Open Wording Patchwork Letter From Billy Gesucks
A long, ragged letter mixed with reflection on family and election talk. Billy Gesucks writes of weather, chores, school, county life, and plans for a future path master nomination while recounting social scenes and a bee tree discovery with friends Obedian Leek and Trike. He recalls family dynamics, political mentions of McKinley and Bryan, and everyday duties, ending with plans for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Uae
Syed
Elda
Maria
Sun Tad Eerie
McKinley
Braher
Bryan
Nick Berg
Birt Gesudtes
Jeney
Dar
Valey
Tosra
Pennis
Pope
Obedian Leek
Obe
Wus Wee
Billy Gescers
Fragmented Letter Critiques Newspaper Publisher
A jagged surrogate letter rails at a publisher for printing controversial content. It mocks local corruption and calls out a "puddenhead" and the North Western region while speculating on motives, payments, and revenge. The piece laments civic fraud and defends editorial risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollaving Comainn Mn
Upheedd
Min
Marshfield
Borther
Secret wedding in Dodge county shocks local readers
Telex from Puiet du Tate mentions a secret wedding on October 24. Lehner, a justice of the peace, witnessed a marriage attempt between Miss Any Estelle J and Styles McMi. The couple, 17 and 23, plan a church ceremony after elopement confession on November 10 at 101 Ish Diese street, Dodge County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puiet du Tate
Jain
Estelle J
McMi Jan
Justice of the Peace
Namid Lehner
Knowles
St. Paul Hoe
Dodge County
Median
Wild
Diese Street
Close Shaving in Prohibition Era Tale from Troy
A fragmentary humorous yarn from Troy Times describes a Michigan man suddenly ill after a night of prohibition era excess. A doctor and family recall a bizarre plan involving hot water and shaving mugs to treat him, while the patient stubbornly insists on whisky. The piece ends with stray names and a trade note for wood or hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
M. Diesing
New York
Evra
Aid
Troy Pimes
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Tiffault & Kamps
Bousecoats
Eboys
DOW Vsvenreeree
Georgia
M. Levin & Sons
Marshfield, Wis
Merit Universal
Mee
The
Williams Hiw. Co
Jersey
Maguire
W. A. Sexton
Will Ferrer
Geo.tleston M Nano Co
Cloud. Ming
M. Steinmetz
Alatishpiely
Wis
éLife
J. E. Paine
Farmer’s Home
Aug
Furstenburg, Prop
Eley
John Therolf
Adier's
John Hyland
Uie
Builiers
St, Louis House
Cor
L.hariel
Partias
Wisconsin
A. CG
Loucks
Central Ave
Frank Mert
Prien
E.C
Derby
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