Lottery of Marriage Told by Telegraph Operator
In a framed tale a veteran operator recalls early romance via wire and a friend’s betrothed, revealing how a practical wife proved wiser than a dream of cottage bliss. The narrator reflects on fate, marriage, and whether he has drawn a prize or a hazard in life. Sumner Childs.
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Ingru
Johm
Aeres
Jin Burnet
Jim
Keenie
Shunton
Boo
Mme
L Mean
Fiy
Johny
Jim Burnet
Job
Cerfain
Sumner Childs
Golden Seal Root in Dr Pierces Medicines
A historical overview praises Hydrastis Canadensis Golden Seal for medicinal use in Dr Pierce's preparations. It notes root potency, its vegan, alcohol free glycerine processing, and claims the plant's abundant native healing properties. The piece extols vegetable remedies, warns against minerals and alcohol, and mentions a free booklet with extracts available from Dr. R. V. Pierce.
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Pierce
Ewing
Tme
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Pat Dofeu
Ericot
Dyer
Bowels
Letter to Democrats argues fusion with Clementines to win Vermont state races
The Jefferson Democratic Club of Barre, Vermont forwards a letter urging Democrats statewide to back a fusion with Clementons at the state convention. It claims a united platform can elect one or two Democrats to state offices and avoid aiding the old Regular machine. The note stresses not sacrificing democracy and hopes party growth, noting opposition from some Democrats. George N. Tilden chairs as president.
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Barre
Jane
Sir
Fueh
Clement
Vermont
Tate
Proctor
Democratic Party
Utiyority
Prontor Pu
Crats
Barro
Cof Barre
Lave
Aml
Moon
Tuston
Matterson
George N. Tilden
Marriage in Montpelier United Couple Wed in City Church
In Montpelier Jim 13 married Claya Fleanor fermion of this city and Jove K Drircoll of St Albans at Mt. meeting's church in Tiltwelock morning service led by Rev W P Sullivan. The couple, amid many friends, received a wedding breakfast at the bride's parents home. The bridegroom left by morning train for a trip to Montreal and Quebec, where they will reside.
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Mayy Jerome
Unclear OCR fragment hints at church or meeting notes
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Thwingll, Dr McNrthur, Charlie Waterman, and Woodward with names repeating. references to attendance, services, and exercises. Limited readable facts hinder clear event or setting identification.
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Torre
Agora
Borgent
Fink
Back the Czar Nobles Favor Government Relief Plan
Report from sessions shows support for government relief for peasants with land purchases through peasants banks and possible Siberian resettlement. Proposals urge tax exemptions and free land in Siberia, with a push to dissolve the commune system. Moderate Liberals back a mixed cabinet to reform politics, while famine fears loom as Volga reports warn of crop failure due to drought.
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Ist
Ile
Unediios
Agra
Rome
Siberia
Govwement
Bat Swall University
Mt Uvarolf
Saratot
Lde
Ince
ML Yermotoff
Goremykin
Ute Ovtoler
Party of Democratic Reforms
Constitutional Democrats
Shipoll
Moscow
Mourantwoff
Kusmin-Kurravieff
Maxin Kovalevsky
Kharkoff
Count Heyden
Poland
Finknad
Volga
Ihissia
Kaxan
Simisk
Samar
Threttine
Thurber Brothers Arrested for Burglary in Bennington
Bennington brothers Benin gton Tone Mhe Mevie and Grover Thurber both 20 are jailed after being arrested en route to North Bennington on two burglary charges. Police linked them to a six week old Denialictsd at Bennington Park burglary and the break in at the Smith store in Woodford on White Friday night. Deputy Sheriff John Neel found stolen articles at their home that could convict them on both counts.
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Bennington
Tone Mhe—-Mevie
Grover Thurber
North Bennington
Bennington Palk
Thurler Brothers
1. F. Smith
Woodford
Thurhurs
Sherif John Neel
Phi Rhe of the Bath High celebrates 39th anniversary
Maipe's oldest high school society, Phi Rhe, marked its thirty ninth anniversary. Greater New York leads in school architecture with heavy public school investment. The grandchildren of Joseph Jerkins, longtime Adelbert College trustee, donated $150,000 to establish a sociology department and to build a chemical laboratory.
