Forest People of Berry A Scottish Colony in France’s Heart
Attention falls on a British settlement near Bourges known as the Foretains or forest people. Brought by John Stuart famed for services to Charles VII, they were granted a park and rights to feed pigs and cut wood, with a royal magistrate overseeing civil and criminal matters. They cleared the forest, planted orchards, and retain Scottish traits in speech, dress, and names such as Talbot and Holliday.
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France
Bourges
Berry
John Stuart
Scotland
Charles VII
Hautebrune
Royal Forest
Allegny
Talbot
Cromwell
Halliday
Godwin
Brgeigigan Dagle
The Guest of Quesnay Chapter VII Conflicts at the Chateau
In a Normandy estate mood this scene follows Mr. I and Mrs. Harman as Elizabeth probes social entanglements. Anne Elliott writes to invite painting guidance while flirtations with Mr. Ingle unfold and Keredec guards the unseen. Tension grows over gossip, misread signals, and mysterious motives amid moonlit terraces.
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Mrs. Harmon
Saffron
Mme. d'Armand
Amedee
Louise Harman
Quesnay
Normandy
Keredec
Jim
Odd Times at the Capital Recalled by Oldtimers
The article portraits early Washington scenes with humor noting John Adams bathing in the Potomac each morning, President Taylor chatting with passersby, and a White House reception crowded with guests. It recalls a president placing a 600 pound cheese in the east room inviting public help.
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Washington
John Adams
Potomac
White House
Taylor
Fat and Thin at a Dance Joke Leads to Vote of Woes
Two women meet at a dance and exchange sharp remarks about weight. A mutual friend suggests settling the matter by a vote on which is worse, getting too fat or too thin, prompting dismay and humorous chatter in New York.
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le York Press
Women Vote Suffrage Debate Sparks Crossed Rhetoric
Editorial cartoon shows men declaring support for extending suffrage to women while women are depicted awaiting equal voting rights. The piece captures the era’s heated debate and public interest in gender equalization for political participation.
Tuberculosis Topics At National Association Session
Washington May 3 the National Tuberculosis association debated tuberculosis sources and patient employment. Dr William H Park of New York argued adult pulmonary TB is not caused by milk or impure foods. Others criticized state laws and urged medical colleges to make TB a core subject.
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Washington
National Tuberculosis Association
Wm. H. Park
New York
A. M. Forster
Louisville
Park
S. Adolphus Knopf
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Dr. Francine
Philadelphia
Woman detained for drunkenness near bridge incident
A intoxicated woman was placed in the women's cell after being stopped from jumping into the river by two unnamed Black bystanders near a covered bridge. They told police she walked along the river bank and staggered toward the railing before they intervened. The bystanders then left and could not be found Tuesday night.
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Monsieur
Chateau
New York Bankers Prepare Major Paris Bond Sale
New York bankers near arrangements for a historic Paris bond sale, potentially totaling about 60 million dollars in railroad securities plus 10 million in New York City revenue warrants and around 30 million in other railroad bonds. The centerpiece is a likely 50 million dollar issue by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line, marking the largest American corporate issue in Paris since the panic era.
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New York
Paris
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Haven
Hartford
New York City
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Iowa City Students Back Women’s Suffrage in Straw Vote
In a political science conference class led by Prof. B. F. Shambaugh, 18 of 22 junior and senior male students favored women's suffrage with four opposing. The all male class showed a surprising shift toward support, suggesting growing momentum for equal suffrage.
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Iowa City
B. F. Shambaugh
College of Liberal Arts
Grain and livestock prices from Chicago and other markets
Wheat and corn prices listed with various No numbers and winter types. Hog and cattle quotations highlight receipts around 15 000 in Chicago, with hogs near 9 40 to 9 50 and cattle from 5 75 to 8 60. East Buffalo reports slow and strong hog and sheep movements and higher calf values.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Retail Merchants of Iowa hold largest convention
In Burlington on May 5 the Retail Merchants of Iowa held its largest convention with 800 delegates from Council Bluffs Waterloo Cedar Rapids Keokuk Fort Madison Clinton and other cities. The Davenport group arrived by five coaches with a band Waterloo and Cedar Rapids sent special cars. The city hosted a smoker theatre party an automobile tour and a banquet for nearly 1 000 attendees as Cedar Rapids seeks the 1911 meeting and Clinton pushes for 1912.
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Burlington
Retail Merchants of
Iowa
Association
Council Bluffs
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Clinton
Davenport
Mississippi
Elks to Dedicate New Home in Marshalltown
May 5 report from Marshalltown Iowa says J A Sammis grand exalted ruler of the Elks from LeMars along with Des Moines leaders Hon Jerry Sullivan and Charles S Bradshaw are likely speakers at the dedication of the new Elks home valued at 40000 dollars. Invitations sent and Sullivan signified intent to attend.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
J. A. Sammis
The
Elks
LeMars
Jerry Sullivan
Des Moines
Charles S. Bradshaw
Sullivan
Kidney Health Urged With Foley Remedy Warning
Public health notice advises prompt use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney irregularities to avert serious illness. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co are mentioned as sources.
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Foley
Lemmon’'s
McElhinney Drug Co
Woman with Possible Suicide Attempt in Des Moines
A 55 year old woman, intoxicated, attempted to jump from a covered bridge into the Raccoon River on Tuesday evening. She was stopped by several Black men until officers Strait and Cody arrived with a patrol wagon. At the station she gave only the name Jennie and appeared badly injured.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Strait and Cody
Jennie
Sale of Household Goods of Mrs Eva Turnipseed
Public auction of household goods including tables chairs beds pictures and cooking utensils to be held at the former residence at 1 30 p m Saturday May 7 Auctioneer Charles Brown Warsh administrator 6813
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Eva
Wilson outlines economics study panel for farm strategy in Missouri
Secretary James Wilson told a Farmers' Union rally in St. Louis that U S farm underproduction stems from lack of practical farming education. He urged a committee to study house economies, called for a nationwide university for agriculture, and emphasized teaching agronomy to keep youth on farms amid rising prices and population growth.
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St. Louis
United States
James Wilson
Farmers’ Union
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Mississippi Valley
Louisiana
Iowa
Frey’s photographs praised for superior quality by judges
The ad asserts Frey’s photos are highly valued by top judges due to superior quality. It invites readers to visit and see proof, emphasizing clarity and excellence as the selling point.
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Frey
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