Fragmented notes and reminiscences on politics and coffee
The text presents scattered reminiscences about Grover Cleveland and political excesses, plus a testimonial praising Postum as a coffee substitute. It mentions Union Pacific, schools, and several cities, with anecdotes about advice to a governor candidate and a doctor’s critique of coffee. The overall piece weaves political critique with a product endorsement.
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Grover
Veland
George F.parker
New York
William C. Whitney
One Way. Richard Derring Returns to Farm
Fragmented narrative scene shows Richard Derring at his mother's farm under pressure from relatives and a looming marriage dynamic. Emily Hutton emerges as a potential sweetheart amid social expectations. Richard grapples with love, loyalty, and a haunting conviction that love is already dead.
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Richard Derring
Troma
Winter- Ste.the’ Woods
Saonoth Panied
Jeruel
Emily Hutton
Richard
Edwards
The Gift of College Hope From an Old Mentor
Richard faces despair after a broken engagement as Seth Kinney counsels him. The old man urges study and self discipline, offering Greek lessons and a plan to escape sorrow through education. Richard resolves to go to college and begins with learning the first Greek pages.
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Goa
Richard
Stévé
tHallo
Seth ‘Kinney
Seth
Betas
Pertiapa
Ald Mata
Thad
Pichard
Geoffrey Crane
Seth Kinney
Casper Frederick Haschenberg
Fish Dropped From Clouds On Knockscalbert Hillside
Townsfolk walking on Knockscalbert hill发现 small fish on grass near Summerhill. The 1- to 2-inch herring fry appeared after a cloud of air carried them from water via waterspout. Historical notes mention similar fallings in Longrow 1904 and Caithness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knockscalbert Hill
Summerhill
Longrow
Tadiz
Caithness
Abera
Basshire
Campbelltown Courter
Smythe and Jones vow amid railway line clash
A heated exchange over coal delivery ends with Smythe vowing to reform the line near the railway and confront the engineer as trains pass, highlighting tension over access and safety near the tracks.
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Smythe
Jones
Cure for itching skin using Culicara products
A testimonial from H. A. of Chicago in 1907 describes severe dermatitis with itching and skin tearing. After trying various doctors and ointments, he reports complete relief within days using Culicara Soap, Cuticara Ointment, and Cuticara Pills, with eruption gone in about three weeks and no recurrence since.
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H. A
Kritakoff
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Clever Detective Work on a Murder Case Aboard
Captain von Ermaerik of the rorya detains the Malay crew after a murderous assault on a wealthy passenger aboard a Sydney bound vessel from Batavia. He checks each man’s heartbeat, finds one with abnormally cold hands, and the first confesses implicating the accused accomplice. The aeroplane era emerges as a distant detail.
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von Ermaerik
van Spilbergen
Sydney
Batavia
Banda
Benefit of Home Training
A father returns for supper to a vacant chair and learns Willie is upstairs in bed. The mother reveals the boy has been heard swearing on the street, prompting the father to try to teach him. He stumbles on the stairs, and the mother soothingly comments that one lesson is enough for now.
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Julius Caezar
British Authors’ Club
Shackleton
Takou
Julius
Caesar
Julius Caesar
Willie
William
Robert
A Kneeling Proposition and Death of Pony Moore
The 89 year old Pony Moore, once famous mini street performer and Chicago manager, has died. He was famed for his pliant knee jokes and feigned leg injury routines that amused audiences.
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Pony Moore
Moore
Sail
Chicago
Lize Johusing
Liza
Young
Calhoun
Rowel
Cal
Lise
Bread-stealing remark sparks local barbs at the Bazar
Mrs Hendricks, landlady, quips about Mr Pentherly never taking the last piece of bread on the plate while Dumbley agrees Featherly is not quick enough in a lively exchange from the bazar scene.
Clarification on Sterling Silver and Patented Designs
The document explains that silverware labeled Sterling means genuine silver. It notes that adding patent indicates a patented design and authenticity of the article as genuine silver.
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Markson
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Sehuy
Union Pacific
Detroit
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Newark
Reai
Wellville
Rane
Hiera Edwards
Emily
Crane
Seth Shogk
Frereo
Gug
Airyscraper
CATIA
Tee Bree Sai Man
Cora Sorechel
Senderetty
Paxton
du Cazs
Ed Dan Ta
Perfection
Japan
A Cours
Aus
Standard Oil Company
Fy If
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