Bishop Potter's Witty Barn Painting Episode Charms Clergy
The famed Bishop Henry C. Potter on a Adirondacks trip paints a barn in overalls when a stern walking delegate interrupts demanding his card. Potter explains who he is, then learns the man recognizes him by name, allowing the painting to continue. The anecdote includes a leg injury remark and a comic cow tale from boyhood, plus a mix of social encounters with Choate and clergy.
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Henry C. Potter
Mason Davidge
Adirondacks
Potter
Henry
Mrs. Davidge
Bishop Potter
International horse show highlights superior Percherons and rising Belgians
The recent International horse show showcased outstanding Percherons and an unmatched mare exhibit, with Suffolk stallion Render sh Corncerer noted as a royal show champion. Belgian Soleil levant is rising in Colorado, while breeders are urged to align with city market demands for carriage horses to boost profitability.
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Rendersham
England
Orange Judd Farmer
United States
Canada
National Stockman
Curious Epitaphs from a Grim and Witty Graveyard
A collector shares a string of humorous and macabre epitaphs and graveyard inscriptions. The verses poke fun at names, puns, and dying fates, including lines about Jonathan Blue Solomon Pease Thomas Bly Arabella Young Peter Thorpe Abe Dodd and others.
Curious Mule Team Ties To Gray Horse On Street
A Georgian notes a mule and gray horse driven together by order of a stable boss near Chambers Street and Broadway. A southerner recalls mules reliably following a gray horse since childhood, while other color teams fail to cooperate, though no reason is given.
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Chambers Street
Broadway
New York
Forecast for Iowa in May Evening Journal
Weather forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Saturday with light frost tonight and a rise in temperature by Saturday. The report appears as a May special from Washington, DC.
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Washington, D.C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Local Notes and Arrivals Highlight City Life
Mrs C H Davis arrived from West Chester last evening. George Simpson and Sadie Dencker received a license to wed yesterday. A R Miller departed for Wayland for a brief stay with relatives. Mrs Knox Dunn and baby returned to Wyman after a city visit. Mrs E C Smith arrived from West Chester and went home at Winfield after visiting relatives. Miss Lou Vogt left for Biltmore NC to resume duties as head nurse after her mother's death.
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C. H. Davis
West Chester
George Simpson
Sadie Dencker
E. C. Smith
Winfield
Lou Vogt
Biltmore
North Carolina
Anna Vogt
Opera House to Welcome Ralph Riggs College Co May 9
Eccentric comedian and dancer Ralph Riggs headlining the College Co will perform the three act comedy The College Boy with dancing and singing specialties at the opera house on May 9. The cast includes Miss Rose Stillman Katherine Witchie Bernard Riggs D M Cross Claude Norrie Mae Holborn Charles Way and others who have remained with the company for three years. The show promises new songs dances and specialties and is billed as one of the season’s top attractions.
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Ralph Riggs
College Co
Opera
Washington
Chronic Constipation Cured With Foley Urino Laxative
An old advertisement promoting Foley's Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the product aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is pleasant to take without nausea. Lemmon's Pharmacy urged readers to start today.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
County Treasurer Nomination Statement
For the County Treasurer race I filed nomination papers seeking the Republican primary nomination. If nominated and elected, I will deliver the best public service within my power. 68 tf Ha mF
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in climate report
The article notes fevers on high elevations and malaria on lower levels linked to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as the effective remedy for climate affections including lassi tude malaria jaundice debility and nervous symptoms. Sold with guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 59 cents.
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Lemmon’s
The College Boy comedy returns to town for May show
The College Boy serves as a cheerful cure for the blues and promises a very pleasant evening. Cast includes Katherine Witchie Rose Stillman D M Cross Bernard Riggs and returning crowd pleasers from last season. Earl Hoyt arrived home last evening from Oskaloosa.
Bunsen’s Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement extols Bunsen’s Catarrh Cure as a potent antiseptic balm with eucalyptus oil menthol and boracic acid. It claims to halt catarrh at the source, ease nasal stuffiness, throat inflammation, and related symptoms, and warns that a simple cold may be catarrh. It urges immediate use to prevent progression.
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B. Allen
West Liberty
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