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Newspaper
Wilton Herald
Location
Wilton, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
6
Washington action moves to the senate after a 279 to 78 vote on a major measure. President Harding backs McNary fund for western reclamation and drainage. War and Treasury issues, immigration limits extended, and court indictments rise as storms, fires, and wrecks touch the nation. Notable deaths include Adrian Anson.
Reports describe shootings and casualties in North Belfast with an armored car deployed to restore order. Hazrat Mohani, head of the All-India Muslim League, arrested at Cawnpore on sedition charges. A Berlin shooting victim linked to Talaat Pasha was killed in Charlottenburg. An Italian steamer Barbita relayed a massacre in Samsun on the Black Sea coast. A Rome clash between fascists and crowds disrupted Via Po. Germany and Russia signed a Rapallo treaty cancelling war claims and property nationalization disputes. Dublin reported heavy firing with rebels attacking Regulars. Belfast riots left five dead. In Sulu Province three Moros were killed and two wounded in Talipao. Notre Dame Convent in Montreal suffered a calamitous fire at a $180,000 property loan.
The piece highlights Curly Harrison, a Civil War veteran known for enlisting at 17, fighting in 13 battles, and recounting wartime experiences. It recalls his homecoming walk seven miles to his rural home, his pickup on picket duty at three in the morning, and his jealously guarded memories of camp life and train travel.
A gray squirrel frequents a New Jersey storefront near the business district, entering through the door daily to beg for a box of seeds. Patrons report the creature waits on a ledge and prompts minor disruptions as it seeks treats.
A short, oblique funeral notice reflects on grief between two unnamed parties. The garbled text hints at affection and strange humor as life continues beyond mourning. No specific names or dates are clearly readable.
An old advertisement touts Cuicura Ointment for pimples redness and itching, suggests bathing with Cuicura Soap and hot water drying gently, then applying Cuticura Talcum for fragrance. It notes the price as 25 cents each. The ad also includes a quip about children calling a spade a spade until adults disallow it.
In a period lauded as peaceful, many nations secretly seek new territorial gains, signaling tension beneath calm surfaces as states pursue strategic advantages without open conflict.
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