Wiggins Corner Store Shown as Mere Macabre Jest
In Dykeville a rumor spreads about Dr. Wiggins moving into the corner store amid talk of bodies and a haunted past. The tale escalates until three locals confront the doctor, only to discover the supposed corpses are mannequin props for Miss Mix the milliner. The uproar dissolves as Miss Mix opens her display, and the town learns to mind its own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wige
Mra. Walker
Ins
Mre
Hunter
Dr. Ins
Misa Murgatroyd
Mrs. Percival
Mr. Jones
Mies Murgatroyd
Jones
Murgatroyd
Mrs. Deans
Miss Murgatroyd
Mrs. Deane
Wiggins
Boxtown
Dykeville
Ozard Drandy
Dr. Wig
Chevilla
Mr. Deane
Squire Goshawk
Tires
Doctor Wigging
Leonidas Hunter
Doctor Wiggins
Dr. Wiggins
Miss Mix
Dr. Wigging
Thara
Mies
Grant as a Great General and Moral Rock
A reflective piece argues Grant's greatness rests on moral force and will power. It notes his avoidance of oaths and vulgar stories, plus strong judgment and executive ability. The passage also cites a testimonial praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney trouble as supporting the adage that merit is proven by reliable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hsia
Grant
Cordwood
St. Louis
Galena Co
Utica
Warner
Thoss
Greatest marvels and legends ride the daily news
A telegraphy claim praises a six-message synchronous multiplex. Treasure hunt for 10 million in De Braak wreck continues. A Kanae wahea family lore speaks of extreme age. Stuttgart palace glass garden and Bavarian king’s trotting roof plan noted. Express trains’ fatal appeal described with livestock and birds displaced by speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cans Henlopen
Kanawaeha
Charles
Stuttgart
Louis FI
Bavaria
Sleep and age myths in fashion and society beats
A verbose 19th century passage discusses aging, beauty, and fashion. It critiques how age signs appear behind the ear and neck, notes that skilled dressing can mask flaws, and mocks the theater season craze and ostentatious hats. It ends with a vignette of a young woman seeking to sit near a rowdy audience member a rousing theater scene.
Fragmented Local Text Seals Surplus Shoe Sale and Rail Route Ad
A damaged passage advertises a surplus lot of gents fine but ton shoes from Burt Packard and others to be closed out at low cost. Another block promotes the Pennsylvania Line as a direct rail route with two daily trains to Chicago, featuring parlor car, Pullman chair, and sleeping car, with tickets from Union Station and Pennsylvania office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt & Packard
Hannan & Lane
G. P. Marott
North
Pennsylvania-st
Engianapolis
Cnicargo
Tahe
Pennsylvania
Union Station
Chicago
Washington
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Gine
Leonidas Hanter
William Goshawk
Lionidas Han
Jin
Hy Sree
Ely
Ely Beos
Warren St. N.Y
Fletcher & Co
JOBN
Tarbrington
Wright
West
New York-ai
Jor
Tommy
Sappyhedde
Hood
Paral Ktebeid Tel
Andries
Jares Pyles
Cotor Oa
New York
James Pyle
Sood Revenue
East
Washington-st
Vane
Ghetees Abbett, M. D
Virginivave
Indianapolis
Ind
UR I. G. West
Will Pantzer
Bates Mouse Pharmacy
West Wash
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N. Weo
Butea
Fultons St.n
Hocus Mfg
Kemabei
Druggista
Egyputan Remely CO
Invianapolis
Perviien Ramedy Company
Garay D. Tulewiler
Eyptisn Hemedy Company
Liiseet
Sinca
Vere Trats
Miss Mitts Smut Reeiderce
Mlinois St. Irdianspolis
Magidib
Hey Pion Kemedy Company
Fenzlemen
Maple St
Miss Mary
Oiry
Janos Ih
Heyytian Ramedy Company
Lee Hal
Richard H. Beck
Lockport
Nerve Aman CO
N.Y
Browning & Son
Wash
Daniel Stewart Ang
Nadjanapolia
Herbert Nall Winslow
Grand Opera House
Comediaas
Gus Williams
John T. Kelly
U and I
Rices
Fale
Stuart Robson
Bronson Howard
Robson
Bertie
the Lamb
Opera House
Raoa
Cpmmer
Monthe
H. Fowler
W. Wash. Si
Opposlis Bates Houga
Cleaveland
Are
Food Cutters
Yan Head
Mskate
SUN
ZEE Bun
Tar Sun
Indiana
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