Engagement of Dorothy Selden to Alfred L. Kemble Revealed
A club night tale ends with a surprise note announcing the engagement of Miss Dorothy Selden, niece of Mr. Gregory, to Alfred L. Kemble. The Major narrates a layered love story as the note arrives, confirming the betrothal amid coffe and rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loopyright
C. McChire
Mnajor
Major
Miner
Williamson
Chicago and South Pacific Railroad
Efe
Channing
Wilton
Elelo
Burry
Chinning
Cape
Dorothy
Billy
Gregory
Mr. Gregory
Miss Gordon
A. L. Kemble
Haunted Lease Tale Opens With Premonition
The narrator recounts buying a house at half its value long known as a haunted lease. On deed delivery day he plans to spend the night there and arrives in the early evening to find the garret spanning the house with no partitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lewis
Haunting in an Abandoned House Ends in Demolition
The narrator recounts unsettling sounds and unseen presences in a long unused home. Night noises, slipping footsteps, a crying wail, and a blown lamp drive both the narrator and a skeptic to flee. After a second inspection, they raze the building, yet no explanation is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
A Nose Romance Read by Miss Anderson and Friends
A humorous scene unfolds as Miss Anderson narrates a mock romance about disfigurement and marriage, featuring Miss Cartwright and Miss Buddington. The tale notes Mr Buddington’s early betrothal to Miss Mardin and the clash between youthful passion and mature judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Buddington Love Triangle Ends In A Nose Bleed
A trolley carriage misadventure ties together Mr Buddington Miss Palmer and Miss Martin in a comic tale of mistaken engagement and a broken nose. Buddington courts Miss Palmer after a clash in the car while Miss Martin remains engaged elsewhere, leading to a marriage between Buddington and Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Duddinngton
Martin
Mr. Buddington
Miss Palmer
Miss Martin
Prompter Dangles Pay Question at Boarding House
A Kansas City anecdote features a widowly Mrs Pranes scolding a prompter who jokes about theater pay. The boarder clarifies he is the theater prompter, not an actor, prompting a demand to become the house prompter or find another lodging.
A Bunagler and Self Made Man Suffering Remorse
A fragment from Harper's Bazar notes Alice-Herbert describing himself as a self made man while hinting at deep remorse and suffering. The odd phrasing and era voice suggest a literary or satirical aside rather than a straight news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice—Herbert
Harper's Bazar
Thoughtful Maxim From Somerville Journal
A brief quotation from the Somerville Journal urges readers to think carefully before speaking or writing. The line emphasizes contemplation and prudent communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Harness shop promotes leather from Oregon tanned hides
C W Brown advertises the largest county harness assortment including own made harness of Oregon leather. Spring stock covers tools, Lee remedies, oils, greases and gloves. Harness repairs offered on short notice at 3204 Cc. W. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Brown
Oregon
Lee
W. Brown
Digestive aid claims cure for dyspepsia and disorders
The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests food and rests the stomach. It cites L A Sopper of Little Rock Kentucky praising its life saving help for a young girl. Also notes availability from druggists. The Atlanta Journal item jokes about Roosevelt and Bryan settling the 1908 presidential contest with boxing gloves.
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L. A. Sopper
Little Rock
Kentucky
Atlanta Journal
John L. Sullivan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Burns and Wounds
Norfolk man reports severe knee burn relieved by Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopping pain and aiding healing. Drugstore ad cites Topeka Herald and Philadelphia Record note the president is being challenged by press critics.
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Bucklen
C. Rivenbark, Jr
Norfolk
O. A
Topeka Herald
Philadelphia Record
Poisons in Food and Patent Medicine Ads
A collage of old newspaper lines promoting patent medicines and tonics. Pills promise cures for indigestion headaches and liver troubles with guarantees or money back. Mentions Rocky Mountain Tea by Helliater and Soetje ads, plus real estate and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollister
Helliater
Rocky Mountain
Fraud Exposed Warns Against Imitation Remedies
Fraud exposed as counterfeiters imitate Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds to defraud buyers. The warning urges looking for the Bucklen name on wrappers as protection, noting 35 years of remedy trust and identifying H. Bucklen & Co. of Chicago and Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Illinois
Windsor
Canada
Frigid Tone Hints at Seasonal Heat Wave
In a brief note from Philadelphia The Inquirer comments on lingering cold conditions and anticipates rising heat as the season shifts, suggesting the need to conserve relief for upcoming hot spells.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted as scarless healer
The salve is claimed to cure cuts burns boils bruises and piles with no scar. A testimonial from H M Middleton of Thebes Illinois recalls fever sore relief in under a week. Sold by all druggists. Chicago News notes Uncle Joe Cannon political rule debate and in-fighting among Democrats.
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DeWitt
Misa H. M. Middleton
Thebse
Sayen
Chicago News
Joe Cannon
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Chester Post Master
A. L. Spofford, post master at Chester Michigan, reports his daughter nearly strangled by croup was unconscious but recovered after three doses of One Minute Cough Cure given half hour apart. He states the remedy relieves a tickling throat quickly and is harmless for children. Sold by all druggists.
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America
A. L. Spofford
Chester
Michigan
Electric Bitters cited by Mrs Young as liver stomach cure
Mrs A Young of Clay New York details neuralgia of the liver and stomach with heart weakness and poor appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quick relief and cure. Ad touts it as best medicine for weak women and notes a 50 cent price and O H Soetje druggist. Also mentions Roosevelt not seeking re election and democrat reaction.
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A. Young
Clay
N. Y
O. H. Soetje Druggist
Cardus
Cardui
Little Early Risers Pills Promote Gentle Bowels
To cure constipation and liver troubles by gently moving the bowels and acting as a tonic to the liver, take Little Early Risers. These famous little pills are mild pleasant and harmless but effective and sure. Sold by all druggists. New Spring Dress Goods at Milers Bolton's.
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O. H. Soetje
Philadelphia Telegraph
Russia
Bleu Yule Wade
O. H. Lostie
Buffalo Express
Baltimore
Maryland
Kansas City
Kiburz
Main Street
Jas. Voorhees
Philadelphia Inquirer
Topeka
Milers & Bolton
Shallenberger
Lovell
Monticello
Gillen
Anamosa
California
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Frisco
E. L. Palmer
Pass Agt
Equitable Bldg
Des Moines
Maeve Crry
MonMo Houta
Mirick, & Inclis
Monticello Bank
Iowa
Ostia
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Jiolton
M. E
Epworth
Sanouly
W. KR. van Burnn
A. M. Maurice
FVICK
Dental Department
Drake University
Burrichter'a Drygoods
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley& Remley
Amamosa
A. Matthiessen
E. Tarbox
Ionea
Earth
Mise Hattiel McCuskey
Northwestern Conservatory of Music
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Herrick & Bauder
Town
Monticello State Bank
P. C. Babcock
Northwestern Yeast CO
Chicago, Ill
J. &. Houser
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Dr. Shallenberger
Stright
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Winds
Drexel State Bank
A. Kempf
Prop
Eagle Drug Store
Roe
Illinois Central R. R
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Havana
Cuba
Colon
Panama
Gulfport
Miss
Hammond
Gulf Port
Great Southern
Mexico
Central America
West Indies
Europe
Hot Springs
Ark
Florida
Memphis
Dixie Flyer
Jacksonville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
San Francisco
N. J
F. Merry
Dubuque
H. C. Bohlken
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