Family Tree de Luxe for Wealthy Elites in New York
A Baltimore woman crafts deluxe hand written family histories modeled on illuminated medieval manuscripts. Each lineage traces ancestors to English or French origins using fragile records. many lines halt due to burned or lost county records. One example in New York is Mrs. Francis Lemoine Loring’s Holland family manuscript.
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New York Tribune
Demancé
Baltimore
Maryland
British Museum
Vatican
South
New York
Francis Lemoine Loring
Holland
England
Oil King's New Art
Rockefeller learned stenography after a visitor showed shorthand skill. His disciplined practice turned a memory aid into a tool for business, illustrating how persistent work elevates even the wealthiest magnate above mediocrity.
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John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Stockefeller
Guthrie Woman Outwits New York Silk Barter
A Guthrie Oklahoma woman, famed for wit, outsmarts a New York clerk over a silk remnant. She values one and a half yards at twenty cents, insists the clerk keep the original yard, and the exchange is said to be true.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Kansas City Times
New York City
Japan's Steam Ship Leader Expands U S and UK Routes
Japan maintains one of the world’s largest steam ship companies with routes to the United States and England via Suez.
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Japan
United States
England
Johnston Sets Notable Local Record In Elkhart
A Elkhart man, JK Johnston, is reported to have a unique record for relationships, described as having made love to more women than any other local resident.
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Elkhart
J. K. Johnston
The
Home Telephone Co
Mr. Johnston
West
Franklin Street
Don Quixote
Johnston
Elkhart Telephone Manager Accused of Harassment
A Home Telephone Co manager J K Johnston is accused by multiple female employees and a married woman of pursuing romantic liaisons and insulting conduct. Directors reportedly removed Johnston from supervising the women, after letters detailing abuse were presented by attorney A E Darling. evidence includes testimonies of attempted embraces and flattery.
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Johnston
Home Telephone Co
Telephone Exchange
Board of
A. E. Darling
Darling
Attorney Darling
Mr. Darling
Woman recounts repeated harassment by older man at office
The excerpt describes a woman describing unwanted advances by a senior male colleague in a office setting. He pinches, reaches to kiss her hands, pleads for forgiveness, and she ends by declining to collect for him and planning to go upstairs. She notes his insistence and her sense of betrayal.
Made Her Life a Burden
A former Home Telephone Co. operator recounts harassment by a Mr. Johnston after she stopped collecting debts. She alleges his behavior worsened when she ceased collections, turning the workplace hostility against her.
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Board of Home Telephone Co
The
Home Telephone Co
Altho
Johnston
Women recount alleged advances at Home Telephone Co
A former operator at the Home Telephone Co recounts two alleged incidents with Mr Johnston in 1904. The first report describes unwanted advances and a kiss attempt after compliments about her eyes. The second details coercive behavior, a bribe offer, and ongoing pressure as she refused his advances.
Woman recounts alleged misconduct by Johnston at work
A professional woman from Elkhart and another married local describe Johnston’s advances and coercive behavior. The first woman recalls long ploys to gain affection, including offers of work aid and a copy of a typewriter, while the second details repeated attempts to pressure her for affection. A North Second Street resident adds a lighter, yet troubling, anecdote about Johnston calling to discuss a telephone service and pressing his view of his wife.
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Elkhart
Johnston
Mr. Johnston
North
Sec
Man pleads for place in her heart in tense moment
A woman recalls a striking scene where a man, pale with emotion, drops to his knees beside her chair and begs to be welcomed. She recalls fearing him as potentially crazy and eventually he leaves, leaving a lasting impression.
Young woman ends unwanted advances at Home Telephone Co
A female operator recounts how she rejected the sensual manager at the Home Telephone Co exchange. He attempted a private office talk but she answered with a firm businesslike warning. The employee had quit in disgust months earlier and had strong male relatives.
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Board of Directors
Home Telephone Co
Mr. Johnston
The
Home Telephone Co. Exchange
Turning to Bristol interurban line progresses
Bucklen buys three Middlebury properties for Bristol line right of way. Surveyors review the route today as the St. Joe Valley Line promoted by Herbert Bucklen moves toward construction. Bristol officials had awaited action and now expect the interurban railway reaching the fruit country.
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Goshen
St. Joe Valley
Herbert
Bucklen
Bristol
Middlebury
Elkhart & Western Engine Derailed Near East Franklin
An Elkhart and Western locomotive attached to coal cars derailed near the East Franklin street crossing yesterday. A wrecking train was sent to lift the engine back onto the rails after the front trucks left the rails on a sharp curve, leaving the engine considerably damaged.
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Elkhart & Western
Franklin Street
Farmer’s Team Runs Away Damages Wagon
A team owned by J. L. Judson a farmer near Bristol ran away on Jackson street last evening. The wagon alone sustained damage with no mention of injuries or other property loss.
