Down the River by Frank Williams
A river flood traps Miss Wellman and Ralph as cattle trample a garden. Ralph uses a searchlight boat to rescue her from rising waters with the cows guiding them ashore. In the end the cows save them and Clare forgives Ralph, promising to speak to him no more.
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Petit Curtis
Ralph
Glere
Clare
Talph
Tre
Cain
Bato
Welluen
Wellmar
Baipl
Bess
Doll
Sturgis
What the Bridegroom Resents
A New York Times excerpt observes gendered language around weddings. It notes there is no independent term for the groom and criticizes how terms like bridal and matrimony skew perception toward the bride, leaving the male role oddly underdescribed.
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New York Times
Merely Tentative. OWhat ds dine baby's uae
Fragment from a historical notice discusses a baby’s name becoming clearer as she grows older. It reflects the playful uncertainty of a family awaiting a final choice and the awkward phonetics of early naming. The text captures a domestic moment within a wider archival page.
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Uae
Mary
Mayine
Amlirie
F J Burdett Pane Tuner Order at Brownife Dormeyer's
F J Burdett, a pane tuner, placed an order at Brownife Dormeyer's shop. Details indicate a routine purchase and expected delivery is unspecified. Local records show Burdett's continued activity in small trades within the Brownife district.
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F J. Burdett
Brownife Dormeyer’s
Daily Journal Delivery Ad Boosts City Coverage
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery at 10 a week, highlighting widespread reach and home service for readers. The rate emphasizes affordability and convenience for residents across neighborhoods.
Notice of Real Estate Sale by Executor for John Wareham
Matthew B. Marvin as executor announces sale of Wareham estate real estate in Freeport Stephenson County Illinois on December 16 1908 at 2 pm. Properties include Lots 9 and 10 in Block W Crockers Addition Lots 1 and 2 in Block 2 Crockers Addition Lot 6 in Block 2 Ziler s Addition Lot 2 in Block 10 Arcade Addition and Lot 2 in Block 11 Johnson Wheel Company s plat West Freeport good properties with several houses and rental income. Cash terms with a deposit, balance on delivery of deed. Marvin reserves right to reject any bids. Further info inquire of M B Marvin executor Wil idn
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Matthew B. Marvin
John Wareham
Freeport
Stephenson County
Witnois
Gale
Tzler
City of
Jefferson Street
Algo
Johnson Wheel Company
West Freeport
M.B. Marvin
Itldwin
One Arm Veteran's Story of Love and a Ghostly Ring
A Civil War veteran and club raconteur recounts losing an arm at Pine Ridge and a ring from his fiancée Isabel. At a reception, he witnesses a vision of Sadie with the ring on a phantom arm, suggesting astral influence or a crude joke. The tale ends with him never marrying, as Isabel dismisses him for losing the token.
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Pine Ridge
Isabel
Amy Vanity
Sadie
Thad
Iadia
Mme
Not Her Fault in Public Judgment Says Washington Herald
The Washington Herald argues in favor of fair treatment of women in social circles noting that a person’s reputation should not be judged by the company they keep or the company they entertain. The piece emphasizes context and fairness in social scrutiny.
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Washington Herald
Mrs McRaney’s Experience With Foley’s Remedy
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi lay bedridden three months with kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed to help she began Foley's Kidney Remedy and quickly improved. She urges other women to try it, noting she feels reborn after two bottles. Signed by H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz.
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McRaney
M. McRaney
Prentiss, Miss
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Fitzsimmons Returns to Ring After Big Money Offer
Bob Fitzsimmons, once heavyweight champion, plans a comeback in England. He has named Gunner Moir, Jem Roche, and others as possible opponents, spurred by a reported 25 000-dollar offer to fight four bouts for the London National Athletic Club.
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Gunner Moir
Jem Roche
National Athletic Club of London
Ruby Bob
New Jersey
Thut
Fitz
Hughes Hurse Challenge To Dorando In 24 Hour Match
Dorando Fficvri has openly challenged any man to a distance race beyond twenty five miles after defeating Johnny Hayes. John Lepper Hughes, a veteran distance runner over sixty, answers with a swift challenge and long endurance display. Backers fund thousands for a twenty four hour contest, with Matt Clune willing to stake $1,000 to bind a match with the Italian marvel.
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Hughes Hurse
Dorarido
Dorando Fficvri
Johnny Hayes
John (Lepper) Hughes
Hughes
Dorando
Matt Clune
John L. Sullivan
Marvai
White Sox Players Face Possible 1909 Departures
Fielder Jones confirms he will not return to the Chicago Ameri cans in 1909. Dougherty cites oil-well commitments. Donahue says health will keep him out. Isbell prefers Wichita. Tannehill pursues South Bend club. George Davis aims to lead an Eastern league. Sullivan retires. Spring will bring many plan changes.
