Royal betrothal ends in a morganatic offer and heartbreak
Virginia rejects Leopold's proposal to rule Rhäetia as empress promising only a royal marriage if she can share power. Leopold explains an oath to his throne sacrifices love and urges a morganatic union, but Virginia denounces the idea as an insult and disillusions the fairy-tale romance. The scene ends with an unresolved hurt as the couple confront their doomed union.
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Bates
Wei
Alwys
Rhsaetia
Jhou
Virgenia
Empire
Leo
Leopold
Rhaetia
Aatienate
England
America
Germany
Minyself
Virginia
Castoria for Infants and Children Signature Notice
A short archival item notes Castoria for infants and children bears the signature of its longstanding maker. The ad line emphasizes the familiar product and branding.
Record Office Ad Seeks Holiday Post Cards
Long list of notices and notices about post offices, postmasters, and commissions from a 1908 issue. Also includes DeWitt’s Liver Pills and local business notes. Several short items reference Christmas giving and gift ideals stressing kindness over material exchange.
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United States
Local Visits and Guests Reported in Warsaw Area
Elmer Summe and sister Mrs John Haney and family near Nappanee visited the area last week. Mel Jennings of Wabash stopped in at J L Arthur home and met old friends. Families of Goldsmith and Boots were in Warsaw for a visit last Saturday. Rosaylo Arnold from Claypool visited Saturday night and Sunday. Flossie Yates visited Frank Drudge home at Rose Hill over Sunday. Special sale prices on wool suits noted.
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Elmer Summe
John Haney
Nappanee
Mel Jennings
Wabash
J. L. Arthur
Rosaylo Arnold
Claypool
Goldsmith & Boots
Flossie Yates
Frank Drudge
Rose Hill
Sla'e Roofing and Claypool Lumber Co Advertise Stock
A fragmented ad notes Sla e Roofing always in stock and cheaper than elsewhere. It mentions Claypool Lumber and Coat Co, and a brief buyer slogan about children's stylish suits at popular prices.
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Clay Pool Lumber & Coat Co
Goldsmith & Boots
Death of Eliza Long in Dowagiac and Tiffin obsequies
Mrs. J. C. Babcock’s aged mother Eliza Long died late last week at her son Daniel Long’s home in Dowagiac Michigan after visiting her daughter’s family. Funeral services were held at the family home in Tiffin Ohio with burial from the Long residence. Grandma Long was known in Silver Lake where she lived with the Babcock family for years.
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J. C. Biabcock
Daniel Long
Dowagiac
Michigan
Ohio
Tiffin
Judson Long
Akron News
Grandma Long
Silver Lake
J. C. Babcock
Our Town
Election Notice From People's Mutual Telephone Co
Stockholders meet in Silver Lake near Burdge's furniture store on Saturday January 2 1909 at 10 o clock to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business. Henry L Oldfather General Manager.
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People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Silver Lake
Burdge
Henry L. Oldfather
Time for Christmas Gifts
A suggestion for holiday giving proposes sending the REcord to distant relatives for a year. The idea promises enduring blessing for the sender and comfort to the recipient through continued connection.
Devues Paint Endures Weather For 150 Years
The text asserts there is no paint called Devues, claiming it has weathered 150 years of exposure and remains undefeated by any pains firm. Sold exclusively through Claypool Lumber and Coal Co.
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Claypool Lumber & Coal Co
Kennedy cough syrup marketed for children relief
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised to stop coughs and drive the cold from the system. The product is promoted as child friendly and is sold by Rager.
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Kennedy
Rager
A Simple Recipe for Kidney and Backache Relief
Druggists in Town offer a compound mix to relieve backache kidney trouble and urinary issues. The recipe calls for Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be shaken and taken after meals and at night. Reported benefits include improved kidney filtration and broader relief without stomach harm.
Local notes on visitors and a health claim ad
Hugh Hill from North Manchester visited his parents for a few hours last Thursday. Town Marshall Eli Getty was a business visitor at the county seat last Saturday. A dyspepsia cure promises prompt relief from stomach trouble and claims to cure at least one form of indigestion. Sold by Roger. Miss Hazel Linen of the Pearson restaurant visited Claypool with her family. Pearson's restaurant offers fresh bread.
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Hugh Hill
Manchester
Eli Getty
Kodolfor
Roger
Hazel Linen
Pearson
Claypool
Green Hat Required for North Manchester Goldsmith Boots
Local retailer Goldsmith & Boots in North Manchester urges customers to obtain a green hat and stay updated with latest offerings. Store notes seasonal promotions and new arrivals for spring shoppers.
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A. Metzger
Manchester
Goldsmith & Boots
North Manchester
Ind
Paulo Plaster Quick Patch Sold at Claypool Lumber
Paulo Plaster described as fast patching plaster for holes and general plastering available at The Claypool Lumber and Coal Co. The ad highlights its unique quick-drying patching capability.
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Paulo
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Rosemary
McClure, Phillips & CO
Lady Mowbray
Kronburg
Baroness von Lyndal
Lyandalberg
Misses Inn
Mary Stout
Warsaw
Swihart
C. E. Rantz
J.K. Newcomer
Yellow Creek Lake
Mary B. Trish
Ciavpoul Lumber & Coal Co
Margaret Swick
Alice Tridle
Goshen
Leroy Scoles
J. W. Walburn
DeWitt
Fern Armey
Levi Armey
Milford
George Hlammer
Elkhart
Percy
Bert Vancamp
DeWitts
Mishawaka
L. W. Myers
Mother
W. Zimmerman
Marion
Gtdsmith & Boots
Lawrence Alspaugh
William Dahlem
Albert Whittenberger
Dr. King
PHILS
Washington
Eliza Long
Cardy
Cardus
H. C. Larson
Olds
Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn
Summe Bro’s
F. M. Downing
Ostermoor
F.M. Downing
The
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Bucklen
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