The Froussillon Cherry Tree and Vincennes Pioneers
In early Vincennes on the Wabash a gnarled Froussillon cherry tree recalled a vanished era. Alice Roussillon and the hunchback Jean teased by the tree as Pere Beret, the priest, watched, while Gaspard Roussillon’s trading life with Indians left his family to endure pioneer life amid flood and rainfall.
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Indiana
Vincennes
Monsieur Roussiton
la Belle France
Monsieur Houssillon
Houssillon
Gaspard Rousmillon
Ibrougham
Pony Phaeton
Alice Rougsillon
Jean
Alice Roussillon
Venus
Alice
Jenn
Pere Beret
Grizzly
Beret
Lief
Father Beret
Mme. Roussillon
Rene de Ronville
Mon Pere
Mother Roussillon
Pye
France
Gaspard Roussillon
Rhone
Avignon
Canada
Northwestern Territory
M. Roussillon
Roussillon
Beretin
Parc Beret
Mme Roussillon
Tramp Describes Brother’s Fall at Vicksburg
A man recounts his brother’s death at Vicksburg saying he fell from a freight car rather than being struck by a bullet. The exchange reflects wartime hardship and personal loss in a local dialogue.
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Vicksburg
Last Agreement Sealed A Pair’s Wedding Plan
After wavering moments they finally consented to marry. The couple settled on the union and completed their long debated marriage decision.
Free Sample Offer for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Advertisement urges readers to visit Riley's Drug Store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It promotes the remedy as the best physic that cleanses and invigorates the stomach, improves appetite, and regulates the bowels with regular size 250 per box.
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Riley
Chamberlain
Major Darby Confesses Love at First Sight
An eyewitness reports a whispered exchange in which Major Darby declares he fell in love at first sight. The guest asks about belief in second sight as the Major responds in a hushed, impressive tone.
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Darby
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised for piles relief
An advertisement promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment from Riley's Drug Store. It claims quick relief and urges sufferers to try it, pricing 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents for taken bottles.
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Tabler
Riley’s
Amagnate fears breach of promise suit over rich reputation
A witty exchange shows Amagnate's wealth is so immense that he avoids eye contact with women to prevent potential breach of promise lawsuits. The quip highlights social boundaries around riches and romance.
Liver tonic herbine advertised for sluggish liver
In sluggish liver herbine acts on the biliary tracts to make bile fluid and bring the liver to a healthier condition. It banishes drowsiness lethargy and a general feeling of apathy arising from liver disorders. Price 50 pts Riley's Drug Store.
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Riley
Busy Diner Menu Reveals Beefsteak as Fish Is Gone
In a bustling cheap restaurant a guest asks for options and the waiter replies that beefsteak is available while the fish is sold out. The exchange highlights a simple, practical menu choice under pressure.
Gentle pre breakfast water aids regular bowels
A glass or two of water taken half an hour before breakfast will usually keep the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics should be avoided. When a purgative is needed, take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are mild and gentle in their action. For sale by Riley the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Riley the Draggist
Tae Dimon Tribune Sale Notice
The Tae Dimon Tribune announces ongoing sale at Hughess and MoOsleb's outlet in Jasper and at the Tribune Store. Postoffice news stand locations are listed for readers seeking copies.
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Tae Dimon
Hughess&MoOsleb’a
Jasper Nelson
Postoffics
Tribune
Expedition Endured Extreme Hardship in Ice
Report notes the expedition faced severe conditions and was immobilized in ice for two seasons. It highlights the crew's endurance amid extreme cold and isolation.
In billionsness HERBINE purifies blood and tones system
Advertisement notes HERBINE expels bile and acids to improve assimilation, purify blood, and strengthen the body. Product sold at Riley's Drug Store for 50 pts.
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Riley
Doctor’s diagnosis unknown but patient jokes
A dialogue fragment shows Terence guessing a doctor’s diagnosis will be every pint of tin dollars. The humor relies on a mistaken medical term and a rustic accent. The snippet captures a rural speech pattern and a playful exchange about money.
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Terence
Ballard's Snow Liniment Recommended for Ailments
For broken limbs chilblains burns scalds bruised shins sore throat and sores of every kind apply Ballard's Snow Liniment. It will give immediate relief and heal any wound. Price 25 cents and 65 cents Riley's Drug Store.
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Ballard
Riley’s Drug Store
Manager engages chorus girls in rapid feat
The manager claims to have engaged 40 chorus girls in 20 minutes, impressing observers with swift organization. Gracious remarks note his speed at handling the numbers and arranging the group efficiently.
White's Dream Vermifuge Worm Expeller Ad
The disposition of children largely depends upon health. If they are troubled with worms they will be irritable cross feverish and perhaps seriously sick. White's Dream Vermifuge is a worm expeller and tonic to make them healthy and cheerful. Price 25 cents Riley's Drug Store.
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White
Riley’s Drug Store
Married couple faces uncertain happiness amid isolation
Dialogue hints at a wedding with a man who has no friends and a woman with no relatives, implying a fragile union and potential loneliness within the new life together.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Mr J H Seitz of Detroit says the tablets restored his appetite relieved bloating and gave a satisfactory bowel movement. For sale by Riley the Druggist with every box warranted.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Seitz
Detroit
Mich
Riley
Pain Balm Lauded For Back And Chest Ailments
A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the affected area is claimed to work better than a plaster for lame backs and pains in the side or chest. The balm is said to have no superior liniment for relief of deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale by Riley the Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Riley
Engagement at Last Revealed After Theatre Talk
A brief exchange questions the path of a romance after a theatre outing. The reply confirms they went home and implies an engagement, signaling a decisive turn in the couple’s relationship.
Ed O Nudd Recovers Use After Snow Liniment Trial
Ed O Nudd of Iownville Sedgwick County Kansas says Ballard's Snow Liniment relieved his leg pain after a long bout on crutches. He bought three 60 bottle sizes and now walks unaided performing light farm labor. Sold by Riley the Druggist at 250 500 and 1.00 dollars.
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Ed O. Nudd
Iownville
Sedgwick Co
Kan
Ballard
Riley
Picture Joke Couple Witty Exchange
A wife asks for opinion on her picture and the husband replies it will do. The quip ends with the wife asking why and the husband saying her mouth is shut. The exchange captures a light domestic joke.
Heart Palpitations Prompted by Digestion Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Herbine to ease heart palpitations caused by undigested food and gas pressing on the heart. The claim states relief after a few days of use, and it is attributed to Riley the Druggist.
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Riley
Coughing Spell Causes Death at Home
Harry Duckwell aged 25 choked to death at his home in St. Louis after a cold worsened into a prolonged coughing fit. His wife and child were present. a physician arrived too late. The notice promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup sold by Riley the Druggist with prices 250 500 and 1.00.
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Harry Duckwell
Duckwell
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Ballard
Riley
Alas Miss de Muir Were You Ever Hypnotized
A dialog centered on a curious confession as a character named Heotor explains his elusively framed marriage as an excuse. The line suggests a playful or stage tone in a literary piece.
Bitter Fight Warns Against Listening to Dr King’s New Discovery
Beall Miss. resident T R Beall recounts his wife’s experience with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. After other treatments failed she improved quickly and was reportedly cured after four bottles. The ad notes a 60 cent to 1 dollar price and free trial bottles.
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