Talking Machines and the Grapophone Industry Rise
The article details the Grapophone, perfected under Bell patents, as a growing home and business device. It describes the American Graphophone Company plant in Bridgeport, its vast 160000 square feet, and global exhibition and sales presence in New York Paris Chicago and other cities. It notes the alliance with Columbia Phonograph Company and the factory's advanced components including sapphire records and aluminum casings.
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America
Bridgeport
Connecticut
American Graphophone Company
Columbia Phonograph Company
Europe
New York City
Bowling Green
Paris
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Buffalo
San Francisco
A Berlin Shoemaker’s Gift to Gladstone
A thrifty German shoemaker in Berlin recalls aiding his London business with a blind faith credit. A whispering gallery encounter with his fiancée, a later return to Berlin, and a final tribute at Gladstone’s funeral reveal a quiet tale of benevolence rewarded across borders and decades.
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Berlin
Prussia
London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Cours Age
Beriln
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstone
Tragic romance of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
A historical recount of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's marriage on January 25 1533 at Whitehall, her famed beauty, the royal scandal, and the fate of her execution. It notes the Tower of London axe, her grave at the chapel, and a claim of her remains moved to Salle Norfolk with a black marble slab marking her tomb.
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Anne Boleyn
Henry the Right
Whitehall
Buch
Hever Castle
Edinbridge
Kent
Henry
Welsither
Eltham
Salle
Norfolk
Major Stops Subaltern from Moving in Deadly Cobra Test
In a tense scene from a Scottish American piece a major challenges a young subalter n to remain perfectly still for two minutes to test his nerve. A cobra is placed near him and dies from a pistol shot as the officer proves his lifelike restraint and earns the major’s praise.
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Burke
New England village Hastings a tax free enclave in Maine New Hampshire
The article describes Hastings a 300 inhabitant village on the Maine New Hampshire border, unique for having no taxes or voting rights yet boasting modern amenities, a railroad only access, a diverse population with no crime, and a pioneering lumber industry. Carl Storrs is highlighted as the multifaceted local official and company agent.
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Hastings
Waite
Maine
New Hampshire
New England
Russia
United States
Gilead
White Mountains
Richard Batchelder
Massachusetts
G. A. Hastings
Bethel
D. R. Hastings
Fryeburg
Wild River Lumber Company
Island Pond
Bean
Beg
Carl Storrs
Be Frank and Manly Honest and Upright Editorial
A bold column urges blunt honesty and straightforward conduct in public life. The author champions clear talk, personal accountability, and steadfast ethics as essential to strong leadership and civic trust.
Chafing Dish Cooking Expands Beyond Soup
Mrs. Arthur Stanley argues in Good Housekeeping that chafing dishes suit soups stews sauces and gravies without long simmering. Modern canned soups offer variety and clear prep instructions enabling swift elegant service for guests.
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Arthur Stanley
Button Bag Sewing Guide From Everyday Craft
A compact sewing tip describes making a handy button bag from a wide ribbon. Fold and stitch to form pockets for a spool of thread, needles, and scissors with stitched edges and a drawstring top for easy portability.
Turkey Dressing as Described in Historic Recipe
A traditional dressing combines bread crumbs suet parsley onions and cream with pepper nutmeg lemon rind formed into small balls then stuffed with six tomatoes pierced before baking. Butter is melted and poured over the turkey after rubbing with black pepper with lemon juice salt and continual basting until warmed through.
To Try Out Lard From Kidneys
Eva Morris Kretschmar advises in Wo man's Home Companion to prepare lard by using the fat around the kidneys. Cut into inch square pieces and cook with a quarter cup water, stirring occasionally. When the Direes shrink and turn yellow, strain the liquid fat into jars or pails.
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Eva Morris
Kretschmar
Darning Stockings: Close Holes With Fine Cotton Stitches
Instructions from Ladies' Home Journal describe stopping holes in stockings by pulling edges together with long stitches across the gap using fine cotton. Avoid crowding the fabric, then when edges nearly meet, darn carefully and remove basting threads.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Elisabeth Claypole and the Cromwell era manor life
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune recounts Elisabeth Claypole Cromwell’s life with John Claypole of Northborough. It notes her marriage, residence in a fourteenth century house, and Carlyle’s view of her as brave yet amiable while detailing anecdotes about her role and the house’s later condition.
