German Governess Sparks Love Match in Adams Family
Fraulein Gretchen Linderstein, a German immigrant, works as governess for Albert Adams and his two children. Courtship with Count Ludwig leads to marriage plans after Mrs Adams and the aunt arrange for the couple to stay. The episode ends with the count staying on as a guest and a marriage likely, amid debates over German stereotypes.
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Gretchen Linderstein
Germany
America
Albert Adams
Virginia Adams
Tfe
Miss Virgin
Ealgn
Ludwig Singbt
Dulehman
Yuscally
Albert
Adime
Gornmiy
Mr. Adan
Halsing
Teddy
Count Laidwig
Jewis
Indan
Tinderstein
Miss Adams
Rose Treat Thurrer
Conspiracy at May Services Reveals Mother and Boy Motive
A narrator recalls a May evening at church where a wife prompts her husband to attend with her. A boy’s “put up” performance at the altar triggers a memory of his mother’s past sacrifice, linking the scene to a guardian moment and a long-ago restraint. A second fragment mentions loaded railroad tickets and a village of pelicans along the Cyana river with native scenes near a baobab.
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Ilathar Gia
Mr. Porokeyal
M Glanes
Sjnil Dean
Rand
Myarmelung
Lwy
New York Sun
DeWitt Pills Advertised By Local Vendor
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are described as gentle and easy to take small pills. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz on Stephenson Street with a note on their simple, non invasive use for relief.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
DeWitts
Wa. F. Jungkunz
H. J. Hodge
Chicago
Stephenson
Daily Journal Delivery Offer
The Daily Journal offers citywide home delivery for ten cents a week.
Jingles and Jests and a Hammock Memory
A collage of light humorous quotes and captions from various periodicals. It features jokes about weather, literature reviews, doctors, brides and grooms, and witty one liners. The piece nods to Puck Chicago Daily News and measurements of social and cultural preoccupations of the era.
Five Dishes Breakfast in Record Time
A stranger in town orders five dishes from a hotel dining room and receives five steaming oatmeal servings with cream in an incredibly short time. The waiter remarks on the rapid service as the traveler finishes and heads to his train.
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Herald
Monopolies and Ancient Schemes for Wealth Power
A digest of historic views on monopolies from Aristotle to ancient Rome and Athens. It recalls the lex de Aunona, Zeno’s clothing and food prohibitions, and a royal corn ring story from Egypt with Josephic wealth tactics. Also mentions Attar of Roses origin, Machiavelli notes, and a brief local notice on subscriptions and bank ads.
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Zeno
Athens
Joseph
Egypt
Apepi
London
East Bound Timetables and Train Connections
Complex timetable notes list east and west bound train numbers, stops at Dubuque Des Moines Omaha and Chicago routes, with varying service like buffet parlor car, coach, cafe parlor, and Sundays only trains. Connections at Rockford Belvidere and points east and west are outlined, with agency names R Hulett and J P Elmer noted.
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Ytaat
Rockford
Be | Tot
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Beloit
Janceville
Harvard
West Hound
New Dubuque
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Omaha
Yonacas
Rabbits Swim and Russian Marriage by Purchase Reported
The article notes rabbits swim poorly yet will swim if compelled with a distinctive high tail and head raised. It also reports Russia’s Volga region where marriages are still bought, prices ranging from 23 to 200 dollars for a bride, with higher sums in special cases. It adds a brief paragraph on government tests showing fire killed wood is well seasoned for modern use.
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Russia
Kaimyshin
Volga
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