Astronomical events and notable historical birthdays
Almanac style entry notes moon times and day length with sunrise and sunset details. It lists historical birthdays and deaths including Izaak Walton Dryden Francis Scott Key John Boyle O Reill and Edward VII, plus Russo Japanese peace conference opening at Portsmouth in 1905.
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Izaak Walton
John Dryden
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott
John Boyle O'Rell- Keyly
Edward VII
Great Britain and Ireland
India
United States Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Warning to Minnesota voters tainted by eco political tone
A long critical piece targets Republican figures Taft era era and campaign funds. It cites a Pennsylvania man’s death from swallowing a knife and questions Jacobson’s fitness while accusing Sheldon of managing a hush hush campaign fund of 3 million dollars. It speculates on trust money and publicity laws.
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Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Jacobson
Wall Street
Sheldon
Taft
Republican National Committee
No 2
Walltreet
Trust and Corporation
Harriman
Roosevelt
New York
Cnileet
Young Americans face social level debate and ambition
A writer argues that Education Commissioner Draper’s view on youth social levels reflects a call for self help when ambition is stymied. The piece contends striving matters, society bears duty, and discontent of youth could spur remedies if given fair opportunity.
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Draper
Fteed
Thas
The American idea of equal opportunity and ambition
The piece argues that democracy rests on equal rights to advance rather than hereditary privilege. It contends nations prosper not by natural resources or worker efficiency but by ambition and the unique psychical traits driving success. It compares Alaska’s wildlife to nations, warning that psychical traits shape progress.
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Lincoln
Engineer Magazine
Alaska
Passing snips and politics mix in idle newsroom chatter
Voices speculate on Castro joining an anti American alliance with Kittly Janan while noting Maxim's gunpowder not fueling fireworks. The column mocks ex presidents, copperesque pundits, and election theatrics as November stunts loom amid humid heat and political satire.
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Castro
Kittly Janan
Waketree
Jootery
James Whitcomb Riley
Orleans
Ruffane
Cheinaman Wins The Bout In Portland Street Fight
Jim Fock fought an assault by Harley Har man at Fourth and Pine, using nimble footwork to topple his much larger attacker on the sidewalk. He then disarmed the thief of a stolen sole.
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Portland
Ore
Jim Fock
mMnleht
Harley Harman
Notice of Summons for Possession in Waterbury
Notice is given of a civil action in Waterbury before Justice of the Peace E B Kelley. Laura E Pearsall sues Thomas Clifford for possession of property bounded by Manville Norton and a highway, per bury Land Records Vol 211 Page 615, alleging lease forfeiture. Pendency dated August 7, 1908, returnable August 14, 1908, at 9 am.
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Hey
New Haven
Laura E. Pearsall
Thomas Clifford
E.B. Kelley
Manville Norton
South Highway
Bury Land Records
Waterbury
Attorney General Supports Forest Service News Distribution
The attorney general rules that the forest service may continue to distribute information to the public and media under the 1908 appropriation proviso. It states no payments to newspapers or writers are required and that letters containing official information may be sent upon request.
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Forest Service
Attorney General
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Department of Culture
Prices Crash Liquor Stock Sale at Bank Street Store
Liquors of all kinds close out old stock with a large line of new goods arriving. Alanine Ales and always in stock. Call and visit to see selections. PFERSICK at 48 Bank Street endorses the sale.
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N.B
Cc Pfersick
Bank Street
McGrath & Son Ad Promises Prompt Moving Services
Wm McGrath and Son advertise moving carting trucking and paving services with cement curbing and concrete work as specialties. Business at 26 Magill Street pledges prompt and satisfactory attention.
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Wm. McGrath & Son
Magill Street
Farmer's Appetite Stunts Reach Parnell, Missouri
In Parnell Missouri on August 8 farmer John Lyle earned local fame by eating a gallon of ice cream and three quarts of water atop a stack and promising to swallow 24 more bananas, but fruit stands were closed blocking the stunt.
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Parnell
John Lyle
Sway
Lyle
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John Moore
Platt Bldg
Mechanics’ Loan CO
East Main St
Independent Loan & Security Cor
Odd Fellows
Maud Muller
Brown
Holley
J. H. Mulville, the Undertaker
East Main Street
St. Patrick's Block
John Moriarty
Main Street
Moriartys
Undertakers
Sa Gt
Arthur J. Lunny
Undertaker
Grand Street
Hall
Ralph N. Blakeslee
Meadow Se
Harrison
South Main
Waterbury, Oona
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Democrat Publishing Company
Wareanver
Com
Mataney
Curtini
Olay
United
Chase Matton
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
John, Rodgers
John, Penn
Gouver
G. KK
K. Warren
Warren
Army of the Potomac
Ban
Moon
Cheinaman
Liberal Credit
Eastoe Langley
Langley
White Mountain
Prin
Ciples
Home Furnisher
Colin F. Wilson
South Main Street
Wilson & Tyrrell
Sachs
South Main Cor. Union
Teura E. Pearsall
Thomas Clit
Maurice F. Carmody
Constable
Mary
the Home Steam Laundry
EM Rigney
Waterville
Ade
Dewitt
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