Evan the Elephant Boy Masters Babe and Basil at Glen Island
A feature on four year old Evan Healey who enthralls elephants Babe Basil and Kipling like a seasoned trainer. Evan guides Babe and Basil as they cradle him with gentle trunks and playful sway while his father Frank Healey praises the child’s bond and care from the elephants.
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Babe
Basil
Baall
Frank Healey
Pats
Evan
Elephant House
Healey
Mr. Healey
America
Habe
Willis Avenue
New York
Glen Island
Kipling
Asia
Africa
Cuba
South America
N. Y
Kansas City
One on the Grocer, Arithmetic Lesson Gone Wrong
A boy enters a grocery with a written shopping list for his mother and recites prices, asking the clerk to tally a bill. The grocer learns the list was a school arithmetic exercise and gives the boy the cigares, saying the bill is on him.
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Yin
Ray
Prairie Dog Extermination Law Paused by Texas Legislature
A proposed law to exterminate prairie dogs in Texas has been paused by the Texas Legislature, halting action on the measure. The delay leaves the future of the plan unsettled as lawmakers review alternative approaches and impacts.
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Prairie
Man survives crate collapse aided by dog in Missouri woods
Frank Mullen a wood hauler from Joplin Kansas was trapped under a heavy cordwood load when his wagon collapsed. His dog Bruno fetched help guiding his wife to the scene after she heard the dog’s cries, enabling Mullen to be rescued unharmed though weak. Earlier reports note onion juice aiding to group paper to metal.
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Frank Mullen
Joplin
Kan
Shoal Creek
Mullen
Bruno
Hot Weather Strains Fast Lunch Trade and Menu Costs
A downtown quick luncheon proprietor notes summer crowds are hurried and picky, stressing room and ice cold drinks while warmer dishes and canned vegetables push prices. Ice cream remains reliable as patrons seek cooling treats amid high July costs and fresh produce limits.
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New York Times
New Jersey
Fireflies for Sale in Japan Firefly Catchers and Festivals
The Youth's Companion notes Japan hosts large firefly trades with firms employing many catchers and exporting to cities. Collectors gather swarms by night, sometimes releasing them at parties, with festivals at Uji and the Hotara Kassen firefly battle attracting thousands. The spectacle inspires poetry and attracts all ages in social celebrations. Also included is a punny exchange about a bank defalcation found after a cashier left.
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Japan
Bealdes
Seiki
Fresties
Uji
Maria
Hiram
Yonkera
Peruna Cures Catarrh Attributed To Kidney Disease
A testimonial letter claims catarrh destroyed the kidneys but Peruna healed it. James M. Powell of Kansas City MU reports severe bladder trouble and fatigue, cured in eleven weeks. Cyrus Hershman of Sheridan IN says two months on Peruna cured pelvic catarrh and improved health. others urge using Peruna for catarrh anywhere.
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James M. Powell
Troost Street
Kansas City
Cherryville
Kan
Jameca M. Powell
Cyrus Hershman
Sheridan, Ind
Misa Carrie George Undergoes Third Limb Amputation
The Ashtabman Record-Herald reports Carrie George has had her limb amputated for the third time. She remains in the hospital and is reported to be getting along nicely in Country, Ohio. Rochester Por
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Ashtabman (O.) Record-Herald
Misa Carrie George
Gountry
Ohio
Rochester
Empire State Express dreams in biblical travel tale
A Bible student muses on how the Empire State Express could have shortened the journey from Dan to Bersheba to under three hours, contrasting ancient travel with modern rail service praised by the New York Central. A Wis. town in Sawyer County on the Omabs Road advertises land and river fishing opportunities, inviting readers to write for maps and details.
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Wive
Empire Express
Dan
Bersheba
Empire State Express
Ezekiel
Troy Daily Times
New York Central
Raison
Sawyer County
Wis
Couderay
Radiswon
Sawyer Co
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Goethe
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Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Winchester
Philadelphia Press
Washington
Ula. Democrat
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Gora
Arade
le Douglas
Brecktow
Mass
Ani
W. H. May
M. D
Pine Street
New York City
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
W. Smith
M. F. Ase
Chicago
Oregon
Mahoney
Portland
Amaresis
Siac Noe
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