Ghost story at St Gabelle Inn sparks dare in a storm
An aged uncle recounts a frightful tale from Mirepoix and a storm night in which a group gathers at an inn near Bolbonne. A daring Spaniard bets a purse of gold that he can conjure a ghost visiting a chosen student, leading to an eerie ritual in a bare garden pavilion and a chilling test of courage.
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Barle
Mirepoix
Ehtatesa
Fois
Bayle
Sielf
Onele
Dorothy
Toutouse
Avtenve
Barerdun
Bolbonne
Seconrien
Botbonne
Wiite
Shu Ap
Franas St. Crownel
Starent
Phantom wager ends as student bears the lesson
In a dramatic scene the Spaniard wagers a lesson on a student, the phantom reveals Francis Viatal, the student faints, and the Spaniard declares the wager won. The tale ends with the student recovering and the party leaving with no further pursuit of the rascals. Soul Waste discusses coal waste and improved mining methods.
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Francis
Francis Viatal
Sanl
Spaumiard
Questionable Health Nostrum Promises Vital Stomach Renewal
An old style health blurb extols a tonic claiming to restore stomach function and general vigor. It asserts invigoration comes from reestablishing digestive processes on a permanent basis, touting named tonics and phrases that imply broader bodily benefits without concrete evidence.
A Million Friends and a New Osca TV Trial Cure
A garbled advert claims a miraculous cancer cure through a product named Osca TV for coughs and fevers. It touts complete effectiveness and offers a free sample at Garrett and Pearre's in Gresviere, promising substantial monetary refunds if unsatisfied. The text repeats dubious guarantees and price points amid widespread marketing language.
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Garrett & Pearre
Gresviere
The Best Plaster and Cough Remedy Advert
An old advertisement promotes Ostyens plaster for chest and back pain to prevent pneumonia and claim cure for sore throat. It touts Pain Balm and a Commotion Cure, with prices around 50 and 75 cents, sold by Garrom & Pearre and Teiner Bros Drug Store.
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Ostyens
Chamberlain
Sam
Rushetti
Garrom & , Pearre
Frederick
Ancient and Modern Roads and the Macadam Method
Ancient and modern roads are traced from Roman highways to Macadam's durable stone surfaces. The Appian Way linked Rome to Brundisium, built of layered stones and lava. James Macadam’s drainage focused bed with small broken stone created a strong, economical road later adopted in France and the United States.
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Pisa
Apmis
Rome
Brundisium
Applax Wat
Weenber
England
Europe
John Lowiun Mecadam
United States
New York
Congress
States Corps
New York Road Plan Sparks High State Road Debate
An exchange argues for state road construction as a public benefit citing Riverside Drive and rising land values. It calls for a Richardson bill vote, urging public input, and questions federal control while noting economic growth from improved highways.
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York
Riverside Drive
City of
New York
Lenox
Mass
Connecticut
Europe
New York State
Are Your Children Subject to Croup and Remedies
Advice urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a certain cure for croup in children. It claims early, frequent dosing prevents attacks and is safe in large amounts. Available in 50 cent bottles through Garrett Fearre in Frederick and other retailers. Wells Laundry Blue advertised for laundry use. each package makes two quarts for 15 cents.
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Bette of Chamberlain
Garrett & Fearre
Frederick
Rae Tdiffendal
The Diyerman's Icehouse and Dairy Cool Storage
The author recalls building a small icehouse to aid dairy operations, noting winter construction in eight by twelve feet with eight foot posts. He explains it required far more ice than expected to keep milk cans cool and shares lessons to help others avoid prior mistakes.
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Dairtmlan
J. G. Fargo
Practical Dairyman
Building a Milk Icehouse for Creamery Needs
An expert describes extending a creamery to store ice for cooling milk, detailing dimensions, ventilation, and construction tips. The piece discusses ice storage capacity, block sizes, and practical methods for handling ice, including materials and layout to maximize efficiency and minimize losses.
A Favorite in Kentucky Druggist Endorses Chamberlain Remedy
W M Terry of Biklin Kentucky praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick, reliable relief. The notice touts its effectiveness for coughs croup and whooping cough and notes Garrott Pearre in Frecenck sells it. Shilohs Cure, a cough and croup remedy, is in demand at Garrett Pearre Druggists with twenty five doses priced at 25c.
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Kentucky
W. M. Terry
Biklin
Chamberlain
Garrott & Pearre
Frecenck
Shiloh
Poeret
Garrett & Pearre
Fragmented verse about fate and enduring contentment
The text presents a fragmented poem like fragment from Chicago Recon. It reflects on providence, mortality, and a vow to persevere through difficult times. It imagines charging places and staying content while referencing Uberarions and distant dangers.
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Lyi
Pullin
Chicago
Miss Sabina Finds Love After Train Wreck Amputation
Sabina Wilkins, a 40 year old housekeeper weary of single life, shelters injured minister Day:d Ware after a train accident. As she tends him with care and flowers she discovers unexpected companionship, challenging social norms about marriage and happiness.
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Sabina
Miss Sabina
Providence
D Ware
Satine
David
Taro
Ima
Tabitha Topp
Minister and Sabina wed in a quiet village kiss
In a Cincinnati Post short tale, minister David Ware persuades Sabina Wilkins to marry after a playful palm reading. He croons affection, notes their bond as scissors to unite and cut life’s fabric, and they kiss as Rex the dog barks outside the porch.
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Mying
Sabina
Pat Belt
Sebima
David Ware
Sabina Wilkins
David
Sabima
Miss Wilkins
Salina
Subins
Mr. Ware
Rex
Cincinnati Post
Tattooing fashion spreads from old world to new
The piece notes tattooing as a growing fashion in modern society with ads offering coats of arms and monograms for modest sums. It cites European royals and nobles, including Princess Walde mar of Denmark, Grand Duke Alexis, King Oscar of Sweden, Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha, Prince Henry of Prussia, and the Duke of York, all bearing arm, wrist, or shoulder tattoos as symbols of status or allegiance.
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Europe
Waldeamar
Denmark
Alexis
Oscar
Sweden
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Duke of York
St. George's
Bible pieces tied to Washington family monument
Six torn leaves from the family Bible of George Washington's mother, once owned by Abs. Lewis Washington of Charleston Virginia, were placed in the corner stone of the Mary Washington monument at Fredericksburg several years ago, per the St. Louis Republic.
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Famous Bible
George Washington
Abs
Lewis Washington
Charleston
Mary Washington Monument
Fredericksburg
St. Louis
Applaud Sparks Remark By One-Armed Patron
A debut performance drew immense applause before an amused one armed gentleman joked to a neighbor that his hand was poor at clapping himself. The Detroit Tribune notes a playful moment during the show and mentions unrelated medical musings about a medicine.
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Caballero
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the Dairyman's Icehouse
W. G. McGee
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Detroit
J Pleasant
Bea Auey Wooswak
Lenoee
Loud
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Dr. Miles
Bering
Miles
Sun Francisco
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Hampden
Mites
Miles Medical Co
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Ramblers
Parkola Track
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Lirenberger
Titus
Ast
Bliss
Srd
Taylor
Direnberger
Eirenberger
Simms
Miller
Ihrenberger
Brandt
Ganse
Githens
Smith
Bald
Franklin Street
Ferry Bar
W. ©. Delaplaine
THE
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Nancy Hants
Monbar
W. T. Delaplalye
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