The Children We Keep and Local News From Woodville
A fragmented poem about children growing and aging in a brown house, followed by brief Woodville items from the Freeport Republican noting deaths, arrivals, weather, local moves, and small anecdotes with multiple named locals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amu
Woodville
Freeport Republican
Sterling
Lewis Rife
Buckeye
Richland Creek
Samuel Arney
Henry Ridelbaugh
Joli Fager
Zipse
Practical Economy Principles From A Faded Mallard
A fragmentary essay extols thrift and frugality with anecdotes about historical figures like the Pope and the Duke of Marlboro. It prescribes basic rules: never waste usable items, keep spending within income, rely on experience for budgeting, live within means, and prioritize essential needs such as health and shelter while offering help when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jock Pope
de. Johnson
Marlboro
Miss Perrier
Fuord Baron
Ford
Opus
Sensitive Feelings in Town Encounter
An angry man confronts a passer-by about a persistent acquaintance who stalks and mocks him publicly. The exchange reveals the toll of the interactions on the narrator as he tries to understand why the other continues to intrude and test bounds. The scene ends with questions about leaving town to escape the unsettling behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kniss
Cedarville
Snooks
Frank Grissinger
Frak
Miss Conley
Dakota
B. J. Brundage
B.A. Foy
Pr Pacnart
Chas
Bender
Thompson
Miller
Wife
Orangeville
Freeport Republican
A. Q
Cantril Cime
O'Nail
Baker
Joseph Knepper
Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Wm. Lamloe
James Young
Jerry Stair
McConnell’s Grove
da, Schoch
Wm. Boel
Lenn Company
GC. LA
Aman
Fort Worth
Tox
Mrs Bexcumboe
Madagascar
Sandwich Télands
Bhe
Anime Theo Dost
Thea
Republican Party
Queens Island
Jook
Temperance Notes and Society Updates From Newport and Beyond
A temperance column discusses liquor usage in the United States, licensing efforts in Newport, and state tax comparisons. It references the Woman's National Christian Temperance Union, regional unions, and international notes on temperance leadership. Includes local anecdotes from Alabama on prohibition and a market note on wool flannels and a cough syrup promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moody
Atlantic Ocean
Kingdom of God
Common Council of
Newport
Union
Ohio
Connecticut
Nebraska
New York
Missouri
Colorado
Town
Kansas
Vermont
Tyler
Washington
Woman’s National Christian Temperance Union
Dpris Union
Bythem
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Cent Store
Suich
Kpress Wagons
Tches
Hiember
Dohenson County
Icent Store
Jones & Hoff
Wm. Ascher
Tractor and Builder
Hoebel & Movgk
Freeport, Tl
Uust
Rs. H. E. Bogar
Keiremiberd Weif
OM Stephenson Sueet
Atrande
Eel Pintey'y
H. E. Bogar
Wismas Presents
Iutograph
Uanally
Warts Bros
Count
Illinois
Geo. W. Oyler
Ustice OF
Lrotofore
Fitch's
Timms
Luctioneer
Close Bros
See
Town 101
Iowa
Timothy
Sibley
Freeport
Ill
Maricaibo
Ola
Java
Muandehling
Hoebel & Moogk
Galena
Chicago Streets
Chicago
KING
Kalsomnnning
Galena Struert
Arndt & Levins Hardware Store
Bongye & Schwarz
R. Merting’ Confectionery and Frost
Holiday Goods
Duo Hine
Cigars & Tobacco Galt AT
R. Mertins
Stephenson &J
Court House
Mind
Reineke & Lohr
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Minnesota
Warren
Lemons
Michigan
Eureka
Galena St
Mitrdh Door
Burrell Bros
Stephenson St
Exes
Paradise
Aldag Eaeh
Buena Vista
Gardner
Scone
Woot
Chelstian Temperdnce Union of Freepeet
Pnots, Mis
Itaini Aps
Items Martin
Alabama
John TV. Tanner
Athens
Alabiam
Limestone County
Woo
Nick Tamatey
W. A. Stevens
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