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White Sox
Fielder Jones
Dougherty
Donahue
Isbell
Wichita
Tannehill
South Bend
Ind
George Davis
Sullivan
Cy Young to Retire After Next Season
Cy Young announces next season will be the end of his baseball career. He has persuaded the Boston club to keep catcher Criger, amid flattering offers from Chicago Detroit and St Louis. The famed battery plans to stay together until retirement from the national game.
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Cy Young
Young
Boston
Catcher Criger
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Criger
Swarthmore Faculty Rejects Intercollegiate Football
A Swarthmore College faculty member stated that intercollegiate football at the college is impossible. The remark surprised students who had confidently hoped for a return of the sport next year.
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Swarthmore College
Mann
Plans for sixty day El Paso horse race meeting set
Plans for a sixty day race meeting at El Paso Texas were finalized in New Orleans recently. Dan T Murray of Chicago named as a judge and the other officials will be turfmen who have stood out at New Orleans tracks in the past decade.
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el Paso
Tex
New Orleans
Dan T. Murray
Chicago
Hughey Jennings Now a Banker
Hughey Jennings, manager of the bank division, transitions to a banking role as a new position is announced.
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Hughey Jennings
Detfoit Americans Leads New Scranton Bank Venture
Detfoit Americans has entered banking as an organizer of the Old Forge Duryea Discount and Deposit Bank in Scranton Pennsylvania. He serves as a director along with W A Jennings Hugheys brother who is also involved in the proposal.
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Detfoit
Old Forge-Duryea Discount
Scranton
W. A. Jennings
Hughey
Intercollegiate Regatta Set for June 26 at Poughkeepsie
The Intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie New York will be held on Saturday June 26 next year. Crews will row upstream starting one mile below the bridge and finishing just south of Krum Elbow.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Yale Earnings Report Highlights 70 000 Season Total
Yale’s share of recent receipts at New Haven amounted to 33000 dollars and 28000 dollars at Princeton on November 14. The season’s earnings are estimated around 70000 dollars.
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Yale
New Haven
Princeton
Deadly Poisons And Sudden Fatalities In Experiments
An article warns of the instant lethality of prussic acid and other poisons. It notes the dangers of handling pure prussic acid, the odorless yet deadly nature of atropine, cyanide, and ammonia. A factory accident with nitric acid also results in fatalities among workers who bravely returned to fight the blaze.
Queer Case on the Elevated Rails Sparks Interest
An elevated rail passenger notes a man who gives up his seat to a young woman, described as shy and socially isolated. The testimony portrays his motive as a desire for feminine recognition, a smile, and a thanks, likened to a hungry dog by the source. The observation is set within a New York Grade voice.
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New York
Death by Own Action Symphony Linked to Composer
The article claims music can harm the brain and nerves, citing Nietzsche and asserting Tschaikowsky's Sixth Symphony caused several deaths by suicide after its creation. It describes the piece as the "death by own action symphony" and notes critics warn of its dangerous influence.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
Wagner
Tschaikowsky
Extravagant Stranger Seeks Square Meal in Drearyhurst
A vivid snippet from the Chicago Tribune shows a traveler asking for a square meal in Drearyhurst. Uncle Welby Gosh replies of a nearby restaurant offering the best meal this side of Chicago though at a slightly high price of .85, promising quality and a hearty option despite the cost.
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Drearyhurst
Uncle Welby
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Luck and belief in success beyond our liking
A fragment from the Washington Star quotes Miss Cag enng positing belief in luck as essential to explain the success of people we dislike, suggesting disbelief would make such success inexplicable. The line hints at attitudes toward luck and merit.
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Washington Star
Troubles of the Inanimate
A humorous excerpt from the Roston Transcript features talking tools, the anvil lamenting hard knocks and the bellows noting it is always hard pressed to raise the wind, delivering a playful anthropomorphic sketch.
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Roston Transcript
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Williams
Associated Literary Press
Miss Wellman
Relph
Daily Journal
Te Sporting World
LUB Vitzsimmons
Swarthmore
Japan
Rayo
Standard Oil Co (Incorporated
Dmrany
F. A. Schulz
Schoeffel’s Christmas Supplies
Florida
California
Santa Clara
Moxley
Schoeffel
Galena
Freeport Railway, Light & Power CO
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