Suicide in Paris and a Detroit anecdote
A Paris suicide note reveals a youth from Lyons lost 25 000 francs of a 30 000 franc advance from his father to fund a Paris office. After disappearing he died with a note claiming the money was squandered. The pocketbook with the funds was later found. A Detroit tale follows of a hard headed man who dislikes social life and a stern butler, reflecting social pretensions and class tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lyons
Detroit
Mamma
United States
Detroit Free Press
The Curious Drawer Gamble at the Library
A woman watches a man hide a note in a library drawer. She reads he bet her curiosity would not let the matter rest and ponders how to claim a new hat without exposing herself. The scene unfolds as a perilous, sly wager inside a mean trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Seaway Diet Hint Cut Seasickness On Transatlantic Trips
A veteran stewardess from a transatlantic liner argues most seasickness comes from overeating before sailing. She urges careful eating for a day or two, avoiding tea during early motion, and abstaining from meals when dizzy to prevent bilious attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York Post
An Overcautious Wife Warns of Hidden Money
A New England wife hid $48 in bank bills in an oven to keep it from her husband. He burned the money in a morning fire, leaving only ashes. She recovered $36 after experts identified the notes, paying $12 in losses to retrieve the remaining value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redemption Bureau of the Treasury
New England
Washington
Chicago
The Road to Convalescence Quip
The Atchison Globe observes a woman resting all morning then attending a whist party in the afternoon and a card party at night while a sick man stays in bed. It jokes which path to recovery is shorter, noting the excuse of avoiding inconvenience.
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Atchison Globe
Miss Crochet Song Without Words and a Song With No Music
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript notes Miss Crochet sings a wordless tune after an attack on the piano. Fogg counters that it would be perfect but for one flaw a musicless piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Crochet
Fogg
Boston Transcript
Quote exchange ends with wit about sewing and medicine
A Chicago Post exchange features a man asking if a needle incident while attempting a kiss was seen, with an amused reply about never learning to sew. The piece also cites Dr Campbell Black of Glasgow who said medicine is no more an exact science than millinery.
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Chicago Post
Campbell Black
Glasgow
Vaccination practice spans over a thousand years in Oriental medicine
Historical notes indicate Oriental physicians developed vaccination methods long before modern era, with a lineage extending over a thousand years. The record highlights early preventive techniques and enduring medical traditions in Asia.
Charlotte Bronte Not Flattered by Thackeray Encounter
Mrs. Humphry Ward recalls Charlotte Bronte’s reaction to Thackeray’s London lecture in 1851. Bronte, visiting publisher George Smith’s family, was pained by the author’s praise and remarks on the audience, noting in Villette a similar incident with reserved judgment.
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Charlotte Bronte
Humphry Ward
Vilette
London
George Smith
Thackeray
Miss Bronte
Tactics in a 19th century shopping dispute
Mrs Hohmboddie asks her husband to settle a milliner bill of 17 dollars and buy fabric and trims for a gown while discussing a tonic bottle. the husband prefers paying in full and mentions renewal and a run down feeling prompting the judge’s remark about the medicine cost.
Electric Bitters Proves Wonder Tonic for Dallas Merchant
S Laval of Dallas testifies that after two years of debility from overwork four bottles of Electric Bitters revived his health. He reports improved appetite sleep and energy gains. Claims the tonic is the best medicine on earth with guaranteed satisfaction at Bosworth's Drug Store for 50 cents.
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S. Laval
Dallas
Texas
Bosworth
Northern Wisconsin Railway Farm Lands for Sale
The Northwestern Line offers about 350000 acres of farm lands in northern Wisconsin at low prices and easy terms. Locations near streams and lakes provide water for stock and family use. Fertile, timbered soil supports sheep and cattle farming with markets via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Duluth Superior Ashland and other Northwestern Line towns. Contact Geo W Bell Hudson Wis or G H MacRae St Paul Minn for details.
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Wisconsin
Northwest
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superior
Ashland
Geo. W. Bell
Hudson, Wis
G. H. MacRae
Minn
Fruit Trees and Pups for Sale in Spring Crade
An item lists apples cherries plums and a general supply of grapes small fruits roses on hand for the spring parade. Shepherd pups for sale inquire of Harry Maxwell. For good cheese go to Letts.
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A. J. Graves
Shepherd Pups
Harry Maxwell
Peete Resigns from Post Amid Local Turmoil
Local official Peete resigns under pressure as council faces scrutiny. Sources say the move follows mounting criticism over policy decisions and budget handling, with observers predicting shifts in leadership dynamics in the coming weeks.
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Hutter
Him
Northern Wisconsin Railway
Lancaster
Marine Co
Masonic Temple
G. W. Mechling
D. D
Cordonsville
Marine
Edward Buley
Eighmy
Chicago Cigar
Ames
Iowa
J. L. Sies
Mutual
Bell
J. B. Elliott
Ron Grasp
Judisch Bros
Meredith’s Claim Agency
F. L. Meredith
Bell Telephone
Little Bros
Minnesota
Missouri
South Dakota
Bosworth’s Drug Store
Palace Livery and Sale Stable
Depot
Geo. Nichols
St Joseph
Leavenworth
Dam
Kansas City
W. H. Long
City Ticket
Sanel
Cor
5Th
Walnut Streets
Des Moines
Owa
Waterloo
Dubuque
St. Pau Minneapolis
R. D. Connell
Embree Lumber Office
Ames, Iowa
A. & C. Railway
College
Oiece
W. M. Greeley
M. K. Smith
AR Dept
Chicago Express
Atlantic
Sioux City & Omaha
Overland Lim
Omaha & Chicago Express
Pacific
Carroll
Colorado Special
Cedar Rapids & O. Pass
Dakota
DM & S.C
Dak
Desm
Ames & DM
Des M Pass
Jewell
G. W. Rogers
EACO
Waseca White
J.w.adams
Monarch
Kennedy
Groer
Lowa
Iowa Farms
Story County
Union
West 19Th
Grand
J. ER
Swank & White’s
Dea'er
Annier
Hiernan
Caanier Bros. & Herrman
Tilden & Loughran
Victor J. Evans & CO
Evans
Washington, D. C
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