Night on the Prairie Romance Unfolds at Reed Lake
Frank Spoof recalls his troubled marriage to Alice and his growing bond with Jean, culminating in a midnight rendezvous by the pond. A dream of romance becomes real as Jean summons a chance for happiness and suggests a vow to prove love by fire and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spoof
Alice
Gerald
Jean
Koys
Reed Lake
Brown
Joan
Juan Wis
Weill
Regine
Frank
Paradise
Frante
Jenn
Eteadus
Rivalries Over First American Railroads Arise
A 19th century debate compares the first railroad milestones in the United States. The Beacon Hill line in Boston may mark the first road with vehicles on its rails in 1807, while the Pimile stretch built by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company claims early steam power in 1827 from Lamerdale to Cerrondale, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore and Ohio Railway likely carried passengers starting in May 1980, from Baltimore to Fleet's Mill, a short, steam powered route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faelure
Beacon Bill
Boston
Delaware & Tyadsen Canal Company
Lamerdale
Cerrondale
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Fleet’s Mill
New York Herald Tribune
Cwention Promotes Renewed Conviction in Regular Jobs
The chief benefit of cwention is the renewed conviction that its value lies in having a steady, regular job. This conclusion emerges from commentary in the Duluen Herald, noting the morale boost and consistent work rhythm it offers workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluen Herald
Middle Age Interests Flourish With New Health Renewal
A middle aged woman finds time for books plays church activities and grandchildren when health allows. Lydia E Be Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised by many women who report restored vigor and improved appetite headaches and overall well being. Letters from Shelbyville Indiana and West Hoboken New Jersey endorse the remedy and pledge further confirmation.
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Lydia BE
Pinkham
Hevel
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mas
Harvey Tucker
Walker St
Shelbyville
Indiana
Lydia
Jenxiz Boueenan
Smith St
West Hoboken, N. J
Slightly Twisted Beans and a Dizzy Bean
Northwestern University dean Ralph Heilman recalls a playful tongue twister tale about a young woman delaying appointments with a joke "the bean is dizzy" while a crowd waits. The piece braids humor on beans, brains, and historic figures like Caesar and Napoleon, in a humorous, rambling style.
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Ralph Heilman
School of Commerce
Northwestern University
Alice
Indignant pig bites sow in chaotic incident at event
An agitated 40 pound sow brought to the ring suddenly charged several bleps, breaking a door and injuring a bystander as workers struggled to disengage the animal. Several men spent ten minutes removing the pig from the rostrum while others assisted. Fiber cans for protecting workers from falling objects were announced and a Moon map project was described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisekerk
Muchinnerr
Cuticura Ad Promotes Ointment Soap For Skin Care
An ad urges retiring gently with Cuticura Ointment for dandruff spots and itching, followed by a Cuticura Soap shampoo with hot water. It promotes these as everyday toilet preparations for clear skin and soft hands. The text also compares a dinner party to the demanding task of cleaning.
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FU Service
Mrs. Alton
Jeam
Marjorie
Jerry
Alten
Jack
Gerda
Trang
Dane
Sudan
Sean
Alton’s
Gerak
Jake
Homstead
Robert Stead
A& Shelley
Spout
Box
Gil
Dean
Spooi
Ake Jean
Harvey Tucker Walker
Shellyville, MD
Iaad
Caesar
Napoleon
Toston
Fletcher
Imoon
Mount Wilson
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