Presbyterian Church Sermon and Benefit Notes
A report from the Presbyterian Church describes Rev Rolland Williams delivering a gospel talk on the Lord's Prayer and the sermon being well received. Asa Reed shipped two loads of horses to Buffalo with EG accompanying, while a new stationery feature was added to the church rooms to aid visitors. Gertrude Willisme arrived from Burlington to teach glass in physical training as part of association activities.
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Rolland Williams
Presbyterian Church
Asa Reed
Kullalo
Teago
Gertrude Willisme
Burlington
Glass
Birth of the Cicada Emergence Described in Vivid Detail
In warm weather the subterranean cicada colony grows larger until a late summer emergence occurs. A rough earth colored nymph climbs from the ground, splits its shell, and reveals a mass of damp material as it becomes a newly formed insect.
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L’'Rank Lesile
Scotland Boy Faces Fine After Theft Plea
A Scottish farmer's boy was charged with attempting to steal from a shop door. He claimed he only meant to do it, and the judge ruled that to do it and going to do it were the same. With no money for a fine, he left to borrow it, then returned and argued that both doing and planning to do it meant they were cleared.
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Scotland
Folklore Cures Supposed in Oxfordshire Villages
In villages near Oxford researchers note reliance on charms rather than medicine. A woman lecturer observed whooping cough treated by a hanging spider inside muslin, whose death was believed to end the cough. A later case saw poultices placed on an oak chest rather than the patient.
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University of Oxford
Navy Secretary Long Resigns, Set to Leave May First
Secretary of the Navy Long submitted his resignation in Washington DC on March 10. He will leave office May 1 and the portfolio was tendered to and accepted by Congressman Moody of Massachusetts.
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Washington, D. C
Nnate
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
Massachusetts
Beareau of statistics gets gentle report
A quoted exchange from the Chicano Tribune frames a remark about someone’s portrayal as a “common far” and counters it by calling them a “whole bureau of statistics” in a witty retort about reputation and knowledge.
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Chicano Tribune
Battle near Winburg leaves Gen Metheun wounded and captured
Reports to the war department recount a clash at Winburg Orange River Colony. General Metheun with 1200 troops faced Boer forces under General De larey. Metheun was severely wounded and captured. Three British officers and 538 men were killed. five officers and two men wounded. One British officer and 200 men missing. Boer casualties unknown.
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London
War Department
Winburg
Orange River Colony
Metheun
Delarey
Sermon Opens David Life Series by Rev Lilley
Reverend E F Lilley of First Baptist Church preached the first sermon in a series on Lessons of the Life of David. He praised David’s devout faith calm judgment and courage noting Saul’s failure and urging believers to accept divine calling and humility. The next talk will study David's ancestry next Sabbath evening.
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E F. Lilley
First Baptist Church
David
Saul
Local notes and social items from surrounding towns
March 10 updates report visits and hospitality in the area. J B Dodda of Wyman was a business visitor to town. Miss Emil Mathers of Ainsworth spent Sunday with cousin Nellie Hull. Miss Alice Hobart hosts Lillian Shipman of Wapelio. Miss Mary McKibinoney of Morning Sun visits Hawthorne home. Rev and Mrs B H Thompson and daughter Helen depart for relatives in Monmouth. Invitations issued for the marriage of Ira Moore and E L Bartholow at the bride’s sister’s home two miles north of town on March 19. S Smiley of Muscatine to visit his mother Mrs James Smiley. The King’s Daughters meet this evening at H F Samson’s home. Mr and Mrs Geo Haines of Crawfordsville visited friends in the city. Geo Alexander arrived from Crawfordsville this morning.
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J. B. Dodda
Wyman
Ira Moore
E L. Bartholow
Br. J. Warren
Wanted Help and Services Ad Notices
Wants for general house work in a small family seeks a middle aged lady. Requests wood sawed with steam saw. Leave orders at Cunningham or Brindley’s. Ed Nicholson offers a large furnished front room for rent on the third floor of the Rookery. Inquire at journal office.
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Washington St
Cunninghame
Brindleys
Ed Nicholson
Rookery
Jovunal
Independent ticket wins in quiet Fire District election
Afternoon polling was light due to heavy rain. 32 ballots were counted by 3 pm as John W. Morton and W A Cook supervised the balloting. Samuel Youngkio, J A Y Ash, and H W Liv loggedstop were slated for election as trustees and treasurer respectively.
