The Night Nellie Vanished In a Windy House Mystery
John Austin returns home to find Nellie missing without warning. He searches the parlor and closet, confronts his fear with jealousy and doubt, and clings to memories of their courtship as the storm outside rages. His mind wrestles with fear, pride, and the idea of Nellie’s possible escape.
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Nellie
Ele
Ile
Bunny
John Austin
Ife
Jim
Tie
Thbsen
Maetertink
Dhameothei
Diane
Areniza
Hherry
Voran
Teast
John
The Butterfly Wife And The Morning Coffee
A weary husband recalls his neglect and a wife’s reproachful glance while facing an inner reckoning about love and devotion. After a midnight drift in thought, Nellie surprises him with a bright morning kiss and a recovered closeness, revealing the quiet power of reconciliation and everyday affection.
Prisoner Denies Pig Theft From Colonel Childers
A Maryland prisoner claims he did not steal a pig from Colonel Jumel Childers, insisting the only pork involved belonged to Majah Tinson and that the two cases were mixed up, with the meat found in his cab and his accuser blamed for poor watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Colonel Childers
Sal
Jumel Childers
Majah Tinson
Earl Bathurst to Command Boer Escort to St Helena
Colonel Lord Bathurst of the Gloucestershire regiment will command the escort taking General Cronje to St Helena and will guard the captured Boer. The 86 year old Earl is slated to remain in command of the guard for a time. The Bathurst lineage includes the elder lord who sent Napoleon to St Helena under ministerial orders.
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Lord Bathurst
Gloucester Regiment
Cronje
St. Helena
Earl of Bathurst
Napoleon
Kipling at Rottingdean A Quiet Village Life
The Rudyard Kipling family lives quietly in Rottingdean England. The village sits in a chalk crevice near a 500 year old stone church. Kipling's house is medieval with walls and small windows and a steep roof. Inside the gloom of tree shadows, antique furniture sits with modern pieces Kipling brought. He writes at a library table amid pipes ink and ashes. Mornings find him on the beach with his children and local youngsters. He loafs when not working and dislikes strangers and early rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Skipling
Rottingdean
England
Shipling
Kipling
General Arthur MacArthur to Lead American Forces in Philippines
General Otis departs for home next month and General Arthur MacArthur will assume command in the Philippines. A Medal of Honor recipient, MacArthur rose from private in the 24th Wisconsin to captain in the regular army after the Civil War, earning a noted reputation as an Indian fighter and a steady, distinguished career.
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Arthur MacArthur
Philippines
Otis
General MacArthur
Missionary Ridge
MacArthur
Massachusetts
Twenty-Fourth
Wisconsin Volunteers
TSG
Astor loses honorific in English society shift
Wilf Waldorf Astor learns he cannot keep the courtesy title of honorable after not being a naturalized English citizen. The Marquis de Luntenay notes a formal tip to drop such titles as they have little meaning in England. Peers' children and some colonial legislators once used the title. Astor, a middle class Englishman, is reduced to plain mister and denied squire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilf Waldorf Astor
Marquis de Luntenay
Fonygland
United States
Gladstone
Astor
Squire
Pittsburg
Pains in the Back After Kidney Trouble
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney pain and says Foley's Kidney Cure cured him with one bottle, recommending it to friends for perfect satisfaction. Also mentioned are H. J. Oogh and Wm. FE. Jungkunz.
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A. B. Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Oogh
Wm. FE. Jungkunz
A. R. Bass
Morgantown
Ind
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
London clubs ban tipping and cures praised by readers
In London clubs tipping is prohibited. W. E. Lake of Happy Creek VA lauds DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the best pill for liver and bowels, while H. J. Moogh notes the Paulist Fathers’ Clubhouse for poor boys in New York. C. W. Williams of Sterling Run PA endorses Minute Cough Cure for coughs, croup, and lung troubles. Montana copper output reported at 40 million dollars, surpassing gold or silver records.
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DeWitt
W. E. Lake
Happy Creek
H. J. Moogh
Paulist Fathers
New York
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J Moogh
Montana
Union
Noted Healer in Town Banner Salve Promoted
The greatest healer of modern times, Banner Salve, claims to cure cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases. Guarantees by H J Moogh and W F Jungkunt. Modder river water analyzed and pronounced excellent in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.j.moogh
W.F. Jungkunt
Modder River
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Wash ington Prothonotary
J I Carson prothonotary of Washington Pa. says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is an excellent remedy for stomach trouble and can not fail to cure. Also DeWitt's Little Early Risers quickly invigorate the body and cleanse the liver as praised by H J Moog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Carson
Washington, Pa
H. J. Moogh
DeWitt
H. J. Moog
Roumania Plans Three New Rail Lines At Cost 16 Million
Roumania intends construction of three new railway lines at a total outlay of 16 546 000 dollars excluding rolling stock. The plan outlines routes and project funding to expand national rail capacity and connectivity.
