Bil Reese a recluse with odd thrift and political tilt
The article profiles Bil Reese of 921 Oak Street a reclusive figure known for frugality and odd political interest. He rents most of his house keeps a single room lives on eggs from chickens and scavenged items while paying taxes on nearly 20000 in notes.
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Bil Reese
Oak
Teddouen
Bookwalter
Reese
Tenth-sts
E. Tenth-st
Oak-st
College-ave
Monon Railroad
Oak St
Bil
Buschmann
Recluse Reese Hoards Odds and Ends Into Gold
A plain man named Reese lives in a ramshackle Dak at home, hoarding assets by loaning money at 6 to 10 percent and paying 2 percent taxes. Neighbors recall his odd habits, nightly junk hunts, and a lone routine of sleeping late while tending alleys for scraps. When pressed, he insists he is simply a poor man who stores wealth through careful investments.
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Reese
Dak At
College-ave
Monon Railroad
Dan Linus
Buschmann
Assensor
Ring
Bookwalter
Therr
Former mayor credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Thomas F. Madden former mayor of St Ignace Michigan recounts How the use of Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cured his chronic indigestion headaches and nerve trouble after a southern sea trip He praises the medicine as restoring his health and digestion He offers corroboration of his address and notes the pills are sold by dealers or by mail from Schenectady NY
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Thomas F. Madden
St. Ignace
Mich
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Dr. Wiliams
Dr. Williams
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Finely chopped ham enhances baked macaroni flavor
Finely chopped ham adds a savory boost to baked macaroni, creating a richer, more satisfying dish. The ham’s saltiness and meaty texture complement the creamy pasta for a quick kitchen upgrade.
Daily A Little God
Edith Marston endures her husband Richard’s infidelity and estrangement while caring for their daughter Ruth. A memory-filled moment reveals Edith’s steadfast love and Richard’s awakening, leading to forgiveness and a fresh start for the family.
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Edith Marston
Strathmere
Ruth
Edith
Richard
Gayety
Richard Marston
Strath- Mere
Nursery
Flea Leighton
Old maids of Sycamore Valley hold annual convention
The Jolly Spinsters Butler C June 14 reports the Old Maids of the Sycamore valley meeting at Belleville. Maidens from nearby towns gathered to share experiences and thankful for strength to resist tempters, while enjoying games, a grand dinner, and sentimental toasts. The nine year old association includes seven percent of local women and plans future gatherings.
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Butler
Sycamore “Valley
Belleville
Sycamore Valley
Odd pledge to be slave to cure opium habit
Denver June 14 An odd proposition is made by William Jackson a negro arrested for frequenting an opium den Jackson acknowledges he is a victim to the opium habit He says he is very anxious to be cured and announces that for the period of three years he will be a slave to the man or men who effect a cure in his case
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Denver
William Jackson
Jackson
Former Elk Hall Porter Admits Opium Habit
A six week old case from Omaha details a hall of Elks lodge porter who says he may return to his job and shows letters of recommendation. He explains a six year morphine to opium addiction and confesses smoking opium after guidance from a Denver policeman. The report notes multiple opium dens in the city slums with police patrolling but not arresting keepers.
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Omaha
Hall of Elks’ Lodge
Denver
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Noble C. Butler
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