City divided into three mail districts with new delivery rules
The city is split into three districts for mail delivery with boundaries and carriers named. A single residential delivery may occur for now while the business district gets three. All mail will require a two cent stamp and addressed to street and lumber. JA McCoy named permanent guardian of Wm H O'Conner with bond set at 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merion Bickford
Rock Island Railway
Marion Avenue
Main Street
Clayton Neiswanger
Lloyd Purvis
Knoxville
Tot
JA McCoy
Wm H O’conner
Harvey family noted in Cascade and relatives visited
John Harvey began recent days at his Cascade Montana home while Anna and Cora Harvey returned Saturday from visits in Adair and Mahaska counties. Burglars raided Seymour Statler’s home Sunday while he and his wife were away taking overcoats hats and other articles. Two steam shovels west of Gracehill need over a month of good weather to finish their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harvey
Cascade
Montana
Anna
Cora Harvey
Adair
Mahaska
Seymour Statler
Gracehill
Round Table Meeting at Academy Chapel Nov 22
Educational talks and discussions with leaders and teachers scheduled at the Academy Chapel on November 22 at 1 30 pm. Topics include liberal education compulsory education law and teachers' duties with open discussion urged for all friends of education. W A Pratt chairs. Mary M Hughes co supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy Chapel
Seth Thomas
Amy Folger
Mazie Stewart
Harriet Pickett
W. A. Pratt
R. D. Daugerty
R. F. Galloway
John Stewart
the State Association
Frances Cowan
Lillian Haggett
Lillian’ Patton
E. R. Lins
Myrtle Pearson
Minnie Conner
Flora Purvis
Friends of Education
Mary M. Hughes
Court actions settle estates and guardianships this term
Last Thursday court with Judge Clements approved final reports and discharged administrators. Executors were appointed for multiple wills including John Alliman Charlotte Hazen D A Logan John Webster George Zaring and James Casey with bonds and allowances. Guardianship orders granted for Harry Been Blossom et al Wilbur Deharpart Edith Laughead Amelia Yoder Samuel Ward and Margaret Rosa Bailey. Additional bonds and expenditures authorized for various estates and deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
John Alliman
Joe Alliman
Charlotte H. Hazen
J. H. Pearson
D. A. Logan
D. R. Ritchey
John Webster
Chester W. Webster
George Zaring
G. M. Zaring
R. R. Conger
Charlotte Saunders
Harry Beenblossom
Wilbur R. Deharpart
Edith Laughead
E. J. van Nostrand
Amelia Yoder
Samuel A. Ward
Schooling Ward
Wm. H. McIntire
Ward
John O’loughlin
L K Richardson
Jennie Titus
Robt Blair
Alcove barber shop held by N W Proudfit in Crawfordsville
Notices mention N W Proudfit owning the Alcove barber shop upstairs on the north side with two chairs and a good barber reputation. Also Charley Chance leaves for Rock Rapids after being offered a cashier job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Proudfit
Crawfordsville
Charley Chance
Rock Rapids
The Castellanes and a Daughters Sacrifice for Debts
The Baltimore American notes how the Castellanes face life on 250000 dollars a year under court decree until debts are paid, while New York World mentions heiresses sacrificing for titles and a count’s modest budget. A Siberian wedding custom is described where a groom’s boots reveal his generosity or stinginess, with a purse and a whip as possible removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Baltimore American
Count Boni
New York World
No Seats for Pupils in Ancient Paris Schools
In old Parisian schools five centuries ago students sat on bundles of straw while teachers used stools, as there were no desks or seats for the pupils.
Luna's Highest Peak
The article states the moon's highest mountain reaches at least 35,000 feet, about 6,000 feet taller than Mount Everest, highlighting lunar topography and comparison to Earth's tallest peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Mount
Everest
Napkins rise in popularity in France ahead of England
The text notes that napkins became popular earlier in France than in England. It describes customs at grand French dinners where napkins were changed with every course, perfumed with rose water, and folded differently for each guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
The Hurricane Center Calm Zone Explained
The center of a large hurricane can be up to twenty miles in diameter where calm conditions prevail, often lasting about one and a half hours.
Vesuvius Encircled by Rail Line Housing Vast Population
Vesuvius rises about fifteen miles from the coast and is ringed by a railway at the base. It reaches 1,900 feet with cities villages farms and vineyards on its slopes. At least 80,000 people live in the area amid continual danger.
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Vesuvius
Friendly Squirrels Herd on Richmond Capitol Square
In Capitol Square Richmond Virginia a dozen squirrels roam fearless and unmolested. A man napping on a bench is woken when a gray squirrel hops onto his lap and hungrily peers at him before settling on his shoulder. Six squirrels eventually gather around his knees and legs. The creatures appear plump healthy and trusting as they play nearby.
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Capitol Square
Richmond
A Game For Children With Musical Chairs
A playful scene describes children lining up for musical chairs as a pianist starts playing Offenbach. The activity is presented as a lively, nonsensical pastime for kids, with chairs arranged in a row and the music driving the game.
