Mistress Mary and the Garden of Misadventure
A settlement worker Miss Mary faces vandalized garden plots by local boys after a morning of planting beans tomatoes and salad greens. Oswald Gunning the teacher renown for charm proposes restitution via a shared lunch of pies and bread and butter with the young girls. Miss Mary finally relents to his playful boldness and smiles.
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Mary
Miss Mary
Oswald Gunning
Jin Dovesky
Gunning
Letter Writing Made Easy and Newspaper Clippings
A New York Press quote notes that letter writing declines as clipping poems and articles from newspapers become substitutes. A woman with many correspondents warns that daily press cuttings replace original thoughts in letters on books, plays, clothes, vacations, clubs, and current events.
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New York Press
Learning to Swim by Dog Fashion Method
A guide from Outers Book extols a rough entry to swimming. Start by wading to where water covers the shoulders and splash about with a wild dog fashion kick until buoyancy is felt. Maintain nose above water and let Neptune support you with little effort before trying refined strokes.
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Neptune
Old Round House at St Albans Aged Saxon Boathouse
The octagonal Old Round House near the Ver, once a monastery boathouse built around 7935 by King Offa, is claimed to be the oldest inhabited house. A blocked subterranean passage runs to the monastery ruins. a stable shed reputedly housed Cromwell’s horse and he slept there during the civil war.
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St. Albans
Oliver Cromwell
Westmipster Gaautte
Royale Reporter King Ovis Nill in France Chronicle
A Royal Reporter King Ovis Nill allegedly the first reporter in France, with manuscripts stored by the French national library. Thirty six articles cover military operations and appeared in the Gazette de France with revisions by Joy and Richelieu. anecdotes include siege notes and an amusing cafe alibi.
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Ovis Nill
France
Gazette de France
Ouis XII
Joy
Steas
Richelieu
Corbie
Dicheleu
The Old Clock and Gretchen's Fate
A village tale centers on an ancient tower clock that suddenly strikes at midnight. Gretchen, betrothed to Hans Huntsman, remains unafraid while others fear a foretold calamity. The clock’s strokes coincide with Gretchen’s illness and death, prompting reflections on fate and philosophy as villagers confront loss.
Poetry Coincidences and a Generous Printer's Will
An 81 875 line poetry tale notes the record high price of 1875 for verse and a London dinner meeting between James Smith and printer Strachan. Smith crafted doggerel praising Strachan who, afflicted by age and gout, remained mentally sharp and influential. Strachan rewarded him with a codicil in his will bequeathing 13 000 pounds.
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James Smith
Smith
London
Strachan
Alaska stories of adventure and death in Klondike talk
A Kansas City Journal quotation frames Alaska as land of adventure and romance with grim notes. A Klondiker recalls telling an American mother of her son’s death, describing him as an angel as he died, with vivid, compassionate phrasing.
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Alaska
New Hampshire
Klondike
Kansas City Journal
Lost Umbrellas Trick Revealed by New Orleans Paper
The New Orleans Times-Democrat reports a clever lost umbrella tactic. A train carriage tip describes placing the umbrella on the outside as a barrier to prevent forgotten umbrellas. It notes many unclaimed umbrellas arise from trains and mentions a $100 monthly revenue from unsold items.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Monstrous Specter in Stevenson Description
A vivid, archaic characterization of a fearsome figure described as a disease like dust, lifting and slumbering, killing and reproducing, with grasslike hair and glittering eyes, provoking children to scream yet inviting closer inspection by readers.
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R. L. Stevenson
Kennel Care Rules for Dog Health and Sunlight
The text warns that damp and an improperly kept kennel are great evils for a dog confined outside. It stresses guarding against illness, ensuring health, and allowing plenty of sunlight. Place kennels facing south, except during peak summer heat when moved to shade.
Woes of Society Ladies Debate Eight Hour Day
A Letter to London Truth argues for an eight hour day for fashionable women to ease perpetual scandal and overtaxed imagination. The author condemns ongoing sensational talk while urging practical standards in society life.
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London
AfeTush Arrest Stirred by Drunkenness Mention
AfeTush was arrested for drunkenness prompting a call to bail him out. Colonel Pepper reacted with surprise exclaiming in the exchange, questioning the degree of intoxication and the possibility of posting bail.
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AfeTush
The Reason Lacks Atmosphere in Painter's Work
A kindly critic notes the painting lacks atmosphere while the artist replies Li faced a hard time raising the wind during the painting session.
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T Het
Hard to Shake Off Hewitt Joewett Yes
A compact note uses colorful similes to describe Hewitt as tenacious and clingy, likening him to a stubborn brother and a church debt, in a WWI era style reminiscence from Woman's Home Companion.
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Hewitt
Joewett
Fine Morning With a Drunk and Disorderly Case
A nun arrested the prior night for drunkenness tells the judge it is a fine morning. The justice replies that it is a ten dollar fine morning, highlighting a lighthearted exchange over the disorderly conduct case.
Golden Measure in Countries Sparks Quip
In Australia a native boasted you can pick up gold by the pint. The quick nephew of Uncle San Pittsburg Post retorted that gold comes in quartz in America.
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Australia
America
Saint Pittsburg
The Value of Ridicule and the Spider's Web
The article quotes Dr. Johnson on spending time with laughter to expose faults for correction. It begins a discussion titled Spider's Web noting a web two vint a quarter miles long stretched from a body, signaling a broader narrative or metaphorical exploration.
