Bell System Promises Readiness to Serve Sudden Needs
A historical notice extols the Bell Telephone as a constant link during long school seasons and everyday life. It emphasizes the bell system’s universal service bringing friends within reach and its readiness to respond to unexpected needs.
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BELL
Bell System
FoE of Food Expert Wiley and McCabe Power Struggle
The House investigation details Solicitor George F. McCabe challenging Dr Wiley for control of the Bureau of Chemistry at the Agricultural Department. McCabe, described as an ambitious official, sought to be arbiter of Pure Food and Drugs Act questions, raising his salary and expanding authority since 1901.
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George F. McCabe
Dr Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry of
Agricultural Department
Dr. Wiley
McCabe
Congress
Bureau of Chemistry
Wiley
Department
Young McCabe
Utah
Washington
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
New Chief of Grand Army Judge Trimble Elected Commander
Judge Harvey M. Trimble of Princeton Illinois was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic in a unanimous vote after Col John McElroy withdrew. Born 1843 near Wilmington Clinton county he served with the Ninety third Tennessee volunteers and accompanied General Sherman to the sea.
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Princeton
Grand Army of the Republic
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Trimble
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John McElroy
Washington, D. C
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Wilmington
Clinton County
Bureau County
Eureka College
Athell
Timois
Tureau County
Scheme Too Successful
Edgar uses hypnotism on Maud to induce her confession of love and secrets. Maud responds by naming Edgar Popham as her love and hints at extravagant wishes, while Edgar celebrates the control he exerts and races away to avoid the outcome of his demand.
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Maud
Edgar
Edgar Popham
Oyatera
Orid
Ald
The Editor and the Essay That Never Printed
A magazine editor refuses to publish a writer Penanink Pensnink’s essay The Behavior of Chipmunks in Thunderstorme, noting the piece will be printed posthumously. The caller seeks to know when his work will appear and the editor explains plans to save works for later publication.
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Penanink
Percival Perrhyn Pensnink
Haiti's Cincinnatus Leconte Claims Presidency After Revolt
Gen Cincinnatus Leconte, a mulatto with a blood‑stained reputation, emerges as Haiti’s president after a months long revolt. He ordered executions of ten revolution sympathizers, fled to Jamaica, and later returned to seize power as Antenor Firmin and other rebels advances stalled by U S intervention. Senate then elects him for a seven year term.
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Port Au Prince
Rapine
H. M. Furniss
Sam
Leconte
Senate
The Spooners Night Ending Echoes Under Stars
The lovers linger on a doorstep despite repeated goodnights, a whispered endearment under a starry sky. A cautious girl notices a dark figure at distant windows, while the line about a thousand eyes and ears hints at shared danger or observation.
Seeeks Fortune in America Sir Percy Sholto Douglas
Sir Percy Sholto Douglas ninth marquis of Queensberry travels to America seeking his fortune. He is a collateral descendant of Black Douglas with a storied Scottish lineage. The Queensberry name includes "Old Q" a famed town figure and the eighth marquis who shaped prize ring rules. The present marquis has varied careers from navy midshipman to sheep farmer and cement manufacturer and recently faced bankruptcy proceedings.
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Percy Sholto Douglas
Queensberry
Black Douglas
Robert Bruce
Annals of
Scotland
George III
London
Old Q
Australia
London Stock Exchange
Court Fight Over Alimony Grows With Car Support Claim
A household dispute escalates as the wife seeks higher alimony for herself and the children while claiming the husband’s allowance is insufficient. The woman asserts that 68 more is needed, citing automobile expenses as essential support. The judge weighs the automobile cost against the agreed support.
Mystery Heiress Mise Van Roxe Draws Attention
An exchange mentions Mise Van Roxe described as a heiress to a million and notes gossip about introductions and appearance, with a remark on her French likeness. The dialogue hints at social intrigue surrounding a titled or notable figure.
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Mise van Roxe
Mina Giggion Sings Trust Him Not Not Paying Debts
The fragment notes Mina Giggion responding to a request from Mr. Jaggles known for debts by going to the piano and singing a song titled Trust Him Not. The line calls her tactless in a public scene.
The Cashits in Fashionable Scandal Rumors
The present style notes that the Cashits are fashionable but under fire as their son races a new car through respected residents and their daughter elopes with the chauffeur, prompting local gossip about the family.
Fragmented Vintage Dialogs From a Witless Metaphysical Teaser
A collage of quoted snippets from newspapers shows a professor debating name changes and metaphysical knots while a child questions identity. Silly lines on Matrimonial Fidelity and a wizard oil ad blend with a vacation joke and a hospital usage claim.
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