The Robbed Passenger and the Stranger’s Gambit
A conductor ejects a man after a dispute over tickets and fare on a soaked night train. The stranded passenger seeks shelter at the Livermore home where Jennie nurses him. He recovers, contemplates justice against the railroad toll road, and unveils a plan tied to a $200 legacy and an auditor’s reply.
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Livermore
Jennie
Intercel
Thi Tollroad
Hia
Dorhit
Coutipoly
Ft Thue
Jmenmonia
Jennie Tivermore
Indermilt
Ile
Fils
Cheesk
Tade
Jennie Livermore
Mysterious Stranger Claims Jennie’s Legacy Then Strikes It Rich
A stranger who confides a clever scheme to Jennie Tivermore uses her inherited money to manipulate a railroad stock. He later reforms the board, secures enormous gains, and returns with a $6,010 cheque for Jennie. He vanishes, taking Jennie with him as he departs with new wealth and a tale of triumph.
Whisky in a barrel and a joke from Idaho City
The Scrap Book recounts a reform era Idaho tale where Governor Hawley questions a freight wagon driver about hauling whisky to Idaho City. The driver swears to carrying a barrel labelled Pure Rye Whisky and John Doe, but claims ignorance of its contents, prompting a sharp ad hominem from the attorney. It also features brief verse excerpts and light anecdotes about noisy hotels, Wilcox’s poetry, and a touring company’s star actress inspiring fan affection.
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Hawley
Idaho
Idaho City
Stawley
Grand Jury
Dboise
Dawley
Boise
Saturday Evening Post
Trustee's Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Denton Maryland
A Maryland trustee announces a public sale at the Carroll County Court House door in Denton near the Denton Williston road. The parcel list includes three to four distinct tracts totaling about 150 acres plus timber and outbuildings. proceeds support a chancery decree in case No. 1591 with Georgia W. Smith as plaintiff and Carrie I. Crosby as defendant.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Georgia W. Smith
Carrie I. Crosby
Chancery
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Caroline Couny
Williston
No Doubt About Two for One Parish Sermon Gaffe
A misread biblical line at a Liverpool church sermon caused laughter when the assistant curate, startled by the audience reaction, declared You are better than one. The moment followed a joke about the text Two are better than one, highlighting a rare church mix up at Dr Chavasse’s church linked to the bishop of Liverpool.
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Pr Chavasse
Liverpool
Dr Chaavasse
Twlins
Chavasse
Twiys
Dr. Chavisse
Yale
Sizele
London Globe
RAVENOUS ESKIMOS AND CURIOUS DIGESTION TALES
A Harpers Weekly fragment notes Eskimos gorge on walrus flesh with little digestion trouble, eating raw strips as if lowering rope into a well. It compares Eskimo chewing with American meals, then adds comic lines about engagement proposals and a quip from Benjamin Franklin.
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America
Jlarper's Weekly
Water Front Farm in Caroline County Seeks Buyer
A parcel in the Eighth Election District of Caroline County known as NLDEE Fifty One and Nine Tenths is bounded by Todd's Mill pond with sand shore, has good cultivation, no improvements, and timber available for buildings. It faces the water, offering a fine water front farm opportunity.
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Caroline County
Williston
Todd
Lamil
Booby timber tract and Caroline county land sale notice
In this tract there are 893 acres of cleared land and 68 percent timbered with white oak and pine. This is likely the best timber tract in the county and potential buyers should inspect before sale. The third district lists multiple parcels in Caroline county Maryland including Cedar Island Fishery Five acres and a church site with a frame building. sale terms require quarterly payments from 1914 to 1916 with interest and title at purchaser expense. ARVEY L. COOPER, JAMES TEMPLE, Trustee and Auctioneer.
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Arvey L. Cooper
James Temple
White Muscovy Ducks Eggs For Sale In Denton Md
White Muscovy Ducks pur e strain eggs cost one dollar per dozen. They are large and dress well with little waste. Flesh flavor rivals wild duck. They are quiet, good layers, and fine setters. Drakes weigh 12 to 16 pounds by age. Eggs hatch in five weeks. Require about half the feed of other ducks. Thrive in small enclosures with little water. W J Blackiston Denton Md promotes a trial.
D.D.D Prescription Eczema Wash Promises Instant Relief
An advertisement touts D.D.D eczema wash and soap as instant itch relief. It claims a two second soothing wash and offers a 60 cent trial with a first dollar battle and a no pay guarantee if unsatisfied.
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D.D.D
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Haines
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Barrymore
India
England
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Wolk Sin
Phesson
Ravenous
Jack
Tom
Doston
Benjamin Franken
Carolina County
Willston-Concord Road
Williston-Andersontown Road
Cedar Island
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Daytons
Surreys
Diearborns
Washington Street
Easton, Maryland
James A. Spence
Greensboro
Ridgely
Concord
Federalsburg
Hickman
Smithville
State Road
Citizens Fire Insurance Company of
Baltimore
Royal Exchange
German Alliance Insurance Company
N. Y
Ss. G Nuttle
Masonicc Building
Denton, Maryland
W. J. Blackiston
Denton, Md
the Home Insurance
New York
Insurancs Co
A. G Hancock
Shone Insurance Colliding
Sixth ST
Depot
Frantz Bros
Resneaga
NAL Market
Philadelphia
Ste Ie
R. Pritchett
G. H. Pritchett
Undertaker
Prischett
Millsboro
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