Love and a Hidden Ancestor in a Pilfering Tale
A narrator recalls a marriage to Miss Emmingway as a family secret unravels. The old pater familias is revealed as a kleptomaniac using a valet to fence loot. The narrator helps expose the deception, ending with a wedding and a final twist that the ancestor died by hanging.
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Emmingways
Miss Rosamond Emmingway
Emmingway
Miss Emmingway
Wmmingway
Mr. Emmingway
Harold Otis
Pleasant For the Bride
During a wedding breakfast a well known blunderer rose and toasted the bridegroom with a jovial wish for many similar days, causing unease among guests who knew his reputation. The moment mixed humor and nerves as the toast landed with mixed reception.
Palatable Food From Wood Claimed By Scientist
A scientist claims wood can yield a palatable food soon, prompting skeptical reactions from Mrs Starvem and a cranky boarder. The dialogue hints at a controversial or speculative breakthrough amid everyday domestic chatter.
Saved From Burial Alive in Baltimore Sun Tale
A widow, Mrs. Jones, was buried after a fatal illness. She revived in the coffin, calling to her husband George. He and his uncle rushed to the cemetery, freed her, and she survived after medical care. The secret later leaked out.
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Jones
Mr. Jones
George
Tie
Baltimore Sun
Sarcasticus and Wife Debate Goats on Dressing Table
Mrs. Sarcasticus asks her husband to fetch goats off the dressing table. He misreads the request until she returns wearing gloves and reveals a new meaning. The exchange ends with his quiet realization.
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Sarcasticus
Resignation Method Outlined in 151 Revised Statutes
The Washington Post notes section 151 of the revised statutes specifies that proof of a president or vice president resignation must be a signed written instrument delivered to the secretary of state. The rule emphasizes formal written declaration as the sole evidence of resignation or refusal to accept.
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Washington Post
Barber Warns of Hair Loss in Comic Exchange
A humorous scene shows Barber prompting Jaggs about his appearance while he navigates a night’s misadventures. The exchange, set in a barbershop style, hints at looming changes and personal tension.
Becoming hats become costly for Mr and Mrs Grumpus
Mrs Grumpus asks if his season hats are becoming. Mr Grumpus replies they are becoming so expensive they may have to do without one for her this time. Pathfingder.
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Mrs. Grumpus
Mr. Grumpus
Missing Opportunities
A witty exchange recalls a quote from Youth's Companion about impatience with repeated mistakes. Armes comments on an unfortunate friend while his wife agrees that many other missteps remain to be made.
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Armes
The Doctor’s Question on Irresistible Force and Immovable Object
A playful exchange asks what occurs when an irresistible force meets an immovable object as Johnny heads to school. The quote suggests outsiders seek the doctor’s explanation in a Life magazine context.
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Johnny
Doctor
Real Estate Transfers List From Iowa County Records
A compilation of land transfers involving multiple parcels and parties across Jones, Benton, and surrounding areas. Transactions include Victor Manternach to Jones county for 3.72 acres, various lot transfers in Anamosa and Oxford Junction, and minor parcels sold for nominal sums. Total values range from $0 to several thousand dollars, with several heirs and spouses listed as buyers or sellers.
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Victor Manternach
Jones County
Anna Bachelder
H. S. Richardson
Rhod Harrison
Henry Seeger
Frank W. Booth
O. L. Niles
E. Booth
J. N. Wisher
Anamosa
Rhoda Harrison
Christopher Wurzbacher
Rachel G. Pangburn
John Cartano
W. S. McCarty
M. J. Cooper
Mary M. Winner Heisey
Monticello
John J. Mershon
Gertrude Mershah Welsh
William E. Bodenhofer
Joseph Newton
R. T. Miller
Henry J. Paasch
Morley
Iowa
N. G. Easterly
Easterly
Olin
Mary Wosaba
Frank Kenny
Flannigan’s
Moore
Oxford Junction
Josephine Miller Fortney
Edna O. Miller
South Olin
Charles L. Graves
J. W. Coxsee
H. E. Reed
T. O. Moore
EB. F. Ellison
Ellison
Martelle
E. F. Ellison
Iowa Street
District Court
Thomas Pender
Richard Pender
Anna Dolezal
John Dolezal
H. G. A. Harper
Jones Co
Althmuth M. Balster
George H. Balster
E. E. Gruenstein
Benedict Mettler
H. M Carpenter
John Henry Berlin
H. M. Carpenter
James London
Monticello Board Ed Meets in Special Session
The Monticello board of education, with Dr. George Inglis and others voting, accepted Florence Hefner’s resignation and held an informal ballot to fill the fourth grade vacancy, selecting Miss Young over Miss George. The Record-Herald warns of a subscription rate increase for clubbing with The Express, and a 280 acre Delaware County farm for sale near Sand Sprint and Monticello is advertised along with a St Edison and Victor phonograph offer.
