Dream Finds His Tomb in Michigan Sand Bank
In Tadington Michigan on June 27 the body of Ace Davis aged five, son of Maurice Davis, found after a two week search for his disappearance on June 16, was recovered from a sand bank following a dream by residents Mrs. William Hall and Mrs. A. Brewster. The women, in different locations, shared a vision prompting a return to the pile where the child lay under three feet of sand.
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Tadington
Mich
Ace Davis
Maurice Davis
William Hall
A. Brewster
Early Bird Talk Echoes Through City Halls
A quip about the famed early riser circulates in local chatter, framing morning routines as a social barometer. Citizens debate who embodies the phrase and how the habit reflects on daily progress and punctuality.
Presidential banner struck by lightning at Oyster Bay
Lightning split a banner pole near the executive office at Oyster Bay. The banner honored President Roosevelt from his 1904 election. No injuries were reported.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Weather forecast for Midwest states tonight
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan with fair skies and moderate temperatures. Wisconsin is fair with rising temperatures. Iowa is fair and warmer tonight.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan—Fair
Wisconsin — Fair
Iowa—Fair
Markets Show Wide Variations Across Commodities
Chicago quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats mixed with robust live stock prices. Hogs and cattle demand strong with prime and good grades fetching higher ranges. Buffalo reports note continued activity in hogs and sheep with steady lamb prices amid ongoing receipts.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
T.ho
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Strorg Lambs
Royal betrothal rumor links Thyra to Kaiser kin
Courtiers whisper Princess Thyra, Frederick IX’s second daughter, is betrothed to Prince Adelbert, third son of the Kaiser. The Kaiser plans a Copenhagen visit next week and an official engagement announcement is anticipated after his arrival. German public reportedly approves the match as a love affair.
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Kaiser
Thyra
Frederick of
Denmark
Copenhagen
Frederick
Adelbert
Germany
William
Fire destroys Pine Beach resort near Jamestown fair
A massive blaze at Pine Beach near the Jamestown exposition grounds in Norfolk destroys frame structures and several large hotels including The Arcade Royal Pine Hampton Roads Washington House Outside Inn Powhatan Carolina and Berkeley. Estimated loss ranges from 200000 to 250000 with about twenty percent insured.
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Norfolk
Pine Beach
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Royal Pine
Hampton Roads
Washington House
Outside Inn
Powhatan
Carolina
Berkeley
Could Not Discover the Cause Sinking of Minnesot a Launch
United States local inspectors Tapley and Bray filed their report on the Minnesot a battleship steam launch disaster of June 10. They state they have failed to find anything that would aid in solving the problem, leaving the loss of six midshipmen and five seamen unexplained.
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Norfolk
United States
Tapley and
Bray
Minnesota
Honest citizen demands tax assessment in Wabash
Wabash Indiana June 27. W W Corburn appeared before the county board of review alleging the assessor failed to list his property. He stated the personal property could not be found and claimed he wished to pay taxes on all he owned, not to protect himself but to fulfill his duty as a citizen.
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Wabash, Ind
W. W. Coburn
Wabash
Japanese Warships Visit Kiel Explained by Jap Side
The Japanese warships Chitose and Tsukuba are in Kiel to honor an invitation after Emperor William’s cables in early May while the vessels were in U S waters. Japanese authorities say the visit was invited rather than coerced, aligning with German imperial outreach during wartime.
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Kiel
Germany
Chitose
Tsukuba
William
United States
Curtain Cleaning and Care Instructions
Step by step home method for curtain cleaning including stain removal with oxalic acid cold soaking, repeated washing in warm soapy water, boil washing, drying in sun, starching options, and ironing techniques to preserve pattern and shape. Ends with testimonial of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for healing and a pharmacy guarantee note.
Did Not Affect Him Much and Odd Night Inquiry
A terse exchange mentions a landlord and a question about getting home last night. The speaker notes stumbling not at all and finding the keyhole first shot, then accuses being charged for more than five glasses.
AIDS TO BEAUTY FOR NOSE CARE AND MOTH PATCH TREATMENT
Night facial ointment combines sulphur starch zinc oxide and rose oil to reduce a red nose tied to stomach health. Morning hot water and loose clothing recommended. A moth patch remedy mixes bismuth oxide starch kaolin glycerin rosewater to paint and wash away at night.
Persian poet Fir dousi and his Shah Nameh epic
The greatest poet of Persia was Fir dousi who composed an epic called The Shah Nameh about the middle of the tenth century AD.
