Move to the country ends in unexpected self reliance
The Chesneys relocate to Mulleinstalk Farm seeking thrift and health but endure hardship. Elma discovers bees and flowers earn a living, proving the women’s resourcefulness. Elma later vows marriage to Walter Penn, while Mrs. Chesney finds purpose in domestic labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chesney
Mrs. Chesney
Will
Pape
Mamma
Elma
Mary Penn
Spencer
Mr. Penn
Mr. Chasney
Squire Penn
Walter Penn
Papa
Rebecca Becker
Elina
Walter
George Chesney
Helen Forrest Graves
A Paris Chemist Foils Perfume Water Plot
A Parisian chemist in Clichy thwarted a perfume water attack by a masked woman aiming to blind a man. The chemist substituted perfume water and had an associate follow her. The woman discarded the plan and fled as bystanders watched the staged crime without harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clichy
Bashan
Marie Beer
Adonis
Atlanta
Loston Post
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold By J Eisenhuth
Promoted as the best skin salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and available through J Eisenhuth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eisenhuth
A Modern Xantippe and a Fish Fry Day
Jim Akers, a weak man with a tyrannical wife, plans to attend a fish fry but is ordered to stay home. The confrontation escalates as his wife punishes him with harsh discipline and Jim feigns compliance, culminating in a dramatic attempt to flee then reforming under her stern control. Ed Sykes and Hank Evans misinterpret the noise as a house fire.
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Jim Akers
Jim
Ed Sykes
Hank Evans
Cross Roads
Jehosaphat
Amusing a Millionaire at a New Port Casino
A famed millionaire in a New Port casino grows bored as chatter dries and patrons lounge in the heat. He provokes waiter Thomas with a cold champagne trick, bets on his shivering, and after two hours the casino becomes lively again as the man admits it wasn’t slow after all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Thomas
Darkey
America
New York World
Do You Worry About a Fatality Among Prominent Men
A discussion on medical sects Allopathy and Homeopathy contrasts rival cures with insurance examinations revealing kidney disease as a barrier to coverage. The piece cites Warner’s Safe Cure as a proven remedy, supported by testimonials and a $5,000 guarantee, urging readers to investigate despite potential ad classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allopathy
Warner’s
Warner
Vanderbilt
Astor
Sherman and the Youngest Soldier
General Sherman public encounter where a young man claimed to be the youngest soldier he served with and asked to shake his hand. Sherman questioned the youth’s age and implied that at 13 he should have stayed home with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
Gen. Sherman
French Craze in Art Fashion Reaches Women Readers
An advertisement touts a new art craze called the French Craze for decorating china and glassware. It offers a model placque plus materials for $1, with extra gifts for referrals, plus listings of embroidery silk, tinsel braid, and macrame cord at reduced prices from Empire News Co. of Syracuse, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Empire News CO
Syracuse
N. Y
Castoria Slogan Invoked Across Generations
Vintage line extols Castoria for babies children and mothers across generations. Noted as a testimonial style claim tied to a JOURNAL office first-class job work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
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A Harter
Millheim, PA
B. Stover
Madisonburg, Pa
W. Reifsnyder
W. Lose
John F. Harter
Practical
Methodist Church
Millheim PA
D. Geo. L. Lee
M.D
O. Deininger
Journal Office, Pennst
Milheim Banking House
Jno.h. Orvis
C.M. Bower
Ellis L.orvis
Bower & Orvis
Attorneys-at-Law
Woodings Building
D. H. Hastings
W. F. Reeder
Astings & Reeder
Bellefonte, PA
Allegheny Street
Yocum & Hastings
As C. Meyer
Bellefonte PA
Ww. C. Heinle
Bellefonte,pa
Centre County
J A. Beaver
J. W. Gephart
Gephart
Alleghany Street
High Street
Ree
Allegheny ST
C. G. McMillen
Ummins
Bishop Street
Emanuel Brown
Main
Jay Streets
Lock Haven
Sommons Liver Regulator
South
Physicians
Simmons Liver Regulator
L. M. Hinton
M. D
Washington, Ark
Epraned
4. Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia, Pa
Chesney
Will and Spencer
Abigail
George
Rossie
Ellie
Rose
Mulleinstalk Farm
Rosie
Tle
Bucklen
Sherman
Castoria
Miss
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