Chip McGuire Escapes to Woods Camp in Maine
A 16 year old girl named Chip McGuire is sold by her father to Pete Bolduc and runs away into the Maine woods. She reaches Martin Frisbie and family who shelter her as a wilderness journey unfolds with love between Chip and Ray, canoe captives, and a pursuit by Bolduc.
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Chip McGuire
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bolduc
Martin Frisbie
Martin
Raymond Stetgen
McGuire
Chip
Tomah
Ray
Pete Buldoc
Levi
Bolduc
Old Cy
Amzi
Chip's New Journey Brings Unexpected Storms to Greenvale
Chip arrives in Greenvale to astonished gossip as the stage brings Martin and his wife along with Chip. The scene hints at rumors and changing fortunes, while Old Cy advises Ray to focus on preparations for winter trapping and future earnings.
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Chip
Greenvale
Joe” Barnes
Martin
Woods Road Encounter With Murder Tale Unsettles Travelers
Chip recounts a grim childhood memory of her father’s killings and theft of money, while Uncle Joe probes sanity and the woods offer eerie “spites” as they travel twenty miles. Chip’s frantic narration continues at Phinney’s store with more murder and capture details.
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Chip
Pete
Joe
Tomah
Phinney’s
Chip McGuire arrives as Angie’s new ward in rural town
Chip McGuire, known as Vera but called Chip, becomes a central figure in Aunt Comfort’s household. Neighbors and villagers flock to see the novelty as misunderstandings spread about her past and temper. Chip faces school integration challenges and a stern but caring Miss Phinney struggles to assign proper lessons while Angie and Tim’s Place history color the town’s reception.
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Aunt Comfort
Hannah Pettibone
Chip
Nezer
Hannah
Uncle Joe
Angie
Parson Jones
Frisbie
Miss Phinney
Golge
Vanity and Mirrors Across Genders
A reflective essay contrasts male and female vanity. It argues men need mirrors far less, dressing in darkness if needed, while women rely on many mirrors and glasses to adjust outfits. It notes fear of slips or misplaced elements undermining the effort and questions why men mock women’s mirror use.
Parallel bars in playground banter from a Punch era exchange
Micky Mulberry jokes about parallel bars while teasing Misa Sharpe. Puck notes that any fool might make the same mistake, highlighting a playful misunderstanding in a theatrical or classroom setting.
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Micky Mulberry
Misa Sharpe
Puck
Tragic Osceola Train Fatalities Claim Two Young Men
At 11 80 p m in Osceola Frank Prine 20 and T Carson 22 were struck by a Burlington fast mail bound for Chicago. Prine died instantly. Carson was mortally injured and died soon after. They had been visiting sweethearts and crossed the track behind a freight. The engineer applied brakes and backed to the scene but too late. Passengers and officials found the men crushed and bleeding. Carson suffered a broken limb and internal injuries. doctors fear death.
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Osceola
Frank Prine
T. Carson
Burlington
Chicago
Prine
W. G. Pani
Carson
New Virginia
Key
Court Denies Pay to Contractors for Unauthorized Ditch Work
In Sidney the auditor and county board were enjoined by Mule Slough taxpayers from paying Katz Callaghan & Co further. Warrants totaling 26 8891 had been issued, claimed to exceed the contract by over 7 000. Judge Macy ruled the contractors get the already paid amount only, as unapproved changes and earth removal exceeded the contract.
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Sidney
Macy
Mrs Cottrell Withdraws Divorce Suit and Alimony Claim
Des Moines report states Mrs Amelia Cottrall wife of Hon John C Cottrell of Kingsley has withdrawn her suit for 320000 alimony and divorce. The case named Mrs Alonzo W Hough as co respondent and hinted at later marriages. Sources suggest a confidential settlement and reconciliation for the sake of their children.
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Des Moines
Amelia Cottrall
John C. Cottrell
Kingsley
Cottrell
Alonzo W. Hough
Hough
Great Western Is Fined in Iowa Nuisance Case
In Marshalltown district court Judge J M Parker fined Chicago Great Western Railway Corp 300 dollars on a nuisance charge for selling intoxicating liquor on its buffet cars in the county. A plea of not guilty was amended to guilty on one count with the other dismissed. The case follows the prosecution of John B Hollenhorn, a former Great Western roadmaster now serving three years in Anamosa for padding payrolls.
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Marshalltown
J. M. Parker
Chicago Great Werstern Railway Corporation
Egermayer
John 2B
Hollenhorn
Great Western
Ann
Melrose Fire Wipes Out District Igniting Mystery
The Melrose business district was nearly obliterated by a fire that began soon after 8:30 a.m. in the Melrose Record office. Nine buildings burned as wind stayed calm, with losses near $20,000. Editor Mrs. C A Heaton and her son escaped danger. she is prostrated and lost all belongings including subscription lists.
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Melrose
The
Melrose Record
I Js
Record
C. A. Heaton
Lacona Bank to Reopen Under Receiver Beem
Willard Beem, Lacona bank receiver, says the bank will reopen within thirty days. It held about 385 000 in deposits in the defunct Wrat National, with some offset by counterclaims. Stockholders J A Pogue C T Murray Jeling Mins Samuel Oxenrider and H M Wilson will buy the three months interest of Intel R Crocker and reopen with 12 600 capital. deposits totaled around 125 000, with most on hand. Beem has worked to straighten the affaIRS.
