Local Fraternal and Civic Group Notices
A compilation of officials and meeting details including mayoral and ward references, lodge memberships, tent and court schedules, and civic associations. Names listed include Elias Burk, Wim Norbury, Thomas, Fred Gurfen, J. L. Hagler, John Deimling, Wm Schnitze, HW Kuhlmann, R. Jacobs, Morriss, Edward Joseph, N. Jarvis, Philip Eckert, U. C. Kersey, Robert Holliday, Fred Schuler, and others. Meetings cover Masonic, I O O F, Pythian, Knights of Pythias, and local labor groups with dates such as first and third Wednesdays, Saturdays, and last Tuesdays, plus locations like Masonic Hall and City Hall.
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Avis
John Deimling
George Tiebler Ausensor
Schnitze
Commissioners of
HW. Kuhlmann
W. Avis
R. BE. Jacobs
Triasteas
RCOC
Morriss
D. ¥. Edwarda
Edward Joseph
Robert Holliday
Pound
Fred Schuler
Spanish Patriotic Stamps Ring Alert in San Antonio
A San Antonio report details 2,500 Spanish patriotic stamps consigned from Mexico to Jose M. de Castellar. The scheme aims to raise 500,000 dollars to aid Spain against Cuban insurgents by issuing 10,000,000 five cent stamps used on letters. A second million stamps printed in Mexico and sold in Latin America and possibly the United States.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Spain
Jose M. de Castellar
Canary Islands
Senor Castellar
Vaudeville Gossip and War Rumors Echo Through Theater
The column riffs on chaotic notices and rumors about Lee being sent for, a library closed for the first time in 40 years, and varied quips about clergy, a teacher, a cook, and locals. It playfully muses on canons, Spanish onions, smokestacks, and girls going to war, all framed as lighthearted theater chatter.
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Lee
Bradley Marty
Buster
Grubb
Ines
Joke on the officer from Allegheny prompts ridicule
A Pittsburgh Dispatch tale reports a prominent Allegheny official recounting a prank. He misreads a thief carrying clean clothes as the wagon driver and asks to have a suit cleaned, only to realize the man had robbed a boarding-house rack. The thief escapes before the real driver returns.
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Allegheny
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Heirs Not Feeling Well Inquiry
A Brooklyn dairyman sold twelve ergs that included five decayed items. The purchaser returned them, stating he wanted product of healthy hens. He added the remark that those tens must have been unwell at the time.
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Brooklyn
Rabbits Put To Good Use On Irish Pasture Land
An Irish agriculturist has found rabbits beneficial on a riverbank farm. Rabbits reduced buttercups by digging out their root centers, allowing grass to grow again and improving pasturage. The observation came after a small introduction on the estate.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Costly Butterfly Butterfly purchase by Rothschild noted
One Rothschild paid $1,000 for a butterfly while his extensive butterfly collection is valued at $500,000. The report highlights rare specimen purchasing and the wealth tied to natural history collections.
Austria's Degenerate Talent Shamed by Government
Mark Twain in Harper's Magazine notes Austria's quieting measures curb standout figures. He remarks that though talent exists, citizens are prevented from rising to prominence for the perceived good of the nation. He laments a century with no enduring global names from Austria.
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Mark Twain
Harper’s Magazine
Old Keys Found in Greece and Italy Dating to Seventh Century B C
Bronze and iron keys unearthed in Greece and Italy claim age of at least seven centuries before Christ. Archaeologists note metalwork shows early iron and bronze craftsmanship. Finds span two regions, suggesting trade and storage practices in ancient societies.
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Greece
Italy
Christ
Matrimonial Lottery in Smolensk Province Russia
A traveler reports a quarterly lottery in Smolensk where husbands and wives are chosen by ticket draw. Tickets cost one ruble, with 5080 rubles and a noblewoman prize. only men buy tickets and the winner may marry the lady or forfeit the cash. If the chosen match is rejected, the prize funds are divided. Also notes Sutlej River in British India as the fastest flowing river, at 12000 feet in 180 miles.
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Smolensk
Russia
Sutley
British India
The Worrying One In The Household
In a New York Sun reflection, Mr Bilhops notes that usually one person in a home bears the main worry. He points to Mrs Bilhops as the primary worrier, shouldering tasks, finances, and care, while others rely on her despite lack of payment. He adds he is a silent partner hoping to contribute more.
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Mr. Bilhops
New York Sun
Left Side Affects Most of People Studied
A study finds eighty five percent of people show left side weakness or sensation changes when affected by a condition. Researchers note laterality influences symptom presentation and treatment considerations.
The Wave Theory and a Statesman’s Odd Debate
A Washington Star anecdote portrays a learned statesman more scientist than warrior, a bibalist ally on his trail, and a light wave discussion ending with a playful measurement between nose and retina as part of the debate on color and vision.
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Near East
Far West
Statesman
Washington Star
Major
Heartless reporters shock Mrs Wainwright with Maine disaster
Washington society condemns reporters who woke Lieutenant-Commander's wife at four in the morning to learn the Maine had been totally destroyed. Mrs Wainwright, already in delicate health, fainted as the news arrived, and the shocking inquiry spread indignation across Washington. The ship’s fate was unknown to many for hours.
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Washington
Wainwright
Maine
Boston Herald
Mrs. Wainwright
Indy
Curling Horsehair From South America Dominates Trade
South America supplies the largest quantity and finest curled horsehair used for mattresses and furniture stuffing. In the pampa vast herds are raised to yield mane and tail hair, often tangled by burrs and rough coats. After shearing, hair is cleaned, wound into ropes, and sold at 8 or 48 cents per pound, with longest strands kept for upholstery and cloths.
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South America
Pampa
Elastic glove with adjustable elastic webbing patent
A recently patented glove features elastic webbing along the sides of the fingers and thumb to stretch as it is pulled on. This design aims to fit any sized hand with a single size.
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Correy
Elias Burkweet
Wim
Norbury
Thomas
Wm. Hampe
Fred Gurfen
Hh. Hoge Why Clark
A. RB. Snodgrass
Streate
dJalina Barth
J. L. Hagler
Township Officials
Troy Lodgis
No. Sas
Masonic Hall
Hy. Ueunauler
Situ
Nellson Lodge
Nea
N. U
Winniauson
Pisgah
Ronn Willianson
Amiaty Camp
W. Rawson
Cheramanta
Lodgis
P. Wall
Denaan Sagrit
Fukto Eiwer
Mayelower Lodge
Ko of
M. Bosomworth
A. Riggin
Bell
Troy Dist
S.C
Sall
G. EL. Knorr
United Mine Workers of America
Troy
Central Well
Jos
Geo Hughes
Sec
Jouvs A
Asc
F. Auwauren
Baptist Chiurce
Pos. Buoday School
Yas
Jas. Oshone
A. Amlss
G. A. Seed
Presbyterian Church
IL. Mell
Supe
Soc
G. Plassman
Lutheran ST
ST. Jerome's
Forater
Epworth Leaguei
Methodist Church
Junior Legue
Liadien’ Mite
Mra
Julia A Bell
Mias Sarena Davy
Seoy
Troy Public
Island
J. , Hollis
McCray-Dewey Academy
W. W. Edwards
Lasac W
Cook, Secy
Board of Education
J. H. Harding
Smith
J. 1. Tilly
Fi. Avia
F Wf. Cook
Jas, Collins
Selectel Priscellany
Austria
U.S
Iowa
Robley D. Evans
Bob
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