A Lucky Blunder Saves Hobbs From Wrong Romance
John Hobbs, editor of The Daily Telegram, plans a concert invitation to Miss Mabelle Whitney, but a misread letter from Miss Davenport changes the mood. A misdirected acceptance and violet gifts lead Hobbs through a comic tangle of romantic misunderstandings before he realizes the error.
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Daily Telegram
John Hobbs
Wrensville
John
Mabelle Whitney
Singers’ Club
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Miss Davenport
Tie
Madam
Joan E.piorr Hous
Mr. Hobbs
E, Davennorn
Miss Whitney
Tax List Notice of Public Land Sale in Jones County
Notice given that on Monday the first day of December 1900 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the County Treasurer's office in Anamosa Jones County Iowa I will offer at public sale lands and town lots delinquent for 1899 and prior years including interest and costs to cover the taxes and advertising. Sale to continue daily until all parcels are disposed of as required by law J J Prichard Treasurer and Collector of Jones County Monticello Ia.
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Lews
J. J. Prrcinna
Monticello Crry
Love and mis taken letters shape a lasting devotion
John Hobbs faces a tangled romantic dilemma after sending letters to the wrong recipients. He wrestles with revealing his love for Mildred Davenport while sparing Miss Davenport’s pride, and finally asks Mildred to marry him. Her answer, rooted in sincerity, seals a steadfast commitment. Boston Post.
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Mabelle
Miss Davenport
John
Mabelle Whitney
Mildred Davenport
Mildred
Boston Post
Ants and their seed crops around nests discussed
The article notes ants collect and store seeds in granaries within nests. Nearby there are patches of a special grass whose seeds ants highly seek. Some claim ants clear and sow the grass to harvest it, but evidence of intentional sowing is lacking while crops persist around many nests.
Brave Explorers Endure Malaria Then Embrace Bitters Cure
Early extract touts Electric Bitters as a universal malaria remedy. It claims Stanley and Livingstone faced fever and ague worse than cannibals, while thousands report cures for chills and fever. A Webb Alabama man praises two bottles curing his children, with 50 cent price and druggist D C Prater as seller.
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Thanksgiving Day Excursions On Nickel Plate and CM St P Lines
A rate of one and a third for the round trip is authorized to points within 150 miles on Nickel Plate Road from Chicago Passenger Station Van Buren and Pacific Aves loop. City ticket office 111 Adams St. 19ww4. Excursion to Chicago on November 30 and December 8 at Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. Fare is a third for the round trip. Tickets good to return until December 10. 1915.
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Nickel Plate Toll Fare and Sleeper Service On a 150 Mile Range
Advertises Nickel Plate Road selling tickets within 150 miles on November 28 and 29 at a fare and a third round trip recounting Thanksgiving. Lists three through trains daily to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining car service. Provides reservation contact John Y. Calahan and station addresses in Chicago with various paper offers and notices, plus medical and horse product ads and endorsements.
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Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise cure in one day
Stops the cough and works off the cold with a claimed cure in one day. No cure no pay. Price 25 cents. A humorous exchange between a teacher and a boy prompts a question about surveillance by the neighbor.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Refund Offer
Advertising copy promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if not effective. Each box bears E W Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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Patent remedies fill Lexington paper with testimonials
Editor W V Barry describes a Mammoth Cave trip followed by severe piles treated with Bucklen Arnica Salve as a world wonder. The ad copy touts cures for piles injuries inflammation and eruptions at 25 cents from D C Prader's. Another testimonial praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for renewed teens and general digestive relief. Trial bottles free at the same store.
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DeWitt’s remedies and medical claims in The Publishers' Circular
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