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Offenbach
Polka chairs and playful riding tale in verse
A New York World description recalls youngsters circling chairs during polka time, the music stopping at the performer’s cue and one child left out as chairs run short. A separate ride to the gate follows with Jerry the horse and names Polly Dolly Joe Dan, all merrily trotting together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Polly
Dolly
Joe
Dan
Jerry
Femine Chat and Society Notes Across The Nation
A collage of brief items describes Friedrich Materna teaching music in Vienna, Mary Bradford elected president of Colorado State Federation of Women's Clubs in Boulder, Miss Wold a biology student and high school teacher in Eugene, and Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay favoring violet stationery with limited stamp color. Also noted are Mrs. Zimmerman repairing wax figures in Minneapolis, Miss Paulding leasing a Washington house, Mrs. G W Stevens planning a monument for a late war correspondent in Ladysmith, and Emma Doney finding a remarkable four leaf stalk on clover with eleven such stalks in a season.
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Eau Friedrich Materna
Vienna
Mary
Bradford
Colorado State Foderation of Women's Clubs
Boulder
Miss Wold
Eugene
Ore
Clarence H. Mackay
Eastern Society
Zimmerman
Minneapolis
Paulding
Depew
Washington House
Winslow
G. W. Stevens
Ladysmith
Dumfriesshire
Emma Doney
Powder Valley
Pennsylvania
Frills of Fashion Highlight Winter Fur and Velvet Styles
The New York Post notes winter wraps in broadtail trimmed with sable or chip chilla, Alaska sable, skunk fur, and broad neck scarfs. Boroughs like Norfolk coats with bishop sleeves, beaver and favorite fur, Monte Carlo inspired outfits, velvet gowns, satin faced tulles, rich black cloth costumes, and feather toques with low crowns and rolled brims appear in season trends.
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Alaska
Beaver & Favorite
Monte Carlo
Omnia Pg
New York Post
Flippant Flinges and Light Gossip From Papers
A montage of humorous quips from various papers criticizing public interest and health fads. It notes England toasting generals and domestic roasting, a South American president on public apathy, soap bubble lung theory, and a church transition joke from Cushing Indiana with Rev Clearwater and successor Rev Ginn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rochester Herald
Saturday Review
Cincinnati Times- Star
Cushing, In
Clearwater
Ginn
Decatur
Lll
Herald
Alfonso of Spain Says He Will Marry His Chosen Woman
A Philadelphia Ledger note says Alfonso will marry the woman of his choice and hints the young king’s independence shows Yankee spirit. The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and Toledo Blade discuss Weyler’s potential resignation tied to Alfonso's actions, with mixed judgments on the royal stance.
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Alfonso
Loy
Philadelphia Ledger
Weyler
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Cuba
Toledo Blade
King Oscar Umpiring Sparks Diplomatic Debate
A Washington Post note hints at a hostile reaction to King Oscar's officiating. The Samoan arbitration ruling favored Germany, seen by the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph as a victory for peace. The Washington Times says Uncle Sam bears the cost of Oscar's decision but won’t endorse it with an O K.
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Oscar
Washington Post
Germany
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Sam
Samoa
O. K
Washington Times
Alfred Tennyson Receives D. C. L. at Oxford
The poemist Alfred Tennyson appeared at the Oxford theater to receive his Doctor of Civil Law degree His disheveled hair and negligent state provoked undergraduates to greet him with the quip Did your mother call you early Alfred dear The moment reflects the playful tone of the ceremony
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Alfred Tennyson
Oxford
Alfred
The Hunter and the Bear Log Rescue
A hunter rowing on a lake fell overboard and clung to a floating log with a bear perched on it. They stared at each other as the hunter, unarmed except for a pocketknife, considered his move. The bear backed away, swam off, and the hunter was rescued by friends in a boat.
Political Quips on Milk Voter Persuasion
A Duluth Journal quip notes English law bars a candidate from giving a glass of milk to voters while a Pittsburgh newspaper cites it as unlikely an American candidate would offer milk to sway ballots. The item comments on campaign perks and voter influence in a satirical tone.
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Duluth Journal
Various notable figures quoted in a miscellany of trivia
A digest of remarks on figures from Hoar and Hancock to J Pierpont Morgan and Combes. The piece mentions Beveridge scrapbook volumes, Justice Grantham’s murder docket, Don Emilio de Ojeda’s Washington welcome, Virtle Daniels and a terrapin with engraved names.
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Senator Hoar
Worcester
Mass
John Hancock
J. Pierpont Morgan
Boston
W. FE. Chandlee
Tg Fergal
Dent Linecoln
Baltimoore
Washington
M. Combes
Justice Grantham
England
Congress
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
Don Emilio de Ojeda
Football Notes and Freshman Tests Headline Sports
Northwestern and Illinois and Yale and Harvard play Navy. Massachusetts to form a state golf association. H Loder breaks freshman strength test record at Columbia with 1192 points. Beaver of Carlisle Indian is a 138 pound end known for chasing a football. Wisconsin to travel to the Pacific coast for games with Stanford and California at Christmas. Dan Creedon to meet Jim Hanlon in Melbourne.
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Northwestern
Illinois
Yale
Harvard
Navy
Massachusetts
Sr. H. Loder
Columbia University
Beaver
Carlisle
Jim Hanlon
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J. A. Young
Chattanooga
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Washington Star
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King Oscar
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