Reunion of Civil and Spanish War Veterans in Wenatchee
Chelan County Veteran association plans a reunion in Wenatchee Washington on October 8 1908. If weather permits it will be in the city park otherwise the Wenatchee Theatre will host the event. All old soldiers and families and Spanish American War veterans invited with free dinner and supper. A camp fire and theater entertainment are planned in the evening for visiting comrades. Prov is has requested surplus provisions be left with the custodian at the city park.
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Chelan County Veteran Association
Wenatchee
Wash
Ferguson
Wenatchee Theatre
Mike Horan
The Sixteenth Century Ruffs A Fashion Blooms
The article traces the ruff from a simple tuck to a full bloom in sixteenth century England. It notes royal sumptuary laws and political shifts that fostered its growth under Henry VII through Elizabeth I, spreading across Europe until the civil upheaval ended its reign.
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England
Henry VII
Edward VI
Elizabeth
France
Germany
Italy
Symptoms of rabies in dogs described by Caspar Whitney
The piece explains that hydrophobia is rare and misleading as a sign. It notes mad dogs may seek water, not foam at the mouth, and may show changes in disposition and swallowing difficulties. The clear sign is sticky whitish saliva on teeth and lips, with red eyes, and periods of furious barking alternated with exhaustion.
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Caspar Whitney
Lightning Then Plugs Hole Aboard Ship
An old Duluth dockside tale recalls a steamship struck by lightning twice near Point Aux Barques about fifteen years ago. The first bolt bored a hole midship, the vessel did not founder, a second flash struck the foretop, mast split, and the struck mast plugged the hull from above to avert disaster.
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Duluth
Point Aux Barques
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