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Maipe
Phi Rhe
Bath
Greater
New York
Joseph Jerkins
Adelbert College
Aif
Business Maxims for Prompt Action and Steady Progress
The piece offers practical counsel for business success urging careful planning before starting, then decisive action, ongoing effort, and preservation of past achievements. It emphasizes not overthinking decisions and maintaining momentum to avoid wasteful idleness.
Railway Pay Gaps Compare German French and British Lines
A note on rail costs stating Germany has 32 006 miles of broad gauge lines and that British railway workers average 44 per year while American workers average 619. It claims German wages exceed 200 and French wages are slightly higher.
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Germany
Pritieh
France
Baseball Items From New London Ground Cost
Report notes base hits by Rube Waddell and strong pitching by Iron Man Metsinnity at sea. Vittaburg lands Clyde Tobiason for 51000 while Joe Nealon shines for Pittsburg. Patay Donovan urges Colts to rise to Brooklin roots and watchful play.
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Rube Waddell
New
Local Market Prices and Supplies Report
Dressed pork plentiful and easy in fair supply native lettuce radishes and bunch onions in sale supply with weak butter prices. Veal easier hogs steady beef lower. poultry and lamb prices listed with various market figures. Data from Barro VI June 18 1906 and W A Wicket market week ending June 27.
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Barro
Tite Lee
St Johnsbury
W. A
Lamhea—S
Butter and dairy product market report from Boston
Boston June 13 The butter market remains firm with best creamery grades strong while water grades show activity. Cheese supplies increase and demand light with steady overall tone. Egg prices fall to low and irregular. fresh stock from east and west in good demand and price. Vermont and New York creamery and Wisconsin twins quoted in varied ranges. note prices reflect wholesale receivers rather than jobbing.
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Boston
Ciron
Vermont
New Hampshire
New York
Wetern
Ulm
Batler Ina
Maire
Fanny
Wisconsin
Vaney Kennery
Ulere
DE Lab
Progress and labor in early industrial advances
A French inventor Bordeaut pioneers engraving diamond surfaces. A new wireless machine aids ore processing and mining safety. Telephones expand in coal mines with extensive frette networks. California leads in sea water air production with Alameda County shipping 190000 tons, supporting local industries and packing houses.
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California
Alameda County
Une
Aod
Fragmented State Crop Figures From Old Text
The text cites odd estimates for hay production in Connecticut and timber in Washington, mentions New Jersey farmers and a lone legislator, and mangled figures about anchors and a walker’s pace. It reads as a garbled historical note with improbable numbers and nonsensical phrases.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Washington
Maud
Charms Catalog Ad Promises Health and Beauty
An 1880s style advertisement touts bright eyes and glowing cheeks with smooth blemish free skin, offered with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents per package. Sold by D. F. Davis and E. A. Drown.
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Hollister
D. F. Davis
Nests for hens model with slitting bottom design
An illustrated poultry talk at the local institute features a new nest plan by a farmer describing an original, easy to clean design. The bottom slides out for thorough cleaning and doubles as a perch, with nests built on cleats and end boards for support.
Glory of the Woman in a Punch cartoon bit
A Punch magazine cartoon text mocks Betty with flirtatious fashion talk and vanity. The speaker scorns artificial hair and beauty tricks, praising a simple honest heart while teasing her for craving male attention and praise.
Rape crop a valuable feed source for farms and stock
A long discussion on rape as a versatile forage crop notes easy cultivation and multiple cuts per season. It emphasizes its value for feeding live stock, sown in ridges or broadcast, with attention to seed bed prep, grazing timing, and managing animals to prevent harm from wet or heavy forage.
Nesting arrangements for fowl in old houses
The passage describes setting nesting areas for hens using simple wooden supports and a hinged board to control access. It recommends placing nests about two to two and a half feet from the door, with a six inch perch strip to aid laying. A wide hinged top board can open the nest by day and close it at night to guide roosting to a single perch.
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Czar
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