Jealous Villain Foiled by Polish Poet at Grave
A Parisian widower M Gondebaut, driven by jealousy after his wife Mme Gondebaut’s death, accosts a mysterious visitor at the cemetery. He confronts a Polish poet Ladislas Baladowsky reciting lines at her tomb, alarmed the lines reveal a hidden lover.
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M. Gondebaut
Mme. Gondebaut
Mma
Gondebdant
Mme. Gondebau
Uists
Monsieur
Gondebaut
Slavia Pasay
Ladislas Baladowsky
Paris
Pathful accident shifts wind of grief for M Qonde baut
The fragmentary text notes a guard delaying a division hearing and a settled case. It claims M Qonde baut’s wind has turned to favor his deceased wife, with a suggestion he may renew retrospective confidence though he appears to watch her less closely afterward.
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M. Qondebaut
Leget
New Vest and a Wash of 60 Cents
A humorous vignette from the New York Herald recalls a man who courted a woman, praised a gleaming vest, and vowed to quit romance after waking to find her marks on his 90 cent vest. He then owes Slug Hieh Ling 60 cents to wash out the curls' marks.
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Slug Hieh Ling
New York Herald
St. Paul
Nero
Texas
Somerville Journal
Haghebrhan
Boms
Fhera
Homs
Cincinnati Esquirer
Prince George
Prince of Wales
Salvation Army
Islington Green
Salvation
Tom Corwin
Deacon Smith
Corwin
New York Ledger
Quotable Sayings From Various Papers
A collage of aphorisms and anecdotes from 19th century papers. Includes reflections on wealth and contentment, social behavior, and humorous quips about doctors, politicians, and daily life. Names and places appear in passing with regional flavor.
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Gun Wa Cainese Remedy Company
Eliza Griffith
Southport
Ind
Diphtheria Patient Reports Darby Prophylactic Fluid Relief
A resident living amid diphtheria cases describes using Darby Prophylactic Fluid diluted half as a gargle. They report large clots of membrane and mucus expelled and say the attack passed off, asserting the solution’s efficacy as a prevention and cure.
Spoons Show Fad Toward Floral and City Designs
Spooons feature flowers such as the Japanese chrysanthemum and city names etched on back for souvenirs. Harlequin spoons carry giver and owner inscriptions. many patterns imitate Medici, Queen Anne, Gothic, Louis XVI, and Japanese motifs. Manufacturers expand ranges as tourists seek unique city engraved pieces.
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Tiffany
Chicago and Milwaukee Excursion via L E W A RB
Chicago and Milwaukee excursion details from Indianapolis depart August 2 at 9 pm via L E W A RB to Michigan City then steamer. Arrive Clark St Chicago August 8 at 8 am depart 9 am daily except Monday. Tickets valid 10 days. Chair car. Contact 216 East Washington and 46 South Illinois for info. Smith Brown advertise cream 5c and Haag ad. Norbert Landgraf advertises Skeleton Sack Suits. Local livery services listed.
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Clark St. Bridge
Chicago
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Ilinois
St. Smith & Brown
Indiana
Common Council
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General Assembly
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State
Reid Street
Washington Street
Fiem
General Assembly of Indiana
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Swift City Clerk
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Bath
J. W. Cole & Co
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Menivine
Phoenix Garden
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Bawa
Poe
Indianapolis Water Company
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Madison Avenue
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Terre Haute
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Chicago & Cincinnaty
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Pullman’s
Pees Corner
Kentucky Avenue
Union Station
Dayton
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Secmion
Detroit
Nerve Bean Co
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Browning & Son
Wash St
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Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedy Company
Chinese Herb Remedy Company
West Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
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Jas, N. Mayhew
North Meridian Street
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