A Ghost Story of Rome and a Murder at Densmere
In Rome in 1870 a man encounters a spectral John Grayle who warns of a hollow oak at Densmere. A subsequent murder investigation uncovers a letter hidden in a knife blade, exposing Gonzalvo Duprez as the impostor Garcia and leading to his confession and death in prison.
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Rome
Europe
The
Brest
Earth
John Grayle
John
Densmere
America
Carl Thiel
John Grayile
Percy
Grosvenor
Mr. Grosvenor
Thiel
Joan Graye
Manuel Garcia
Sebastian Garcia
Rue de Annuncion
New Orleans
S Lion's den
Gonzalvo Duprez
Honore
Garcia
Lake Erie
Women and Their Ways and Curious Escapes
A fanfare of vignettes on women beauty and charm includes essays on bathing and cosmetics, humorous quips about silk stockings and hairpins, and a travelogue of animal and nature oddities. Notes on gophers, bears, and swallows nests mix with anecdotes of jugglery and Hamlet misfires.
Quotable Snippets Sparkling Wit Across Papers
A mosaic of jokes and quips from many papers. Odd lines provoke a grin as writers mimic headlines and advertise humor. The fragments reflect era feel and feature patter about hosts, manners, and stage life.
One Copy Rates and Payment Options Listed
The notice outlines subscription terms: one copy for one year or six months or four months in advance. Prices mention two dollars per annum if not prepaid and two dollars in advance for out of county delivery. The fragment ends with an amount $150 eee es.
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Daniel
Chicago Ledger
Barbers’ Gazette
Boston Courier
Newman
Edward
Norristown Herald
Boston Post
Ames Advertising Rates and Regional Note
Advertising rates are listed for five line cards and standing ads with monthly changes. Ames is described as located on the Chicago and North Western Railroad at its Des Moines road junction, thirty six miles north of Des Moines, seat of Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, with a well equipped public school and productive surrounding farmland.
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Ames
Chicago and North- Western Railroad
Des Botnese
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
County Officials Named in Board of Supervisors List
A list shows county offices and incumbents including Auditor McCarthy Treasurer Banks Sheriff Roe Schools Dup t official H. Merenene Surveyor Hosterrer Coroner and Board members Anver Ersland J G Bonoris Anthony Haxer from Lincoln Collins townships. The piece blends public notices with poetic lines about Lethe and eternal rest.
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G. McCarthy
LL. Surra
A.muns. i
A. K. Banks
Ore O. Roe
Dup’t of Schools
BR. H. Merenene
Joan I. Hosterrer
Board OF Supervisors
Anver Ersland
Union Township
J. G. Bonoris
Lincoln Township
Anthony Haxer
Collins To
Hip
United Workmen Ames Lodge Meeting Notice
Ames Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen No 166 schedules regular meetings on the second and Tuesday evenings of each month. M Sorzx serves as recording secretary and J S Brooks as master workman.
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United Workmen
Ames Lodge
M. Sorzx
J.S. Brooks
M. W
G A Lsworth Post No 30 G A R Meets Twice Monthly
The G A Lsworth Post No 30 G A R meets the first and third Saturday evenings at 7 o clock in Sanonia Hall. All honorably discharged soldiers and sailors are invited to join. Initiation fee is 2 dollars and monthly dues are 25 cents.
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G. Ala Lsworth
A.R
Sanonia Hall
Iees Meier
J. EF. Duncan
Henry Wilson, Jr
The Violinist of the Future And Women Learning String Arts
A Demorest's Monthly excerpt argues the violin is closer to the human voice than the piano and predicts a rise in female violin learners. It notes ten thousand girls are now studying the bow, citing easier technique and gentler hand use as reasons for popularity among women.
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Peck
Kansas City Journal
Brantome
Diana of
The Organist and the Angel Overhead
A Norristown Herald quips on a poem The Organist where a twilight church scene ends with an angel leaving the player dead. The Cologne Gazette is praised for its varied, multi-scent humor despite its name.
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Norristown Herald
Cologne Gazette
An Incorrect Diagnosis
Julia visits apothecary Henry and asks to secretly conceal a dose of castor oil. He pretends agreement and offers soda. After drinking, Julia reveals she meant Jane. Henry confesses, leaving Julia blushing and hurriedly leaving. New York Commercial Ads.
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Henry
Julia
Jane
New York
Where Bobolinks Go In Winter
A folk note on bobolinks describing their bold appearance and song in summer. The passage explains the bird’s plumage and comportment as a brigadier in the army of peace, and its seasonal migration southward to become reed birds or rice birds.
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Army of Peace
Woman named better-half leads domestic meeting vote
A witty remark states a woman is not a half but when she chairs a home gathering she governs by the majority rule. The joke plays on household leadership and democratic decision making in domestic life.
A New Hamesuime Dog Incident Reported Across Five Areas
A stray dog in the region is linked to a scarlet fever scare spanning five areas. Health officials investigate transmission risk as residents monitor symptoms and seek medical advice.
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Hebra
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Brooklyn Times
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India
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Horne
Orion
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Robert Chambers
Creek
Stockton Maverick
Burlington Free Press
Lynn Union
Boston Gazette
St. Paul Herald
Louisville Courier-Journal
Medical Journal
Texas
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Ile
Cuncan
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Official Directory
Elysium
Mes, Mary FP. Schuyler
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H.J. Evely
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W. M. L. Hoccarr
Aealginer
Stevens & Hays, Torneys AT Law
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Burstow
Trug
D. McCarthy
Stevens’ New Building
Geo. A. Underwood
Acieni
U.S
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City Drug Store
G. A. Meredith
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C. A. Beverly
Flomeopathic
Gacka Fon
M. E. Church
Story County
E. B. Cramblit
Chas. E. Hunt
West House
T. €. McCall
Nevana
H. L. Carrell
John Glidden
Dray Man
Willis Clark
Grosse
Wayne Co
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Mick
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