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John W. Morton
W. A. Cook
Samuel Youngkio
J. A. Y. Ashby
Liv Logstop
New Moving Pictures At The Opera House Tonight
Tomorrow night at the opera house W. F. Hirtaton shows new moving pictures including Prince Henrys Reception at Washington the Kaisers Yacht Launch Meteor and the breaking of the bottle of wine by Miss Alice Roosevelt Also panorama of the Patterson fire the Twentieth Century Tramp and the Flying Machine President Mc Kinleys Funeral plus new illustrated songs by Geo B Hart Adaptation 15c 25c and 35c Secure voting seats and slips at Carris drug store Mrs Lush Teas of Crawfordsville was a guest today George Davis suffered a partial stroke Saturday evening with one side badly affected but he is improving
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Opera
W. F. Hirtaton
Prince Henry
Washington
Kaiser
Alice Roosevelt
Patterson
McKinley
Geo. B. Hart
Carris’ Drug Store
George Davis
Three classes of men as per a Philadelphia society woman
A Philadelphia Record quote describes three types of men: dancing men who dance but lack broader knowledge, dinner men who converse well and hold up discussions, and corner men who assist chaperones and run small errands. Each serves a distinct role in social settings.
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Philadelphia
Rons
Philadelphia Record
Frogs legs sold in Paris daintily threaded on willow wands
Parisians buy frog legs for home tables rather than restaurants and enjoy a palatable broth for invalids. Legs are usually skin removed, rolled in flour with salt pepper butter and parsley, then fried or grilled. Fall is favored as frog is fattest, though many catch many in spring.
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Paris
Saturday Evening Post
Thought It Was Bargain Day and a Rainy Return
A weary Mr. Closefist complains after giving his last 10 cents to a beggar triggers rain on his walk home. His wife retorts that Providence would not postpone a shower for such a gift, highlighting the irony of charitable acts and misfortune.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Could Plants Lay Claim to Aristocratic Position
Rice may claim to be the most ancient cereal and a noble heritage. Once native to India, it spread across oceans and thrives in warm, moist soils. It now feeds about one third of humanity in warm regions worldwide.
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India
Good Hearted Busybodies in Pubic Life
The New York Post quotes critics of well meaning neighbors who reform others lives by plans and schemes. The piece notes the irritation of being pressed to change and the tension between good intentions and personal autonomy.
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Sterling CO
Chicago
New York
New York Post
Riddling Epoch in Anglo Latin Letters
A Cornhill Magazine note recalls a period of revived wit in the late seventh century with Aldhelm bishop of Sherborne as the first Anglo Latin poet and riddle writer. It mentions Symphosius as an earlier Latin riddle collection and notes Aldhelm’s death in 1700, with riddles printed in hexameter trio lines.
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Aldhhelmn
Sherborne
Aldhelm
Aldheim
Symphosius
Cornhill Magazine
Two Masesa Aboard Friendly Literary Exchange
A tale describes the close relationship between the Masesa father and son. The son completes his first successful novel and receives a formal congratulatory letter from his father that reads like it was sent to a stranger. The son replies with courteous humor, praising his admirer of a father who aspires to be a novelist.
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Damasesa
Dumas Fils
Balloon ascent sets altitude record at 33790 feet
Dr. Bersen and Dr. Suring of the Berlin Meteorological Institute reached 33,790 feet in a balloon ascent. They lost consciousness briefly, one remained unconscious, and neither recovered until the balloon descended to 16,000 feet after an hour.
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Bersen
Suring
Berlin Meteorological Institute
Prohibition of Marital Choices in Arab Customs
The passage outlines polygamous marriage practices where a man may be obligated to wed within his family if desired by an aunt or a deceased brother’s widow. It notes multiple first claim holders and the need for the suitor to renounce a cousin before marriage. Sir Andrew Clark defined old age as the stage when a man fails to adapt to his surroundings.
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Arabia
Turkey
Sir Andrew Clark
Wish to scatter joy over others noted in quote
The quote expresses that no beauty or habit compares to the desire to spread happiness and avoid self centered behavior. It emphasizes generosity over appearance. It reads as a reflective statement urging benevolent conduct.
Earthquake Damage Report From Shamaka
Official committee findings list 126 villages in Shamaka area with 984 houses, 8406 destroyed and 3943 damaged. Farm buildings and numerous other structures including churches mosques factories and schools were seriously affected.
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Baku
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