Thanksgiving Eve Fable of Aunt Millie and the Banked Fortune
A village Thanksgiving tale follows Aunt Millie Rayner who after years of care and sacrifice becomes guardian to Kate's children. George returns with a wife, money, and a scheme, but a fire reveals his greed as Aunt Millie learns to trust Fred Derrin. The couple reunites, the old farm is rebuilt, and Millie retires in happiness with a new family feast.
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George
Milicent Rayner
Mille
Agake
Mary
Millie
Beneralls
Vilage
Mille Rayner
Millie Rayner
Bred Derrin
Kate
Thes
Fred Derrin
Spain
Billie
Mike
George Manding
Insuries
Mr. Derrin
Fred
Milo
Millia
Millie’s Thanksgiving in Aunt Millie’s Kitchen
Aunt Millie recalls her nephew George leaving for California with Mr Green hoping to take him, years ago. She reflects on the strain of chores and the toll of time as she sits exhausted in a rocking chair, memories amid a busy kitchen.
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Aunt Millie
Millie
George
Mr. Green
California
Sven Mow
Minienavar
Slidle
Ake
Kltellen
Beauty Fades Fast Women Warned By Suffering Sisters
A 19 year old wife shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aided her lingering menstrual pains nervousness and fatigue after childbirth and urges other young wives to seek the medicine. The letter from Chambersburg Pa is published at her request to encourage women to persevere through maternity stress.
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Warler
Lydia E. Pinkbite
Chucebersburg
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
H. Catherine
Chaiberaburg
Remarkable Japanese Timepiece Exhibited in Frame
A Pittsburg Dispatch report describes two Japanese timepieces framed in a nine by four foot display. A moondya landscape unfolds with blooming plum and cherry trees, a cascaded ill, a crystal stream, and a woodland beyond. A miniature sky glows golden, with hours struck on silver gongs and tortoises marking each hour. A plumage bird sings as a mouse scurries from a grotto arch to the garden.
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Japan
Pittspore
Waco editors die in street duel with judge
In Waco Texas on a Friday battle lines were drawn between J W Harris editor of the Waco Times Herald and his brother W A Harris and Judge B Gerald a prominent citizen. The duel ended with W A Harris killed, J W Harris fatally wounded and Gerald shot in the side and possibly fatally injured.
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Waco
Tex
J. W. Harris
Waco Times-Herald
W. A. Harris
B. Gerald
Gerald
May
Dig Regular Army and Bank Failures Reported
A fragmented clipping notes Hustetters Stomash Bitsera for digestive relief and describes a strong army of regulars. It then reports three banks with $160,000 deposits closing their doors, led by R. H. Wiley who has disappeared.
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Banka
Leavenworth
Marengo
Einglish
Ind
R. H. Wilett
Onehiar
Grain-O promotes coffee substitute in grocers
An old notice touts Grain-O as a pure grain coffee substitute. It claims the product suits delicate stomachs and closely resembles coffee in taste. Consumers are urged to ask for Grain-O at stores and try it per package.
Pigeons Freed Before Provisions Run Low in Saloon
Andres released a few hundred pigeons to prevent shortages as supplies dwindled in a saloon. Prof. W. H. von Riehl, noted historian and publicist, died in Munich at age 75.
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Andres
St. Paul
W. H. von Riehl
Munich
Kipling and Companion volume prospects in 1898
Kipling has written one of Thin clos for the 1898 volume of Tat Youre's Companion. The Burning of the Sarah Sands by Lula is a sad tale of heroism in the rank. Those who subscribe to Tas Youre's Companion will receive the paper free for the rest of the year. An illustrated prospectus for 1898 and sample copies are available on application at the Columbus Ave Boston address. Russia's cereal crop is not as tall as first supposed per a statement from the national agricultural department.
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Rd Kipling
Sarah Sands
Lula
Comba
Gs Vortius Companion
Columbus Ave
Boston
Mass
National Agricultural Department
Russia
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Caution against ointments for catarrh with mercury as they risk harming the senses and body. Reputable physicians prescriptions advised. The Owensbury Cure from Guoney & Cov is claimed mercury free and internal in action. Buying Ball Gatareh Cure promises internal relief though authenticity uncertain. Toledo, Shi, Ye Choney & Go Tyatimonias listed with price per bottle. Halt'y Family Pill reformulated.
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Guoney & Cov
Nda
Toledo
Shi
Bose
London Split Over Religious Teaching in Public Schools
London confronts a heated debate on whether religious instruction should be required in public schools. Proponents argue for moral guidance while opponents warn of state secularism and potential discrimination. Public demonstrations and political lobbying mark the tense national discussion.
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London
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for foot comfort
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet and foot odor claiming it loosens tight shoes and prevents sweating and calluses. The copy urges purchase from druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents plus stamps, with claims of broad popularity and various product mentions.
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Allen
Allen & Olmsted
le Roy
Lane's Family Medicine Moves the Bowela Daily
A health notice claims Lane's Medicine improves daily wellbeing by acting on the Hycrand Kidneys and aiding recovery. It urges careful practice with a routine of two hours and a 500 unit dose to stay healthy.
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Lane
Alek Hi Vache
Whitlock and Spyragus Marriage at Eastbourne Sussex
At Eastbourne Sussex Lieutenant George Whitlock grandson of the late General Whitlock marries Mina Rebecca Spyragus daughter of Horace J Sprague United States Commerce Gibraltar BPAIP in a ceremony described in local notices.
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Eastbourne
Sussex
George Whitlock
General Whitlock
Mina Rebecca Spyragus
Horate J. Sprague
United States
Commlne
Gibraltar, Bpaip
Bonito to Health and Conspiracy of Patent Medicines
A garbled regional scan touts little fragrant tablets in an enameled box branded W U C Cascarets and Kemp’s Bolsa as cures for coughing, digestion, and throat issues. It touts Lasative Bromo Quina dos as a cold cure and notes a Denver stock growers convention in January. It mentions actor William Elwood’s death from heart failure.
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Dulaye
Casuareta
Denver
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