Poor Little Kid and Rich Parent Woes Ring Through Headlines
A tirade on baby Vinson McLean guarded by a Pinkerton guard in Bar Harbor amid talk of a $100,000,000 inheritance. The piece laments wealth’s burdens and the imagined cage of protection surrounding an ordinary child. It cites Mrs. Thaw echoes and critiques ennui of riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Vinson McLean
Little Vinson
Bar Harbor
Pinkerton
Mrs. Thaw
Harry Haw
McLean
Everett True Pie Tease Promised for Next Issue
The note hints at an upcoming Everett True feature despite staff being away on vacation or strike. Readers are urged to stay tuned for the next number and to pay on entry, with a playful call to grasp the pie concept tightly as anticipation builds.
Daily Thing Raises Price To Three And Half Beans
The Daily Thing increases its price due to higher living costs from three beans to three and a half beans. The annual subscription stays at two carrots and eight sweet potatoes paid in advance. It offers a photographed portrait of Mr Richard Achilles Bal linger to readers who buy the fourth bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Achilles Ballinger
Clynthia Brays Tips a Bizarre Advice Column Exchange
A reader seeks maidenly means to win a gentleman after three years together and is advised to seize him by force. A second query asks if a man should propose on bended knee with a sharp response that if he does not she should leave. A peach preserving question ends with a tongue in cheek marriage answer.
Newt Brown Debuts Horse and Buggy Name Mystery
The item notes Newt Brown introducing a new horse and buggy with curiosity about the horse’s name. Theo Roosevelt is said to be gathering pieces for his Scranton paper. Joe Plodder’s bay mare recovers from spavin, attended by Dr. Smith. Josh Squires settles his subscription with a notable pumpkin reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Brown
Newt
Joe Plodder
Dr. Smith
Sulzer Eyes Governor Bid In New York Gubernatorial Rumors
The piece notes a Democratic bid by William Sulzer for New York governor. It mentions Sulzer’s auburn hair and loud rhetoric, his Congressional seat on New York City's East Side for 13 years, and prior service in the state legislature, as speculation grows about his nomination viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
New York
Bill
Auburn
New York Capitol
Henry Clay
Goodnes
Millboy
New York City
East Side
Congress
Fragmentary tale of a thrift driven woman and bar scene
Fragmented OCR text describes a woman who saved money and avoided waste while others rigged outfits. The narrative hints at a social scene with drinking and style, mentioning a man who avoided spending and a bar setting. The overall meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Cat Had Kit Tens
A short note notes a cat once had kittens but does not currently have them. It records a past state with no remaining offspring.
Local Town Update and Notables Highlight
Judge Jim Perkins shows amiable presence in town discussions. Oscar Peterson, a left handed pitcher, drafted into the 4X league signals a bright future for Os Car. Peter Newcolm's wife died last week. Pete runs the town emporium with an ad on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Peterson
Os Car
Peter Newcolm
Pete
Our Town Emporium
Guggenbilt Unmasked In Water Trust Probe
The text accuses J P Guggenbilt of controlling the water trust and prompts a probe by Percivel Hiltek. A quoted denial from Guggenbilt labels rivals as conspirators. Local notes mention Charlie Baker transporting hogs to Chicago and John Davis dehorning heifers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Guggenbilt
Charlie Baker
Chicago
Charlie
Child Left Unattended At Yard Trims Danger to Baby
A mother attends a woman's suffrage meeting while a baby plays in a yard with an uncovered deep well. With no one supervising, the child climbs down the well alone, illustrating peril of unattended children and self-reliance in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Mother
Everett True’s Vacation Notice No Enjoyment In This Place
The fragment hints at Everett True expressing disdain for a location marked by distraction and frivolity. He jokes about his wife, warns others to cover their eyes and ears, and criticizes a style described as lip-er or unappealing whiskers. The text appears as a satirical remark or diary fragment.
Burlington Letter Praises Progressive Paper and Local Figures
A Burlington reader commends the paper for its daring coverage of working girls. The letter asserts the county backs Poindexter and Burke Wilson Ashton, expressing quiet support for their candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Waah
Adltor
Seattle
O. K
Poindexter
Burke Wiilson-Aahton
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Federal Paint & Wall Paper CO
Firat Av
University At
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Percival Blink
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John Hay
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Men's Furnishers
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Poren
Minor
Royal Market
Fourth Avenue
H. KL. Klein
the Shoemaker
James Street
Majestic Theatre
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Prince George
Victoria
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Queen Charlotte
Uredays Night
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First Tle
Gan Ali
Ohio
Loverett
Telexrank
Beattie Et
Everett
Colman Gock
Star Office
Seventh Ave
Weber
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Emerson
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Kimball
Smith & Barnes
Lester
Sonenen i Alnut
Hning
Maines Gros
Mahog
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Bell
Hampton
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Royal
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Winteroth
Arion
Wezer
Schoeninger
Haines Bros. Mahory
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Decker Bros., Mahogy
Kohler & Chase Ne
Krell
Stuyvesant
Washington
D. 8. Johnston CO
Pete Te New
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