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Elisabeth
Cromipatt
Cromwall
England
John Claypote
Northborough
Carlyle
Elizabeth Clay
Pla
Romo
Elizabeth Claypole
Cromwell
John Claypole
Oliver
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Barbers on the Ocean and Shipboard Commerce
A historical glimpse notes the shipboard barber as a trusted crew member with business sense, a high tipping profile, and skills to shave safely amid ship motion while stocking native souvenirs for travelers. Also mentions remedies and merchants linked to general health ads and exotic goods on a voyage.
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Exchange
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Endorsement Trade Line
The text touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as unequaled for constipation and liver troubles. It lists H. J. Moogh and partners along with C. P. Guenther & Co as distributors and references Wm. Jungkunz & Co. and Burrell. The fragment suggests a medical patent remedy promotion with multiple business names attached.
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de Witt
H. J. Moogh
Wm. Jungkinz & Co
Hinton’ & Burrell
C. P. Guenther
Wm. Jungkunz
Defense Attorney Questions Plaintiff Bill for Alleged Services
A defense attorney challenges the plaintiff's bill for claimed services, arguing the figures appear doctored. An attending physician juror objects, prompting debate on the phrasing and credibility of the charges.
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Hina
Qchicago Tribune
Guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ends in Refund Promise
The ad asserts a money back guarantee on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la grippe colds and whooping cough, stating no better medicine exists. It promotes prices of 25 and 60 cents per bottle and urges readers to try it from Emmert & Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
Pretty Girls In Houtzdale Journal Ad Obsessed With Pleasures
The Houtzdale Journal describes a large group of girls in flattering terms, claiming their beauty and allure provoke strong desires. The article reads like a sensational editorials piece, urging readers to scrutinize the claim for truth.
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Houtzdale
Penn
Ehoutzdale
Pleasurg
Lingering La Grippe Cough Cured
Mr G Vacher of 157 Osgood Street Chicago reports his wife recovered from a three year lingering cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The testimonial states immediate relief and full cure from one bottle, with prices listed as 25c and 50c. H J Moogk Swarts Fleck endorses the remedy.
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Mr. G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Hous
H. J. Moogk
Time Table Snapshots for Trains and Routes
Daily and weekend train schedules listed for various lines including Dodgeville, Madison, and Chicago connections. Freight trains carry passengers only on certain routes. several trains run daily except Sundays or Saturdays. Details include departures, arrivals, and freight notes for the Freeport Chicago corridor and western lines.
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Madison
Chicago & Northwestern
Freeport
Chicago
Frasport
BSA
tNo
Ccecyceee Hh Am Freighta
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Sthtertamner
Alesander T. Bell
Ims
Kilown
Manilago
I J. Moogk
Wm. Jungkunz & Co
Stomert & Burrell
Humphreys Med
Illum
John
Humphreys
Col
Wiltinin & dolinSts
New York
Murine CO
Masonic Temple
Murine
Matic Temple
Gen. Atkins
WM. F. Jungkunz Co
H. J. Mooger
C. Wanner
Illinois Central Railroad
Pullman
California
Central
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Southern Pacific Co
Pacific Coast
Sunset Limited
Southern Pacific
Dixie Flyer
Florida
Fromt. Louis
Minnis Central R
Ines
Nashville
Jacksonville
Fla
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Augusta
Illinois Central R. A
Illinois Central Ticket Office
HH. W. Rowley
Vicksburg
Illinois
Great Cotton and Corn
Mississippi
Memphis
Old Battlegrounds
National Cemetery
Louisiana
Ill
Opicans
Secre
Dubuque
J. Merry
ALG
A. HL
Dubuqus
Fowa
Wilvel
Galena
Ae Freeport
People's Column
Huron St
Zipt
Whistler St
Douglas Avenue
A.M. Hoover
Benton St
John W. Barnes
Pleasant St
Frank St
AL OR
Dirksen
Carroll St
Hdtf
Lincoln Avenue
H.C. Barnhard
North
Galena Ave
Arene O Ren
West Street
Bongyo & Schwarz
Galena St
Journal
R. R
Illinois Central
West
Wast
Ub Ua
Animes
Awaaao Sun
Eave
Madison ‘Line
Passenaen
Dodgeville
Passmarr
Arated
H. Holder
Aakawr
Rock Island
Milwaukee
W. U. Junction
Barrodeot
Clinton
St. Paul
Cedar Rapide Omaha
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
All Pointe Weet
Savanna
Jor. Swrat, Dawn
Chicago Great Western RY
Minneapolis
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kanaag City
Chicago Express
Nod Express
Hrawster House
South Freeport
Brawster House
G. Fitz
Lord
Gen. Pass
Mt. Agt
Forrestony
Ecey
Forreston
COR & QR
RAT Forreston
Ali
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