Gasoline Eloper Love Boat of Motorville
The 45 horsepower Gasoline Eloper, known as No. 4665, elopes couples between Motorville and Indiana or Michigan towns, earning fame for speed and romance. Dan Cupid rumors swirl as the white car carries brides and grooms to knot tying in a highway of vows and quick weddings.
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Chicago
Motorville
Michican Avenue Way
Reveilia
Tierane
Wieper
Land of
Rette
State Line
Indiana
Sriip Brown
Motorvine
Bliss
Michigan
Mother
Scott
George van Sands
Grace Cochrane
Milwaukee
van Sands
Joseph Howard
Hammond
Woodlawn Avenue
Herman Landfield
Kid Herman
Mrs. Landfield
New Orleans
Proper Place for Husband Elopements Cited in Witty City Tales
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recounts drunken escapades and elopements across trains boats and stations. A city hall hack describes delivering men home safely while stories of eloping couples in Evanston Momence and Chicago unfold with humorous asides. The piece highlights unusual nuptial departures and quirky local anecdotes.
Names of the big shows draw John from farm to New York
Mrs. Oatcake recalls John as a queer boy who loved making silly names. A visitor notes his talent led to a big salary in New York selecting names for major shows.
Tyrant Man Sparks Stand-Off Over Sacrifice Claims
In a scene from a Chicago Daily News reprint, a husband and wife spar over enduring sacrifice in marriage sparked by Mrs. Gillipen. The couple debate whether men or women bear the greater burden, ending in a mutual stand-off on equality.
Coffee as Remedy for Asthma
A Family Doctor writer promotes coffee as an asthma remedy. It should be very strong and served black with no sugar or milk, taken on an empty stomach. Too much coffee can upset digestion and hinder absorption, so small, strong portions are advised.
No Need of Cotton Famine Warns Against Alarm
An article argues cotton spinners overstate danger and asserts the South can increase output to meet demand. Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia is cited as saying the state alone might suffice if needed, challenging broad panic about shortages.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
South
Dean's Kidney Pills Trusted by Mrs Roseboom
Mrs Frank Roseboom of Moscow Idaho reports kidney trouble and nervous distress worsened by chills and dizziness. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the troubling symptoms disappeared and she now sleeps well. sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Frank Roseboom
S. Washington St
Moscow
Idaho
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
First Thought in Irishman's Mind After the Accident
An Irish duo driving home from town lose control of their buggy and overturn. A rescuer revives them and one asks where the train is. He learns the nearest railroad lies three miles away, remarking he knew the crash was hard but not that it cleared three miles from the track.
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Gibbons
Car
Miss Taylor
Nilss Taylor
Taylor
Chicago
D. O. Scott
States
Scott
Hammond
Sheppard
James
The Soft Answer Dialogue Exchange
A stern parent retorts to a young person asking about advantages. The youth improvises a cautious reply about not seeing opportunity, while the parent implies improvised success comes from effort rather than luck.
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Young Hopeless
Belasco on matinee idols and heavenly hair
David Belasco discusses the pull of matinee idols and the fascination they hold over young women. He recalls a literary anecdote about Love Labor Lost as two men debate theater and the leading man's appearance.
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David Belasco
Poisonous Plants Cause Skin Irritation From Bulbs to Juices
The article notes many safe looking plants hide poison. Daffodils and narcis sus pickers suffer a skin disease called daffodil poisoning. Crystalline particles in stem juice trigger outbreaks under fingernails. White Roman hyacinth bulbs have similar effects.
Railroad Man Praised For Regaining Health With Grape Nuta
A railroader describes chronic indigestion and starvation diets that left him weak and unfocused. After trying Grapetised, he reports improved appetite, weight gain, more energy, and better digestion within a week.
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Gesoline Eloper
Berger
Caantine Kineer
Dan Cupid
Dan
Dor Cupid
Ian
Waukegan
Indiana State Line
Crossroads Justice Shop
Bhbe
Mos
Genevieve Taylor
Papa Taylor
West
Genevieve
Mr. Taylor
Charlies Gibbons
Rothour
G. R. Churchill
Dent
Lottie Andregs
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