The Paymasters Ride
A Sacramento paymaster named Nolan flees a road ambush by a veiled rider in a moonlit trek among California lumber camps. He tricks the assailant into stopping and delivers a beating, leaving the unconscious robber in the road as lumbermen arrive. The intruder is identified as Mexican gambler Yerez who had recently gone broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primcipally
Califormila
John Nolan
Sacramento
Nolan
Signor
Iris
Yerez
Anna Edna Carroll
Contented with Poverty Debate Sparks Tense Exchange
A Chicago Record-Herald quip captures a rich donor asking a poor delinquent if he accepts poverty. The reply challenges the offer of riches and mocks contentment, reflecting social tension over wealth and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
History of the Anchor and its Improvements Through Time
The article traces anchor development from early long shanked designs to curved arms and heavier crowns. It notes 1831 chain cables reducing need for long shanks, the admiralty pattern anchor adopted by 1860, and 1842 steam hammer enabling stronger welds. Trials after 1851 favored Trotman’s anchor, with Rodgers second, and discusses practical testing limits and modern emphasis on minimal ground obstruction.
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Plymouth
Pering
Con
Tsas
Admiralty
Trotman
Rodger
Judge Merrick Falls On Ice In Barnstable Court
George Fr. Hoar recounts a winter incident at Barnstable when Judge Merrick slipped on ice after a Barnstable special session. He broke three ribs and, while groaning, joked through pain that it was not the chief Justice. An old courthouse janitor offered comfort after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Massachusetts
Barnstable
Supreme Court
Merrick
George Fr. Hoar
Scribner’s
Remarkable Fiji Hairdressings Stun Visitors with Colorful Styles
Visitors to Fiji are amazed by fearsome and wonderful hairdos described as geometrical monumental pyramidal and trapezoidal. Hair color shifts with lime bleaching and mangrove juice producing blue black and red yellow tones often split down the middle in a piebald pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiji
Blistering Beetles in Medicine Use
Insects called blistering beetles or cantharides are highly valued in materia medica for their corrosive action. Collected beetles inflame and excoriate hands, which underscores their powerful therapeutic virtue. Used mainly in plasters or ointments, they aid cases of violent visceral inflammation.
Curious Turtles Hooked by Remora Aid Method
A West Indies turtle catching method uses a remora fish attached by a ring and line to its tail. The live fish darts to the first turtle sighted and clamps on with a head top suction device, allowing the fisherman to haul turtle and fish together. A pair of quoted exchanges follow, including a quip about death and baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Vinol cod liver oil touted by educator as best preparation
M A Cassidy of Lexington endorses Vinol as the superior cod liver oil, palatable and stomach friendly, claiming it builds the system, strengthens nerves, and aids digestion. Cook & Sherman pledge strong guarantees and offer refunds if unsatisfied.
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Vinci
M. A. Cassidy
Cook & Sherman
Mr. Cook
Driuggists
Notice of Street Improvement and Special Assessment in Washington IA
City of Washington Iowa announces street improvements on Main Marion Washington and Iowa streets. The plan, cost, and assessment schedule are on file with the city clerk for public inspection. objections must be filed within twenty days after October 4 1903 and may be heard November 7 1903 at 7 30 PM.
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Lve
Iowa
Washington, Main
Marion Streets
Main Street
Main & Line
Biock
Wasnination
Marion Street
Wasehington Street
City
Washington Street
Vl Chaterstot
Piatos
Cnty
Lowa Street
Said City
Iowa Street
Rajdalug
City of
Washington
Washington County
Washington, Iowa
City Clerk of Washing cae Statement Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment cites the City Clerk of Washing ca and a date in October. It references official actions or declarations but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes.
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TUG
Meolmrny
Washing Cae
Howe
Knights of Pythias aim for 600000 members this year
Iowa Falla Oct 20 report notes a supreme call to all lodges to boost membership in the last quarter. Through June 1903 103 leads 1902, with a larger first half gain than 1902. The order reports 22,000 net knights alive, 6,000 deaths, and 277 expulsions.
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Iowa
Falla
Pythias
United States
Supreme Domain
103
Order
Two Merry Rampage Farce At Gra ham Theatre
Wood and Ward present The Two Merry Ramps a lively farce with clever company including the Murray Sisters Miss Cleo Lonare Bessie Bennett Hasty Brothers J N Renat frow Jr Billy A Griffin and others performing latest specialty numbers and carrying their own scenery. Seats now selling.
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Wood & Ward
Graham
Anne
Wood and Ward
Murray Sisters
Cleo Lonare
Bessie Hennett
Hasty Brothers
J. N. Renatfrow, Jr
Billy A. Griffin
Organizing a D A R and Sons Society in town
The Journal notes no ID for a D A R society here but believes enough material exists from members of other societies and eligible locals to form one. It urges Daughters with proofs to send names and residences to help reach twelve members for a charter and invites gentlemen to respond.
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ID. A. R
Washington
Nis
Britain
Lord Cornwallis
Bin
Cornwallis
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Deafness Cure
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures deafness caused by catarrh and inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for an incurable case and urges sending for free circulars from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Two Merry Tramps and Company at Graham Tomorrow
The Two Merry Tramps and their big company singers and dancers perform at Graham tomorrow evening. A free parade is scheduled at noon tomorrow featuring the world champion bicycle rider.
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Graham
Mule Sale at Haines & Scranton Livery Barn
Private sale of 20 well broke mules aged 4 to 7 years at 15 9 to 16 4 hands high and 1100 to 1400 pounds. Meyer and Klopfenstein advertise the sale.
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Haines & Scranton
Meyer & Klopfenstein
Boards of registration in session at wards Thursday and Friday
The boards of registration will be in session at their respective wards on Thursday and Friday of this week. Vague note lists dates 1 2 but no further details provided.
The Two Merry Tramps Sale Opens
The sale for The Two Merry Tramps opened yesterday signaling a big house for Ulis show tomorrow evening. John Kessel will take possession of the Benz Hotel November 1. It will be run as a dollar a day house in the future as in the past.
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Ulis
John Kessel
Benz
War era tale of love and lost letters
A Civil War era drama follows Martin Riggs who volunteers to fight atop a belief slavery will fade. his lover Ethel Birdsey chooses duty over romance. Years later a returning soldier recounts Riggs dying in Andersonville and urges a message to Ethel, who is now married. The tale ends with reflection on love, sacrifice, and memory.
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Sumter
Martin Kiges
Martin
Ethel Mirdaey
Ethel
Oner
Ebe
Chen
Othel
Fort Sumter
Martin Volun
Martin Rigs
Marin
Andersonville Stockade
Thia
Riggs
Ethel Birdsey
Tim
Herman
Joseph. H. King
Upton-Say Woman Linked To Local Household Sale
A Buffalo News item notes a richly dressed woman named Upton-Say connected to a suburban household. The source mentions a past living arrangement and a recent discharge of residents last week.
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Upton
Buffalo News
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