Doctor's Itemized Bill Sparks Courtroom Mockery
A Detroit physician charged Milchman $1375 for a single visit to treat his wife Mrs Milchman. The doctor itemized charges from horse and buggy to tongue inspection and prescription writing, leading Milchman to question the bill's fairness. The physician defended each item as professional care and effort.
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Jacob Milchman
Jh Dette
Detroit Street
Jacob
Dr. Z
Bill
Milchman
Patchwork Pants and Patches in a Boston Gardener Tale
A Boston millionaire tests a gardener candidate by wages and character, then dismisses him for patch placement on his pants. In Detroit Milwaukee depot a man recalls a brutal railroad accident that killed his father, describing the gruesome aftermath and the newspapers blaming the victim.
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Boston
Europe
Detroit & Milwaukee
Mother
Sister Julia
Jim
By-Laws Recalled in Brief and Recipe Note
A terse guide urges brevity and point in writing and then presents Mono Ginger Cake recipe. It lists ingredients such as molasses brown sugar buttermilk butter and spices, and notes almonds. The passage warns against rich cake for children and suggests careful editing.
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