Amusement official links to Winnipeg fair appearance
Miss Verne Anderson returned to Alpsworth after a short visit in the city with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Willis and daughter Marjorie arrived from Keota for the street carnival. A. W. Bell, Dominion of Canada fair general manager, contracted with Greater Parker Amusement to appear in Winnipeg in the last week of July after touring the country observing amusements.
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Verne Anderson
Alpsworth
A. W. Bell
Winnipeg
Greater Parker Amusement Company
Bell
Countryman in Wild Beast Show Causes Scuffle
An English correspondent notes a countryman in a wild beast show who, clearly intoxicated, strained at a cage bar. A tiger scratched his hand, causing severe pain as he danced and shouted to release the animal. A companion calmed him with a pun about the tiger merely seeking acquaintance.
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Pat
Atonic Dyspepsia Linked to Mood and Habits
The ultimate cause of atonic dyspepsia is constitutional low mood and overwork. Prolonged worry, illness, or tubercular poisoning may be factors, with inherent digestive failure and anemia common. Dyspepsia can trigger weakness and mental inertia, while triggers include tea coffee improper food and eating habits. Some cases remain undiscoverable.
Irish witness in Cincinnati petty suit claims oath is second nature
The first witness in a Cincinnati petty lawsuit, an Irishman, faced opponents doubting his competence. Before swearing him in, the usual oath question was asked and he grinned, declaring that oath taking is second nature to him.
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Cincinnati
Harper's Weekly
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Miss Mary Jones and Ira Miksch
The ceremony took place at Mrs. Miriam Jones's home on North Second Avenue with Rev. W. N. Potter officiating. About twenty relatives and friends attended as Mary Jones and Ira Miksch were married and left for Mexico, Missouri for their future residence.
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Miriam Jones
North Second Avenue
Mary Jones
Ira Miksch
W. N. Potter
Ainsworth
Free Acts Thrill Crowd At 3 PM Matinee
A large crowd watched the amusement company perform at 3 o clock with Miss Florence Spray doing a high dive against a strong wind and Sensa tional Smithson clearing the gap on a bicycle. Due to high wind The Limit was canceled but may be shown again this evening around 8 2.
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Amusement Company
Florence Spray
Smithson
Velare
Mrs Ed Page Travels to Beatrice for Nebrick Visit
Mrs Ed Page went to Beatrice Nebraska last night to visit her parents. Miss Cecil Corbett arrived from Eldora today to visit her uncle Link Hall.
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Ed Page
Beatrice Nebr
Cecil Corbett
Eldora
Link Hall
Roosevelt and Kang Hi Ideals Align in 19th Century Parallels
Baron Speck von Sternberg compares Kang Hi of China with Theodore Roosevelt, noting striking similarities between the Holy Edict teachings and Roosevelt's calls for brotherhood education and law obedience. He cites parallels on thrift, scholarly habit, polite speech, and peaceful conduct, highlighting shared national progress through science and governance.
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Baron Speck von Bternburg
Germany
United States
University of Ilinois
Urbana
Lil
Kang Hi
China
Frederick the Great
Roosevelt
Kang Hil
Pacific
Duplin Journal Notes Berry Bells For Children
The Duplin Journal reports Helliboys and Huckleberries ripening as small boys prepare to gather them in the forests with bells. The notice urges farmers to understand the signals heard as bells ring and bells tingle.
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Duplin
Mrs Conger profits from China rug deal
Mrs B H Conger bought a rug in China for 890 while her husband was minister there and later sold it in Chicago for 7000. Friends in Des Moines say the tale is true. She pursued the purchase against his protests and used the proceeds to build a California home for the family.
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B. H. Conger
China
Chicago
Congers
Des Moines
Conger
Waist Button Turned Disaster at Belleville Party
Mise Weisenborn of Belleville Illinois fractured a arm while trying to button her dress for a party. She began fastening from the top and bottom but the middle button snapped a bone as she twisted and bent in a panic.
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Mise Weisenborn
Belleville
Classic exchange about modern life and love’s disappointments
Dialogue fragment shows a man and woman debating fatigue with modern life. He notes recurring turmoil as a new romantic interest surfaces, reflecting urban ennui and cyclical longing. The brief exchange captures flirtatious tension and existential weariness.
Glory is Like a Circle in the Water Quote
A fragment from London Mall's Glory shows a conversation about a captain and a belle noting she has remained unmarried, with the line praised as a witty remark about ongoing influence. The dialogue reflects 18th or early 19th century quotation style.
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London Mall
Local residents visit city and carnival draws crowds
Alien DeLong and W F Harding visit the city on business and county seat matters. Milton Jones from near Ainsworth visits friends. Mr. and Mrs. J C Brookings return from Chicago. L L Teas from Crawfordsville visits town with Doris Owens from Eldon and Beula Eichelberger. Bert Tracy and children from Brighton visit Reister home. Dora Law and baby from Everest visit her mother. Mrs I B Schreckengast and Dorothy arrive from Burlington for a few days. All trains arrive loaded and depart light as crowds come to see the traveling carnival.
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Alien DeLong
W. F. Harding
Ainsworth
Milton Jones
J. C. Brooking
Chicago
L. L. Teas
Crawfordsville
Doris Owens
Eldon
Beula Eichelberger
Bert Tracy
Brighton
Reister
I. BK. Schreckengast
Dorothy
Burlington
Washington
Robbery at Turner’s Store in Columbus Junction
A Columbus Junction Iowa robbery reports thieves pried open two iron barred doors to Turner’s new store last night and took four suits of clothes. No clues have been found yet.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
L. Turner
Electric Bitters Restore Wives to Health in Dyspepsia Tale
A. Brown of Bennettsville South Carolina reports Electric Bitters cured his wife after years of dyspepsia and a torpid liver. The tonic relieves chills fever malaria biliousness and bladder disorders. Sold by Stewart druggist at 50 cents with guarantee.
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India
A. Brown
Bennettsville
S. C
Stewart
Local visitors leave for home and travel plans ahead
Mrs. M. P. Philips and Mrs. P. B. Russel of Winfield, who were visiting at Peter Courter's, returned home this morning. Mrs. Bertha Godfrey and daughter Margaret will visit Hor ton Kansas for a month with friends and relatives.
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M. P. Philips
P. B. Russel
Winfield
Peter Courter
Bertha Godfrey
Margaret
Jeff
Horton
Kan
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J. E. Lemmon, Prop
Roosevelt and
Fampus
Baron Speck von Sternbarge
Helliboys
Masten
Amnon
Smeot
Providence
Boston
New York
Marvelli Brand
Washington County
Cash Grocery
Ene
Panama
Epett
Washington, Iowa
Dora Law and
Baby
Everest
Hervey Bell
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