A Turn of the Wheel in Ballymoran
In Ballymoran a love triangle unfolds as Terry O Rourke and Clodah Mulvaney contend with Jim Hagan over a fair trip. A broken jaunting car and a missing companion lead Terry to offer aid, prompting Clodah to realize her true feelings and choose Terry over Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballymoran
Clodah Mulvaney
Terry
Clodale
Terence
Jim
Nymoran
Clodah
Terry O'Rourke
Modah
Jodah
Jim Hagan
Terry @ Rourke
Imperial Library of Russia A Monument To Peter the Great
The imperial library of Russia, founded in 1714 by Peter the Great, ranks third among world great libraries. It houses 1.5 million volumes and 26 000 manuscripts, with its greatest accession from Jesuit collections including Count Zaluski’s 260 000 volumes and 10 000 manuscripts. The Codex Sinaiticus, brought by Tischendorf in 1859, is its most important manuscript.
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Peter the Great
Imperial Library
Russia
National Library
Paris
British Museum
London
Society of Jesus
Zaluski
Warsaw
Tischendorf
St. Catharine
Mount Sinai
New York Tribune
Color perception and color blindness in the Clyde garden
A quotation discusses how many people misperceive colors in a garden and how color blind individuals may see landscapes as black and white. It notes most are not totally color blind, with yellow blue and violet rarely lost, and explains color vision varies with perception across genders and large populations.
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Edward A. Ayers
Rattlesnakes Said to Eject Venom Dust and Smell Distances
Some people believe rattlesnakes eject venom dust from fangs and can smell a snake from afar. The article notes claims of these additional abilities beyond venom.
Told on Herself. A Tangled Exchange in Court Room
A fragment shows a courtroom moment with a young man named Mr. Tuffeigh questioned by Matilda and a judge. The dialogue suggests a tense witness or admission scene. The text is incomplete but implies a testimony conflict within a legal setting.
Why Do Country Boys Flock to Big Cities
An editorial argues that small towns lose young men to cities where they seek opportunity. It notes families mail money to urban merchants, hurting local business, and leads to empty streets. The piece urges residents to revitalize towns so youths can build careers locally.
CARE OF HIGHWAYS. New Jersey urges constant road maintenance
The state supervisor of highways in New Jersey warns that good roads require ongoing attention or they degrade. Regular drainage, gutter clearance, culvert upkeep, brush removal, and timely minor repairs keep surfaces from wearing down. Neglect leads to costly rebuilding and road lifespans shortened by heavy loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supervisor of Highways of
New Jersey
English Tarred Roads Improve Hygiene in Birmingham
In Birmingham England the hygienic value of tarred roads is praised. The road is swept clean then tar is poured over and spread evenly to maintain cleanliness and reduce filth.
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Beckenham
Birmingham
England
Routes and staff of rural letter carriers
The article notes the existence of routes on which 87,174 regular rural letter carriers are employed, highlighting the scope of rural postal service and workforce distribution.
Roads Worst on Earth Says Michigan Highway Chief
Horatio Earle, Michigan State Highway Commissioner, laments that American wagon roads are the poorest globally while rail, steamboat and coastwise lines are praised as superior or adequate. He warns the nation faces bankruptcy from hauling goods over bad roads.
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Horatio E. Earle
Michigan
Good Roads Bring Prosperity Speaker Declares
A convention speaker asserts that communities with good roads show prosperity, contrasting with 42 towns lacking paint and leaning shacks. The remark links road quality to thrift and progress across states.
Rural Free Delivery Raises Carrier Salaries June 1 Announcement
Postmaster General Meyer says a new law raises rural carrier salaries effective July 1. Regular carriers with long routes gain from 750 to 900 dollars yearly, aiding about 22,300 workers. Substitutes receive parity with regulars, boosting overall rural delivery costs by around 5.9 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Humor and Philosophy by Duncan M Smith
A light verse on wealth and desire. The poet contrasts scoffing at money with sly schemes to acquire it, noting the tension between disdain for riches and practical pursuit of profit. The piece surveys attitudes toward wealth from various angles with ironic humor.
Peace and navies shape hopes for The Hague talks
The text argues that nations with weak or newly rebuilt navies favor peace, while stronger powers push for favorable outcomes. It suggests balance at The Hague conference hinges on naval power and willingness of smaller nations to concede, making a hopeful peace unlikely.
Woman Bossing? Pondering an Odd Exchange
A terse dialogue shows a man urging control over a woman. The exchange implies a power dynamic where one person is told to let the other lead. Though fragmentary, it captures a gendered tension echoed in early 20th century social advice.
Equally before the law or taxed by influence Thaw case
A terse comment contrasts constitutional equality with perceived bias in legal outcomes. It evokes wealth as a factor shaping justice, signaling debate over fairness and privilege in the system.
Frightful talk on a man’s endurance noted
The two speakers discuss a man who seems awkward but are more impressed by his endurance. They wonder how he can bear to have himself around, reflecting on his tolerance and resilience.
Wise Guy Quips About Resigning Before Firing
The exchange features a sharp retort about job security and self chosen departure. It depicts a witty line where one person says they never got fired, only resigned at the start of the employer’s search for a replacement.
PERT PARAGRAPHS About Enthusiasm and Courtesy
The excerpt reflects on enthusiasm in daily life and the aura around a funeral, urging patience and neighborly kindness. It muses on self opinion, diplomacy, mood swings, and the idea that silent men often have talkative wives, all in lighthearted proverbs.
Arlo H Steals Limited Booking as pacing stallion
Arlo H is leased to Perry Hayes and will stand at A H McElwain's barn until June 1. Service fee is $20. Pedigree includes Ario H 2 11 1 4, sired by Ganzoo 2 244, dam Leota by Attorney, with Ellen W as second dam. Stands 15 3 and weighs 1100.
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Arlo H
Perry Hayes
A. H. McElwain
Ario H
Ganzoo
Gambetta Wilkes
Leota
Attorney
Ellen W
Wagner
Bashaw
Gipsey Chief 45210 Offered for 1907 Stallion Season
Four year old Standard bred stallion Gipsey Chief stands 16 hands 1 inch 1250 pounds bay with fine action. Sired by Onward Chief 4495 out of Lady Wilson by Gipsey Boy 1994. Season at my barn 4 miles east of Washington. Suitable as an all purpose farm work horse.
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Onward Chief
Onward
Lady Wilson
Gipsey Boy
My Barn
Washington
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Baymoran
Lelds
Bogs
Clodahs
Tim
Umathaum
Ory Otto
Mary Ann
By Duncan M. Smith
Halifax
Texas
Wise Guy
Frank Marvel
Te Ee Gipsey
Gipsey
Marbourg & Helwick’s
Martin Swift, Jr
Foley
Peley & Company
Chicaege
D Shoop
Europe
Dr. Shoop
J. H. Stewart
Brook
Oe Scome
Manne Co
Scientific American
All
Twin Cities
Iowa Central Ry
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Brighton
Minneapolis
St. Paul
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