114 Elm Street Door Opens to New Rooming House Tale
Roger Sterling arrives at 114 Elm Street for a room to rent in a ramshackle house run by Marjorie Crandal. Bess, a witty ten year old, and Mrs. Mulligan describe the crowded, worn rooms and their makeshift dining plan as they await Marjorie’s sister. Sterling's offer to stay sparks a tentative return.
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T. C. McClure
Elm Street
Marjorie Crandal
Marjorie
Sterling
Roger Sterling
Bess
Marjorié
Roger
Hostass
Sean
Papa
Roser
Mwe
Mero Sterling
Roger Sterna
Miss Crandal
Mario de
Tess
Harry
Jorie
Kite
Paesa
Mr Sterling
Adl JI
Gil
Flo
Kate
Scarlet Woodbine
Lo O
Katie
Mr. Sterng
Mr. Sterling
Fragmentary Interjection Caps Local Exchange
A garbled snippet shows a speaker reacting with confusion and a plea about a post. The text conveys fragmented dialogue with nonstandard spelling and stray exclamations.
The Unexpected Courtship At The Old House
Bess helps Mr. Sterling move into the Crandil household and sparks fly as he and Marjorie grow closer. A mischievous sister’s boasting about meals and a rescued horsehoe start a chain of misunderstandings that ends with a kiss and surprise.
Politeness Payn and Bilkins in a Broadway crush
In a Broadway crowd Bilkins, pressed chest to chest with a well dressed man, muttered excuses. The stranger replied calmly that the fault was not Bilkins and that no injury had occurred. Bilkins felt dazed and politesse had paid him in the end.
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Bilkins
Sir
Polltenesa
New York
Notice of a Murky Marriage in a Papah
A humorous exchange mocks a marriage notice in a newspaper. The chatter quips about dishonor and outdated attire as they discuss what the notice alleged, highlighting playful gossip rather than factual details.
Maisie Finds Her Artistic Path on Sunset Farm
The family portrait follows Maisie as relatives spar over her future talents while a farm sunset stirs grand— and mixed— hopes. Grandfather Wilkie urges a simple pride, while Maisie hides a longing to see the pig feed and a hint of inner doubt.
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Maizie
Maale
Mirabel
Jer Noeles
Maaizie
Grandpapa Wilkie
Grandpapa
Claude Lorraine
Maisie
Art Mirabel
Pias
Laughing at Dogs Inspires Curious French Study
A quirky report cites Gritiolet noting dogs’ affection and facial cues. The piece describes dogs reading expressions, tails, and eye lines, with anecdotes from a retriever training tale and humorous exchanges between correspondents and Mrs. Lanson about writing more often.
Fortieth Anniversary Battle of Chickamauga Reunion
The 40th anniversary reunion of Wilder’s Brigade at Chickamauga National Park is planned for September 1908 with rail and excursion fares. Special trains from Indianapolis and round trips from Chattanooga offer reduced rates within 150 miles. Comrades of Spanish-American War regiments with families urged to attend.
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Wilder
Chickamauga” National Park
Indiana
Minois
Chickamauga Park
Chattanooga
Tenn
Thore
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Nature Sculpture in California Unearths Ancient Relics
The excerpt describes a remarkable piece of dative sculpture in California near Los Angeles, noting a niche artifact with a carved display and possible aboriginal settlement traces. It mentions Todian writings, arrow heads, and warrior relics found in a hillside area, with a colored preacher commenting on local conditions and a future dramatic action.
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California
Geeree Wrebingten
Nick
Abeus
Maity
Ume
Colorado tourism push highlights peaks and trout streams
Fragmentary text promotes Colorado visits with references to mountains and trout streams. Mentions cheap prices at resort hotels and camping options. Details are unclear due to damaged source.
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Colorado
Colorado Flyer Santa Fe Superbly Equipped Train Route
The Santa Fe launches a superb new train from Kansas City to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver. Cars include observation Pullmans library smoking and chair cars. A quick night ride offered with a free copy of "Colorado Summer" by GEO. T. Gunnip general agent Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Ry Co Cincinnati.
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Santa Fe
Kansas City
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Lrus
Cnpy of
Colorado
Geo. T. Gunnip
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Co
Walmet St
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Line to Carry Wilder Brigade Reunion Attendees
Santa Fe transportation committee selects Pennsylvania lines as the official route from Indiana to Chattanooga for Wilder's Brigade reunion and Chickamauga anniversary. The official train departs Indianapolis at 7:00 p m September 17 with Gov. Durbin, Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks, and other dignitaries aboard. The trip offers low fare and accommodations, with tickets on sale from Indiana stations. Distinguished guests from North and South include Elihu Root, Longstreet, Davis Fraizer, Gordon, and Wilder, among others. Details available through local Pennsylvania Line agents or District Passenger Agent W W Richardson in Indianapolis.
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Wilder
Chattanooga
Chickamaugs
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Indianapolis
Pollwan
Louisville
Chatanoogs
Elihu Root
H. C. Corbin
H.W Boynton
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Gen. Longstreet
Washington, D. C
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M. D
Danville
Ill
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J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Richard Yates
Illinois
Wm. B. Mason
Shelby M. Callow
U. S
Ilinois
T. J. Wood
Dayton
Jus. Lilly
J.B. Fraizer
Tennessee
J. M. Terrell
Georgia
Jno
B. Gordon
Atlanta
Jno. &. Wilder
Rouxville
Trin
Wm. B. Bate
Morton
H. P. Thurston
Nashville
Pennsylvania Line
W. W. Richardson
Ind
Knightstown Dentist Offers New Teeth Insertion Method
Wagoner, a Knightstown dentist, has achieved notable success with an improved dental method that claims to fit all mouths. He guarantees satisfaction and accepts patients nationwide who send an impression and articulation from any competent dentist. Forty years of experience and reasonable prices are cited.
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Wagoner
Knightstown
Capes
U.S
New Colorado Book From Chicago & North-Western Ry
The Chicago and North Western Railway releases a new illustrated book on Colorado. Interested readers may obtain a copy by sending center diaysi W B Koisher P T M Chicago Il.
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
Colorado
Sendirg Center
Diaysi
W. B Koisher
P.T. M
Chicago, Il
Excursion Tickets Offered by Pennsylvania Lines
Excursion tickets to Cul ver will be sold from August 11 through September 7 by Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agents. Consult local Pennsylvania Lines offices for particulars.
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Richmond
Richmond Chautauqua
Piqua
Greenfield
Hamilton
Culver
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