Politician and crowd scene in a town quimpnen show
Senator Hemenway recalls an instu ment incident during a political quimpnen in a town. A side show on the common blocks a candidate as crowds shift, prompting a rep of the people to declare his role amid a local native’s cheeky retort. Other notes recount Judge Hoar and a Boston lawyer tale, and details on bank note steel plates used in minting.
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Hib Hota
Hemenway
Des Moines Register
Sherman Hoar
Law
Boston
Judge Hoar
Boston Herald
Bank
Treasury
Treasury Department
Navy
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims for Babies
A nostalgic ad extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the best baby medicine, promising to help babies eat, sleep, and grow. It promotes 35¢ tea or tablets and credits Joseph Emmeré.
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Hollister
Joseph Emmeré
Origin of the Grand Army debated at Oregon Memorial talk
Mrs. John A. Logan will speak at Oregon on Memorial day about the origin of the Grand Army of the Republic. She may reveal overlooked history, with Col. Frank Lowden hosting at Sinissippi farm. Rufus P. Parrish of Kewanee is credited with sparking the Memorial day idea, via a letter to Gen. Logan.
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Joh A. Logan
Oregon
John A. Logan
Parrish
Gen. Logan
Congress
Dainois
Kewanee
Senator Logan
Mr. Parrish
Dixon Organizes Low-Cost Excursion to Freeport
Dixon plans a special train to Freeport to hear Rev. W A Sunday at a reduced rate to benefit the YMCA building fund. A round trip may drop to 1.00 with a 1.40 option already in place. Departure options include morning or evening trains with seats reserved for Dixon attendees. Potential dates are May 29 or 23, exact time to be set.
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Freeport
Dixon
Tabernacle
Y. M. CG. A. Building Fund
Lyman Twins Present The Rustlers at Grand Opera House
The Lyman Twins and troupe perform The Rustlers tonight at Grand Opera House. Songs include The Story of a Kiss China Military Man Girls Girls Girls and My Bamboo Baby.
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Lyman Twins
Rustlers
Grand Opera House
China
Chicago Orchestra at Grand Opera House May 14
The Chicago orchestra founded by Theodore Thomas and known as the Thomas Orchestra will perform at the Grand Opera House in a matinee and evening show on May 14. Under Frederick A. Stock, the renowned ensemble expects large crowds. matinee starts at 2 pm to accommodate out of town patrons.
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Chicago Orchestra
Theodore ‘Thomas
Thomas Orchestra
Grand Opera House
Frederick A. Stock
Bryan and Maude Earnest: Waterville kin visit Freeport
Mrs. and daughter Maude of Waterville Kansas are the kinfolk from Freeport area. The passage notes a family visit, highlighting kinship and regional ties among Freeport friends and relatives.
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Bryan
Maude
Waterville, Kan
Puonte
Freeport
Swedish Stew Recipe Note for Home Cooks
A historical recipe advises baking in an earthen dish a mix of stewing beef carrot cloves tapioca vinegar nutmeg and seasonings. Layer meat and vegetables, add water, cover tightly and bake for five to six hours in a moderate oven.
Roiled Sponge Cake Improvised Instructions
A fragmented recipe describes sugar and water in a saucepan cooked to thread stage, then folded into stiff egg whites with four yolks, followed by flour. It instructs to bake in a single form though wording is garbled and unclear.
Cleaning Gloves Care with Naphtha
Immerse gloves in naphtha rather than dabbing with a cloth. Rinse thoroughly in clean naphtha, then hang to dry in the air. They will look as good as new, avoiding the trouble of sending them to the cleaners.
Nonsensical Instruction About Destroying Files
The text proposes moving files to a room set with very strong cold green tea sweetened with sugar to attract and kill them, presenting an unclear and unsafe process for handling documents. It reads like a bizarre method rather than a feasible or safe procedure.
Matting Care Notice Avoid Soapy Water Cleaning
Guidance warns against washing matting with soapy water. A strong solution of cast water cleans it well and restores a fresh look.
