From Sudbury to Triumph A Town Loves a Pair
In Sudbury Tom Haynes a young lawyer and Mabel Vickers a dashing horsewoman are dubbed a handsome couple by locals. A riding accident cripples Tom but Nora, Mabel's sister, helps him recover with Dr Tremayne's aid. Tom and Nora grow close as Mabel finally accepts the couple’s bond and Tom walks again.
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Tom Haynes
Mabel Vickers
Mabel
Tom
Rela
Sudbury
Squires
Nora
Tno
Jy Mahel
Tremayne
Dr. Tremayne
Tan
Cirl
Flo
Ae Tremayne
Norrow
Cief
Nobuddy
Mabel Toven Jenst
Brentwood
Death by Strangulation After Open Saloon Drinking
A northern Michigan Indian visiting a wide open county drank at a saloon. He was found dead three miles from town, drowned in water. The coroner's jury ruled death by strangulation from intoxicating liquor. A saloon keeper suspect was arrested. the attorney quipped the body could not accuse his goods, suggesting the case might fall apart.
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Michigan
Emmet
Boy Confidently Envisions A Family Business Path
A visitor asks what the boy will do when grown. He answers he will be a businessman like his father, waking early to the office, lighting a cigar, and tackling work with discipline, avoiding late meals and complaints about others. The tale reflects ambition and a child's view of work ethic.
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Bobbie
Robert
Kitchen Cabinet 34 Rice Dishes and Peach Desserts
Men must forgive and debts forgiven as common humanity. Recipes cover Rice Stuffing for Fowls Rice Griddle Cakey Rice Croquettes and Rice With Eggs plus Glorified Peaches and Cream and Peach Sauce. Describes peaches baked like apples and peach salad with dressing and a peach compote. Notes Sir John Lubbock wisdom.
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Adi
Fruit Stain Remover Method for Delicate Colors
A simple method to remove fruit stains from delicate colors and white. Moisten the spot with camphor and the stain will come off when washed. Stains on table linen should be treated before washing.
Found Flaw in Defense at Dobbs Ferry Court
Police Captain Patrick Con tello confronted a man on Dobbs Ferry's main street. The man cited a Bible verse and confused the captain with a boisterous display. The stranger, claiming to be John Shischoof, was slated for the morning session of the police court in Cincinnati Times Star.
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Patrick Contello
Dobbs Ferry
John Shischoof
Bowery
New York
Cincinnati Times Star
Reliable Remedy Restores Kidneys and More
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy used in medical practice for years. It claims the preparation strengthens kidneys liver and bladder and invites readers to test it with a ten cent sample offer. Also includes a humorous quip about critics and a poet.
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Kilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fragmentary social contrast dialogue from a 19th century piece
A dialogue portrays a loyal servant defending his mistress against accusations of snobbery. The servant notes she treats him like her husband and scolds him the same, regardless of their social roles.
Folkloric Protest and Odd Gadgets Highlight Novel Umbrella
Fragmented OCR notes present a protest line about production fault and a cow speaking about faults. A quirky mention of a novel umbrella equipped with a storage battery electric light appears as an odd hint within the text. Local context and complete facts are unclear.
Rainy Day Club ends skirt crusade in New York
A long campaign by the Rainy Day club to shorten women’s skirts across the country ends with no violence and hints at disbanding unless bylaws alter to push longer garments. The movement began amid concerns long skirts harmed health and hindered street cleaning, aided by bicycle fashion, and faded as fashion shifted.
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New York
Rainy Joey Club
Aid
Mra A
Telay
Minteapo Us ‘Tribune
Howells Warns Against Decline Into Trash Writing
William Dean Howells at Kittury Point rails at a writer who started well but degenerated into trash. He notes the author remains undiscouraged by modest sales of good work and now seeks broad sales for poor work. Howells says the road to fame is crowded with the discouraged who hurry back.
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William Dean Howells
Kittury Point
Mr. Howells
Mr. Howella
Mean Giveaway. A praising note from the Baltimore American
An 1830s Baltimore paper extols a subject as the very picture of health and artful by stating you are excellently painted in a complimentary blurb.
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L. Douglas
Rite Sarria
W. T
W. L. Douglas
New Jersey Inventor Patents Versatile Garden Tool
A New Jersey inventor has patented a multi function garden tool usable as a rake weeder or shovel enabling versatile yard work. The device blends elements of a rake and spade into a single implement.
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New Jersey
Decimal system gains push in Great Britain postwar trade
The British and Colonial Printer and Stationer reports a coordinated movement to adopt the decimal system of coinage and weights and measures in Britain. Advocates argue that most of the world uses decimals, and maintaining the old system could jeopardize foreign trade and competitive standing after the war.
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England
Great Britain
Not an Endurance Test at the Golf Course
Two soldiers at a golf course caused a movement as a fireteam swiped at the ball but failed to shift it. The mishap recurred three times as one soldier urged his comrade to hurry since they have only four days leave.
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Bill
Pear tree on Shoemakersville farm bears fruit at 168 years
A pear tree on the J. and Engle farm in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania, is bearing fruit, marking an unusual 168 year old specimen. The quotation from a judge on economy reflects the era's lessons on prudent spending.
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J. &Engle
Shoemakersville
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Mane
Gardner
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Washington Run
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