Chip McGuire and the Maine wilderness adventure
A 16 year old girl Chip McGuire is sold by her father to Pete Bol uc, runs away, and reaches Martin Frisbie camp. The group travels through woods, camps with Mra. Frisbie and others, faces pursuit, capture attempts, and glimpses of danger as Chip seeks safety and schooling.
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Chip McGuire
Prin
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bol
Chip
Martin Frisbie
Martin
Raymond Aterson
Mra
Wriable
Frisbie
Kay
Atrange
Levi
Meukre
VileChip
Tomah
As Holduc
Pirates in the Swamp Track a Thief Through a Moorland
Old Cy and Ray push through a vast swamp by a treacherous stream in search of a hidden thief who stole their otter and pelts. They trail signs, set a plan to fetch their canoe, and note a pirate hiding near a lake and a rising column of smoke signals potential danger ahead.
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Mrs. Vrishie
Cy Walker
Chip
Flay
Cyalker
Marka
Ray
Old Cy
Thig
Dr King's New Discovery Heals Consume Sufferer
It is eleven years since C. O. Floyd of Kershaw 8 C. escaped consumption after taking Dr King's New Discovery for six months. He regained weight from 135 to 170 pounds and his cough disappeared. Thousands are helped yearly. Guaranteed at Elam Ordway and Houser's and Scarbrough Drug Co. 60¢ and 1.00, trial bottle free.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
8. C
Dr. King
Elam
Ordway and Houser’s
Scarbrough Drug Co
Locust Eating in Indian Territory Described by Reporter
A reporter visits the Indian Territory, joins Native Americans in gathering locusts at night, and samples the fried insects. He notes the bugs swarm from salted ground, are baked to brown, and taste like dried herring or salted peanuts despite a curious start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Joptin
News-Herald
Eyes as Windows to Character in Job Judgments
A writer notes people judge character by outward signs, especially eyes. The eye, called the window to the brain, reveals traits and even guilt or resolve, guiding assessments of applicants and guiding experts in reading character.
Wise Counsel From the South Electric Bitters Cure
Beck Tenn man J R Blankenship touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble after relief from initial dose. He claims full recovery after several bottles and endorses the remedy sold at Elam Ordway Houser and Scarbrough Drug Co with a 50 cent price.
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J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Elam, Ordway and Houser’s
Scarbrough Drug Co
Good coal for cooking at Model Ice Co
Advertisement notes coal suitable for cooking at Model Ice Co with contact phone 49 for orders and inquiries.
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Model Ice Co
Brief News Bites From Across The Nation
Brevities report diverse items: James Lewis of Terrell excused from jury duty for having twenty two children. Henry Thompson of Philadelphia faces court questions over a past suicide. John F. Twiss, Shaker Station Conn station agent and town postmaster for 31 years. Albert Sutton finds a pure nugget of gold near a peach tree. Joseph Fix’s legal tender payment to his wife upheld. Dr. James Wellington of Swansea R I holds an ancient militia commission dated Sept 21 1840, at age 89. Daniel Kinsley of Worcester Mass aged 78 still works at the Worcester courthouse. Frank R. Mowrer moves from Leghorn Italy to Copenhagen Denmark as consul general succeeding Ernest A. Man of Florida. F B King a bridge builder survives a 60 foot fall at Bruceville Me while smoking. Dr. Franklin Slocum Ludington Mich learns czar’s fortune claim from 1849 upheaval is awarded by Russia. Senator Tillman praised as cultured and wealthy lecturer. George Mayhew Moulton Illinois national guard leader born Readsboro Vt in 1851 now brigadier general since 1902.
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James Lewis
Terrell
Tex
Henry Thompson
Philadelphia
John F. Twiss
Shaker Station
Conn
Albert Sutton
Denvar
Joseph Fix
York
James Wellington
Swansea
R. L
Marcus Morton
Daniel Kinsley
Worcester
Mass
Frank R. Mowrer
Ohio
Leghorn
Italy
Copenhagen
Denmark
Ernest A. Man
Florida
F. B. King
Bruceville
Franklin Slocum
Ludington
Mich
Washington
Senator Tillman
Senate
Tillman
George Mayhew Moulton
Illinois National Guard
National Guard
Readsboro
Chicago
Moulton
Old Fashioned Man and Local Vignettes
The Atchison Globe recalls an old fashioned man famed for his dog that “does everything but talk,” a man describing a fear with hair standing on end, a woman preparing a formal supper, and a suitor who alternated visits before engagement.
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Atchison Globe
New York City Facts From The Herald Listing Banks and Services
The New York City area hosts 105 banks and 3 027 firemen besides twelve volunteer companies in Richmond. The city exceeds Chicago and Philadelphia in acreage at 219 218 acres versus 106 757. Runaway horses are rare despite a hitching postless system while elevated rail travelers complain of poorly maintained stations drawing health board concern.
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New York City
Richmond Borough
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Board of Health
New York Herald
Beef prices spike in past year says marketing man
A marketing man notes beef prices have risen sharply over the last year. An amateur sportsman recalls paying high charges when he shot a cow months ago, citing the farmer’s price as frightful.
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Standard and Times
Cruelty in Workhouse Described by Tramp in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia inquirer excerpt recounts a tramp's tale of harsh treatment in a workhouse. He describes being forced to wash and endure cruel conditions, contrasting kindness with the alleged cruelty observed in the institution.
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Philadelphia
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Aunt Comfort’s
Hannah
Amel
Chip Ta
Levina Bey
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Srt
Raydia
Thia Serpentine
Ment
the Hall OF Fame
Anniston Evening Star
May Manton
Pattern Department Evening Star
Anniston, Ala
P. D
First National Bank
M. Ki Wellborn
W. W. Stringfellow
H. A. Young
A. J.goodwin
Oxford Lake Park Theatre
Vaudeville
Mlle
Milini
Europe
John J. Anderson
Ludlow Allen
Jack Wyley
Halsey
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