The Long Arm tale of a mysterious manuscript theft
In a 19th century newspaper setting editor Douglas Baird receives a manuscript titled The Solitary Soul from Miss Chester who confesses it is a stolen idea from The Liar. He confronts her about originality, then learns she lifted the tale from Cape Town Mercury long ago, hoping for publication and money to survive in London.
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Monthly Record
Peart
Staad
Claude U Wellingham
Cadogan Street
Douglas Baird
Hrocket
May Baird
Baird
Winton
Adele
Chester
Lasik
Morning Comet
London
Jove
Pye
Storry
The
Cape Town Mercury
Mercury
Denec
Tippen
The Royal Palm of Cuba and Its Useful Gifts
The article extols Cuba’s climate and the royal palm as a versatile, common tree. It describes trunk, leaves, and the yagua stem used for boards, canes, and makeshift utensils. Palm parts supply food, medicine, and practical items for farmers and insurgents alike.
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Cuba
Robert Blight
Irish recruit on sentry at Chickamauga challenges figure
An Irish recruit on sentry duty at Chickamauga one night questioned a shadow with Who goes there. The reply claimed to be the officer of the day, prompting the recruit to retort What the devil are you doing out here at night in disbelief.
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Chickamauga
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Daily Thoughts on Self Discipline and Duty
A religious reflection urging daily calm and self control, stressing self reliance as reliance on enduring laws. It emphasizes constant duty to God, personal conduct, and living as a servant, with calls to patience, humility, and steadfast behavior.
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Mothers and Doctors
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin lauds One Minute Cough Cure as wonderful and safe. He claims it is the only harmless remedy with immediate results, curing coughs colds croup bronchitis grip cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. Children and mothers endorse it despite limited details on usage and dosage.
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W. W. Mayhew
Merton
Win
H. J. Moogk
Scotch divorces rise sharply in Scots court records
The court of session dissolved 175 marriages last year, up from 138 in 1898. The ten year average is 114. Two thirds of actions were initiated by wives, reflecting a growing trend in marital separations in Scotland.
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Court of Session
Banner Salve Promises Quick Cure for Sores and Ulcers
An advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the most healing salve in the world for running sores ulcers boils and pimples with testimonies from H. J. Moogh and W. EF. Jungkunz & Co. asserting no other is “just as good.”
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H. J. Moogh
W. EF
Paris Journals Eye Street Car Plans on Boulevards
Paris papers fret as street car plans target principal boulevards. They warn beauty of the city would be spoiled and Parisian fame might suffer a swift decline if the capital loses its famed aesthetic.
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Paris
Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad Endorsed
A Worcester Enterprise advertisement prompts W A Stroup of Popomoke City Maryland to praise Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims one or two doses cure even severe cases in himself and his children with sales through Joseph Em mert druggist.
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Chamberlain
Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroup
Popomoke City
Joseph Emmert
Electrical device heats a jet of air via heated resistance coil
A new electrical device uses a resistance wire coil inside a casing to heat air as it passes through an adjacent air pipe loop. The heated wire transfers heat rapidly to the air, warming it in its passage.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Prothonotary
J. J. Carson of Washington Pennsylvania reports Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as an excellent remedy for stomach trouble. He says it digests what you eat and cannot fail to cure. H. J. Moogh.
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J. J. Carson
Washington
H. J. Moogh
Mince Pie Taste Sparks Dream Test
A housewife praises her mince pies and questions Willie about sampling. Willie admits eating three pieces and delays judgment until tomorrow morning, recalling last year's pie that proved tasty but failed to inspire dreams, per the Washington Star.
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Willie
Washington Star
Noted healer in town and historic Borodino battle note
The text touts Banner Salve as the greatest healer for skin ailments. It lists Guar ae H. J. Moogh and W. F. Jungkunz as related names. It recalls the Borodino battle on September 7, 1812, noting nearly 80,000 men were killed or disabled.
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Guarae
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Borodino
Napoleon
Cough Remedies and Uruguayan Beef Exports Featured
The misspelled line notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for grippe cough and a claim of restoring strength. An aside reports Uruguay cattle use, with eighty percent for tasajo jerking beef for export to Brazil Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Foley
H.J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Uruguay
Brazil
Cuba
Porto Rico
Foley Kidney Cure Praised by North Carolina Man
Thos. W. Carter of Ashboro, North Carolina, recovered from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He asserts it effected a perfect cure and says no other remedy compares. Accept no substitute. H. J. Moogh, W. F. Dungkunz & Co.
