Going for the Doctor and the Arrested Driver
A Chicago Record-Herald item recounts a court scene where a man speeding to visit a doctor defends his haste. He explains he aimed to “take the doctor and two young ladies for a ride,” offering thirty dollars as the obstruction. The judge weighs extenuating circumstances and whether the speed constitutes a crime in public safety terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Bironell
Bern
Fife
Weill
Ladien
Ax 1
Chicago
The Sawmill's Books and a Carver of Ledger Lore
A short tale recounts Biffkinn the bookkeeper who keeps accounts with simple tools at a northern sawmill. He describes chalking ledgers on pine boards and a humorous misreading of the ledger prompt, prompting the foreman to drink and a wry verdict that the mill needed a carpenter adept at Mygera.
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Biffkinn
Biffkine
Mygera
Pematnus
Floating stores on Muskoka lakes spark curious trade
The article describes mobile floating stores on Ontario’s Muskoka lake system. A steam vessel tours resort and summer homes weekly, delivering merchandise with onboard counters and shelves. Purchasers select items as the boat docks, and crews handle exchanges during short calls. Engraved gems of the ancients are noted for their age and artistic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka Lake
Ontario
Boots
Popular Mechanics
Wessel
Collector's Ruse Over a Dresden Ware Piece
A London Cronies report recalls a collector's ruse to outwit auctioneers. Wertheimer buys all items in a house sale except a single Dresden ware piece bearing the wand mark of Ausculaplus, later sold for £10,000, as dealers regret missing the treasure amid a heated bidding war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Wertheimer
Murfalr
Finn
Dresiien
Stintiar
Bend Street
London
Fragmented Dialogue Echoes From A Murky Page
The text presents a garbled Wade style dialogue with scattered phrases and names. It references Molly Polly and others, mentions New York, etiquette, and alibi concepts, but lacks clear events or cohesive narrative. The readable bits suggest a collage of conversations and stray terms without a single concrete incident.
Fisherman Folklore and Fashion Popeyed in Fragments
In a jumble of verse and prose snatches, the text riffs on fish lore and hunter humor, then shifts to fashion and daily life observations. It notes mischief with clothes and neckties, morning work discipline, and a lean humor about wealth, work, and odd quotes from London Chronicle to Chicago Record-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
20 Years With Heart Trouble
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Remedy cured Laura Russell of decades long heart disease. It describes symptoms like shortness of breath and smothering spells and asserts the remedy strengthens heart nerves and muscles to boost circulation. The text promises a money back guarantee through the druggist.
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Miles
Laura Russell
Logan
Lona
Corroded Water Pipes Prompt Asphalt Coating Suggestion
In a German village underground water pipes were severely corroded due to permeable soil with pure water and additives. Lead salts formed, carbonate dissolving in CO2 rich water. recommendation favors iron pipes with asphalt coating and embedding lead pipes in asphalt where used.
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Jean
Property for Sale Near Frustand Idaho
Three acre tract ready for fruit with a four room house adjoining the Frustand townsite. Will be sold at a bargain. For details call or write A. Blair Route No. 1 Payette Idaho.
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Frustand
A. Blair
Ette
Idaho
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Wamette Valley
R. R. CO
Osnornbal
M. OG. Riebeling Notary
B. Burns
D. D
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Troth Phones
Ihn L. Beawell
Payette
P. W. Polly
A. P. Still
Ida
Lyon & Lyon
Rotary
Poftoffice
Critoise
Robert S. Nourse
Red Grerland
Boise
W. C. Sturdevant
Pavers
Chas. A. Button
Independent Telephone Building
W. F. Ringer
Rew Riyaouth
Dano
E. A. Johnson
Ofice
YMCA
Dr. T. A. Kimmell
Broad St
Payette Ave
Prmekk
K of P. Payette Lodge
Odd Fellowe Hall
W. FP. Ackenway
C. BR. Sxrione
K. of
Are AM
the Modern Brotherhood
M. W. A. Wall
van Erren
Atte
Seoy
G. A. R. Sherman
Iso W Thayer
Lave Suinkan
de A
Minerion
Wll Mneeringe BR
Muvexos
Courul
JN Nenas
Collas. Barnard
Diamondville
Bell
Riverside Dairy
Kreoing
B. L. Blackham
Prop
Lempe
Orecosey Foner Company
Phone Delter Independant
Doctor
Molly
Dee
Eaid
Polly
New York
Mintvier
Rte
Erie
Nore
Marriner
Hiea
Idaho-Oregon Light & Power CO
Rizan
Hix Country
Owen
Louisville
John R. Banks
Nature
Bright
John W. Kennedy & CO
U.S. A
Wash Hillman
Giesler Bros
Ind
R. Y. Currin & Son
R.Y. Currin & Son
Broad Street
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