Mary Alice Brown in Calvert Street Farmhouse Rescue
Mary Alice Brown is splashed by boys during washing up and rescued by Francis Willett on Calvert street. Her drunken father punishes her and she wanders, taking a country trolley ride to a farmhouse, meets Sam Thomas and a disabled boy, returns home, and the Thomases host Christmas dinner as Francis is sent away to school and Mary Alice finds work.
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Mary Alice Brown
Calvert Street
Francis Willett
Galahad Knight
Mary Alice
Sam Thomas
Little Char- Me Thomas
Sam
Mrs. Brown
Bam
Lem Brown
Charlie
Francis
Francis Willatt
Thomases
Mary
Martha
Lam
Tom
Depou
Lem
Christmas Charity and a Wheelchair Gift Reveal Lem Brown
In a warm Christmas scene, Lem Brown returns with a wheelchair for Charlie and gains respect from Sam Martha and the Browns. Mary Alice explains the plan to involve the women and secure a generous gift of years’ rent for the family, leading to a hopeful future in the little cottage.
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Lottie
Mary Ahce
Mary Alice
No License Foe Wins Gentle Help From Willett in Sheffield
Amos Stubbs visits John Willett to urge active backing for Sheffield’s no license push in the upcoming election. Stubbs praises Willett’s character and influence while Willett declines personal political work, citing planned European travel and practical, non public methods to secure victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Billy
Sheffield
Willett
Amos “Stubbs
Amos
Gata Willett
John Willett
John Willett With An Admiring Eye. “You Certainly Are A Fine Man, Mr. Willett
Hfa
Stubs
The Devil Booze Faces Uphill Christmas Battle
Lem Brown, a hard drinker described as a surly beast, battles liquor love and begins to show progress during the Christmas season in a reflecting account of his struggle and resolve.
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Lem Brown
Frightful debate over liquor and dry forces in nation
A reader questions the truth of Stubbs and notes a fearsome family harmed by liquor while the fight against traffic grows. The remark suggests two thirds of Americans might back the dry movement.
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Stubbs
Contingent Warning on Hidden Exposures
A cryptic note raises caution about exposing hidden vulnerabilities while avoiding direct exposure. The phrase suggests concern over privacy and control in a tense or unconventional context.
Uncle brokers loans in New York pawnshops described
An illsudden portrait of a once- pawn shop figure in New York who now runs a refined loan office. The piece details private rooms for high value pledges, discreet customer entrances, and the practice of pawning clothing and household items across East and West Sides, with weekly cycles of borrowing and redeeming culminating in auction sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorke
New York
Handcar Tourists Roam Chicago Loop In Romantic Stunt
Anton Ketske and an unnamed companion piloted a self starting railroad handcar along Robey and West Twenty first streets with two policemen in pursuit. The contraption, stolen from Chicago Burlington and Quincy yards, had no lights and moved at speed before surrender. Ketske said the tour was for novelty as officers recovered the vehicle at Hinman Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Connors
Hinman Street
Anton Ketske
Kroll Street
Robey
West Twenty-first Streets
Robey Street
Jonés
Ketske
Haridear
Chicago, Burlington ‘and Quincy
Ketsko
Lucy the Maiden Elephant Tours New York City
The three hundred eighty six summers old Lucy the maiden elephant toured Manhattan with keeper Luke Connolly. She wandered from the steamer to freight yards and street blocks before forcing entry to the Institution for the Blind grounds. Bill Snyder aided in restraining her while Lucy trumpeted loudly. The next day she continued toward the Midwest bound for Michigan.
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York
Lucy
New York
Michigan
Luke Connelly
America
New York Central
Thirty-third Street
North River
Luke
Sixteenth Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Ninth Avenue
Thirty-first
Thirty-third Streets
Pennsylvania
Institution
Bill Snyder
Central Park
Middle West
Boise Hot Wells Face Threat of Loss from Earthquakes
Boise residents fear the famous hot artesian wells may fail or surge after tremors. Experts warn the next quake could cut off or greatly alter flow from Hulks Gulch and lower city wells, challenging city heating for homes and public buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dish
Idaho
Boise
Hulks Gulch
Hull
Guich
Get Rid of Freckles with Ethine Double Strength
Advert says ethine double strength removes freckles without a prescription. Apply night and morning from an ounce bottle to clear skin, claiming most require only one ounce. Notes ensure to request double strength with guarantied power.
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Thia
Ensrantes
Flag proposal for Vincennes to mark centennial celebration
Vincennes city council debates a flag design to honor the Indiana city’s history. The proposed banner features an old English red V on blue center to symbolize British rule and a white fleur de lis for French control, with 18 radiating white stripes and 48 smaller stripes representing Indiana’s 18th state status and the current 48 states.
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Vincennes
Ind
Indianapolis
Vincennas
Frattee
Indiana
How to Treat Dandruff with Cuticura Ointment and Soap
Advice for removing dandruff and itching using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. Recommends washing with hot water for a clean scalp and hair. Promotes free sample by mail and requests postal address to Cuticura Dept Ly Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Andrea
Cuticura
Boston
Ady
Santos-Dumont the Brazilian Aeronaut Pioneer
Santos-Dumont born July 20 1873 in Sao Paulo Brazil. He demonstrated air travel using dirigible balloons and airplanes from 1300 to 1906. He spent over 50 000 dollars yearly for 12 years on experiments. In Paris 1901 he won 250000 francs and was made chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1964 and received the officers cross in 1989.
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Santos-Dumont
Santos- “Dumontiis
South América
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Europe
Paris
Trouble and a quarrel on Breckinridge Street
An argument between Casey and O'Brien on Breckinridge Street escalated into a public scene as onlookers watched. A well dressed man intervened, remarking that Casey’s face was “two be nine,” signaling trouble in a lively, taunting exchange.
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Mika Hogan
Casey
O'Brien
Breckinridge ‘Street
Louisville Times
Dove of Peace Dialogue Amid Perilous Times
A fragmentary dialogue reflects concern for the dove as a symbol of peace. One speaker endorses admiration while questioning whether the bird should flourish amid perilous conditions that threaten extinction. The exchange hints at human responsibility to aid others.
Sensible Steps for Coffee Use Cited in Study
The text notes caffeine’s active role in coffee and lists symptoms such as headache nervousness insomnia and a jumpy heart. It suggests a sensible action is to call the coffee rather than rely on other remedies.
Postum Instant Drink Promises Healthful Comfort
Instant Postum is made from wheat roasted with molasses and contains no harmful substances. Thousands who value health use Postum for comfort and delight, prepared instantly in a cup with hot water and described as convenient, nourishing, and satisfying.
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Small Maynard
Wil
Sald ‘Lem
Kennight Charles B.” Thomas
Knight Charles Brushly Thomas
Charlie-boy
Mary ‘Alice
Francia
Mr. Wilet
Lew
Ben
Cerino
Waters
Chapter
Gotham
Chicago
Loop District
Maiden Elephant
Parign
Works” & Te Pew SH
Darthslamew's
Parksveame
Fittiot
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