Honest tailor’s misfortune ends in prison for honesty
In a tale set around a merchant tailor named Joseph Hike, he helps a struggling man by paying one fifth the value of a found overcoat. The money proves counterfeit, leading to his arrest. He cites his late father’s injunction to be honest, but the case lands him three years in prison as his partners receive two years each.
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McClure, Phillips & Co
Joseph Hike
Ais
X Wan
Joseph
Mr. Ittke
Jill
Hike
Weller
Rue
Leon
Hilorud
Reyal
Jaxol
Agithe Morey
Marikead
Tungs
Tor
Quad
Hut
Tam Joseph Hike
Tam
Fmr
United States
Mr. Hike
Arrong
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Canada
England
Australia
South America
Africa
Asia
Pieres
Sil
Invalida’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
N. Y
Common Sense
Fierce
Baitalo
N.Y
Connecticut River Gorge Described By Rev Sarmne Peters
An aged reader letter recalls a Connecticut narrative by Rev Sarmne Peters praising the state’s natural history. It cites a river gorge 200 miles from Long Island Sound, formed by two cliffs where waters rise and pass. iron, lead, and cork are said to show weight and force as the river delves through.
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Sarmne Peters
Connecticut
Luis
Connecticut River
Long Island Sound
Crossing Checks and Bank Risks Warned by English Financier
An English financer warns there are no verified checks on the other side and cautions against phony kiting. He explains crossed checks cannot be cashed directly at the drawee bank and must be deposited first, allowing the payee to review funds and avoid quick retaliation or fraud.
The Japanese Language Features and Measures
The article outlines Japanese counting and terms for common items at different contexts. It notes varying names for rice cooked or eaten, and units like mne for field growth and sei for tools. It compares measurements such as li and kin with Western units and describes regional variation.
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Japan
The Jeweler's Curut and Carat Standards
A 24 carat standard defines the highest purity for precious metals. An 18 carat gold ring consists of three parts gold and one part base metal. The text explains carat versus grain weight and their use in expressing fineness and weight.
Snob Word Origins Explained by Thackeray Context
The piece notes that snob originally described a plebeian by birth used with scorn by higher classes. It says Thackeray later adopted and rebuked the snobbery and ambitions of the vulgar, using the term to critique social pretensions.
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Thackeray
Fifth Nerve and Sneezing From Nerve Pressing
The text explains that sneezing can be averted by pressing the upper nerve area to dull a branch of the fifth nerve. It notes sneezing ceases if the attic nerve is paralysed, even with preserved smell, describing sneezing as a reflex from a minor nerve impression.
Careful Auntie and the mute girl quote from a London Globe piece
A London Globe report presents a mutely told scene where a mother speaks to a mute girl about Aunt Miaria. The dialogue hints at Aunt Miaria's character and history and ends with a pointed question about wiping feet.
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Miaria
London Globe
Biaria
False modesty and vanity in a critic’s creed
A compact, Aphorism style note on how false modesty masks vanity and false virtue reveals hypocrisy, while false grandeur and prudery expose levity and weakness in character. The statement links vanity to modesty, glory to levity, and hypocrisy to virtue.
Laughter and Sobriety Twilight Quote by Beecher
A fragment attributes a wry distinction between laughter and sobriety as a twilight hover between the two states. The line echoes H. W. Beecher in contemplative tone about mood and restraint.
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Salle
H. W. Beecher
Manville Community Health and Visitations Roundup
Martha Kock remains on the sick list this week while residents report visits and travel. Mr Schubert made a Manville call on Sunday. Harriet Bentz visited Marshfield over the weekend. Charley Huber traveled to Sauk County to visit relatives. Emma Gauger shows improvement and hopes to attend school soon. Wn Hintz and daughter Emma visited Marshfield on business. Mr and Mrs E Huber visited Rev and Mrs Ivas in Marsh. Mable Gershpach suffered a relapse and will not be taken home this week. A train near Marshfield derailed three cars but caused little damage. Chas Freiehman left for Auburn Dale on business, returning later in the week. Margaret Senbert hosted the flinch club with a pleasant evening and refreshments. Elma Martell of Marshfield visits her brother Frank this week and will go to Cobb, Wis. for the spring stay.
