Blelbtreu's Folly and the Fire at Sonnenheim
Jakob Bleibtreu an aging peasant in Sonnenheim, tormented by change, builds a costly new house that bankrupts him and costs his wife Christel’s life. After her death and community whispers, he admits to burning the house in a nocturnal act of despair.
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Christel
Twn
Jakob Bletbtreu
Sonnethelm
Sentienheim
Neo Min
Syrinenheim
Qudel
Waldhorn
Christ
Firth Wes
Weaman
Oll Jokeb
Sheba
Jokob
Silver Littl
Holz
Brethren
Thomas Bolz
Uni
Sonnenheim
Drei Mohren
Schwalbe
Traube
Harily
Boss
Blelbtren
Bielbtreu
Beaides
Holt
Hie Ife
Bleibtreu
Woman of the World and Youthful Admirer Dialogue
A fragmentary exchange shows a playful chat where a youthful admirer asks if the Woman of the World is married. Her reply hints at family ties rather than personal status.
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Nou
Pyramid Pile Cure Endorsed by Bedridden Woman
A letter from Mrs. M C Hinkley of Indianapolis praises Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as instant relief for piles after fifteen years of suffering. She describes severe pain and rupture, debt to doctors, and weight gain, claiming the remedies saved her life and restored health. The items are sold by druggists and by mail from Pyramid Co Allen Michigan.
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M.C. Hinkley
North
Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Tam
Hherry
Hinkley
Pyramid Co
Altien, Mich
Eastern Kentucky Hospitality Read in Coastal Tones
A Boston newspaper man visiting eastern Kentucky experiences mountain cuisine and dialect. The host serves corn dodgers and aged butter as the narrator notes regional food habits and humor during a single night visit.
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Kentucky
Boston
Dana Bawor
Anantius
Reduced Railroad Fares for Inauguration to Washington
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets to Washington for the McKinley inauguration from March 1 to 4 with return March 4 to 8. Fares vary by station, with examples including New York $11.20, Canandaigua $11.00, Williamsport $8.79, Wilkes Barre $9.40, and other stations on the system at reduced rates. The line emphasizes its extensive facilities and popularity for this national event.
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McKinsey
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington Macreh
Prem Ghuffalo
Rochester
Wallington
Newark
N. Y
Canandaigua
Penn
Watkins
Elmira
Erle
Carry
Warren
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Capital
Washington
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
Pittston
White Haven
Hagleton
Pottsville
Cowl
Hebhiohem
Boston
Reading
Harersburg
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Tihaca
Geneva
Prinel
T R
Buffalo
Niagara Falla
Chicago
D, & Hor
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphi
Suspension Bridge
Rollin H
Wilbur
Kaba
Lee
Phila
Bethlehem
Lackawanna Avenue
Exvite
Points
East
Easton
Trenton
Washington and
Hinghamton
Oswego
Corning
Hath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Binghamton
Nicholson
Sixpresa
Utica
Richfield Springs
Itack
Bath
Northumberland
Wilkes Harre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Dans Ville
Harrisburg
Haltimore
Nanticoke
Pullman
M. L. Smith
Ity Tcket
Depot
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Hpebot
Wilkes-Haarre
Atlantic City
Elizabeth
Heany Terminel
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Lakewood
Lebanon
Liberty Street
North River
Reading Terminal
H. P. Baldwin
J. H. Olhausen
Em Pee Dribe
Honesdale
Wilkes-Harre
Waha
Aaa
Vila
Western
Lehigh Valle Railroad
Carbondale
North
South
A. m
M. J W Burdick
Albany
N.Y
H. W. Cross
One-Sided Writing Advice from Historic Papers
A quote from the Detroit Journal urges writers to publish on one side of the paper, noting that major publications of the era did not typically care for dual-sided storytelling. The remark highlights prevailing print norms and publishing practices across the period.
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Detroi Journal
January sale slashes price on ladies cloaks in Scranton
The store announces an unprecedented week long sale in Scranton offering drastic reductions on ladies and misses cloaks. Three lot structure with jackets Bouche Kersey and Irish frieze at deep cuts, plus bouclé dress goods and cloaks all sold in one lot.
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Scranton
Silk and Velvet Fabrics Reduced Prices at Sale
Pieces of colored silk velvets and brocaded silk velvets offered at reduced prices. Black plain and brocade silks described as discounted. Striped satin in evening shades also advertised at lower prices.
Three California and Pacific Coast Tours From New York and Philadelphia
Three guided tours depart New York and Philadelphia on January 27 February 4 and March 7 1888. First tour lasts five weeks in California second four weeks and a third allows return by regular trains within nine months. Biop steered through New Orleans for Mardi Gras on the second tour. Rates listed for New York Philadelphia and east of Pittsboro with first tour 2000 second 8500 third 1040 round trip and 150 one way. Florida Jacksonville option offers two weeks in Florida with departures January 26 February 2 and March 6 1897 rates cover expenses both directions from New York 0 and from Philadelphia 16.
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California
Pacific Coast
New York
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Pittsboro
Florida
Jacksonville
Washington
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Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
United States
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Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
E. V. Skinner
Broadway
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Mareni
Apell
Bates
OLD Point Comfort
Richmond
Jane
George W. Roy
Broad Street Station
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Att Revivg
Madea
Rena
Royal Medicine CO
River St
Matthews Bus
Wruggist Serantog, Pu
Sunbury
Baltimore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Norristown
J. R. Wood
Pass
Ss. M. Prevost
P. C. Maslin
Odds and
C. C
Jonesville
Hadley
de Goold
Bert
Hill
Lonsdale
Lee Lockwood
Idee Lockwood
Lockwood
Joe Lockwood
Actic
Mears & Hagen
Lacka
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Delaware and Hudson
Scratieton
Saratoga
Montreal
New England
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Newburgh
Abvo
Hawley
Schanton
Ane
T, Fitterott
Moe Dally
Teave
Franklin
Second Street
Weehawken
Leavencouk Junction
Llanconk
Starlight
Prestoo Park
Omo Pleasant
Uniondale Forest Cit
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White Bridge
Mayfeld
Deniyn
Archibald Winton Scraton Ive
Ally
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