Coppering Caverly and the Wall Street Rivalry
On Wall Street Caverly schemes to ruin Emory Newton over a marriage with Belle Caverly. Belle hints at stock manipulation as Newton detects the plotting, buys puts, and exposes the betrayal through Siegrist. In the end Newton wins both the market dispute and Belle's hand.
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Caverly
Tait
New York
Newton
Wall Street
Belle
Hargrave Conservatory
Siegrist
Enmory Newton
Slegrist
Miss Caverly
Dead Sure Way to Start a Fire With Your Last Match
A hunting dialogue from Forest and Stream unfolds as a sportsman tests a guide on starting a fire with the last match. The guide balks at the gimmick while the sportsman jokes about the need for more matches, revealing the expedition’s loss of their entire match bag on the final portage.
Joy In a Tramp's Life Rediscovered
Josiah Flynt reflects on freedom after jail in Success Magazine. He contrasts six months roving time with winter confinement and the joy of open air after release, noting the tramp longs for the moment of self rule and unfettered ground beneath his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Josiah Flynt
Success Magazine
A Muddy Day in London and Its Costs
It notes London mud costs about 25000 dollars in effect with many tons of mud carried on wheels and hooves daily. After rain the dry mud shakes from clothing and mats adds to the total. Despite the grime the shoeblack profits and fashion items rise in response to the mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kodol for Indigestion Promises Digestion and Strength
A drug advertisement claims Kodol for indigestion and dyspepsia not only digests food but tunes the stomach and adds strength to the body. It asserts improved blood quality and notes manufacture under the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist, 50 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jung- Kunz
SO Stephenson Street
Daily Journal delivers citywide papers for 10c a week
The Daily Journal charges ten cents per week for delivery to all parts of the city, offering convenient access to local news and updates for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Illinois Central Announcements Interscholastic Meet
Illinois Central announces sale dates for the annual interscholastic meet in Champaign. Round trip fare listed as one and one third. Travel dates May 16 through May 20 with return limit May 20.
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Champaign
Annual State G. A. R. Encampment Dector
One fare for the round trip with sale dates May 20 21 and 22 Return limit May 24 Travelers may depart from designated points to the encampment destinations under the reduced rate with details published by the organizing body and railway agents.
Annual Meeting Uline is Elk's Aas'n Bloomington
The notice lists a round trip fare of one and one third fare for members and guests for travel to Bloomington for the annual meeting of the Uline Elk's Association. Ticket sales run May 20 21 22 and 23 with a May 2 deadline.
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Uline
Elk’s Aas
Bloomington
Exodus as Divine Purpose Promised and Fulfilled
A devotional overview linking Exodus to Hebrews and Revelation, tracing God’s unchanging plan from Abraham to Israel. It notes the bondage in Egypt, the tabernacle’s future, and the twelve tribes’ roles, warning against anti Christian misreadings and affirming victory through Christ. It cites Isa, Zech, Rom, and Luke while urging faith in God’s timeless counsel.
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American Press Association
Israel
Jacob
Joseph
Egypt
Leah
Rachel
Benjamin
Rey. vii
New Jerusalem
Temple
God
Zion
Zech
Moses
Abraham
Daniel
Bethlehem
Jesus
Peter
Dog Tax Collector Figeley to Begin Rounds in June
The dog tax collector, Officer William Figeley, will commence rounds on June 1. Residents with valuable pets or dogs to keep should be ready to settle assessments when he calls.illegible tramp dogs and worthless curs to be brought to the police station or arrangement made with Mr Figeley.
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Willian Figeley
Peronne
Cora
Mr. Figeley
Little foxes spoil our vines sermon topic May 19
Christian Endeavor meeting led by Rev. S J Doyle discusses the dangers of small sins. The lesson centers on Song of Solomon verse Take us the foxes that spoil the vines, illustrating how minor faults like vanity exaggeration white lies and selfishness can ruin character and hinder usefulness. Bible readings accompany the talk in Prov and Rom passages.
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S. JH. Doyle
Tople
Palestine
Church of Christ On Earth
Lfe
This One Thing I Do
The article urges Christian Endeavor societies to define a single mission aligned with local conditions. It stresses abandoning reliance on past achievements, planning boldly for midweek meetings, Sunday services, outreach, or foreign-field work, and dedicating energy to one definite effort for fervor and power. H. A. Rinports, President New York State Union.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Fielding
H. A. Rinports
New York State Union
Fame for Dr Clark Sermon in Geneva Calvin Museum
Dr Clark is asked to supply a copy of his John Calvin sermon preached at the Cathedral of St Pierre Geneva during the Christian Endeavor World Convention. One copy to the Calvenistic museum, another to be placed in Calvin monument cornerstone in 1909, and the original manuscript to stay in the Calvinistic museum. Pastor Choisy, noted Calvin biographer and Geneva Convention vice president, secured the documents for these purposes.
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Clark
Cathedral of St. Pierre
Cgieneva
Calvenistic Museum
Geneva
Pastor Choisy
Calvin
Rememder
Eskimo and Indians Shoot Arrows Sideways in Arrow Descent
The Minneapolis Journal notes a tribal technique where Eskimo and Indians skilled with the bow and arrow shoot arrows sideways to hit a descending arrow or an arrow upright in the ground.