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J. L. Judson
Bristol
Jackson Street
Miss Pearl Stewart Denies Marriage Report
Miss Pearl Stewart of Goshen rejects the announced marriage to Floyd Moon and states the report is false.
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Miss Pearl Stewart
Goshen
Floyd Moon
Portland and Northwest Route To Lewis and Clark Exposition 1905
Union Pacific offers a 200 mile route along the Columbia River with two daily through trains and river-view scenery. The line provides accommodations across all classes for travelers to the Lewis and Clark Exposition of 1905. Inquiries directed to F M Choate G A 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
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Portland
Northwest
Union Pacific
Columbia River
Choate, G. A
Woodward Ave
Betroit
Mich
Quality versus Quantity in Digestion and Strength
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Care fully digests food regardless of stomach condition, delivering nourishment to blood and tissues to strengthen the system. It asserts relief from indigestion dyspepsia belching sour stomach and weak heart and notes availability at all druggists.
Teachers Excursion to Asbury Park via Lake Shore Ry
Teachers plan an excursion to Asbury Park over the Lake Shore Railway via New York City from June 29 to July inclusive with return valid until August 31. The trip offers a New York City stopover and various privileges. inquire at the ticket agent or write to A. J. Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio.
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Asbury Park
Lake Shore Ry
New York City
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Land of Lakes and Islands in Ontario Highlands
A description of the Lake of Bays district 145 miles north of Toronto on the Grand Trunk Railway. It highlights connected lakes navigated by steamers, pristine air, and healthful, invigorating climate likened to Pike's Peak. Free illustrated publications available from W Robinson, T P A, 506 Park Building, Pittsburgh.
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Toronto
Canada
Highlands
Ontario
Lake of Bays
Pike’s Peak
Col
Handsome Illustrated
W. Robinson, T. P. A
Park Building
Pittsburg
Burdock Blood Bitters Marketed for Stomach Comfort
An advertisement proclaims Burdock Blood Bitters regulate the stomach and bowels quickly, claiming natural relief from constipation. The copy emphasizes rapid effect and ease of use for digestive issues.
The Children’s Favorite Cough Cure
A brief claim that a nonopiate cough remedy for children is perfectly harmless and tastes good. It promises to relieve coughs croup and whooping cough and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Trunks and Bags Special Sale for June
Special Sales for June offers flat top trunks with olive enamel binding and metal fittings, various sizes from 24 to 36 inches with prices from 1.50 to 6.00. Also imitation alligator, cowhide, gray leather suit cases, satchels, and telescopes. Travel themed includes lawn wear and muslin night attire at low prices.
Crockery Dept Offers Free 3 PM Concerts in June
Geo Wyman & Co promotes its Crockery department with a free daily 3 o'clock concert in June using an Edison phonograph. The sale features 100 piece dinner sets in Austrian china at 12.50 and American semi porcelain at 6.30, with 25 patterns in open stock. Also showcases cut glass and bric a brac for weddings.
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Geo. Wyman & Co
Hdison
Millinery Clearing Sale on Ladies Hats
A local shop advertises a clearing sale of Ladies Fine Dress Hats at 3.00 and Misses Street Hats at 1.00 per choice. The promotion targets shoppers seeking affordable millinery and seasonal headwear options.
Hosiery and Curtain Departments Feature Bargains
Geo Wyman & Co offers men's undershirts and drawers at 50c with silk fronts. Plain and fancy half dollar quality 25c. Ladies and children 15c vests. Curtain Dept. lace curtains 2.50 per pair half price. Ruffled mall curtains 29c pair. Scrim curtains 95c. Porch shades 2 to 5 dollars each.
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Geo. Wyman & Co
Dress Goods Sale Items Attract Bargain Prices
One table full of fancy silks 444 yard 10e fancy lawns 61 4c India linen remnants in black and colors 5c
Local Fabric Sale Details Prices Per Yard
Domestic goods listed with lawn remnants at 10 cents per yard and lawns at 6 1 4 cents. Ginghams 6 1 2 cents, prints 3 1 2 to 5 cents.
Come and See Us Geo Wyman and Co South Bend
South Bend shoppers are invited to visit Geo Wyman and Co in South Bend Indiana to explore offerings and browse goods at the local firm. The notice invites public engagement with the retailer and highlights a welcoming storefront.
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Geo. Wyman & Co
South Bend, Ind
Temagami District Promises Prime Fishing and Hunting
A newly opened rail reachable region 300 miles north of Toronto, Temagami District, offers rich fishing and hunting prospects. It reports abundant black bass, speckled and lake trout, wall eyed pike, moose, caribou, and deer in vast forests. A richly illustrated booklet provides full information and itineraries.
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Temagami
Canada
Toronto
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Ind
Home Tel. Co
Dong
Sal
Home Telephone C
Toll Board
J. K. Johnson
Mr. Crow
Bes
Crockery Dept
Nera
Riga
Bright
Lakeside Medicine Company
Ghigago
U.S. A
Fenton’s
Small Sino
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