Vast world facts span seas to Panama
A wide collection notes vast sea passenger numbers, foreign populations in Keybt, tobacco prices in Greece, and United Kingdom as major clover seed buyer. It mentions Japan's library holdings, Os tend artesian waters, London restaurant entertainment, Sault Ste Marie vessel pace, and a Rutland VT scaffold speed claim. Also cites England's lattice bridge history, Salem oak, postcards by country, Fal lières father, Northern California antiques loss, Chilean earthquake relics, Canadian marriage travel tickets, Searsport ship captains, and early underground telegraphs in Europe.
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Keybt
Greece
United States
United Kingdom
Tokyo
Ostend
London
Sault Ste Marie
Marshal Prank EH. Chapman
Rutland
Sanuel Crodfrey
England
America
Friends
Salem
N. J
New Jersey Forestry Association
Germany
Great Britain
M. Fallieres
France
California
T. B. Reading
Arica
Chile
Wateree
Pacific Railway
Northwest Territories
Searsport
Bargain hosiery and ribbon at Riley & Wheat store
Ladies heavy black cotton hose offered at 10 cents per pair or two for 25 cents. 2000 yards of sit silk ribbon available at half price. Advertised by Riley & Wheat at the Racket Store. 5-1l0dlw
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Riley & Wheat
Winslow & Co Shoes Your Size Fit Every Time
The writer praises Winslow & Co for consistently fitting shoes well and offering styles that wear comfortably. The note highlights reliable sizing, comfort, and fashion appeal as key strengths of the retailer.
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Winslow & Co
Bargains at Ri ey and Wheat Racket Store
Bargains in all household articles at lowest prices for some quality of goods than anywhere in the city. Ri ey & Wheat, Racket Store.
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Riey & Wheat
Brigand Bees: Robbery and Violence in Bee Colonies
A curious colonial account describes theft among bees, noting how hives are attacked and provisions carried off. It cites Buchner’s Psychic Life of Animals and claims artificial honey brandy induces brigand behavior, with sphecodes bees described as exclusively plunderers.
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Buchner
Bers
Nine hundred thirty one British municipalities own gas works
Nine hundred and thirty one British municipalities own gas works ninety nine tramways and one hundred eighty four supply electricity.
Riley and Wheat Racket Store Sale Ad Touts Wagons Hammocks
A large line of express wagons pictures and hammocks priced at a level not to be matched again. Visit Riley & Wheat at the Racket store to see the bargains and shop the sale.
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Riley & Wheat
Repair Work by M. J. Lowerean at New Phone 203
Repair and maintenance notice for pumps and cisterns, shingling, and general repairs offered at reasonable prices. Contact M. J. Lowerean at new phone 203. Address shown as 6-frddw unclear.
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M. J. Lowerean
EXTRA GOOD THINGS IN CITY HOMES FOR SALE
A modern Union Street house near car line with a fine lot and convenient features. A Walnut Street property fronting east with a rear building on Chestnut Street. A seven room Fifth Avenue house with furnace bath and gas and elegant yellow pine finish. More properties available through Co. & AILDRETH.
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Union Street
Walnut Street
Chestnut Street
Fifth Avenue
Bath and Gas
Co. &. Aildreth
The Darty Journal Delivery Plan Draws Citywide Outreach
The Darty Journal announces delivery to every city area for a weekly two dollar charge, offering mail and home options. The service highlights broad coverage and affordable access for residents seeking local news and notices each week.
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F. A. Read
Money Savers
Hermemeier
Galena St
Union Loan & Building Association
Southalens Ave
Lyman
Thomas’ Orchestra
Fall River
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bay
Charles Mason
Swansea
London Zoo
Africa
New York
Hamburg
Scotland
Church of England
Panama
Dillwynn M. Starlett
Republic of
RG Alufie
Rob
San Francisco
Geo
A. Rogers
Stepheson St
Attiatelle Guild
Hoxtaton Hall
Daydon
Foresters
Gerry Canny
Obienty Savin Thai
Hita Ag Ihe
Atone
Lexington Hat
Ande Batt
Dormant Hall
Nails Temple
Masonie Temple
Dawson's Social
Prof
Dawson
Livonia
T. Dwire
Graysville
Dr. King
Arizona
Jos
Emmert
J. Edwards
Chicago St
Joe
German Bank
SomMe- Piamo
Fry’s Block
Foster
Hexa
San Felice
Harden
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