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Minneapolis Journal
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Offered
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases relieved by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also good for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkung druggist located at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkung
Stephenson Street
Oriental Jugglers and Tricks Impress Passengers
A Chicago observer notes Chinese and East Indian magicians performing aboard ships and in theaters. He describes coin vanishing tricks and seed-to-plant illusions, praising bare-armed performers and a lineage of jugglers guarding their craft across generations.
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Penta
Far East
Chiago
Detroit Free Press
Dressed Sealskin Compared With Living Fur Seals
A detailed early 20th century analysis contrasts dressed sealskin jackets with imported salted sealskin and living fur seals, explaining under fur, hair structure, and the preparation steps. It describes washing, flattening flesh side up, thinning with a knife to sever hair roots, removing rough hairs, softening the pelt, and performing a dyeing process to achieve a uniform deep tint.
Von Bulow's Rebuke At The Beethoven Recital
In a Carleton of musical reminiscence Von Bulow interrupts the first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata Pathetic to rail at two ladies seeking seats. He starts the allegro at an absurdly slow pace so the bass quavers echo the ladies’ footsteps. As they hurry, he speeds up in sympathy and the scene becomes a famed anecdote.
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von Bulow
Beethoven
Barnett
Debt to Antiquity and Its Lessons from Past Errors
A Portland Oregonian reflection praises the debt to ancestors for shaping present progress. It notes the labor, experiments, and even failures of forebears, while acknowledging their mistakes were made in good faith and that learning from them helps avoid repeating old errors.
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Anuthouity
Portland Oregonian
Diplomat and Mrs. Chamber Mock Portrait Ad Theme
A dialogue scene contrasts a diplomat and Mrs. Chamber over portrait types. Mrs Wighup boasts of a painted portrait by a celebrated artist, while Do presents only an ordinary photograph. A husband notes the notion of publicizing her complexion and the camera’s limits.
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Climber
Miss Van Shelf Remembered As Careful Boarding Mistress
A fragment recalls Miss Van Shelf as the most careful boarding mistress in memory, noting her methodical nature and imagining her at heaven enjoying summer days with wings of camphor balls.
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Miss van Shelf
Light Restored and Reflections on Women
A fragmentary exchange discusses changing views on women and marriage. The speaker notes increased awareness of many women beyond prior belief and recalls a time when the wife was seen as the only woman in the world, signaling a shift in perspective.
Illuminated Benedick Inmate and Luminous Paint Usage
Fragmentary lines discuss using luminous paint on a baby's face to give a drink at night without lighting a gas flame. The text reads as a quirky dialogue about illumination and safety.
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Singleton
Renedick
Burdett Piano Tuner Named in Local Directory
J Burdett is listed as a piano tuner in the Brown and Dollmeyer directory entry with a contact number for service inquiries and orders. The brief notice indicates a professional listing rather than an event or appointment, reflecting a small business resource in the community.
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J. Burdett
Ordhera
Brown & Dollmeyer
It Was Mistaken and Acknowledging Our Errors
A lively writer notes that mis taken is hard to pronounce yet we grow wiser and humbler by owning our errors. The idea echoes Goldsmith on Frederick the Great admitting fault after a loss, valuing correction over flawless victory. Jay champions seeing, lamenting, and correcting imperfections.
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Goldsmith
Frederick the Great
Senate
Jay
Do Not Stare at the Officers
Army officers in foreign cities resent being stared at by tourists. In Germany they may shoot on provocation, so do not excite them. They do not feel obliged to yield to pedestrians, even ladies. Travel Magazine.
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Germany
Travel Magazine
Learning the Rules of Play With Ladies at Home
A playful dialogue themed sketch shows Little Elsie declaring the game as keeping house with Little Margie asking to be another visiting lady. The exchange captures a genteel, light mood from Chicago News style columns. The note mentions a migratory yellow bird traveling 8,800 miles from Central America to the Arctic each spring.
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Elsie
Margie
Chicago News
North America
Central America
Arctic
Secretary Wilson Sees No Universal Crop Failure
In a recent interview Secretary Wilson says universal crop failure is impossible. He notes Wall Street fluctuations do not affect farmers who know little about railroad securities and prefer land across the border in Canada, where they invest confidently. The northwest farmer, profitable and cautious, drives to church in his carriage.
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Wilson
Wall Street
Northwestern
Canada
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Illinois Central Announcements
D. M. Stearns
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Christian Endeavor
Want Coluron
S. S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Florida
Cuba
South-East
Southern Railway
Queen & Crescent
J.C. Beam, Jr
St. Louis
WM. Clement
Freeport
Manitoba and Western Colonization Co
Dakotas
Minnesota
British Isles
Continental
Europe
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Authority On
Freeport, I
Wim
Wwewws
Flanigan den
J. Planigan
Wilcoxon
California
Ferndale
Barrington Hall
White House
Bell Line
Gona
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena St
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