Widow of Lazy Husband Uses Breach of Promise Plot
The village tale recounts Jim Bushwick a lazy husband who dies after eight years of idleness. His ambitious wife Sarah is aided by widowers Deacon Harrison and others who sign a breach of promise arrangement, then fund her widowhood with about $950. The widow later reflects that Jim earned more in his final weeks than any. the tale ends with Deacon’s quip on his own stingy prior wealth.
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Jim Bushwick
Rawlins
Jim
Antona
Sarah
Deacon Harriman
Ong
Cyrna Barnes
Ower
Cyrus
Deacon Harrison
Escape of Prince Kropotkin From St Petersburg Prison
A 1876 breakout at Nikolaievek Military hospital in St. Petersburg featured Prince Kropotkin slipping to freedom in broad daylight with outside conspirators unseen. The elaborate plan involved cherries, opera hats, a mouse, music, a black horse and a microscope, and the prisoner later dined publicly at Donan's restaurant while police searched the city.
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Prince Kropotkin
Nikolaievek Military Hospital
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Donan
Practical Fashions For a Pisin Tailored Waist
Practical fashion note describes a tailored waist with four shoulder tucks creating a flattering line. Garment features a plain back, top fullness, regular shirt cuffs, and a band neck adaptable to various collar styles. Suitable fabrics include linen madrag and chambray. pattern 6813 fits bust 82 to 42 inches.
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Masoe Spa Ahere
Uae
Coat pattern promises stylish long protective garment
The article promotes a long coat pattern suitable for spring and summer wear. It notes a 65 inch length aligned with fashion norms, an easy home sewing plan, and fabric options Serge whipcord pougee and linen. Pattern 5818 comes in bust sizes 32 36 40 with yardage estimates and trimming details.
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Womn
Better Farming Assn Recommends Fall Rye as Valuable Crop
Grand Forks August 23 The Better Farming Association says fall rye is among the most valuable grains. Secretary Thomas Cooper notes rye yields strong returns per acre and helps control weeds like wild cats kin and mustard. Planting guidance includes sowing depth timing and land prep. Also irrigation officials plan to close season August 31 removing pumping barge, limiting August to September irrigation. Local farmers accuse Washington authorities of acting blindly.
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Grand Forks
Thomas Cooper
North Dakota
Rigation
Washington
Car Explodes On Stage Line Between New England And Dickinson
New England North Dakota August 23 H C Cotton narrowly escaped danger when his automobile caught fire while driving east of town. He leaped clear as the car burned and the gas tank exploded soon after. The prestolite tank also blew up leaving the vehicle a total loss. Cotton had been running a touring stage between New England and Dickinson for a year. The exact cause is uncertain with possibilities including a gasoline leak igniting from the muffler or a backfire. Cotton carried only $400 insurance and his town is a heavy loss.
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New England
N. D
H. C. Cotton
Cotton
Dickinson
Narrow escape on Valley train tracks shocks Jamestown
Ariel Santo narrowly avoided a deadly incident when the Valley branch engine struck him and rolled his body along the tracks near the Uwick cars by Jamestown city hospital. Engineer McLain warned Santo with whistle signals but he did not move in time.
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Jamestown
N. D
Ariel Santo
Valley Branch
Santo
Uwick
City Hospital
McLain
Official in Charge of Government Office
An official in charge of the government office, titled Gerbon Willieton H D, is noted in August 81 records. The fragmentary note references official responsibility and administrative duties within the government bureau.
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Willieton
H. D
The Trials of a Traveler Promotes a Remedy
A traveling salesman from Berkshire, VI, E. Youngs, reports constipation and indigestion improved by Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims the remedy helps stomach liver or kidney troubles and costs 25 cents at all druggists.
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E. E. Youngs
Berkshire
Dr. King
Rolla to Open North Dakota Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Dr J P Widemeyer of Rolla has been appointed superintendent of the new sanitarium under construction in Dunshith North Dakota by the tuberculosis board. He began a tour of several states to study control methods starting at Minnesota facilities. The project nears completion and will admit patients at the earliest date with fraternal orders showing interest in building cottages for afflicted members.
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Dunshith
N. D
J. P. Widemeyer
Rolla
North Dakota
Indian Killed On Track Near Rochelle
Indian killed on a railroad by a freight train after sleeping on the tracks near Rochelle, Illinois. The incident is cited as a warning against neglecting coughs and colds with Dr King’s New Discovery claimed to cure and prevent lung trouble. testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas notes recovery from a severe cough and weight regain after a grip attack. Trial bottle offered free by druggists.
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Rochelle
Fact Express
J. R. Watts
Floydada
Tex
Complete Pall line and job ads from Standard Dress Goods
A brisk classified listing offers wool suitings silks handkerchiefs petticoats and wash fabrics from Standard Dress Goods Company with direct mill pricing and prepaid samples. Also several Help Wanted notices seek teams of horses threshing outfits wagons rubber stamps and a used Avery Separator for sale through local exchanges in North Dakota Minnesota and New York.
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Standard Dress Goods Company
Dept
Binghamton, N. Y
Shocking Sounds Warn Of Earthquake Peril
Early warning phrases claim nature sends signals before quakes and urge kidney health. An advertising testimonial to Elect-Tie Bitters states backache and kidney troubles improve, with Peter Bondy of South Rockwood, Michigan praising the medicine as a great kidney remedy at 50 cents.
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Bright
Peter Bondy
South Rookwood, Mich
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