Quincy Divorce Suit Sparks Multistate Scandal
Dr. Frank E. Stannus sues Frances Whaley Stannus for divorce while her cross bill accuses him of indiscretions across Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas. Alleged affairs involve Eck Brock Ira Rasbach and C Henry Fosgate with events tied to Muskogee Parsons and the Hotel Newcomb in Quincy.
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Clever diamond thief sought by Joliet police
Joliet police aid in locating Prof. Bishop a Beloit, Wisconsin native, wanted for robbing Mrs. Williams of diamonds worth 1000 and Miss Belle Offerman of valuables worth 500. He lured Williams to place jewelry in a sealed bag, then replaced it with hard rubber after three days.
FATAL MONMOUTH COLLEGE FIRE DESTROYS MAIN BUILDING
A blaze at Monmouth College caused by a faulty garret flue destroyed the main building with an estimated loss of 40,000 dollars. Lineman Oval Dean of the Monmouth Telephone Company died beneath falling floors as the fire raged. Local churches offered temporary shelter for students while authorities plan immediate rebuilding.
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Kewanee Police Acquire Missouri Mule Over Fine
The Kewanee police department seizes a Missouri mule offered as security by John Bradley for part of a 5.20 fine. Bradley earned the mule by chopping wood for a farmer short on cash, and the animal now serves as municipal property. Myrtle Elwyn Illinois pianist praised by Kaiser in Europe recital tour notes. Dr. Walsh uncovers prehistoric stag horns 5 000 to 10 000 years old near Dresden Heights. John Dyre falls from Bashwa drawbridge and drowns at Hannibal Missouri.
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Veteran of Three Wars A Colorado Pioneer Praises Kidney Pills
Matthias Campbell a Civil War and two Indian wars veteran living at 218 East Nebraska Blair Nebraska says he suffered long back pain and near urine stoppage before using Deans Kidney Pills. He and his wife both recovered after doctors diagnosed advanced kidney troubles. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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True to His Promise and The Finger Bowl Tale
Anecdotes recount William Cassidy the Albany Argus editor and Robert Pruyn at a political banquet misusing finger bowls while Cassidy praised Pruyn. A second tale follows a tenement school teacher seeking Angela Scandale, guided by a young pupil through a crowded doorway and stairs.
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Harper’s Weekly
Doctors Organize Union In Toronto West
Toronto doctors west of Yonge street form No 11 Territorial Division of the College of Physicians and Surgeons to curb quacks and set minimum fees. Minimums include $2 for medical exams, $10 for minor operations, $50 for major operations, $2 for first patient visits, $1 per subsequent visit, $3 for night visits, $1 for office visits with prescriptions, and $5 for anesthesia.
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Four Shafts of Humor and Market Wit from Puck
A witty Puck quip-capsule rails at vanity and commerce. It mocks those chasing fleeting trends with hair dyes and recipes, notes the trader’s urge to push what shoppers don’t want, and suggests youth may struggle more to keep earned reputation than later years.
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Itching Rash Endured 18 Years Finds Cure
A Bay City Michigan mother reports her daughter suffered a lifelong itching rash behind the ears and under arms, worsening despite salves and a specialist. After trying Cutiura Remedies, the breaking out stopped, with notable improvement since May 1906.
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No Mercy in Street Fight Over a Disputed Claim
John and Jim agreed to settle a difference by fighting. John pinned Jim and continued pounding as Jim cried nough each time to quit. A bystander asked why not stop as Jim screamed nough, but John ignored him and kept going while the boy called Jim a liar.
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Veteran teacher discusses coffee dangers and Postum cure
A longtime public school instructor describes chronic coffee poisoning including heart fluttering head pressure and shaking. After trying Postum at a friend's urging he reports clear improvement and says the beverage reduces coffee cravings.
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Fountain of Perpetual Youth
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Pligs
Missed His Vocation and a Wagner Concert
A grocer and a druggist attend a Wagner concert and discuss music. The druggist notes the line between occupation and passion, while the grocer confesses a wish to be a banker and a druggist hopes to write a book. The exchange ends with a quip about Wagner and parlor cars.
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Wagner
Jury Discharged in Bribery Trial After Repeated Deadlock
The judge discharged the jury after they failed to reach a verdict in the bribery case amid mounting frustration. A salesman among the jurors shouted that he could not be discharged because he was being paid by the defendant's lawyer, revealing tensions in the proceedings.
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Talesman
Lippincott’s
Examine Carefully Every Bottle of Castoria for Infants
Important to Mothers stresses checking each Castoria bottle for safety and proper labeling as a reliable remedy for infants and children. The notice urges vigilance against substandard products and emphasizes trust in a trusted medicine.
Henpeck confesses faux pas as wife says no one noticed
In a brief domestic moment Mr. Henpeck admits he made a fool of himself today. His wife reassures him that nobody likely noticed anything unusual about his speech or actions. A Lewis' Single Binder cigar advertisement follows, promoting a rich satisfying smoke from Peoria Illinois.
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Free Homestead Prospects From Western Canada
The article describes 160 acre homesteads given to settlers in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Western Canada grows wheat oats barley vegetables and apples with high yields. US citizens are urged to apply via a Canadian Government Agent to receive the pamphlet Last Best West.
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Society of One Legged Men Arrives in Paris
The Society of One Legged Men president has reached Paris with an accompanying “unt iambist.” They traveled from Marseilles, a nearly 600 mile journey, averaging more than 11 miles daily despite their infirmities.
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