Country house prank ends with arrest of burglar
In Jig gersville a country house prank escalates when a trio of residents plan a burglary spoof. Bunch Jefferson is finally captured by Harmony Diggs after a chase. Clara J. and others react with mixed fear and humor as the town police take the culprit away.
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Law
Uncle Peter
Harmony Diggs
Tacks
Mr. Iggs
Bunch
Martha
Peter
Bunch Jefferson
Hawkshaw
Mr. Buggular
G. W. Dillingham Co
The Surprise of the Spiritual
The sermon by Rev. Hugh T. Kerr reflects on discovering God as a hidden treasure in the field of life. It compares divine revelation to an unexpected find that transforms mood and conduct, urging joy, sacrifice, and active pursuit of spiritual riches. The piece cites biblical figures and historic faith moments to emphasize surprising encounters with the sacred.
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Mr. Kerr
Nero
Jesus
God
Job
Philip
Father
Tennyson
Lfe
Iingstone
Nicodemus
Zacchaeus
Christ
Matthew
Paul
Damascus
Wales
Phillippi
Silas
Livingstone
CHIC EFFECTS IN HATS offer velvet and beaver flexible headwear
The article describes flexible velvet, felt, and beaver hats reaching the eyebrows with bonnet like shapes. It highlights velvet caps with plaited edges, metallic wreaths with silk roses, and beaver poke bonnets for street wear. It notes outfits suited for business daily wear and the possibility to renovate and replace drapery on hats.
Determining One's Attitude Toward Heaven
A Methodist sermon stresses personal choice in accepting or rejecting Christ's teachings as the path to heaven. Rev. John Whitehead of Boston emphasizes individual responsibility in spiritual destiny.
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Heaven
Christ
John Whitehead
Methodist
Boston
Organized Labor Stated By Reverend Foulkes
Rev W H Foulkes of Portland Oregon argues organized labor has ignored the deeper life struggles for material things and calls for a broader view of labor concerns within the Presbyterian community.
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W. H. Foulkes
Presbyterian
Portland
Ore
Yearning to be in good neighbor or splendid schooling
A fragmentary note speaks of desire for friendly neighbors and quality education for the land of the wints, implying a cultural or civic longing. The text reads like a reflective, aspirational line rather than a specific event or report.
Matched scarf and muff from Paris blend velvet and fur
Paris produced matched scarf and muff set shows velvet with black and white stripes. Velvet band forms body while fur outlines the edges and inner bands, with satin quillings and deep fringe. The cape like shoulder fit, three yard long stole and large muff emphasize style and value.
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Stratfeht
Paris
Metalic Embroidery at Home for Opulent Net Art
The newest embroidery craze shows metallic tissue net in gold or silver with a wavy braid border and bead patterns. It promises a luxurious look with little time and effort, and can be envisioned in copper or iridescent net for striking effect.
A Convenient Sponge Bag Crochet Pattern
Practical decorative sponge bag formed from a square of crochet rings with oil silk lining. Use celluloid rings and double crochet to cover, create four pleats, join rings neatly, fill spaces with fine needlework, and finish with pinked silk layers and ribbon bow plus silk pompoms.
Separate Coat Revival Adds Flair to Everyday Wear
A revived fashion trend features long separate coats paired with one piece dresses. Tweed or heavy serge coats suit daily wear while dress occasions call for broadcloth or velvet textures. Expert styling uses lace motifs and colored embroidery to elevate collars and trims, creating refined, coordinated outfits.
Embroidering on Lace Pattern Trend Discussed
A brief note discusses embroidery over lace as a newer variation to colored embroidery in patterns. The piece observes growing familiarity with the method and hints at its evolving use in textile decoration.
Wool shrinking and stew tips from old kitchen lore
The passage gives old hints on shrinking wool before darning by steaming in a kettle to prevent holes from enlarging. It also advises cooking vegetables gently in steam or hot water, salting near the end, and serving hot to improve taste and nutrition.
Hair nets suited for outdoor wear in windy weather
Hair nets do not improve appearance and give an elderly look. They should be worn with care and are best reserved for outdoor use and windy conditions.
Stamp moistener for the silver chate aire
A new article for stamps and envelopes is a stamp moistener shaped as a silver tube two inches long holding an ounce of water. A tight cover fits over one end and has small punctures through which water droplets are released.
Cleaning a Black Skirt with Iron and Sponge
A method outlines cleaning a black skirt by laying it flat, removing grease with brown paper and a hot iron, then sponging with a strong coffin rub over the entire dress. Work on the front and edge, then sponge on the wrong side until perfectly dry.
Canada Will Hold Census As Western Lands Grow
A 1911 census will show Canada’s rapid growth across commerce mining agriculture and railways with population over 8 million. Western settlement expands rapidly with 100 000 homesteads and 36 000 square miles opened in two years, boosting output in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Government literature invites readers to obtain copies via a Canadian representative.
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Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Indiana
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Resinol Ointment Cures Summer Eczema Breakouts
Barbara Carpenter of Ogden Utah writes that her neck eruptions, blamed on eczema, cleared after using Resinol Ointment, which she says cured what other remedies could not.
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Barbara Carpenter
Ogden
Mannered Chicken Tale Confuses Child at Ark
A three year old boy accompanied by his grandmother visited a chicken ark. As the chicks dipped their bills in water, he exclaimed that they were putting their feet on the table prompting a curious moment in the nursery scene.
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Robert
How He Lost Out in a Royal Teasing Exchange
A pointed dialogue unfolds as DeShort begs Miss Oldgold to teach him to owe her, while she retorts with a playful rebuke about age and learning. The exchange ends with her formal call of “Sir” signaling amusement and mock seriousness.
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Jiggersville
Peter
John
TeShort
Miss Oldgold
DeShort
Worth Its Weight in Gold
Pettit’s Eye Salve advertised as a tonic for eye strain watery eyes and general eye care. Sold by druggists or Howard Bros Buffalo with claims of strengthening old eyes.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Hamline Wizard Oil Promoted for Pain Relief
The advertisement touts Hamline Wizard Oil as an effective pain reliever for lung issues and aches. It claims quicker, cleaner relief than a mustard plaster with a pleasant use experience.
Memory and identity in a social reflection
A reflective line contrasts a man who forgets his boyhood with a woman who denies she is still a girl, exploring aging, gender, and self perception in a concise, aphoristic voice.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Parody Teething Claim
An OCR fragment touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming relief for teething pain and gums. It also jumbles unrelated lines about hats and wind, lacking coherent article structure or clear publication context.
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Clara J
Spike Hennessy
Gumshoe Charlie
Jimmy
Pierre
Scott
Billy
Hugh T. Kerr
Folleston Wane Presbyterian
Kingdom of Heaven
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