Oil on the Farm Sparks a Village Romance
In a rural tale, Jack Kemble and Stanley Carson seek Molly Decker's hand to claim her fortune by exploiting an oil discovery on the Decker farm. A well accident and a daring rescue by Cullen Berry alter plans, revealing Cullen and Molly’s engagement while Stanley faces a humbling turn as Cullen and Molly wed after six months.
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Cullen Berry
Stanley Carson
Jack Kemble
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Mr. Decker
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Deckers
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Ile
Mr. Carson
How’d you like to be the Ice-man joke ends history class
A humorous exchange in a history class features a boy named Tommy answering what General Washington might have said crossing the Delaware. The teacher prompts for a famous remark and Tommy delivers a pun about an ice man. The cartoonish moment captures a lighter note in a historical anecdote.
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General Washington
Delaware
Tommy
Brotherhood
Reed's Eulogy Advice Echoes a Colleague's Death
A congressman recalls asking Mr Reed how to craft a eulogy for a colleague he never met. Reed allegedly instructed him to say anything except the truth. The anecdote reflects on speechcraft and prevailing customs in political memory.
The Crown Prince of Germany and His Rigid Household
The piece describes the crown prince's strict German upbringing under the empress and emperor. It notes early rising, rigid study, limited toys, and constant parental supervision, with military studies prioritized and future naval leadership expected for Prince Adalbert. It mentions the empress's rounds of her children and a fortress display near Potsdam.
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Germany
Wilhelm
Eitel Fritz
Miss Atkinson
Adalbert
New Palace
Potsdam
Remembering the Duel of the Enterpr ise and Boxer at Portland
The 1813 sea duel off Portland Harbor ended with Lieutenant William Burrows of the US brig Enterpr ise and Captain Samuel Blyth of the British brig Boxer both killed. Burrows' victory and his sword exchange marked a famed War of 1812 clash witnessed by Longfellow as a boy. Naval honors followed as graves were tended and a tombstone later raised for Burrows by Matthew L. Davis.
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Portland
William Burrows
Enterprise
Samuel Blyth
Portland Harrior
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Blyth
Burrows
Leutenant
McCall
Matthew L. Davis
New York
Preble
Tripoli
Halifax
Chesapeake
Lawrence
Trinity Cemetery
America
Uncle Sam Holds World’s Largest Gold Treasury
The United States treasury now holds more gold than any other, surpassing England, Germany, France, and Russia. Germany reports $136,975,000 in gold, England $163,342,325, France $388,880,000, and Russia’s imperial bank $422,800,000, while the U S stores $426,846,808.
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United States
England
Germany
Bank of France
Imperial Bank of Russia
Bank of England
Uncle Sam's
Victoria's Official Birthday Observed on May 26
The official celebration date for Queen Victoria's forthcoming birthday is set for Saturday May 26. Although she was born May 24 the public event shifts to the Saturday of the anniversary week for convenience.
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Victoria
Queen Victoria
Boston Policeman's Will Benefits Gilmanton Town
The will of Boston policeman S. Robinson leaves $40,000 to Gilmanton New Hampshire. Income is to be used exclusively for building and maintaining good roads around the town.
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Boston
S. Robinson
Gilmanton
N. H
Homeseekers Excursions on Chicago & Eastern Illinois
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad offers Homeseekers Excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of July and August to many southern states with one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Return validity up to twenty one days. A wide vestibuled train between Chicago and Waco Fort Worth runs daily at 150 p.m. with Pullman sleeping and free reclining chairs. For details contact an agent or C L Stone G P and F A Chicago.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Allroad
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Egervice
Chicago
Waco & Ft. Worth
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
C. L. Stone
NBA Convention trip routes and bookings listed
A notice announces the N B A Convention at Charleston 8 C in July with travel via Chattanooga Knoxville Asheville and Spartansburg outward and return via Nor folk Old Point Comfort Richmond and White Sulphur Springs Va. Maps and time cards available by J C Tucker 234 Clark street Chicago.
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Charleston
8. C
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Asheville
Spartansburg
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
White Sulphur Springs
J. C. Tucker
Clark Street
Chicago
Chicago’s Big Paying Jobs for Street Improvements
Chicago’s 1900 street improvement contracts estimate work at 520000 dollars with 2310000 dollars of contracts let. The 1899 work totaled 1470000 dollars. Under contract, seventy eight miles of streets are covered.
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Chicago
Old Medal Prize Treatise Promotes Health and Success
An advertisement for a 25 cent Medal Prize Treatise titled Science to Life by Seis Brewer auc, available in paper or cloth, full gift for $1 by mail. It claims one million copies sold and urges readers to contact The Peabody Medical Institute at No 4 Bulfinch St Boston Mass for a prospectus and ordering details.
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Seis Brewer Auc
Peabody Medical Institute
Bulfinch St
Boston
Mass
America
Prospectus
Hidden hoards of gold pieces in circulation
The article notes that many individuals withdraw gold pieces from circulation by hiding them in secret places, suggesting a large quantity of gold hoarded across the populace. It emphasizes the temptation and cultural practice of concealing gold rather than spending it.
Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Free Sample
A historic ad touts Kemp's Balsam claiming to stop coughing immediately. It urges readers to visit local druggists for a free sample bottle and announces available sizes of 25 and 50 cents. Delays are warned as dangerous.
Ill wind and good wind clash in old saying
A compact proverb links misfortune and fortune, noting that bad circumstances may yield benefit while favorable winds can still be challenged by actions. The saying reflects a folk wisdom about outcomes and effort.
Maple City Self Washing Soap Endorsed by Linen Brand
Ad copy extols Beautiful Fine Linen preservation using Maple City Self Washing Soap sold by grocers across towns. Claims other virtues are mere handmaids of truth.
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Maple City
The Turn of Life Lydia Pinkham’s Advice Free Help
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the trusted aid for women approaching or in menopause. Mrs Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts, inviting readers to write for guidance.
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