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Charley Huber
Sauk County
Emma Gauger
E. Huber
Ivas
Marshfield
Mable Gershpach
Elma Martell
Marshfeld
Frank
Cobb, Wis
Chronic Constipation Cured by Urine Laxative Syrup
Advertisement from Sexton Bros promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims to aid digestion, stimulate the liver and bowels, restore natural action, and produce quick relief without nausea. Substitutes are discouraged.
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Sexton Bros
Auburndale Community Notes and Local Moves
Auburndale mentions William Dreilinger spending Sunday with family James Latl injured at camp and sidelined. Mrs Koch of Menasha visiting daughter Mrs E Friederich. August Schultz dog killed by freight train Tuesday. Albert Schuester of Marshfield accepts job at R Conner Co store. Nick Schill back at camp after two weeks away Willie Drollinger of Sherry visits grandparents Dillinger family. Walter Drollinger Craig and Wallace Conner attend a basketball game Friday Feb 2 James Mercer takes job in Marshall and leaves Tuesday. A Sherry Auburndale basketball game occurred.
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James Latl
James R- Mercer
Marshall
Wis
Sherry
Auburndale
Auburndale Triumph Over Wilmer Drollin Friends Surprise
Feb 2 Auburndale won 18 to 22 as Wilmer Drollin Ger received a surprise party with about fifteen friends. Games were played and a light lunch was served.
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Auburndale
Ffteen
Wilmer Drollinger
Fo ley's Kidney Cure Promotes Registry of Remedies
May advertisement from Sexton Bros. touts Fo ley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney irregularities and disorders not beyond medical reach, presenting a bold claim typical of early 20th century patent medicine promotions.
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Foley
Sexton Bros
A Bum Ride at Colby Power Plant Tramp Jolted Awake
The Colby Phonograph reports a near fatal mishap at the Colby power plant when a tramp slept astride a drive wheel spoke. A dawn start with only a lantern led to a severe jolt as the wheel began turning, but the man clung on and escaped serious injury after several revolutions.
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Colby Phonograph
Colby
Le Grippe and Pneumonia Cure Advertisement
An old ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar cures for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. It warns to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package, naming Sexton Bras.
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Foley
Sexton Bras
Memphis, Tenn
Epimes
Sexton Bros
Travel Class February 17 Roll Call Itemizes Topics
The notice lists items for a February 17 travel class roll call including questions on living in Marshfield, Behring Sea controversy and arbitration, Mrs Elvis, trusts in the United States, DATS, Roddis, the Ku Klux Klan, nuns, Pond, a reading of A Vision of the War by Robert G. Ingersoll, Miss Mason, and rental inquiries for Deming Ball addressed to Mrs F R Upham. It also cites a Memphis editor endorsing Foley’s Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy for coughs and lung trouble with a caution to avoid counterfeit products.
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Roll Call
Marshfield
Behring Sea
Elvis
Roddis
Klu Klux Klan
Pond
Robert G. Ingersoll
Women’s rest and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An essay argues that wives bear unequal daily burdens and deserve rest. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for “female weakness” and related ailments, with testimonials and details on ingredients, safety, and a call to consult Dr. Pierce for confidential advice.
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Gabrielli
Donna
Palermo
Gabrielll
Manville
Martha Kock
Mr. Schubert
Harriet Bentz
Wn. Hintz
Emma
Chas. Freiehman
Margaret Senbert
Flinch Club
Wm. Dreilinger
Albert Schuester
R. Conner Co’s
Nick L. Schill
Willie Drollinger
Mr. and
Mrs. Dillinger
Walter Drollinger
Craig and
Wallace Conner
Boining Powder Trust
Trpkee Pire
Minnesota
Dakota
Upham Banner Mills
Miss Mason
F. R. Upham
Mape City
D. M. Glassner
DEPT
Ori
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