Good barmaid sparks love and betrayal among diggers
In Maoriland a new barmaid arouses rapture and rivalry as Louis and Charles vie for her favor. The tale ends with a wedding and a vanished denouement, while the district recalls her skilled cooking and bold charm. The piece casts virtue as a cook’s craft amid frontier longing.
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Widow Brown's
Tucker
Louis
Charles
France
Sea Beach
Pacific
Phente
Quade
Taft and the chattering women in church
Decades ago Memphis Scimitar reports a story of Jiuvtee Batt of Ohio recalling a moment at church. Mrs Taft leads a group of women in an animated aisle discussion while the judge withdraws in irritation. He quips about Bilaam's ass, but she corrects him noting the angel blocked the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiuvtee Batt
Ohio
Bilaam
Mrs. Taft
Memphis Scimitar
Weary Women and the Lydia E Pinkham Ad
An old advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a nationally known cure for many ailments in women. It claims wide support from grateful readers and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
Mother's $10000 Reward Fails To Save Child
A Brooklyn mother, Mrs. Vincent Geralde, offered ten thousand dollars to doctors in a vain bid to save her 2-year-old daughter Annie who choked on a button. Five doctors tried every known method. the child died despite their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Vincent Geralde
Annie
New York Times
Tiny habits, huge health gains from careful care
A period piece advertises Dr Piares's Golden Medical Discovery claiming to strengthen the stomach and restore digestion and nutrition. It lists remedies for biliousness heartburn indigestion palpitation dizziness and other stomach related ailments, urging daily attention to eating habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piares
Hat. Jones
Miles to become lieutenant general under amended act
Under the amended bill the Senate military committee assigns Major General Nelson A. Miles to the new grade of lieutenant general. The change specifies Miles as the senior major general now commanding, making him the sixth to hold the rank in U.S. Army. Previous holders include Washington, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Schofield.
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Nelson A. Miles
Senate Military Committee
Miles
Army of the
United States
Washington
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Schofield
Trouble With Turkey and British Aristocracy Stir Debates
Washington circles discuss Ali Ferrough Bey as Turkey’s minister amid threats of severed ties over Armenian indemnity promises. Rumors link Marquis of Lorne to a global wallpaper trust, while Queen Victoria’s son-in-law faces financial strains and charitable duties. Senator Timothy Sullivan explains the nickname Dry Dollar from a school mishap with a stained stamp.
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Washington
Ali Yerrough Bey
Turkey
Armenia
Ali Ferrough Bey
United States
Constantinople
Smyrna
Lorne
Rade
Great Britain
Marquis of Lorne
Vigauntic Trust
Lord Lorne
Chelsea
London
Prince of Wales
Mvensington Palace
Duke of Argyll
Boss Murder Plot Revealed in Detroit Journal Quip
A fragment from a Detroit Journal punchline mentions a $50 offer to the boss and a $60 price for having him killed by the cars, reflecting a grim joke or criminal underworld tone in the clipping.
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Rube
Detroit Journal
Morrow's Kid Ne Oids End Back Aches In Illinois Testimony
The people of Illinois praise Morrow's Kid-ne-oids for kidney relief and sleeplessness cure after other remedies failed. J R Rogers of Galesburg reports years of kidney trouble, legible daily miles, and back pain eased by the Yellow Tablets. Sold at fifty cents a box with a descriptive booklet on request.
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Illinois
J. R. Rogers
Mulberry Street
Galesburg
Ill
Aetter
Morrow
John Morrow & Co
Chemists
Springfield
Ohio
Cured a Running Sore by Banner Salve
Henry H Richards of Willseyville New York describes a year long running sore on the breast that healed after using Banner Salve with half a box. He praises the remedy and vows to keep it at home. H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz endorse the product. A southern inventor designs a tank to fit inside a Loco Motive tender water tank to keep drinking water cool.
