Prisoner Murphy and Warder Parr in a Silent Struggle
An excerpt follows Murphy a prisoner who learns to read and sketch under Mr Parr the schoolmaster. The scene switches to a tense exchange with a warder as Murphy seeks a pencil and a chance to prove himself. A later summer sequence shows their evolving bond amid prison routine and quiet defiance.
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Ald Aturphy
Parr
Murphy
Aturphy
Shipley
Goa
Meath
Parry
Benen
Murphy Mike
Anata
Ras Fal
Pat
Oto
From Kennedy Solvent to a Prison Love Story
Unclear remnants detail a testimonial for Kennedy Solvent, a cure for bladder stones, and a dramatic prison tale where Murphy, Parr, and warder dynamics unfold. The narrative blends medical advertisement with a poignant prison romance and a fateful homecoming ending.
Silent Parlor Echoes in Mourning Tale of Parr and Murphy
A fragile, distressing scene unfolds in Parr's room as visitors arrive. Murphy, unable to speak, meets Parr's mute gaze while Parr studies the visitor with vacant curiosity. Tears and a cold light mark the atmosphere as the childless household confronts loss and memory.
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Ulla
Ward
Parr
Mira
Murphy
Coke
Abe
Jobn
Paressti
Unsigned ad promises refunds on old cough syrup bottles
A damaged advertisement text offers refunds on a 60 cent Greene's Warranted Syrup of ipecac bottle and a 26 cent bottle as a satisfaction guarantee for curing coughs or colds, with the undersigned promising to refund money if not satisfied.
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Greene
Nerve Pills Claim to Cure Headache Suffering
A historical ad touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for chronic headaches and nervous breakdowns. It features testimonials from Mrs. Pred. Korn praising relief after trying the product, with claims of rebuilding the nervous system and restoring enjoyment of life. The ad directs readers to buy at 60 cents per box from Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo.
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A. W. Chase
Pred. Korn
Welle
A. W
A.W. Chase
Notable women and leaders highlighted in early notices
The article mentions Mrs Maryinod Sate Boardith with an average of 92 percent, and Annie Moores of Fort Worth as a pioneering woman bank president at the National Bank of Mount Pleasant, Texas. It also references Florence Nightingale and Empress Frederick in wartime contexts, plus various other figures connected to education, business, and society.
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Bie
Maryinod
Lm Haid Shaw
The
Treasury
Carvel College
Mount Vernoniat
Fuer Tate
Attle Mine Becker
Louie
Dien
A. Lloyd Smith
Florence Nightingale
Hampshire
England
Friedrech
Maneere
Annie , Moores
Fort Worth
Sirs
Moores
United States
National Bank of
Mount Pleasant
Tex
Timely Topics From A Mixed News Patchwork
A collection of brief, disjointed quotations from newspapers including criticism of post letters, warnings against securities digestion, racial and ethnic tensions at Yale, a climate and labor question, and remarks on German elections. The items read like a cross section of opinions, comments, and editorial snips from various papers.
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Umia
Post-Police
Wash- Ingeon Star
New ‘York Press
Yale
Phila Elphie
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Pituaburg
Sporting Notes From Ambiguous Headlines and Rumors
Clipped reports mention Bernie eyed to help Jim Collis’s team reach Americas front. Dr John A Bell of Watertown sells Commodore Dewey to Ford Bough of Bot. Ducky Holmes II linked with the Dil to perfection with the Chicago White Sox. Matt Demarest defeated Prince Albert, 2:00 and 14 seconds without the hopple. David Brown, runner up to Wille Anderson, claims 1886 Great Britain open title. Chicago Americans president Comiskey vows to develop young players. Westchester C C New York wins pole championship of the United States 1 to 0 over Bega Mawr. Wimbledon doubles see Doherty brothers defeat Gimith and Risley 4-0, 6-4, 0-3. Large sums invested noted.
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Hopple
David Brown
Wille Anderson
Great Britain
President Comiskey
Chicago Americans
Westchester Country Club
Newe York
Pole Chapomship
United States
Bega Mawr
Difkoala
Philadelphia
Chalionahip Samen
Wimbledon
Doherty
Gimith
Risley
Mixed classes of boys and girls to be tried in Vienna
College news notes discuss mixed experimental classes for boys and girls at a large Vienna school. A memorial at the University of Chicago plans a $5,000 bell tower dedication for Mrs. Alice Palmer. References to Dr. Arthur Cleveland Hall, D.J. Grater, Monmouth College leadership, and other institutional details appear in fragmented form.
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Vienna
Alice Pree
Nan Palmer
University of Chicago
Arthur Cleveland Hall
D.J . Grater
Gon
Monmouth
Allege
Donmouth Mh
McAllecl
Tomss
Manna
Nekichot, D. Dy
Pseeec Neces Euan
Tales of Cities and Social Notes Across States
Oklahoma City ranks as a second city by size in its territory with over 10,000 residents. Bangor Pennsylvania reports 704 non churchgoers among 4,000 people. New York City shows higher child labor levels than the entire southern states combined. Louisville Kentucky features a union depot and station with city board of trade officials urging railroads to rename or alter either facility.
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Oklahoma City
Bangor
Denowine
New York City
Louisville
City Board of Trade
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Pare
Morphy
Murphy G
God
Drzly
Moshe
Stephen
Deaven
Soames
White
Sturphy
America
Tay
Emall
Sporting Notes
C. P. & C. C. Shoe Co., Experierces
College and School
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Real Estate and Insurance
Comer Water
Crow Sta
Pittston, Pa
Fay's Hat Store
FORGE
Buss’ Outfitting Store
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