Roosevelt Takes Flight in Airship at Kinloch Field
In St Louis Roosevelt rode a Wright biplane with Arch Hoxsey, rising 19 feet, circling the field three times in 3 minutes 20 seconds. He then spoke at the Coliseum to about 15 000 cheering attendees before heading to Peoria for another address.
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St. Louis
George
Kinloch
Roosevelt
Arch Hoxsey
Inea
Coles
Mr. Roosevelt
Kinloch Air
HaMey
Rch Hoxsey
Etly
Hoxsey
Gov. Hadley
Hloxsey
Coliseum
Great Hall
Peora
Knights of Columbus
Desertion of Towns in Seventeenth Century Ceylon Described
The narrative of Captain Robert describes how later in the seventeenth century inhabitants of Ceylon abandoned their towns. The account notes seasonal exodus and changing settlement patterns observed by the explorer.
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Ceylon
Robert
James S. Sherman Guest of Knights of Columbus
Former vice president James S. Sherman attends a Knights of Columbus event as a guest of honor. The gathering includes members and leaders of the fraternal order.
Sherman to Attend Columbus Dinner in Chicago
Vice President Sherman leaves for Chicago to be guest of honor at the Columbus Heights dinner and deliver the principal address. Senator Lorimer will attend and sit at the same table, with Sherman, amid hints that Roosevelt’s criticism was premature and unfounded.
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Senator Lorimer
Sherman
Lorimer
Mr. Sherman
Chicago
Tries 10 Blow Head Off in Suicide Attempt
John Lane a 49 year old Lansing laborer unmarried tried to kill himself at home by placing a shotgun muzzle at the skull base and firing the weapon. The shot tore through his neck fractured his skull and lodged in the ceiling with slim chances of recovery. Police found several firearms and ammunition. Lane had accused neighbors of attempts on his life and spoke of protecting himself. Insanity runs in the family and his father previously killed himself.
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Lansing
Mich
John Lane
Lane
Lanes
The Middle Aged Man Delivers a Routine Preface
A New York Sun excerpt reflects the middle aged man praising routine and repetition. He contrasts younger desire for variety with older preference for predictable labor and familiar surroundings, arguing nature and customs enforce daily habits.
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New York Sun
Balloon Champions Named at Indianapolis Contest
The Aero Club of America official results announce three winners of the American balloon championship. A R Hawley of New York logged 452 miles in the Balloon America, H E Honeywell of St Louis 379 miles in the Balloon St Louis, and J Wade of Cleveland 71 miles in the Buckeye. All earn the right to compete in the international race at St. Louis.
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New York
Indianapolis
The
Aero Club of America
St. Louis
A. R. Hawley
America
H. E. Honeywell
J. Wade
Cleveland
Weather Forecast for Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
Fair and cooler today and tomorrow with northeasterly winds shaping conditions across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Highs and lows reflect a cooling trend as a broad high pressure remains over the region.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Miniature Gardens in Japanese Style
The New York Press describes Japanese dwarfing art and miniature gardens. A ten yard square garden includes a lake, pine, maple, temple and tea houses scaled to small sizes. Even wine case gardens exist with fish, bridges, and tiny trees, all kept within limits.
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Japan
New York Press
A Queer Creature in Natural History Notes
The fragment notes an odd distinction in a creature where the male is called a bull and the female a cow, with a juvenile form implied. The text contrasts gender naming in animal species and hints at curiosity about mammalian nomenclature.
Stray Language Clash Over Animal Terms
An exchange questions why a seal is called a fish in common speech and why breeding places are labeled as rookeries. It notes the odd classification of seals with animals or birds on land and asks how terms like pup and fishy usage persist.
Rise of Artificial Flowers in Fashion History
The text explains how a fashion demand for artificial flowers began during early festivals and dress periods, seeking stable color and freshness. It notes a trend in later ages where artificial flowers made from cambric, paper, glass, and metal largely replaced natural ones for both men and women.
Painter's sign sparks vandalism threat at exhibit
In a legal picture show a painter posted a warning to protect his landscape, Do not touch with canes or umbrellas. An anonymous visitor added a hostile line, Take an ax, prompting concerns about security and display etiquette.
Capt Bogardus Still Impresses With Bull's Eye Record
Lincoln Indiana resident Capt Bogardus, famed for a 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, speaks about kidney relief from Foley Kidney Pills after suffering kidney and bladder trouble. He credits three bottles for regaining health and no more kidney discomfort. Lemmon's Pharmacy Mekihin ney Drug Co.
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Bogardus
Lincoln
Foley
Lemmon
Mekihinney Drug Co
Roosevelt in St Louis on strenuous day of visit
Former President Theodore Roosevelt spent a packed day in St Louis with events organized by the Traffic Club and the Business Men's League. He attended a breakfast, two meals, a public luncheon, and a dinner, delivering a key speech at the Coliseum and touring city sights including an aviation meet.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Traffic Club
Business Men's League
St. Louis Club
Coliseum
Poland Ghina Hogs For Sale Pure Bred Pigs
Pure bred pigs for sale in March and April. Hogs sired by Keota Chief 151661 Longfellow 151663 and Junction Chief 12591. Big smooth type and big boned with large litters. Six years of satisfied customers is my best advertisement. Longfellow, my two year old boar, is for sale.
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Farrow
Keota Chief
Longfellow
Junction Chief
Van Kleeck Runaway Report From West Chester Area
A short item places G. B. Van Kleeck five miles west of West Chester in connection with a reported incident. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
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West Chester
ZEMO Dandruff Remedy Promoted by Mekthinney Co
An advertisement touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as guaranteed cures for dandruff and scalp germ life. It promises relief from itching and scalp condition with a single use and offers money back if not entirely satisfied.
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Mekthinney Drug Co
America
Tailor Offers Made-to-Measure Suits at Ready-Made Price
Chicago firm pledges custom suits to measure at the price of ready made with guaranteed fit. Local shoppers are urged to visit Jo Huysmans, the Ladies' Tailor, for whatever they need.
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Chicago
Jo Huysmans
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American Press Association
James S. Sherman
U. & Vice President
Hawley
Honeywell
Wade
Poland
G. B. van Kleeck
Dandruff
Aylbank
Washington
Agel
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