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Johnson
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve penetrates the pores and heals quickly due to its carbolic action. Billed as especially effective for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F
No title provided in readable form
Samuel Smeas of Clearfield county Pa is eighty one and serves as tax collector for twenty seven years. Senator Newlands of Nevada is fond of flowery language in speeches and was once a free silver advocate. The largest Chicago baby measures one foot eleven inches and weighs eighteen and a half pounds. christening will honor Mayor Fred Busse Ross. Secretary Cortelyou aims to apply civil service rules in the treasury department without sex reference, promoting several women. Echo de Paris says Kaleres will visit London in April or May 1908. The president’s Knogland visit will have no semi official character. A Castle Hill Me w parentage son bears a name mix tied to Millard Fillmore and Andrew Jackson. their child is Andrew Jackson Millard Fullmore. Commander Nicholson, who navigated the Oregon in the Spanish American War, was promoted to captain and given command of the Nebraska on July 1. N Gilbert Whitmore of Eastondale Maass A old weapon maker at seventy one claimed as the country’s oldest. He once gifted General U S Grant a $1,000 sporting rifle. Professor W A Sleary of Wisconsin, a leader in American agriculture, bought land in Wallingford Conn and plans to live there after thirty years at Wisconsin. Old Man Fritz at St Louis Country Club sold his whiskers for $8. he grows them to the waist every three years and sells to hairdressers. Fran cts Kay Pendleton, appointed corporate counsel of New York City by Mayor McClellan, is a son of the late Senator George Ten Gleton of Ohio, who was a vice presidential candidate on the ticket where the mayor’s father General McClellan was the 1864 presidential nominee.
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Samuel Smeas
Clearfield County
Newlands
Nevada
Chicago
Fred Busse Ross
Cortelyou
Treasury Department
Echo de Paris
MM. Kaleres
London
Knogland
Castle Hill
Mew
Millard Tilmore
Andrew Jackson
Millard Fullmore
Nicholson
Oregon
South America
Nebraska
N. Gilbert Whitmore
Eastondale
Maass
U.S. Grant
W. A. Sleary
Wisconsin
Wallingford
Conn
State University of Wisconsin
Fritz
St. Lows Country Club
Sporting World Highlights and Cricket Rumors Across U S
Outfielder Jude piles five hits in five at bats this season while Sonoma Girl belts a 2061 percent heat at Libertyville to set a world record in green mare trotting. An international cricket match is slated for New York next fall between MCC of London and American clubs. Orby may retire to stud after a season that saw him win English and Irish Derbys. Croker remains undecided on facing him next year. Comiskey uses no scouts and builds stars from players others drop, including Hahn Dougherty Altrock Donahue and McFarland. Commy never paid for Sullivan Tannehill Davis Jones or Isbell.
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Jude
Columbus
Sonoma
Libertyville
New York
Marylebone Cricket Club
London
Orby
Richard Croker
Croker
Comiskey
Chicago
Hahn
Dougherty
Altrock
Donahue
McFarland
Commy
Sullivan
PITH AND POINT SAYINGS FROM CHICAGO NEWS
A collection of maxims on bribery bluff money work and ambition from the Chicago News. The quotes discuss bribery the futility of envy and the swift passage of time for both old and young, noting how a dissatisfied worker may resign and the boss may accept.
Editorial Flings and Quips Across Papers
A collage of satirical quips from multiple papers. The Cleveland Leader mocks Noah Boston Globe over preservation zeal. A New York judge allows street kissing. Dr Wiley laments late hours. Marie Corelli criticizes men yet offers no remedy for women.
Cascasweet Baby Remedy Ad From Stephenson Street
Don’t get out of patience with the baby when peevish or restless. Give it a little Cascasweet a stomach remedy for babies and children. Contains no harmful drugs. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz 5 Stephenson St.
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Wm. F. J
Harriet M Burbank Piano Teacher Studio 84 Grove Sé
Harriet M Burbank offers piano lessons in her studio located at 84 Grove Street, Suite G-4dtf. She provides foundational instruction and performance guidance for beginners and intermediate players seeking musical training in a private setting.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Studio
Grove Sé
Daily Journal Delivery Rates Noted in City Message
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery available for 10 cents weekly. It emphasizes broad service coverage and affordability for residents seeking home delivery.
Freeport Citizen Praises Deans Kidney Pills
A Freeport resident L A Buckley states kidney trouble began with backache and urinary issues, progressed to weakness and weight loss, and improved after using Deans Kidney Pills from Emmert's drug store. He reports better sleep, energy, and no further kidney trouble. Sold by dealers nationwide at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents. remember the name Deane’s.
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Freeport
Bright
L. A. Buckley
Fifth Avenue
Dean
Emimert's
DeVore Shorthand Offer Promises Training With Piano Plan
A Chicago inspired appeal states shorthand education can yield $660 to $8,000 yearly with rapid results. DeVore Piano Co. Freeport Illinois offers lessons with easy pay and a plan to apply lesson payments toward a piano purchase, enabling immediate study without delaying for a piano.
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DeVore
Chicago
Sthnst
del- Vore
DeVore Piano Co
Freeport
Ill
Main Street
DeVore Plan Promises Fast Typing Mastery for Free
Advertisement for DeVore plan offers personal or mail instruction with ten minutes daily and five lessons to completion. A free type-writing course is available, with a folder by calling or writing DeVore the piano man at 78 Stephenson St Freeport Illinois.
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DeVore
Piano Man
Stephenson St
Freeport
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Royale
Irving
Peter Steiger
Caspar Steiner
Caspar
Gretchen
Old Becker
Hans Huntsman
Old Steiner
Tie
Hfe
Becker
Paradise
F. A. Mitchel
the Hall OF Fame
the Sporting World
Chicago News
Noah
Boston Globe
Cleveland
Dr. Wiley
New York Herald
Marie Corelli
Amert- Cou
the Daily Journal
Coal Pile Savings Bank
Peck-Williamson
Freeport Hardware Co
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena St
Manitou
Obarl
Rho
Missouri
Nabip Gaz
Saa Nay
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