A Commonplace Hero at Erie River Sewer Collapse Rescue
Frank Gaskell a sewer contractor in Poplar Street faces a sudden cave in as sand and earth slide in the deep cutting. He warns workers, helps evacuate the crew, and is trapped up to his neck while old Jim Johnson escapes. After hours of peril, fellow laborers and Strawford labor to reach him, delivering wine and encouragement, until a perilous rescue finally unfolds as the walls shift once more and the effort to pull him free continues.
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Erie
Tay
Court House
Presqu' Isle
Preaqu’ Isle
Garrison Hill
Frank Gaskell
Poplar Street
Gaskell
Jim Mulligan
Thos
Johnson
Gaekell
Mahaffey
Caskell
Inet
Jim
Frank
Ell
Turry
Mr. Gaskell
Ubi
Tas
Shraud
Strawfons
Strawford
Bert Mtu
Escaya
Frank Gasgell
Deliverance
Gaskells
Sam
Major Llewellyn
Santa Fe
San Juan
Garaad
Chicago Times
What a Jealous Hubby Found in Lincoln Park
A western city business man spent four hours on a Lincoln Park bench piecing together hundreds of small paper scraps from his wife’s letters. He sought no gossip, only to read the contents himself if the other party kept silent. The scene drew a reporter who witnessed the puzzling search and the unveiled, garbled message left on the recovered pages.
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Lincoln Park
Gardening notes on fruit trees and soil care across seasons
A compilation of practical tips from readers and newspapers on planting and protecting fruit trees. Topics include spraying plum and cherry trees to combat black knot with phosphoric acid, lime, and potash. using celery and lettuce in season for dressings. chocolate cake fillings and custard-style desserts. low grain cutting for better yield and snow retention. replanting pots with tightly packed soil to avoid overwatering. raking weeds to compost into heaps to kill pests. quince growers succeeding on low, sheltered ground with leaf mulch and manure.
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Roesia
Enplead
Chicago Tribune
An Inviting Field for the Amateur Breeder of Stock
The article argues that farming roots alone do not certify competence to breed superior farm stock. It stresses taste, tact, and judgment as essential, notes buyers for quality stock, and warns against overconfidence in novice entrants. It advises study of stock literature and cautious financial backing, highlighting meat animals’ rapid market use vs long production.
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Tralan
A Legend of Cologne and Odd Society Snapshots
A tale from Cologne recounts Adelheid Richmodus widow of a medieval senator, buried with a ring, a sexton’s failed theft, and her miraculous revival alerting her husband. The famous house holds a carved horse pair and the street names honor the enduring woman, while assorted anecdotes from New York clerks and Boston papers fill the page.
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Adelheid Richmodus
Cologne
Akirche
Anl
Adelaaid
Richmglas
Ataicama
Eichenudstrasse
London Societty
Brown's Iron Bitters Proven Effective Medicine
Brown's Iron Bitters is advertised as a cure for a wide range of ailments including dyspepsia chills and fever rheumatism nervous troubles kidney issues debility and headaches. The ad cites testimonials from individuals in Baltimore Washington Christiansburg and Ellicott City claiming relief and restoration. It bills the preparation as the great family medicine for various conditions.
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Germany
Philadelphia
W. J. Johnsonn
Woopnery
Brashear
Baltimore
Berlin
Washington
Brown
Montague
Christiansburg
J. Marshall West
Ellicott City
John Bull
Smith
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Werthinmas
Ourcah
Rene
New York
Burlington
Tom
Oscar Fay Adama
Christian Union
Nba
Sub-Treasury
Yard & Furlong
Host & Carr
Sis & Bubb
Black & Whie Ile
Brown &Green
Tacob Sheep
Lace Bird
John Dueck
John Pigg
To Reo
Jackson Bullfeng
Jack Grasshopper
Frank Parsnip
Caroline Hash
John Vi
William Gammon
H. Stiff
Inga Kioth
Stan
Sel Burgess
Newbern
N. C
Sol
Ealates
Detroit
Chicago News
Boston Times
Workp
Dispersany Medical Association
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Ely
C. T
Ithaca
J. ¥. Grapher
R. V. Prener
N.J
A. J. Haycx
N. Y
Taar
Anin
Enterprise
Ski L
Greaove
Hoston Transcript
Rochester Post- Express
Picayune
Boston
Bronson al
Tae Wall
Aod & Tile
Boston Ironserips
N.Y
V. O Picayune
Bocawarnox
W. Va—Dre
Newton & Blair
Gree Ie Sande Paladelphis
Wise
Geenhee
Y. A Inc. Prence
Atretol
Jiveton
Golden
Lios
Rochester
Pusat Express
Mother Swan
Wist
Bull
Main St
Louisville
Paavrven
Monarch
Fonriy
Rive
Monarch Manditing
Randlph St
Gosterters
Eqalomat
Huserer
Diiges
Iby
America
Fan Guthlandl
Kadree Rounek
Maris
Cixtisgare
Yoas
Bertinathorne
Educational
Conservatory
of Music
Taddies
Hershey School
Anna Ar
Eireniar
Larence Eddy
Bi 'On
Bryant &Stratton
Omecago
Ora
Sueele
Stuer i
Roe
Addi
H.hallett 4
Portland
Anakesis
Matta Wue
Biox
Elbert
Ra Tong
Addon
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St Locka
Asharmers
Moni
Tyra Portesi
eeTek
Coley Lary
Imellerstrom
Brarny
Blunt
Dave Teneri
Hagan
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