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Henry H. Richards
Willseyville
N. Y
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Beardsley Man Claims Dyspepsia Cure Restored Health
W. W. Shipman of Beardsley Minnesota testifies under oath that twenty five years of dyspepsia troubled him. Doctors and dieting provided little relief until he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He now eats freely and feels like a new man, as the remedy digests what you eat. H. J. Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Shipman
Beardsley
Minn
H. J. Moogk
Manila Fashion Shines In Evening Social Scene
Manila proves stylish at dusk with vibrant Luneta drives. The city enjoys a lively social life as residents dress well and display color at late afternoon and evening gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luneta
Science Links Rheumatism to Uric Acid in Blood
Doctors explain rheumatism stems from uric acid in the blood and is expelled by healthy kidneys. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as a remedy to restore kidney function and relieve the disease. H. J. Moogk and W. F. Jung announce the cure.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungunz
Senator's Wife Tries German at German Ambassador
In a social moment the wife of a senator, who fancies herself a linguist, spoke to German ambassador Herr von Holleben in German. He courteously asked her to use English, noting he did not understand German well. Mrs. Senator appeared surprised but complied.
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Herr von Holleben
Chicago
Foley Kidney Cure Proves Safe for Kidney Trouble
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio reports kidney trouble halted after four days on Foley Kidney Cure. A note mentions Hudson depths of 20 to 24 fathoms south of the highlands and urges kidney patients to use Foley's Kidney Cure as a safe, sure medicine that always benefits the kidneys. Names H J Moogh and W F Jungkunz are listed.
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Chas. Replogle
Atwater, O
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
Hudson
Highlands
W. I. Jungkunz
Lawn Mowers Sharpened and Repaired by Machinist
Via C. M. & St. P. Ry. Co., May 1st to 16th. Limit, 21 days, One fare plus $2 for round trip. 4-19 J. B. Sweart, Agt. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charges. H. Gransven, 216 North Galena Ave.
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C. M
St. P. Ry. Co
J. B. Sweart
H. Gransven
North
Galena Ave
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Travel Promotion
Winter in the South promotes the gulf coast along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans as an ideal escape. It highlights mild climate, pure air, even temperatures, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations at moderate prices, and through cars from northern cities to Florida via L N rail. Contact J. K. Ridgely, NWP Chicago for folders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
N.W.P
Chicago
Cough Remedies and Medical Notices From Local Ads
A collection of short testimonials and product notes including Chamberlains Cough Remedy for whooping cough, DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues, an old chair mirror attachment for theater patrons, a signal system for harbor ship channels, and One Minute Cough Cure praised for stopping coughs and curing colds.
No clear event headline in a dusty Philadelphia note
A fragmented dialogue illustrates a bantering exchange about a mysterious condition and a blessing in disguise. The brief quarrel mentions a figure named MeJigger and a character Than Thingumbob, but no concrete actions or outcomes are stated.
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Rusty
Thingumbob
Philadelphia Press
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Wis Resident
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin extols One Minute Cough Cure as a quick safe remedy curing coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and throat and lung diseases. Early use prevents consumption. Children like it and mothers approve. Vienna reports no prior cat show and Austria-Hungary Bird Raisers association plans an exposition amid mixed opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Williams
Sterling Run
H. J. Moogk
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
Vienna
Empire
Austria-Hungary
Witch Hazel Salve credited with curing twenty years of piles
H Clark of Chauncey Georgia says De Witt s Witch Hazel Salve cured him after twenty years of piles and also speeds healing of skin diseases. Warns of dangerous counterfeits. H J Moogk
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Otto Korb
K. P
Boonville
Ind
DeWitt
H. J. Moogh
H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
H. J. Moogk
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P rails resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service from Chicago to San Francisco with a Friday 10 35 p m departure, Omaha connection, Colorado Springs stop, Salt Lake City visit option, and arrival in San Francisco by Wednesday 9 46 a m. Eastbound service leaves San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m and reaches Chicago Wednesday at 8 25 a m. G H Hearerorp G P and T A 925d&wtd
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Theassenger
G. H. Hearrorp
G. P
T. A
Important Change of Time on the C M St Paul Ry
Train No 54 shifts to 8 20 p m from 4 p m on April 29 delay to Savanna 10 10 p m and Freeport 11 30 p m No 5 moves to Savanna 6 55 p m arrival Rock Island 8 40 p m daily service between Savanna and Rock Island sleepers run between St Louis and St Paul via several lines giving through car service between Freeport and St Louis and direct connections south and to southwest First class service stated J B Swear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Savanna
Freeport
St. Louis
St. Paul
C. M
Freight schedule fragment with terse daily except Sunday notes
Partial timetable item shows freight service details for Daily and Sunday limits. Mentions Freeport arrival and departure times 10 a.m., 1:40 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. Includes agent initials EB B and DALEY.
