Mollie's Burglary Folly and Skit of Love
A bored wife devises a private theatrical burglary hoax to spark excitement in her dull marriage to Fred a flirtatious society man. She stages a fake break in, misleads neighbors and husband, and seals the ruse with laughter and renewed affection as Fred changes tone and attention. The ruse ends with a later, contented balance in their marriage and a fond memory of the ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Militia
National Guard
Sniffins
Heet
Aioe
Nellie
Mollie
Tie
Moljie
Miss Smith
Selder
Anderson
Jollie
Demorest
Notable deaths and incidents across cities today
THs RW Isaac Telsy a Cleveland brewer is dead. Two lepers found in Boise City Idaho, one living one dead. Mrs Charles Osborn of Memphis dying from a gun accident caused by her sister. T Michener and L E McComas expected as Republican national committee leaders. Capt FR Webb dies in Frisco after aiding in suppressing slave trade. Cleveland balks at printing baby Ruth's picture in a newspaper. Wrote the Atlanta Journal so.
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Isaac Telsy
Cleveland
Boise City
Idaho
Charles Osborn
Memphis
T. Michener
L. E. McComas
National Republican Committee
FR. Webb
Frisco
Baby Ruth
Atlanta Journal
Oatmeal Water Promises Relief From Summer Labor Strain
The article argues oatmeal water outperforms beer for laborers in heat. It cites the Great Western railway conversion where 5,000 workers endured 17 hour days, drinking oatmeal water with lemon and sugar. Cricket clubs also adopt it as a hot day tipple, claiming steadier play and no negative aftereffects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Great Western Railroad Company
England
Safe burglar misunderstood by a jailbird joke
A light exchange in newspapers contrasts a joke about safe burglars with remarks about a woman's voice. Uncle Jack defines a safe burglar as the one in jail, while captions from the Boston Courier and New York Weekly frame a humorous vignette involving college yell and a baby’s voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Jack
Boston Courier
New York Weekly
Odd Facts and Figures in a Waning Newspaper Jam
A quirky collection of stats noting a duck speed of 90 miles per hour, Cedar Rapids housing a unique magnetic library claim, and bizarre counts such as lepers in the United States of Colombia. The piece also mentions human respiration rates, air intake, and a claim about U S newspaper advertising costs, plus mail bag lock changes every eight years for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
United States
Colombia
U. S
Provisions and groceries from Indiana to California market
Market page lists smoked meats and hams with prices per pound, including Indiana 13¢ and California 96 for various cuts. Also featured are lard, bacon, sausage, canned vegetables, fruits, dried goods, spices, and miscellaneous produce with prices. dairy, cheese, and butter terms appear alongside meats and canned goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Tuxspax
Indiana
California
Morgan & Gray
Tierces
Central Packing Company
Arloso
Lion
Cordoba
Banner Eee Uber
Java
Polk
Johnson
Orantes
Newark
Garman Millet
Esstor
Pal
Ile
A Sad Case Warns Of Kidney Trouble And Pneumonia
An eminent merchant from a neighboring city suffered kidney trouble for two weeks and died after a relapse and pneumonia. The ad claims Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure could have saved him, urging readers to obtain the remedy in small or large bottles from Sylvan Remedy Co. Peoria Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesshan
Reid
Mreia
Peoria
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Dr. Sage
Worth Bnowing
Pice
Abbett
Indlangpolis
Ind
Cuba
Wuttald
N.Y
Browning & Son
ToeSun
Tau Sun
Scrofula
Elangous
Tus Sur
Tm: UN
W. G. Wasson & Co
Ava
White Mountain
Linty & Sratnaxmr
Washington St
Western Chemical Go
Indianapolis, Ind
As.brobarer AM
Cpp
Union Station
Travelers’. Register
Union
Dino's
Indianapolis Union Station
Pennsyylvania
Central Time
Washington
Indianapolis
Columbus
Lewisy
Martinsville
Vincennes
Qolhmbus
Lud
Hiadis
Eltsburgh
Mast Haston
Kenta
Logansport
Chi
Arriva
Man
Buorthet Butttas VO
Louis AN
Louie
Polis
Evansville
Sisaper
Greanda Tle
Verro
Moo
leRy
St. Touts
Hacta
Grasncasile Eget
Psrlor Caramn
Ceveken
Kemms
Big AL
Chicard
St Lon
ROUTE
Geo. H. Chapman Post
Gar
Marion
Indianapolis Trion Station
Deriva A
Katuraing
Fund of
Bie
Jackson Place
I. Beebher
Geo
Chapman Past
Soinginnatyi
Aon
Fan Soers Og
Hp Earth
Tre
Pulimar
Safaty
Dinins Caer
de Waen
Mlinots St
Sve
Gnion
Rae Ge
Wncinnati Vestibules
Shevem Cin
Toledo
Dstrett
Cincinnati Limited
Detrali
AlTiys He Shan SD
Sukam
Charles F. Meyer & CO
Norvsvina
Generativa Orgaan
Orry
Wiyor Og Fouth
Cory Pos
GG Hi
BRO Sins & Son
J. C. French
Vane
Tur Sun
Tax Sun
E. Qhiost
Fumlwan
Chicago
Pullman
Oadlyusa
Pulman
Slee Parsy
Mionon
Monon
South Illinois Street
Ohio St
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Brewing
Meridia Strem
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