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Monticello
Board of Education
George Inglis
J. H. Bateman
J. W. Coxsee
F. B. Bolton
Florence Hefner
Miss Young
Miss George
Record-Herald Publishing Company
the Express
Record- Herald
South Fork Two
Delaware County
Sand Sprint
John Seery
Cascade
Electric Bitters Cures Child's Eczema After Five Years
In Henrietta Pennsylvania a five year battle with eczema plagued H M Adams's young son. Doctors said the poisoned blood reached his lungs and no cure possible. The mother claims seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The ad touts Electric Bitters for eruptions and blood disorders at 50 cents, guaranteed by O H Soetje.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Eczema
O. H. Soetje
Fermand
Shallenberger
Bright
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Claims
An ad claims the product prevents appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It asserts curing constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Available for 25 cents at O H Soetje’s Sioux City Journal. A weather note teases a confidential talk with the weather man if frost delays hay fever.
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Dr. King
New Life
O. H. Soetje’s
Sioux City Journal
Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint Endorsed for All Painting
The ad argues against the belief that indoor and outdoor paints differ by use. It asserts Devoe Lead-and-Zinc Paint is suitable for all painting, covering more surface per gallon and performing better than ordinary paint. Hand mixed paint cannot match its quality. W. W. Stickford & Co. agents.
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Devoe
Opening of Standing Rock and Cheyenne River lands draw in October
About ten thousand people will gain 160 acres each in South Dakota and North Dakota. Land appraisals range from 50 cents to 6 per acre. Registration runs October 4 to 23 at Aberdeen Mobridge and Lemmon with a drawing October 26 in Aberdeen.
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Standing Rock
Cheyenne River
South Dakota
North Dakota
Aberdeen
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mobridge and Lemmon
Chicago Milwaukee & Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
North “Dakota
Montana
F. A. Miller
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Pacific Coast Fares via Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
Low one way colonist tickets on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line to Seattle Tacoma Spokane Portland Victoria Vancouver Butte San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Ogden and other West Northwest points from Sept 15 to Oct 15 1909. Stopovers allowed. Also tickets to Montana Idaho and Washington on the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound line with stopovers. Descriptive folders from F A Miller Chicago. Wind mills agency Perkins Eclipse Star mills Leroy Clark repairs pumps pipes guaranteed.
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Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Portland
Victoria
Vancouver
Butte
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railway
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
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Barber
Jaggs
Hic
Bohemian Magazine
School Board Proceedings
John E. Foster
Edison and Victor Phonographe
Locher Brothers
New York Evening Post
W. W. Stickford & Co., Agts
National Lead Company
10Th Street & Clark Avenue
St. Louis, Mo
Barney Coffman
Oph.d
Davenport
Lovell House
Hubbard
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Jowa
W. A. Mirick
South Cedar St
E. E. Reed
Hurrichter
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Block
Standing Rock and
Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
Mobridge, Lemmon
Aberdeen, S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
Benedict
R Gordon
Hall-Benedict - EG. Com
Hall’s Hardware
Vogel’s
N. Schoen
Cedar RapiDs
Central Lumber & Coal Co
G. P. Rockstad
Lovell
Dr. Shallenberger
Lena
W. E. Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Chicago, Ilinois
Drexel State Bank
DRS
Inglis & Stuhler
H. F. Witt
Plaban
Cr. W. Brown
Chamberlain
C. H. Soetje
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