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Freeport
Seeoeeaesseell
Teeeeenevessoiad
Engers
Train connections and schedules for Milwaukee area
Arrives and departs for several trains between Milwaukee and Chicago Racine Rockford Madison Janesville and points west. No 6 connects to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison and arrives Milwaukee 3 40 pm No 36 connects to Chicago Racine Rockford Janesville Madison Mineral Point division arrives Milwaukee 8 40 pm No 8 runs west via Dubuque and St Paul leaves Milwaukee 9 00 am No 5 connects Cedar Rapids Kansas City Omaha Council Bluffs all points west through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island baggage checked through to destination SWEATT AGENT
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Freeport
Sseeseesensor
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Ilwaukee
Ghee
Tans
Chicago Great Western Ry service schedule ad
The notice advertises Chicago Great Western trains from South Freeport to Chicago and other cities with daily and Sunday services listed as No 2 Chicago limited No 4 Chicago express No 6 Chicago Special No 3 Express and No f Express. It notes ticket office at Brewster House stage departure times 4:30 and 8:45 am and 6:40 pm 8:00 pm with baggage handling through to destination. Agents A G Fitz and F H Lord are named.
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New England Limited
Boston
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
New York Central
Boston & Albany
New York Ind
P. A
W. A
A. de T. T
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago Great Western RY
Dubune
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kansas City
South Freeport
St. P. & K. C. Limited
ELF
Fitz
F. H
Lord
Gen
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Humphrey
Humphreys
William & John
Ead
Business Directory
Stephenson County Abstracts
A. G. Frick
D.S. Brewster
Aale &E
Arkansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kazans
Isouri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utah
Smith
Thomas
Smith & Thomas
Bacanes Street
State Straii
Rueeport
BANKS
D. C
Brovan
Anteim
Casiner
Sucuwar
V.pres
F. Donman
Asst
Caub
State Bank
First National Bank
Garple
A, Bidwell
Knowlton Brothers
Bankers
Cornerwest Soldiers
Weeefort
Europe
Guccessor
Hettinger
Collmann & CO Capital
Collmann
Proa
Geanam
Cashion
L. B
Jonekunz
Cas
Bohulte
Trambor
Charles E
Mey
John Fosha
W. N. Cronkrite
C, O
Second National Bank OF Freeport
Jacob Krohn
Alfred H. Wise
H. 8
Webster
M. . B. Elson
Reuben Siegfried
Aaron Bower
Erp
Brockhausen
M. D
Galena Street
KE. H
Emmert & Burrell's
Lydia E. Pinkham
Baker’s
F.A. Schulz
People OF the Day
Chamberlain
J. L. Moons
South Burgettstown
Jos. Emmert
R. R
Occas
Orbenrones
Mada Iises Cercesoes
Dodge and Lyle Ex Résa
Dubuque
Seago Anc Senger
Eaves Chicago
Omaa
Chicago Express
MAHAL
Dubuque and
Dubuqua
Seenetees Agieaerssse
Freapartersie Seanes
Aurvartié Seavevenvecagny Lh
Dunque
Jackford
Galena
Coptunday
Madison Line
Foodpot
Ae Oneone
Peneee Eeenepdnes
Centralia Express
Eaves Freeport
Oneneevertiabeeras Centralia
Trey Teteenseteras
Chicago & Northwestern
Daley
Teains
MCA
HNC
Forreston
Eaat
Ieu
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J. B. Swert
California
Denver
Pullman
E. Bell
Clark Street
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