Tent Meetings Close Tonight At The Big Tent Revival
Evangelist Sarth of Chicago and singer Colburn of Kansas City conclude three week revival tonight at 7 45 after two hundred plus cards signers and a Sabbath rally sum to 410 45 collected this weekend. Mr Smith warns against social amusements tobacco and gambling urging steadfast church life and moral reform.
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Evangelist Sarth
Chicago
Singer Colburn
Kateas City
Washington
Mak
U.P
Smith
Mr. Smith
Presbyterian Church
Mra Schreckengast
Lizzie Anderson
Throwing the Lasso Expert Debunks Common Myths
An expert argues that ropers should not swing the loop from the ground to avoid spooking stock and wasting time. Mounted ropers must swing the loop with force to counter wind and animal movement. Different casting styles can work when properly practiced, whether using mainly the arm or whole body.
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Cave
Aphorisms and Proverbs Reflections From Noted Authors
A collection of short maxims and quotes from Emerson Lincoln Toothe Morris Rev M Babcock Bishop Horne J R Miller Barrow and Dr John Lal. The items offer guidance on kindness courage self improvement and inner strength with concise moral observations.
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Lows Morris
M. Babcock
Bishop Horne
J. R. Miller
Barrow
Dr. John Lal
Queen Elizabeth and the charms of a Welsh amulet
A historical note recalls Queen Elizabeth wearing a gold charm gifted by an elderly Welshwoman who claimed the queen’s death would be prevented while she wore it. The story reflects beliefs in protective amulets during plague times, including arsenic amulets and quicksilver quills.
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Elizabeth
Wales
London
Milwaukee cut‑offs open new Muscatine routes to Kansas City
A Muscatine circular announces new Milwaukee cut offs extending from Muscatine to Rutledge and an east side branch. The main 77 mile line shortens the route to Kansas City by about 50 miles diverting freight and passengers from Cedar Rapids. Grading should finish by September with track laying following. preliminary service could begin by mid or late October.
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Milwaukee
Muscatine
Rutledge
Kansas City
Woman saved by New Discovery for consumption
Mrs Late Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts endured a severe lung trouble and obstinate cough for years. After doctors and remedies failed she used Dr Kings New Discovery and was completely cured. Sufferers from coughs colds throat and lung trouble are urged to try the remedy at Stewart's Pharmacy. Price 50c and 1 trial bottles free.
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Late Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Stewart's Pharmacy
District Court Notice in Washington County Iowa Lands
R G Cherry sues to quiet title to southeast quarter eighty acres and west half southwest quarter. claims adverse possession over 20 years. defendants include McCarty Preston Cox Bayer Coyat Junction Railroad Co unknown claimants. August 22 1902 filing deadline. Henry Livingston attorney.
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William McCarty
Amelia McCarty
William M. McCarty
James R. Preston
Mary V. Preston
David McKee
Cox
Max Bayer
Xavier Coyat
Junction Railroad Co
Amber
Washington County
Iowa
District Court
R. G. Cherry
James Preston
S M. Cox
The
8. M. Cox
A. D
Court House
Washington
Scuuvinr W Livingston
Farmers and Merchants State Bank Incorporated in Iowa
Notice of incorporation for The Farmers' and Merchants' State Bank formed in Washington Iowa. Principal place Washington city with capital stock $50,000. Bank to commence after state auditor authorization and run for twenty years with nine directors and standard bank officers. Indebtedness limited to two thirds of capital. Incorporators listed.
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L May Cononan
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Farmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank
Iowe
Eisces Poneident
Chas
Ofngemach
Davin McLaughlan
Hi. BE. Mevonen
Samuel Thompson
J.C. FP
Wrap
J. T. Marthews
S&s. W. Baooxuarr
E.G. Winsen
A. Warra
Lucorporators
Parisians Use Butler as Daily Meal Contract
Wealthy Parisians hire butlers to supply three daily meals for a fixed monthly sum. Extra charges apply for guests or entertainment. Large households and stores operate similar contracts to avoid daily food bills, with banks and administrations feeding clerks by prepaid contracts.
Pins and Needles Industry Rise in United States
The text notes a 1775 prize to a Carolina colonist for first native pins and needles. During the War of 1812 high pin prices spurred US manufacture, but the enterprise failed. Industry began in 1836 with early ventures, marking growth similar to early vines.
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Carolina
United States
Evolution of Pins From Globular to Solid Heads
The text describes early pins with globular heads of twisted wire secured by a falling block and die, noting their tendency to shed heads. To fix this, inventors pursued improvements and by around 1540 the solid headed pin became common.
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England
Pirates of Penzance sparkles with Gilbertian wit
A London News note recounts a scene from Pirates of Penzance where a boy mistakens orphan for horphan in a country holiday tale. The humor hinges on mispronunciation and wordplay between an orphan and a carter’s horse.
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London
Orse
Horphan
London News
Out of Proportion Benham Bethany Dialogue
Benham discusses a biblical parable with Mrs. Benham the tale of the ten virgins, five wise and five foolish. Their exchange hints at differing interpretations and the challenge of judging character based on observed women.
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Benham
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