Nannies Lesson by Carl Williams in Vaudeville Tale
Nannie confronts a broken engagement after an old man pleads at a station, and a distraught Jack Laurance seeks forgiveness. A vaudeville sketch by Tough Walsingford echoes the scene, leading to reconciliation and a vow to trust again.
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Nannie’s
Carl Williams
Nannie
Devated
Gisbo
Tie
Jack Laurance
Hier Jacok
Nanule
Jack
Laurance
Hack
Nimafte
Walsingford
Joye
Wassingford
Mr. Walsingford
Wrestling with a Tiger by Two Moradabad Brothers
Two Moradabad brothers Khuda Bakhs and Shaikh Abdul Ghani were attacked by a tiger near Khadpura Rampur. Khuda Bakhs, an athlete, warded off the tiger with one hand and gripped a paw. Abdul Ghani beat the tiger with a stick, freeing Khuda Bakhs. They killed the tiger with latht, carried it to the nawab of Rampur, kept the skin, and Khuda Bakhs received treatment at the state dispensary.
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Khoda Bakhs
Shaikh
Abdul Ghani
Moradabad
Rampur
Khadpura
Indian Daily Telegraph
Khuda Bakhs
Peculiarity of Snakes Tamer’s Pack Misdirected
A snake tamer who trained a snake to follow him around encountered a strange place and the snake, unused to novelty, fled into bushes. It resisted capture with bites and wild behavior until recaptured, then returned to its tame habits. A peculiarity of snakes is noted by the New York Tribune.
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New York Tribune
Hog Nosed Viper in the Southwest and Mexico
A Chicago Enter Ocean note describes the hog nosed viper found in grouchery New Mexico and Arizona, with range extending toward Gallup and Lumy. It notes its upturned nose, horned scales, shy 18 inch length, sand camouflage, and deadly venom that injures sheep herders who tread nearby.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Gallup
Lumy
American Southwest
Old Mexico
Chicago
Ocean
Constipation remedy praised by Tennessee resident
W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee reports using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and calls it a thorough practical remedy. References are offered by H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Addie Joss, Premier Twirler of the American League
Addie Joss of the Cleveland Naps is praised as the league’s top pitcher this season. He has ten straight wins, deflects praise to his fielders and hitters, and emphasizes hard work and brainy play as keys to his success. His speed and curves are noted, with fielding prowess second to none in the league.
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Fred Falkenberg
Washington
Fred
Jiggs Donohue
Chicago White Sox
Falkenberg
Addie Joss
Cleveland
Joss
Addie
Jess
Walsh
Altrock
White Sox
Naps
Pitching Suspicions Cross Memphis 1907 Pennant Loss
Otis Stockdale, former Memphis pitcher, accuses manager Babb of ordering him to throw games at season end to help Atlanta win the pennant. Southern League President Kav anaugh will probe the charges, after the 1907 Memphis defeat.
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Memphis
Atlanta
Otis Stockdale
Baltimore
Washington
Mobile
Stockdale
Babb
Southern League
Kavanaugh
Callahan Denied Reinstatement to Major League Baseball
James J Callahan of Chicago remains outside organized baseball as the National Baseball Commission rejects his reinstatement bid. The decision ends any immediate chance he returns to the major league ranks.
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James J. Callahan
Chicago
National Baseball Commission
A Lesson in Health and Foley Kidney Cure
An old health note praises kidney function and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder disease. It claims to strengthen the whole system and ensure good health when kidneys filter impurities.
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Foley
J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Horseshoe Cafe to Close For Repairs And Decorating
The Horseshoe cafe will be closed tomorrow morning for a number of days due to extensive repairs and decorating. An announcement of opening will be made once work is completed.
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Horseshoe
Baseball magnates enlarge parks across the nation
Baseball has outgrown early fields as owners like Charles Comiskey expand parks. Cubs and others fill scant space with new seating while crowds grow daily. The sport's universal appeal draws diverse immigrant and native fans, making baseball the era’s top attraction. Horse racing fades, boxing and football decline in popularity.
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Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
West
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Detroit
Negvo
Cub Park
Comiskey’s Park
Major League Notes From a Baseball Roundup
Mordecai Brown promises to be the pitching sensation of the Pulliam league. Bemis leads the Nap hatters and hits .360. Jimmy McAleer touts Sweitzer as a solid addition. Tommy Leach, though small, shows giant batting. Joe McGinnity praises Bowerman in class by himself. McConnell's small size joke sparks libel talk. St Louis tops the American league with 22 double plays. Slow Philadelphia records one triple play.
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Mordecai Brown
Pulliam
Bemis
Nap Hatters
Jimmy McAleer
Joe McGinnity
Frank Bowerman
McConnell
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Blickenederfer Mfg Co Sells Rebuilt Machines
For the balance of this month the Blickenederfer Mfg Co Chicago will sell rebuilt machines No 7s for 35 dollars and No 6s for 17 50 dollars. These machines are guaranteed to be right in every particular.
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Blickenederfer Mfg. Co
Chicago
Paint stores to close evenings starting June 8
Notice states all paint stores will be closed in the evenings, except Saturdays, beginning Monday June 8. No other hours or exceptions listed.
Dairy Journal Delivery Note Missed City Section
The Dairy Journal is delivered to a portion of the city for 1000 weaker readers. A notice indicates ongoing distribution and service status for the affected area.
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Dairy Journal
What Do I Believe I Believe in Honest Faith
A reflective piece outlining beliefs in cleanliness, kindness, truth, mercy, moral courage, righteousness, patience, industry, economy, honesty, hospitality, obedience, self control, suffering, justice, and faith in God. It contrasts faith with atheistic philosophy and cites Tuco on blindness. The author aligns belief with personal integrity and societal benefit.
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Victor Hugo
Tuco
God
First Encyclopedia credited to Ephraim Chambers
The honor of first arranging a general knowledge dictionary in alphabetical order is given to Ephraim Chambers, an English Quaker, who studied literature while working behind a globe maker's counter and published the encyclopedia in 1727 according to the American Review of Reviews.
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Ephraim Chambers
American Review of Reviews
Special Election Notice for Freeport Park District
A special election will be held Tuesday June 16 1908 to decide organizing Freeport Park District and to elect five park commissioners. Territory includes parts of Freeport Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek townships with polling places at Taylor's Park Lancaster Masonic Temple Knobel's Grocery Oak street Florence residence and Gustave Grattelo residence. Polls open 7 am to 5 pm under order of County Judge A J Clarity and County Clerk F C Held.
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Freeport Park District
General Assembly
Illinois
Freeport
Lancaster
Said County
Harlem
Florence
Silver Creek
Said
Taylor's Park
Masonic Temple
Stephenson Street
Walnut Street
Cherry Street
O' Freeport
Knobel’s Grocery Store
McKinley Avenue
Henry Heimendinger
Oakland Cemetery
Gustave Grattelo
Walnut
South Street
A. J. Clarity
Stephenson
Stephenson County
F. C. Held
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Frederick Falkenberg
Callahan
Comiskey
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Gia
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
New York
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
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