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Chariton
Willard Beem
Lacona Bank
Wrat National
Lita Ona Bank
J. A. Pogue
C. T. Murray
Jeling Mins
Samuel Oxenrider
IL. M. Wilson
Intel. R
Sad Divorce Case in Scott County After Four Decades
Davenport reports Mrs. Thomas Green begins divorce proceedings against Thomas Green after forty four years of marriage. The couple, prominent Scott county farmers, face separation amid allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks heavy alimony and a share of the longtime farm home.
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Davenport
Thomas Green
Scott County
CHECK CRAFTERS CAUGHT IN DES MOINES AREA
Two young men Bragg and Oscar Clow were captured by Capt. McCabe in Cedar Rapids. They posed as brick masons and plasterers to cash small forged checks in Des Moines Ottumwa Burlington and elsewhere. They had about $400 and tools and checks were recovered.
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Cedar Rapids
C. BE. Bragg
Oscar Clow
Des Moines
Hurlington
Ottumwa
McCabe
Burlington
Iowa City Boy Drowns Skating on River Ice
John Watkin, 19, skated with a companion on the Iowa Avenue river late at night. He fell through a hole in the ice near a bridge and drowned almost instantly. his body was recovered about two hours later ten feet from where he disappeared.
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Iowa City
Iowa Avenue
John Watkin
Watkins
Brayton Boy Badly Injured
A double accident near Brayton at Elmer Fowler’s home left his young son with a broken collarbone while his mother, rushing home, cut her hand on a barb wire fence. In the same area Ross Howlett’s child was badly hurt after being kicked by a horse.
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Brayton
Elmer Fowler
Ross Howlett
Woman Wins Large Damages in Railroad Death Case
In Pipestone Minnesota Mrs J F Maguire of this town is awarded 14800 against the Great Northern railroad for her husband’s death in a emigrant car fire between Garner and Fargo in March 1906. The railroad had earlier settled for the car’s contents at 2150.
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Ayrshire
Pipestone
Minn
J. F. Maguire
Great Northern Railroad
Garner
Fargo
Boy Rider Injured When Horse Falls Near Buck Creek
Sixteen year old Gerald Butler son of Mr and Mrs Ns oO Butler sustained a broken leg above the ankle and crushed bones in the foot after a horse he was riding fell and pinned his leg at Buck Creek church pasture. The incident occurred while he was riding in the pasture met with the accident.
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Atlantic
Gerald Butler
Ns Oo. Butler
Buck Creek Church
Depositors gain visible as bank report improves
The second report on the defunct First National bank’s affairs, sent to the controller of the currency by Receiver Postwielk, shows similar liabilities to the first, assets up, and about 70,000 dollars in claims likely to be rejected, hinting at a dividend better than 30 cents on the dollar.
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Chariton
First National Bank
Postwielk
Hollen Appeal Delayed Over Misappropriation Case
The appeal of Henry Hollen, convicted of misappropriation of funds and gross carelessness as an ex supervisor, faced delays as his attorneys failed to perfect the appeal on time. County Attorney Goodspeed argued the filing period had lapsed, and the brief was dismissed for lateness.
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Hollen
Atlantic
Henry Hollen
Goodspeed
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsed by Physicians
The statement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable personal and family laxative. It claims gentle, natural action without debility or need for increasing dosage, and asserts the product is free of objectionable substances and approved by physicians. Genuineness ensured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Belshazzar Predicts No Police Proclamation Halt
An ancient scene shows Belshazzar declaring no proclamation by a chief of police could stop the affair at any hour. As soon as he spoke the boost, the handwriting appeared on the wall, signaling an ominous turn in the tale.
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Belshazzar
Catarrh Cure Advertised As Blood Informed Remedy
An advertisement extols a Catarrh Cure claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the remedy is not quack medicine and was prescribed by a physician. The promotion promises testimonials and free samples, urging readers to obtain it from local druggists at a set price.
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D. Gheniy & CO
Props
Toledo
Price Ted
Takeo
Ring Watches Gain Popularity Among Watchmakers
Swiss makers rush to fulfill Haelish and American orders for finger ring watches. The plain gold ring version with inserted watch costs about $100, while diamond encrusted pieces can reach 5 000 to 10 000 dollars. Queen Victoria reportedly owned several. The article also notes laundering tips and promotes Defiance Starch for better fabric stiffness without thickening.
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London
Name swap at Chicago hotel involving William Henry Tyler III
A well dressed young man registers as William Henry Tyler III at a Chicago hotel. A middle aged man, seeming careless about his appearance, then writes John Smith MCDCCCLXLIX under Tyler’s name after the clerk’s pen is offered.
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Chicago
Wiliam Henry Tyler III
Postum Coffee Banished From Homes After Proper Use
A reader describes migraine relief and a coffee ban after switching to Postum. A mother with seven years of headaches improves quickly after making Postum correctly, and a friend notes Postum tastes better than coffee. The letter, from Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes reading The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wellville
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