawson to reconsider his refusal to speak at the Washington's Birthday banquet. Resolutions declare the club nearly united in inviting him and deny claims of opposition and discord.
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Peoria
Creve Coeur Club
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Washington
Lawson
Folks up Willow Creek at the Graham Next Tuesday
Local notes report The Folks up Willow Creek performing at the Graham next Tuesday night. Mrs Bruce Gardner and daughter of Wellman were shopping in the city today. Frank Davidson and his big company in The Folks up Willow Creek scheduled for Jan 23.
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Willow Creek
Graham
Bruce Gardner
Wellman
Frank Davidson
Amos Rankin
Texas
South
Harrie Rousser
Columbus Junction
Densmore Typewriter Company
T. J. Miller
Howard Stewart
Ainsworth
Ames
Ed Allen
Alvin Allen
Andy Wenger
Leslie Miller
Dolph Neff
J. E.troutman
Dave Goldsmith
Wayland
City
Walsh Maintains Control At Indiana Railroad Annual Meeting
In Bedford Indiana on January 17 stockholders of six companies including Southern Indiana Railroad and Southern Indiana Express met at the office and elected the old board of directors. John R Walsh of Chicago remains principal stockholder and continues in control.
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Bedford, Ind
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Southern Indiana Hotel Company
Bedford Belt Railroad Company
Bedford Quarries Company
The
Indiana Quarries Company
Southern Indiana Express Company
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Walsh
Went Through the Ice and Drowned in Indiana
Nett Lowry twenty year old skater from Mymouth drowned after going through Twin lakes ice. His body recovered from fifteen feet of water.
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Imymouth
Ind
Nett Lowry
Twin Lakes
Adventist Editorial Calls Ellen White Near Divine
In Battle Creek Michigan on January 17 an editorial in the denomination's organ denounces articles about Mrs Ellen White as blasphemous saying she is regarded as nearly divine and to criticize her is like taking the name of God in vain.
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White
Battle Creek
Mich
Ellen White
God
President Roosevelt plans tiger hunt after presidency
The outline notes that President Roosevelt intends to hunt tigers after leaving office in 1909. In Toronto 137 plumbers admitted guilt to conspiracy in restraint of trade and were fined 10,600 dollars total. A severe storm caused heavy damage across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana with strong winds hail and rain.
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Roosevelt
Toronto
Ont
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Arnica Salve Ad Campaign From 1900s Springfield
A testimonial promotes Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts wounds burns and skin eruptions. Mrs. Grant Shy of 1130 E Reynolds St Springfield Kl endorses the product calling it an absolute housekeeping necessity. Guaranteed by J N Stewart Druggist at 25 cents.
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Grant Shy
E. Reynolds St
Springfield
J. N. Stewart
Degree of Honor to Install Officers at Regular Meeting
The Degree of Honor holds a regular meeting tomorrow evening with installation of officers and urges full member attendance. The Fortnightly club fourth general meeting moves to Friday January 4 at 2 50 pm with a program notice to follow next week. Baptist missionary circle ladies will sew with Mrs C Long on North Marion avenue on Sunday at 2 30 pm. Friends from city and country surprised Mr and Mrs Francis Swift last evening about twenty guests at the Swifts two miles east of the city with games and a light luncheon.
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Ladies of the Baptist Missionary Circle
C. Long
North Marion Avenue
Francis Swift
Wealthy recluse found dead in Iowa shack
Nicholas Carlos, a wealthy recluse near Dallas Center Iowa, was found dead in his shack with his head severed by rats and livestock. Investigators believe natural death after several days due to lack of floor blood and no sign of interior disturbance. Thirty seven dollars was found in his pocket.
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Dallas Center
Iowa
Nicholas Carlos
Iowa House considers hazing crime in schools
Des Moines Jan 17 W M Greeley introduced a bill in the house making hazing in schools and colleges a crime with penalty thirty days in jail or a fine not more than 100 nor less than 8.0 The Story representative notes the practice is growing.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. M. Greeley
County Board Inspections At County Farm
The County Board members Longwe, Anderson and Mc Cleery visited the county farm, inspected buildings, and took an inventory of personal property. They found everything in fine shape and reported the personal property invoiced at 3,385.55, noting the stock in good condition.
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Messrs. Longwe
Anderson and
McCleery
Funeral of Charles Dempsey at Elm Grove Cemetery
The body of Charles Dempsey accompanied by Mrs. Dempsey and a family friend Mr. Detrick arrived on No. 11 last night. The funeral was held this afternoon at the residence of Thos. Dempsey with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included John Seanner, John Buckley, John Flynn, J.J. McKeone, Frank Bruty, Mr. Detrick, Patrick Curry and Dr. Marie.
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Charles Dempsey
Local notes from Wellman and area brighten town day
People from Wellman and nearby towns visit county seat and downtown. License issued for Robt Schoepfer and Edna Gideon. Fuller Bros. jailed thirty days for disturbing the peace. Peter Centliver plans a Feb 6 sale and move to Kansas. Fernow moves to town with Klein Klothing Co. staff and plans housekeeping on South Marion Avenue.
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Marshal Bradford
Wellman
Fuller Bros
Sheriff Teeter
Peter Centliver
Kansas
Teeter & Lathrop
KE. W. Fernow
Klein Klothing Co
Marengo
C. 8. Lemmon
Marlon Avenue
Prison Committee Tours Fort Madison Penitentiary
Fort Madison Iowa January 17 inspection by Senators Garst Stirton and Representative Jones Hume and Laird along with Warden N N Jones and C A Kennedy Montrose with local leaders to assess conditions and likely report favorable to the institution a new cell house deemed the main needed upgrade.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Garst and
Stirton
Legislative Committee
Jones
Hume
Laird
N. N. Jones
C. A. Kennedy
Montrose
Des Moines
Instituton
Pratt murder case closes defense arguments in Rockwell City
In Pratt murder case Pratt defense attorney Parsons concluded an eight hour closing speech to a packed jury of onlookers. Mrs Pratt sobbed and her two daughters attended as Senator Healy for the state began the rebuttal to the closing.
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Rockwell City
Iowa
Pratt
Parsons
Senator Healy
Electr ic Bitters Cured Chronic Dyspepsia For Haynesville Woman
Mrs. Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Missouri aged 70 writes that Electric Bitters cured her twenty year chronic dyspepsia and made her feel strong as a young girl The medicine cures stomach and liver diseases blood disorders general debility and bodily weakness Sold on guarantee at J H Stewarts drug store price 50 cents
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
J. H. Stewart’s
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Arctic Ocean
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Maquoketa River
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Buster
T. J. Allen
Hugh Kendall
Chas. Hebner
Busiess
Robt. Schoepfer
Edna Gideon
M@rion Neal
Crawfordsville
Ray and
Tommie Simpson
James Clendenning
Centerville
Fred Ti. Martin
Fremont County
Robert Young
Clara Scranton
Oklahoma
Hutchinson
Hull
Washington, Iowa
Florida
Cash Grocery
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