Daisy Time in Meadow and a Telephone Mixup
A fragmentary Detroit Free Press piece blends a memory of daisies and youthful imagination with a street station anecdote. It shifts to a humorous tale at Woodbridge Street Station about Shake Boy and a prank call revealing domestic mischief, ending with cautions on correcting bad habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Mr. Dunder
Woodbridge Street
Shake
Luke
Goferhor
Shale
Ecome
Law as to Party Walls and Local Snake Conflict
A discussion of party wall law explains shared walls between landowners and easements, costs, and prescriptive rights, including when repairs or improvements affect others. Nearby, Pyramid Lake, Nevada, hosts a population of rattlesnakes on a rocky island, with tales of their origin, behavior, and interaction with humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnilding
Pyramid Lake
Nevada
Excavations at Pompeii and the rediscovery of its past
A New York Journal of Commerce correspondent details Pompeii’s ongoing excavations. He describes workmen eagerly probing frescoes, mosaics, and plaster casts of victims, the guarded looting issue, and the vast yield of artifacts stored in Naples. He notes one third of Pompeii remains unearthed and expectations that the mingling of antiquities will continue for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
Pompeii
Italy
Vestvinus
Ile
Diggora
Choy Ninka
Atroeta
Stabia
Irian
Naples
Kitchen and the Children in Good Housekeeping Advice
A long excerpt from Good Housekeeping urges mothers to balance meals and kitchen skill to prevent harsh punishment and ensure healthy, orderly homes. It argues that cooking, discipline, and parental conscience shape children’s futures, calling for calm meals and thoughtful domestic management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blankfist
Kitchat
Rome
Iésa
Lavon Rathar
Sorvinia
Jra
Riley Smith
Mosquitoes That Kill Bears A Surprising Alaska Tale
Mining expert J A Johnson recounts Alaska trip where he claims huge mosquitoes attacked bears in marshes, blinding them and causing many to drown. The tale describes bears feeding and mosquitoes biting eyes, with several bear carcases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Johnson
Alaska
Mr. Johnson
Fortune Teller Charged For Business Advice
A gentionan entering a room occupied by a woman with a sign on the door offers to read past and future for business troubles. He pays 84 to secure fortune telling for his wife, predicting she will drown at the sea shore and arguing a fortune in years hence would leave her financially independent. The man requests caution and hints at future contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Yoata
Dunbar
Labos
Pulmouth
Callao
Peru
Stockton Writes Hla Btories Fron at article
The piece discusses C C Buel's description of how Stockton crafts stories, detailing dictation, drafting, and character development, and notes innovations like shavings used in upholstering and a brief Wheaton about a Mormon Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Cure for Piles and associated complaints advertised items
An assortment of medical cures and tonics touts Bosanko's Piles remedy, Shiloh products, and cough syrups alongside coffee, cheese, and canned fish promotions. It touts a Chautauqua Lake excursion and various sales at Post & Co. with prices and local merchants referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtel
Dr. Bosanko
Hoebel and Moogk
Institute Notice At High School For Boarding Arrangements
County Superintendent AJ A Kap invites interested parties to meet at the High School building to arrange boarding through Prot Snyder and others during Listituta. Meeting time is between Wand 12. m. to conduct matters and secure appropriate terms. Ample entertainment arrangements are noted contingent on prompt attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prot
Snyder
AJ A. Kap
Trains and Passengers Details From Northwestern Time Card
Chicago to Northwestern time card lists trains with arrival and departure notes from Freeport and Waterport paths. It mentions special services like Pepper Brolgh and a night service schedule with 10 30 pm departures and 6 am arrivals, noting passenger lines and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chterga
Oh Ledge
Massenger
Pepper Brolgh
Pasengers
KR. W
Molder
Kant
PTURA
Donean & If
Illinois Central Time Card and Train Details Fragment
Fragmentary OCR note lists Illinois Central time card and train details with broken phrases. Mentions Chicago origin, coaches and sleepers, No. 2 and No. 10 services, and a MURUPTEY agent reference amid unclear train routing notes.
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Maagenger
Norte
Chicago
Jenny Ant
Wits Itirought
Dias
du- Traqire
Mt. Thal
Muruptey
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PURI
NG Goods
Reigards
Clothing House
Boys’ and Children’s Department
Stephenson Street
Red Front
Reigard
Adamson
Stephenson St
Illinois
H. D. Bentley
Star Clothing House
Mitchell’s Corner
Meat Market
West
Ling
Kercher
Joen Bercher
Anganin
Milwaukee
Vickers
Spearr
Moest
Burreri Bros
Dee Marehisi'y
Swarts Bros
Marguerite
Juno
Hoyer
Dalay
Pompei
Tio Kitchen
C. C. Buel
Sturge
Posth
Munsary
Sturling
Law
If D Post & Co
Post & Co
Shilom
Shiloh
Maarcaeer & Barret
Chautauqua Lake
Tithvola Centhal
Chautauqua
Binionos
Linois
H D Pos & Co
Market Report
Freeport Markel
Journal Offior
Fur Krour
Smvtid & Porth Graty Buyurs
Freapant
Winniston
Har Oorn
Enanes Gee Wits
Burluy No
rHbby
Hell Falls
Dain
We. Ascher
Applian
Hoebe
Mough’s
Alger, Vherport
Ahad Downs Rouge
Stoule Bonis Dredaac Klamath
Wits
Battlin
Anal
Jolstund
Henntian Ana
Tb Saaeees
Thiber
Herik
Fluishlay
Tatang
Cydur Orly
Hadis
Goa
M. & St. Paul
Chicago Dt
Northwestern
Bam
St. Paul
Owid
Wisconsin
Towa
Minnesota
Dakota
MitwavKim & 81
United Stats
Canada
I. Miller
H. Carpenter
Gen
Pass
Skh
Ags
Puok Bi MO
Hearprord
Guo
Ana
Agt
Milwaukne
Wis
Kab
Mil Wenukou
At. Man Mailway
Ocal Colina
Foren
Tuy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Afl
CiLiorof
Atlantis
Paci Courte
Palata
Wnd
Suntheest
Rock Island
Oumrantha
A Wuld
Tara
Rand
Porferklon
Union
Chlenge
Poorla
Council Muith
Kane Oty
Bony Craverth
Qhiange
Kang City
Kinibee
Graanlt
Vieva
Tania
Pakaty
Adl
Renee Unt
Kankakoo
Washeen
Cinemnati
Tadlar
Greta Fod Lafayette
Council Blufty
Kannas
Peapolis
St. Bant
Interrestlice
Licketa
United States
Wrening
R. Cable
ST. John
Chicaco
Freeport Postoffice
Malls
Arriva
Fraaport
Toka
TCR i
G & NW
P.O
Adurville
Pat Damaabus
McConbell
Yieves
Novaninort
John F. Smith
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