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Persia
Firdousi
Make Your Own Beautiful Curtains With Bobbinet
The article suggests saving money by crafting curtains at home. It describes two pairs of bobbinet curtains for bedrooms or dining rooms. The luster thread is woven through the net to mimic a wider hem, with three quarter inch hems on both sides and one end.
Paper under mattress protects it from rust and marks
A reader notes laying two newspaper thicknesses on bed springs before the mattress keeps it clean and rust free, a habit helpful when springs rust in rain. The letter praises Foley's Kidney Cure after six bottles restored a man who could not tie his shoes, ending with a prognostic salute.
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L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Democratic convention in fifth district stalls after 150 ballots
Hobart Oklahoma June 27 The Democratic congressional convention for the Fifth district has failed to nominate after 150 ballots. Claude Weaver of Paulix Valley leads with 98 votes as 150 are needed to nominate.
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Hobart
QO. T
Claude Weaver
Paulix Valley
Hat joke in German spoof overheard in market scene
A playful line from Fliegende Blatter shows a mistress asking if a new hat makes her look younger while a cook says yes and mentions market gossip about ladies mistaking the mistress for the cook’s daughter.
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Anna
Railways and state to seek U S Supreme Court on Missouri 2-cent law
Kansas City June 27 Attorneys for eighteen principal railways and Attorney General Hadley agreed to take the Missouri 2-cent law jurisdiction question to the United States Supreme Court within ten days. Hagerman will amend pleadings to yield jurisdiction denial. Judge McPherson may order proceed.
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Kansas City
Hadley
United States Supreme Court
Kinnish
Frank Hagerman
Hagerman
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
Supreme Court
A Girl's Own Room and Its Comforts
A guidance piece urges girls to create a personal nest with space to move, selecting meaningful books and photos while avoiding overcrowding. It advises simple chairs, practical storage for toiletries, and a pleasant, feminine space to foster desirable qualities.
Covering Couch Cushions with Durable Fabrics
In living rooms used constantly as well as heavily worn, art tickings cretonnes and chintzes prove most satisfactory for couch cushions. They launder well and withstand hard use, offering color variety from stripes florals and Persian patterns in cottons and linens. When used together they create a cozy inviting setting for the five room.
Rail trip sale to San Francisco and Los Angeles
National Educational Association meeting in Los Angeles prompts the Iowa Central Railway to sell round trip tickets from June 22 to July 5 at one fare for the round trip. Travel via direct routes outward and return via any direct route with stopovers allowed. For details contact agents or A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry
San Francisco
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Iowa Central Ry lowers excursion rates to east and west
The Iowa Central Railway offers unprecedented low summer excursion rates to eastern resorts and western states including Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stopover options. For full details contact agents in Minneapolis. 120 Number three is a popular mascot for Geo H Parris of Cedar Grove Me who benefitted from Electric Bitters after liver and kidney troubles per a letter. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees the remedy effectiveness with a 650c price.
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Iowa Central Ry
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
Callon
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Stewart’s
Six year old boy injured in powder and firecrackers accident
Fort Wayne Indiana reports a gas pipe loaded with powder exploded while a 6 year old boy, son of Charles FE Johnson, played with powder and firecrackers. The scalp was torn from forehead to crown but medical staff expect he will recover.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles FE. Johnson
The Marvels of Science Amateur Hypnotist Show
Amateur hypnotist performs passes and demonstrations claiming control over volunteers. The act, titled The Marvels of Science, features a familiar call and response as the entertainer instructs participants to step back and attempt feats beyond their ability.
Wouldn't It Be Great If Yer Could Get All The Grub
A quirky exchange about a crank and free grub appears in a weekly feature. The dialogue hints at a humorous notion of turning a crank to obtain unlimited food, reflecting a lighthearted, old time newspaper tone.
Tongue and Fingers Noted as Most Sensitive Body Parts
A health overview lists the tongue as the most sensitive body part followed by the fingertips and then the lips skin. The ranking emphasizes tactile and gustatory sensitivity in human sensory perception.
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Bucklen
John Garrett
North Mills
N. C
Stewart
Harper’s Weekly
Bohemian Magazine
Missouri
Supreme National Tribunal
The
Science
Hyer
Bruty’s Livery Stable
Payne‘Bros
Frank Bruty, JR
Prop
Maras Desirons
Emerm New Yor
Bright
Eldorado
Just
Lombardo’s
North Side
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Majestic Bion
Detroit, Mich
John K. Steen
E. Madison Street
Iowa
Vrooman
Atty
J. K. Steen
Dr. Kics
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