Johnny Helps Cupid by Abraham R Groh in Reading tale
The story follows Johnny Gaylord captain of the Little Giants as he helps Dan Cupid by inflaming Marshall Joslin with a sudden act of generosity. Joslin, torn by love for Georgette Gaylord, receives a lucky financial boost to fund the team, while Georgette blesses Johnny’s kindness and the pair navigate a delicate social arrangement.
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Johnny Gayford
Dan Cupid
Johnny Gaylord
Little Giants
Johnny
John Gaylord
Gaylord-Lorraine Tron Company
Georgette Gaylord
Reading
Marshall N. Joslin
Shackleton, Smith & Joslin
Gayford-Lorraine
Georgette
Marshall Joslin
Miss Gaylord
Shackleton
Big Iron Company
Mustyn
Hin
Johnny Gayiora
Mr. Joslin
Joslin
Pat L
Marshall Justin
Tittle Giants
Mr. Marshall Justin
Marshall Jostin
The Pride of the Early Garden Peas and Varieties
A garden column extols early season peas and frost hardy traits. It discusses smooth versus wrinkled types, notes Nott's Excelsior as an early dwarf, and mentions Surprise, McLean's Advancer, Telephone, Stratagem, Alderman, and Thomas Laxton as notable varieties with qualities for home and market growing. It traces historical context from Elizabethan times to modern home gardens.
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Queen Elizabeth
Holland
Washington
Nott’s
McLean
Alderman
Second Early
Thomas Laxton
Punished in Spain tale of a friar’s head snared under cloak
The Los Angeles Times recounts a ghoulish Spanish episode. A murderer fleeing to Portugal returns to face recognition, buys a sheep’s head in the market, hides it under his cloak, and blood draws the holy brotherhood’s suspicion. A monk exposes the grisly secret.
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Spain
Portugal
Holy Brotherhood
Los Angeles Times
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Worth in Freeport Testimony
August Herold of Freeport Illinois testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his wife from severe kidney trouble backaches and headaches. He says the kidney secretions normalized after using the product and urges others to try it. Sold by all dealers priced at 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Dean
Freeport
August Herold
Spring Street
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburne Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fertilizer Industry Output and Nashville Investment
The total fertilizer production in the United States is about 4,000,000 tons yearly valued over 60 million dollars. Nashville Tennessee is estimated to hold five million dollars invested in the fertilizer business.
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Nashville, Tenn
Dyspepsia Delays Boss's Raise in Philadelphia Report
A clerk jokes that chronic indigestion hindered his chances at a better job. He notes his boss suffers from dyspepsia, and the comic exchange turns on the recurring illness as the reason for stalled wages. The line is attributed to the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia Press
Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement touts Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup for all ages as prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. It claims gentle laxative effects and guarantees satisfaction as stated by H J Moogh and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
A Postman's Secret Love Letters Tale
A postman recalls delivering letters to a girl from childhood. When a suitor's writing changed from youth to a man, misread signals and a cruel exchange nearly broke them. The postman quietly helps reunite them by misdirecting a crucial letter, earning a reward that he declines, noting some things a postman cannot be paid for.
Blickensderfer Mfg to Sell Rebuilt Machines This Month
The Blickensderfer Mfg Co on the second floor in Chicago lists rebuilt No 7 machines for 35 dollars and No 5 machines for 17 60 dollars this month. Each unit is guaranteed to be correct in every particular.
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Blickensderfer Mfg. Co
Chicago
Children of the Poor Defend Roots of National Strength
An eastern educator argues against discouraging poor parentage and claims poverty is not hereditary nor a hindrance to citizenship. He cites Garfield and other figures, asserting the poor children have built, and will build, leaders in science, art, and statecraft, and that society’s future depends on opportunity for the humble.
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Republic
Empire
James A. Garfield
Franklin
Shakespeare
Spurgeon
Napoleon
Christ
Garfield
Europe
Paint stores to close evenings starting Monday
Notice states all paint stores will close in the evenings except Saturdays, beginning Monday, June 8, from 6 to 6. Do not include additional hours or locations.
The Daily Journal Covers City Payment for 100 Six Week Items
The Daily Journal reports a city payment covering 100 six week installments or allocations. The note emphasizes funding steps and the obligation related to the city account.
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Daily Journal
Freeport Park District Special Election Notice 1908
Special election set for Tuesday June 16 1908 to decide organizing Freeport Park District and to elect five park commissioners. Territory covers Freeport town Lancaster Harlem Florence and Silver Creek areas with polling places at Taylor's Park Masonic Temple Knobel's Grocery Oakland Cemetery residence Florence and Silver Creek. Polls 7 am to 5 pm. Ordered by County Judge A J Clarity and County Clerk F C Held. 6-27dtd
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Freeport Park District
General Assembly
Illinois
Lst
Freeport
Lancaster
Said County
Harlem
Florence
Silver Creek
Said
Taylor's Park
Masonic Temple
Stephenson Street
Walnut Street
Cherry Street
Knobel’s Grocery Store
McKinley Avenue
Henry Heimendinger
Oakland Cemetery
Gustave Grattelo
South Street
A. J. Clarity
Stephenson
Stephenson County
F. C. Held
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Cupid
Abraham R. Groh
Associated Literary Press
Arden
Green Peas
Frank Devon
Florida
Nott’s Excelsior
Children OF the Poor
Frank
Milwaukee
L. Frank & Son Company
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
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