Fortune and A Castaway on the Homeward Voyage
On a liner bound for the United States the fortune telling Zingari seer predicts Hawley will marry Betty Lippincott. After a castaway rescue, Hawley hopes Betty is the destined partner, while Betty's engagement to Hodge collapses. The recovered betrothal comes true when Hawley alerts landing and Betty learns he is engaged to another woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Hawley
Hawley
Adrian
Betty Lippincott
Dudley Hodge
Miss Lippincott
Hodge
Betty
Muriel d’Arcy
Lady Muriel
Various World Facts From An Early 20th Century Page
A collage of curiosities and statistics from around the world. Topics include handwriting inch measurements, New York City ages, ship counts, Bosnia’s independence history, Indian famines, U S relief rolls, child labor laws, Cypress coffins, lava rivers in Samoa, dogfish nutrition, an extremely old jockey, telephony in New York, Shanghai bristles exports, Spanish bullfighting culture, and railway safety in Schenectady. Also noted are fur trade mysteries in Alaska, Spithead blockade, census chicken counts, freak photography trends, miniature dictionaries, a Hals painting discovery near Dublin, a French cuirassier episode, vacuum preservation of foods, and Irish baronets tied to brewers funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Savaii
Samoan Islands
Federal Fish Commission
Shas
New York City
Shanghai
Victoria
Alfonso
Schenectady
New York State
Public Service
Alaska
Admiralty
Spithead
United States
Lords Bargain for Barebacked Horse Turns to Fish
A landlord and tenant ride across a common when the tenant’s horse balks at a stream. The landlord trades for the barebacked mount after a hare appears, only to find the horse balks again. The landlord realizes the horse is as good for fish as for game, ending the wager with a quirky twist.
Piles Remedy Promises Immediate Relief in Ad
Personal experience claims a tube of Man Zan Pile Remedy gives immediate relief for all forms of piles. Ad guarantees 50 cents. Produced by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Real Estate Sale of John Wareham Estate in Freeport
Matthew H. Marvin as executor offers at the Freeport Court House on December 10 1908 at 2 pm the sale of Wareham estate parcels in Freeport including Lots 10 and 11 in block 30 original town, southeast corner of Sering and Walnut, with three houses. Lots 2 and 6 in blocks 2 and 4 1 2 in Grocker's Addition. Lot 2 in block 10 Arcade Addition. Lot 26 in block Lt John son Wheel Co plat. all with various improvements and rents. terms cash with deposit, executor may reject bids. further info from M B Marilyn Executor.
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E'Phe
Matthew HH. Marvin
John Wareham
Freeport
Stephenson County
Renal
Sering
Walnut
Grocker
City of
Latzier
Tefferson Street
Johnson Wheel Company
West Free
Port
M. B. Marylin
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotes quick cold relief
Beecham like wording presents Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a quick relief for colds and coughs. It claims a laxative quality to rid the body of cold symptoms and notes suitability for children for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Engraving Service Backlog Notice
Owing to demands upon our engraving force we cannot engrave until after Christ for goods bought outside our own store. EMERICK BARRETT & CO. 13-3dtf.
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Christ
Emerick, Barrett &Co
Humor of the Hour The Sentle Sex Again
The Chicago News presents satirical snippets about penny fares and penny bluffing on a crowded bus. A brown woman and blue patch passenger vie over payments while a husband and wife joke about stinginess. The gag highlights social quirks and quick mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kueh
Tere
Brown
Chicago News
One Effect of the Green Hat
A playful exchange notes Bixby is engaged to De Glitter and her objection to his new green hat. She says it makes her face too red, so he won’t wear it when they walk together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Puck
Bixby
de Glitter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Clownish Dream Sparks Talk Between Odd Couple
Mr. Mouse-Well voices doubt about a new rat trap lacking cheese. Lapleigh confesses his childhood wish to become a clown, prompting Miss Caustique to remark that the realized dream is gratifying. Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mouse
Lapleigh
Miss Caustique
Houston Post
Latest coiffure sparks friendly jibe in Ohio paper
Jane and Mabel spar over a new hairstyle trend. Mabel defends her two hour effort and bluntly warns Jane that more knowledge would curb her impatience. The exchange showcases a light, domestic moment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Jane
Mabel
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Drawing the Line in Stage Commentary
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Miss Cayenne reacting to new stage dancing. She decries the display as awkward and cautions against overconfidence. The dialogue captures contemporaries debating evolving performance styles and propriety.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Student writes sentence using contents at board
A brig pupil named James is asked to craft a sentence with the word contents. He writes The contents of a cow is milk. This anecdote from St. Louis Post-Dispatch reflects a simple classroom moment and humor.
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James
Brig
St. Touts
Tamson’s Sequel Wedding Receives Sparse Gifts
A brief remark from the Bandas Advertiser notes Tamson’s remarriage and mentions the emotional cost of wedding gifts. The lines reference friends and the custom of giving presents and wreaths, highlighting social rites.
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Tamson
Bandas Advertiser
A Strong Hint of It Dramatic Exchange
A brief theater dialogue fragment shows a manager scolding a playwright for lacking human touch. The exchange centers on a hero who borrows money from friends, highlighting tensions over character depth in the play. Local color and theatrical discourse frame the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asping Tlaywright
Baltimore American
Joke about wife and Cupid bow silence
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip jokes about curing a wife’s chatter by telling her her lips form a perfect Cupid's bow when closed. The line plays on wordplay and domestic humor attributed to a newspaper quote.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Not enough context for a full headline
Fragmentary quotation from a Washington Star item noting a casual remark about fashion and a monocle, attributed to an unnamed speaker and Rollo, lacking sufficient context or event details.
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Little Rollo
Washington Star
Woods Liver Medicine Liquid Tonic for Liver and Digestive Relief
An 1.00 bottle of Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form promises regulation of the liver and relief from sick headache constipation stomach and kidney disorders with gentle laxative action. It claims tonic effects on first dose and compares contents to a 50c size. Sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
H. J. Moogk
P. Guenther
Repair Notice at A. T. Meier Kort
Bring your shoes to A. T. Meier Kort for repair. Under Second National Bank, 122daw listings guide location and service prompt attendees to visit the shop for shoe repairs.
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A. T. Meierkort
Second National Bank
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H.A. Rotzler
Wm. A. Rogers
C. W. Harden
Stephenson
Taylor & Frick Freeport
Illinois Central
R. R
Omaha
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wade
Windy Central Railroad
Ee Hatch
Chicago
Hanson
Ideuwonew
Gbohn Spices
Gen
eDarty
Stephengon St
Burdett
Yialiwe
R Dolimey
Marshall Cromwell
Ife
Bosnia
India
Kansas
Kanas University
Canal
Albert Card
Searsport
Mec
Frans Hals
Dublin
Eallery
Joseph Biden
Biden
Burgundy
Edward Cecil Guinness
Trish
Edward
Beaven
Preagh
Pao Ces de
Humor OF the Hour
George
Arctic
F. A. Schulz
Santa Clara
Rio
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
Cereline
Marta Vita
C. G. Schoeffel
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