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Thos. W. Carter
Ashboro
N. C
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. EF. Dungkunz
Philadelphia Seeks Underground Tunnel to Ease Traffic
Citizens of Philadelphia envision a distant future when an underground tunnel will relieve congestion and speed passenger traffic, signaling a bold civic plan for the city’s transportation needs.
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Philadelphia
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Quick Health Claims
A fragment notes consumer praise for One Minute Cough Cure by C. W. Williams of Sterling Run Pa and claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. It also mentions barber health rules in Quebec requiring exams in disinfection.
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C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. d. Moogh
Kidney cure and crop concerns in brief
A Morgantown resident reports relief from backache and kidney pains after using Foley's Kidney Cure. An Irish potato price issue is noted as foreign flour cheapens food. Chauncey Georgia resident credits De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve with curing twenty years of piles, warning of counterfeit products.
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H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen nervous feet and relieves sting from bunions and corns. It makes tight shoes feel easy and combats sweating and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25c by mail, trial package free. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy N Y 18 6.
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Allen
Allen $ Olmsted
le Roy
Senator Bullfrog at Cherokee Congress In Colorful Speech
Ainslee's Magazine recounts Senator Bullfrog from Goingsamike district delivering a Cherokee tongue speech at a Cherokee congress session. He critiques cheap lawyers, laments risks of Retainers, and spouts philosopher like wisdom while spitting toward the stove as interpreters render his words in English.
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Senator Bullfroge
Senator Bullfrog
Elis Vraiment
Senate
Bullfrog
Goingsamike
Orhoy
Ainslee
Beardsley Man Credits Kodol Cure For Relief
W H Shipman of Beardsley Minnesota testifies he suffered dyspepsia for twenty five years with little relief from doctors and dieting. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he can eat what he likes and as much as he wants and feels like a new man.
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W. H. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
H. J. Moogh
Royal Palmistry at 89 Stephenson St Promises Truthful Readings
The Royal Palmistry company advertises at 89 Stephenson Street offering readings of past present and future for 20 cents. They guarantee satisfaction with reception hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p m for ten days.
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Royal Palmistry Company
Stephenson St
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Tourism Pitch
An advertising notice extols the gulf coast between Mobile and New Orleans along the Louisville & Nashville line as a mild, healthy escape from northern winter. It highlights first class accommodations and moderate prices, with through car service from northern cities and to Florida destinations. Contact J. K. Ridge ly at N W P A in Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
W.P.A
Chicago
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumed by C M & St P
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure from Chicago and a Wednesday 9 45 a m arrival in San Francisco. The route includes Omaha Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and other points with a Salt Lake City layover for sightseeing. Eastbound creates a Saturday to Wednesday schedule with similar legs and times.
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Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
G. P
T. A
Cheap Southern Railway Homeseeker Tickets Offer
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October the Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and Florida for homeseekers and settlers. Tickets cost one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip and are valid twenty one days from sale. For full details and illustration requests contact A G P A Louisville or W P A Chicago.
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Hi Tavztoz
Louisville
J. C. Beam
Adams St
Chicago
Ills
Chicago and Northwestern Trains East Fe. 2B Daley Agent
Chicago and Northwestern schedules show trains eastbound for February with Daley identified as agent.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Daley
Milwaukee and Freeport Rail Schedules Preview
Railroad timetable notes arrivals and departures for trains between Freeport Milwaukee and western connections. Mentions No 36 No 54 No 72 and No 6 with close connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Madison and Milwaukee transit. Baggage through to destination and agent J B Sweatt referenced.
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Deparis
Pabbauret
Freeport
Elkhorn
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Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapida
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
J.B
Chicago Great Western Ry timetable brief
Chicago Great Western Railway announces trains from South Freeport to Chicago and key cities. Limited No 2 Chicago, daily at 8:17 am. No 4 Chicago Express on Sundays at 6:46 pm. No 6 Chicago Special, with schedule details provided.
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Dubuque
Chicago
Bloomington
Dutbuque
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Seeene Terror
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Omaha
Freaport
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the Express
Tenesse
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Ago Express
Caves Freeport
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Free
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Pereerty
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Sian
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St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kapsau City
South Freeport
EABT
For Sale Residence and business property bargains
For Sale. IT have on hand some very choice bargains in residence and business property, as well as a long list of de sirable building lots in all parts of the city. Call at 209 Float street, or at City drug store. Money to loan at 5 per cent on first mortgages. 2 8dff Peres Metzaar.
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City Drug Store
Peres Metzaar
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