War hero’s secret life ends in kitchen crisis
The piece follows Captain Eugene Chamberlin who left for Spain’s war, his engagement to Jessi rea Reeves in upheaval, and a string of affairs upon return. A kitchen quarrel ends when a rolling pin strikes his skull, causing doctors to link the injury to a change in temperament. Chamberlin becomes a model husband afterward, while the trial behind the tale underscores the war’s unintended effects.
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Eugeng Chamberlin
National Guard
Chamberlin
Flo
Jessyiva Reeves
Wirer
Souliago
Eclnt
Helen Day
Miss Day
Jessica
Golus
Cuba
Jexsica
Dad
Chawberlin
Jessica Seally
Luc
Fricil
Jessted
Tar
Lind
Chamberly
Blu
Henye
Chamberlins
Eugene
Rewarda of Literature Reveals a Writer's Long Road
A famed author shares a paradoxical tale of 15 years of toil for one book. After failed US bids, a London publisher bought it for £50, later returned modest American royalties, and the final 2 cents equated to 10 percent of the last sum. The speaker notes the calculation yields 3344 cents weekly over the 15 years.
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America
London
American
Yam
Birds Prefer Apple Blossoms and Parsnip Cautions
The goldfinch shows a strong fondness for apple blossom and often rips petals into fragments. Nightingale favors laden branches in blossoming trees while avoiding cow parsnip for its green aroma. Small birds nest in less secure spots but avoid parsnip as a strong, ill smelling umbellifer.
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Ita Fatorts
Leben
Loudou
What Makes the Trout Shut The Shy of Summer Trout
A fragmentary quotation explains that the trout’s shyness stems from social behavior more than vision. In small cool pools, a single nervous fish can trigger a rapid, collective dash that upends the angler’s hopes. Clarence Dening’s Outing Magazine remark is cited.
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Clarence Dening
Outing Magazine
Tobacco Leaven and the Money in a Baby’s Bank
A scientist explains that tobacco’s aroma comes from surface hairs on leaves, not the leaves themselves, while a humorous exchange centers on money for a baby’s bank account. The Catholic Standard and Times quote contrasts faint notes of commerce and humor with a critique of tobacco’s processing.
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Bateheast
Batcheller
Catholic Standard and Times
The One Rule at the Club Card Game
Four members sneaked in a pack at a club where cards were banned. They questioned a waiter about rule violations. he replied he had seen every rule broken except the rule about tips. The game went on.
Thoughtfur Reveals Crisis Behind Cries for Mercy
A physician recalls a desperate plea from a sick man asking for relief. The man’s scream for someone to end his suffering leads the doctor to think of a particular person, suggesting a charged moment of mercy and moral tension. The Houston Post reports the fragmentary remark.
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Houston Post
Quotable Exchange Inspires Confidence on Stage
A humorous reply about fear before a first speech is recalled. The speaker jokes the audience frightened them, noting the crowd left as soon as the heat of the moment was over.
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Varme
Hopeless Case of Reform Urged in Philadelphia Ledger
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger quotes a fervent plea for appealing reform. The exchange ends with an invitation to visit and brief the stenographer, signaling ongoing interest in administrative change.
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Philadelphia. Ledger
Mormon elders' meeting broken up by lamp explosion
Sunday evening at Rose Bros corner a gasoline lamp used for lighting pur poses exploded, scattering a frightened crowd but causing no injuries. A house at 112th street is for rent. The telegraph operators strike disrupts Western Union service as Gill, a union member, refuses to handle tele grams, forcing delays for important messages and death notices.
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Caserta
Naples
Marie Caroline of
Austria
Europe
Italy
Germany
Tall Mall Gazette
Central
Rose Bros
Evenin
Western Union
Gill
A Good Result Under Pure Food Law Labels
Under new Pure Food laws, baking powders must list ingredients. Royal Baking Powder is touted as the only grape cream of tartar brand, explaining its rising sales. Housekeepers check labels for substitutes like alum or phosphate to avoid harmful additives.
Wisconsin potato blight spraying tests progress in two counties
Fight potato blight spraying experiments for early blight prevention are under way in Waupaca and Burnett counties by the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture. Early indications show blight present, with weather making damage uncertain. Potato beetle appears less numerous than last year, suggesting an average crop.
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Waupaca
Wisconsin
Burnett
University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Freight rates jump on small shipments in state
The minimum charge on a single freight shipment rose from 4 to 40 cents across all state railroads. Observers see the move as a rebuke to a recent passenger fare reduction. Many small packages, weighing a few pounds to fifty pounds, now face a 60 percent rate increase while larger consignments remain unaffected.
New Brand Sausage Promoted by Wenzel & Wenzel
The firm Wenzel and Wenzel of this city urges immediate orders for their new sausage brand. They specialize in high grade sausage for wholesale and retail trade and report steady reorders from customers.
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Wenzel & Wenzel
District Leader musical to play at Adler Opera House
Music lovers not swayed by musical comedy will welcome The District Leader, a musical play with a reason. Coming soon at the Adler Opera House.
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Adler Opera Hone
Marebfela Wisconsin Notice Publication Resolution Text
Resolution by the Mayor and Common Council directs the City Clerk to publish notices in a local paper and post them in three public places as required by Wisconsin tow law for 1898. The text references charter sections and Sec WH provisions guiding the notice process and deadlines.
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Marebfela
Wisconsin
Seetian
Stabuter
Public Notice on North Depot Street Vacation in Marshfield
The Marshfield Wisconsin Common Council will consider vacating the section of North Depot Street between Vine and Ash Streets at the September meeting. Dated August 2107, City Clerk G. Fleckenstein and Deputy Vedder certify the notice.
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Common Council
Marshfield
Wisconsin
North Depot Street
North Depot Streatin
Vine Street
Ash Street
Marahfeld
Wis
G. Fleckenstein
City Cleek
GS. Vedder Depucy
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