The Little Mademoiselle and the Duel on the Frontier
The narrative recalls Yves Pelven de Pelyen, nicknamed the little mademoiselle, a refined yet solitary officer in 1871 near a provisional frontier. His mysterious life, duel, and final death unfold through a captain's wife and fellow officers, ending with his dreamlike devotion and sacrifice.
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Mime de Gouville
Roger de Gouville
Yves Parnabe de Pelyen
St. Gyr
Yves de Pelyen de Kerdee
France
Mlle. de Pelven
Mademoiselle
Rezonville
Finand
Tigresse
Mess
Saone
Bretagne
Yves
Pelven
Malta
Louis XIV
Austria
Dolman
St. Perle
Landeau
Delle
de Pelyen
Roger
Vast U.S. Rainfall Volume Requires Half-Billion Horses
The United States receives about 1 407 cubic miles of rain and snow annually. That amount would fill Lake Ontario more than twice. Restoring the water to the clouds would need 500 000 000 horses working ten hours daily for a year.
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United States
Lake Ontario
A Slaver's Cargo Through Atlantic Eyes
J Taylor Wood recounts aboard a slaver how 300 captives labored below decks until the hatch was removed and a blast of stifling air filled the hold. The crew rescued some with water and spirits while 17 died and were cast overboard.
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J. Taylor Wood
Atlantic
Fox Terrier Tricks Fat Spaniel With Wall Ramble
The fox terrier lured the heavier spaniel down a bank and returned home, leaving the fat dog stranded. The spaniel was later helped up by others, while the terrier repeated the prank and seemed to revel in it. The fate of the fat dog’s future rambles remains uncertain.
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Buffalo News
How David Harum Was Born in a Local Tale
Anna Wentworth recounts how William Wescott, talented in art and music but poor, sought cash by writing a book. A friend urged adding local color and using a known townsman, leading to the creation of David Harum, though the name never appeared in the original concept.
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David Harum
Wescott
Sonata
Mr. Wescott
David Sharum
David
Anna Wentworth
Woman’s Home Companion
English Surgeon Rescues Sailor From Shark
An English surgeon Dr Frederice Hill aboard in the Indian Ocean leapt from the rail with a belaying pin and drove it through a shark’s jaws to save a sailor who fell overboard. Both were brought aboard unharmed and Hill quipped about needing a clean shirt after the brave act.
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Frederice Hill
Indian Ocean
Hill
Oyster farming stated as difficult in early growth
The article notes oyster cultivation in Europe on a scientific basis, but in the United States only beginnings exist. It states an oyster reaches market readiness in about five years and that a tiny fraction survive to be eaten.
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Europe
Chicago Times-Herald
The
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Hammond
Louisiana
J, BF
Merry
Ll, Cent
RB. R
Dubuque
Lowa
Not to Be Encouraged in Liquor Trade Opinions
A Boston Transcript quip notes the danger of a man carrying his business home, arguing that if his trade is liquor selling it is not wise to bring home large amounts nightly. The remark frames public concern over alcohol commerce and personal conduct.
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Boston Transcript
No Reciprocity Quote Sparks Gossip Critique
A Chicago Record quote labels Annie Nibbins as the meanest gossip, noting she does not reveal secrets but prompts others to spill them. The remark frames her as a sly communicator who ferrets out information while withholding it.
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Annie Nibbins
Chicago
Watchman’s Promised Payment Delayed by Time
Dialogic notice from The Retort Proper in The Collector Here mocks a debtor’s claim of time delay. The exchange pits a collector against a young man who insists the payment is only “Fri day” by the watch, implying the deadline slipped by due to time misperception.
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Indianapolis
Notable 19th Century Patent Medicine Ads Collect
A collage of medicinal claims and promotional blurbs. Products praised include Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, One Minute Cough Cure, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Names like D. C. Prader and G. Prader appear, along with notes on digestion, cough remedies, and anti counterfeit warnings. Also mentions Dewey the bear and historic details about Magellan and early electricity in the United States.
Discovery cures woman of consumption says Mrs Rosa Richardson
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina says she was near death from consumption but after seven bottles of King s New Discovery she recovered and is now well. The ad touts the medicine as a life saver for coughs colds and bronchial illnesses with trial bottles free at drug stores. It also notes Yukon coal deposits near Dawson City Rock Creek chiefs supplying coal at reasonable rates.
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Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N. C
King
Yukon
Rock Creek
Dawson City
Electric Bitters Promise Strength For Weak Patients
A Burlington fireman credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after severe weakness and pain. The ad claims the remedy renews life and vigor for weak people and is sold by druggists for 50 cents. The note also mentions Queen Victoria’s age and royal grandchildren in a separate line.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
World Famous Salve Claims Cures for Many Ailments
Advert reads a salve offering cures for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores and piles with guaranteed results. It sells for 25 cents at drug stores. Quote to Mrs Hetty Green notes the remark that Hash has caused more divorces than infidelity.
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Hetty Green
Hash
Dr King’s New Life Pills Enduring Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising relief from indigestion biliousness constipation headaches and stomach liver and bowel issues. Claims universal use by tireless workers with easy safe and sure results for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dr. King
Unprecedented farming club offer includes Iowa Homestead Poultry Farmer
Farmers urged to subscribe to a four-paper club for one year at 2.20. The Iowa Homestead, The Poultry Farmer, and Special Farmers' Institute Editions join local news in a single package. Limited time only. samples available at the office.
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Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
West
Reduced excursion tickets to southern resorts by CM&StP Railway
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway offers reduced excursion tickets to destinations including Jacksonville Florida Mobile Alabama New Orleans Louisiana Savannah Georgia El Paso Texas good for return passage before June 1 1901. Rates routes and times available from coupon ticket agents. Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean combo price $2.00 only for advance paying subscribers.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Jacksonville
Fla
Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Savannah
el Paso
Tex
Tue Express
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Illinois Central
Cairo
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Finois Central
Homeseekers
South
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Spartanburg
S. C
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
D. E. Pond
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
New York
Monticello Express
State Register
the Express
Weekly
Iowa State Register
J. I. Merry
Pass
Agt
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Cent’l R. R. Tech
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D. C. Prader
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Omaha
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Milne
Davenport
Farley
Galnar Frereight Davenreigh
Oxfor Freight
Unday
Love
Margaret Sangster
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Ner Sane
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Hin
Velven
Ceutenant
Juncheon
Randeau
Igresse
Louis de Roll
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Adolphe Chenevievre
New York City
Pearson's Magazine
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Jamestown
West India Company
West Indies
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Brooklyn
London
London Exchange
Africa
I. W. Grove
Dewey
Elitch’s Garden
Denver
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Knox County
Mamie Longfellow
Millport
Grippe
D.C. Prader
Philippine Islands
Magellan
Marian
Prader
Hudson
DeWitt
August Brassart
Daguerre
St. Louis
TD. C. Prader
de Witt
Dublin
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Tlinois Central
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National Bank
U. 5
S. 8. Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
E. Sarlos
John Schwaitzer
John McDonald
G. Barry George
William Stahler
O. H Soetje
H. M. Carpenter
Monticello Tile Factory
John Gibson
Lovell State Bank
Groran L. Loven
R. C. Strrtton
WAL Vice- Press
J. W. Coxsee, Nicholas Holst
A. L. Fairbanks
FA. Sandhouse, Wm. Schodde
W. A. Mirick
H. C. Bohlken
Hicks & Eilers
Tribune
the Tribune
Daily Tribune
Ita
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