The Prospective Hire Chooses Pay in Kisses
A farmer offers a hired man two options in a Norfolk Chronicle style tale. Take six dollars daily plus three of the farmer’s daughters’ kisses, or eighty dollars daily with six kisses. The worker is free to choose, even if paid in kisses.
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Nouston Chronicle
Doctor Notes Glands Coat Throat A Curious Exchange
In a Philadelphia Press snippet, a doctor declares the throat glands coated while Misa Woodby jokes about stylish coating. The exchange highlights a dramatic, tongue in cheek moment from a humorous tale.
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Misa Woodby
Philadelphia Press
Indiana Assessments Show Big Jump in Corporate Valuations
The State board of tax commissioners reports Indiana corporate property values rising by about 16 million dollars since last year. Railroads and telephone lines drive the gain, with major telegraph firms and express companies also higher. Some rates increased for Passial and Western Union, while rail mileage noted growth.
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Passal
Western Union Telegraph Companies
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Louisville and Jeffersonville Bridge Company
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Dead Man Pounds Defaulter in Indiana State Accounts
Indiana auditors report three months of missing funds from the state treasury in Indianapolis. Treasurer James H. Ice allegedly failed to account for 820,000 linked to former Auditor James Thrice Rice, whose estate has been settled. Experts say insurance fees also remained unrecorded, with governor seeking recovery.
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State House
Indianapolis
Thanly Chat
Janes Th. Rice
Tee
Rice
Prison Twine Prices Rise in Indiana Demand Surges
Farmers seek more than penitent Mary can supply as Indiana Prison binds twine has steady demand. State price tied to sisal fiber cost, imported from Yucatan, with farmers paying cents per pound in large lots to keep prices low and profits limited.
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Michigan City
Yucatan
Indiana
Pastor Confesses Dual Life At Laporte Church
The First Christian church of Laporte is left pastorless as trustees declare the pulpit vacant after Rev. S. V. Williams admits leading a dual life and being unfit to lead spiritually. His wife’s departure is described as permanent amid notes of mental strain.
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Coal Dust Explosion Claims Bedford Cement Worker
John Speer aged 21 died in a coal dust explosion at the United States cement plant in Bedford. The blast severely burned his body as colleagues rushed to aid him and emergency crews investigated the site.
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John Speer
United States Cement
Bedford
Cure for Terrible Scaly Eczema Reported in Iowa Letter
Emin BR of Wilson Township Iowa recounts a severe skin eruption on his chest neck face and limbs cured by the Cutieura Remedies after trying without a physician. He notes renewed eruptions a year later but again healed fully with continued use and reports five years since the last attack.
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Wilson
Liscotub
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Death loves a shining mark in American Spectator
Fragmentary remarks reference a death and a comment about a champion boothlack being dead. The text mentions Esmeralda and Ganendolen with brief dialog about safety on a lake and a travel notice for West and North West routes via Nickel Plate Road from September to October.
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American Spectator
Cleveland Return Special Train Advertises Fare and Schedule
$2.00 Cleveland and Return Sunday September 6 via Nickel Plate Road. Special train leaves Fort Wayne 3 A.M. Returning leaves Cleveland 7:00 P.M. Tickets good on regular trains September 6. Full information from agent or C A Melin Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Who Owns the North Lands
The Canadian government asserts dominion over Arctic lands reaching the north pole, implying that all discovered areas between Canada and the pole fall under the British flag. The piece notes international rivalry in Arctic exploration and ongoing questions about title by discovery versus occupation.
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Dominion of Canada
North Pole
New York
Tritune
Sallow Complexions Linked to Coffee Use and Postum Cure
A Washington family describes years of stomach troubles and sallow skin caused by coffee. After switching to Postum for four months and a half, their digestion improved, skin cleared, tongues cleaned, and nerves steadied. They now use Postum exclusively, per the Postum Co. Battle Creek claim and promotional booklet.
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Fpostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Fine mulch aids moisture retention in semi arid soils
A World Today excerpt describes using finely pulverized surface mulch to store soil moisture in semi arid western fields. The method layers the seed bed to reduce evaporation and improve rapid absorption after showers, illustrating with a sugar and water analogy.
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Altos
Iits
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Strength After Severe Pain
Woman from Wharton suffers kidney pain back ache and feverish headaches. She describes frequent burning secretions with sediment and fatigue. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills her symptoms disappeared and strength returned. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also an old travel notice for Nickel Plate Road rates and Bevan return details.
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Taylor
Wharton
Nod
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Busy Vegetarian Eatery Sparking Trade Buzz
In a bustling vegetarian restaurant, claims of investigations boosting business circulate. The owner admits being so busy they cannot eat their own meals, highlighting strong customer demand and rising foot traffic.
Allen Foot Ease and travel ads mix in one page item
An old paper fragment advertises Allen's Foot-Ease free samples from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY for sore tired feet and corns. It includes travel rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles via Nickel Plate Road September 2 to 8 with return option. Also mentions British troops in India and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with price 25 cents.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Health Restoration Claims
Miss Leopold and Mrs. Green quote dramatic improvements after using Peruna. Patients describe run-down health, catarrh relief, stronger appetite, and regained strength within weeks. Endorsements emphasize the tonic and blood remedy value and personal gratitude to Dr. Lieb erkranz.
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