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Roumania
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Elkton dealer
W M Terry, twelve years in Elkton Kentucky drug trade, touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior and most satisfactory locally after selling hundreds of bottles. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist. Also mentions Foley's Kidney Cure and other names in association with medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Terry
Chamberlin
Elkton
Joseph Emmert
Castles in the Air Built of Wold Bricks
The phrase notes that lofty dreams often rest on unstable foundations, comparing ideal plans to fragile wold bricks and cautioning against overoptimistic assessments. It underscores skepticism toward grand schemes lacking solid basis.
What Two Cents Will Do
It promises relief for asthma or consumption with a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad urges a trial and lists H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jung as contacts.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jung
When a Man Feels Blue Because of Debts
A concise adage notes that financial strain colors outlook and life with a somber hue, as heavy debts cast a dun tone over all circumstances and emotions.
Try Allen's Foot Ease Powder for tired feet
A powder to shake into shoes relieves swollen hot feet and fatigue. It cools, eases smarting and tight shoes, soothes blisters and callous spots, relieves corns and bunions, and offers rest. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c with free trial sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Admiral Dewey Reception Excursion Fares to Chicago
Chicago Great Western Ry announces round trip excursion tickets at one fare and a third for April 30 May 1 and 2 to greet Admiral Dewey in Chicago. Return by May 3. Information from any agent or F H Lord 113 Adams Street Chicago. Carpet cleaning and rug orders invited by J A M Hoover telephone 308.
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George Dewey
Chicago
Dept. of Sinois
Jacksonville
Ill
Tlinois
Peoria
Jelinois State
Paris
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Chicago Great Western Ry
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Midland Route Tourist Car service resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Ry resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car with a Friday night departure from Chicago at 10 35 p m reaching Omaha Saturday 3 55 p m. From Omaha the train continues to Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco with a Wednesday arrival in San Francisco 9 45 a m. An optional Salt Lake City visit is offered. Eastbound service departs San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m arriving Chicago Wednesday at 8 25 a m.
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Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Homeseekers Excursions by C M St P Ry Co
May 1 to 15 excursion offer with a 21 day limit. Round trip fare is one fare plus 2 dollars. J B Sweatt agent notes the special price and travel window.
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C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B. Sweatt
Agt
Time Table for Central West Bound Rail Services
A historical timetable fragment lists Central West Bound No. 1 Omaha Limited with Chicago departures and Freeport arrivals, including No. 8 Omaha Express and No. 2 Fort Dodge and Lyle Express. It details other Chicago to Dubuque, Bloomington to Dubuque, and Chicago to Freeport routes with departure and arrival times, plus notes on stops at Ockford Freeport and Galena.
Chicago and Northwestern Trains Timetable Fragments
Trains East No 150 7 30 am No 162 10 20 am No 164 2 10 pm No 156 6 35 pm No 158 4 40 pm No 168 7 35 pm freight Trains West Leaves Chicago Arrives Freeport No 147 7 05 am No 149 10 10 am No 151 4 45 pm No 155 11 40 pm No 157 8 46 am No 161 9 45 pm No 167 8 50 pm freight Daily except Sunday and Monday details unclear. passengers not carried on Sundays. arrival times show Chicago and Freeport service with limited schedule.
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Omaha Limited
Chicago
Freeport
Omaha Express
Chica
Freaport
Treamarteenpnasteocnuy
Oman
Ft. Dodgé
Lyle Expresa
Scesssererrree
Lh A. Ms
Dubuque
Chicago Limited
Omaha
Chicago Express
Saaheaarfefeostent Alclveb
Chica Romee
Dubuquee
Dubuqueses
Seccal
Ay Ockford
Galena
Land
Madison Line
Etogpoltaresssseree
Freeports
Esseuessee
Por Bess Secsesisans
Fanny Jodgeville Line
Seeeveseeerees
Seeeeveseseesme
Trteveesteerpeseees
Greer
Petteeerteersee Eto
Sted
Eouvee
tNo
Rex
Bonday
Chisage
Dik Hold
Cccecnes Matesenge
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Milwaukee
A. G. Fitz
Kago
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Cure
H Clark of Chauncey Ga reports twenty years of piles relieved by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve which is also claimed to cure skin diseases. Warns against dangerous counterfeits. H J Moogk.
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H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Holiday Comforts
An advertisement extols wintering on the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans with mild climate pure air and hunting and fishing. It notes through cars from northern cities and Florida connections, invites readers to request folders from J K Ridgely Chicago, and lists local services including lawn mower sharpening by a machinist and a piano studio run by Helen Birch at 150 West St.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
N W.Y. A
Chicago
Free Examination of Urine and Remarkable Cures
Free examination of urine offered with cures claimed for neglected or mishandled cases. No experiments or failures. If incurable, patient informed. Mail or express cases accepted, but personal consultation preferred. Confidential correspondence and medicine sent nationwide. List of questions free. Address provided.
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United States
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