Escape of Lovers from a Custodian on Country Roads
A narrator recounts aiding a young couple fleeing a tyrannical guardian who planned to place the woman in an asylum. They hide with the narrator, plan a midnight escape via a farmhouse, and arrange a later meeting to retrieve a valise and jewels while evading pursuit. The act brings a break in the narrator's monotony and hopeful progress toward justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Linus
Gwendolin
Edgar
Darling
Fran
Tam
Treasure and a Robber’s Escape on the Bridge
A narrator recalls a failed plan to steal a hidden valise with jewels and bonds. He suspects a eloping couple of bank robbers and is confronted by a revolver-wielding man. After days with police, he is cleared and vows not to resume such schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis
Ile —Th National
A Night of Smoke and Streets in a Distant Era
A vivid street scene recalls a man with a steady hand lighting a wooden match amid gusty winds and passing traffic. The description contrasts a bus driver, a derayed omnibus, and a wary rider as leaves swirl and the gear stays fixed in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagnirhis
Alea
Ue Munner
Angle Deeldeck
Spontini’s Decorations Stir Grand Music Hall
Caspare Spontini, famed composer, wore a white silk gown with gold border and fez at a gala. Medals crowded his chest as he sat with dignity while a servant cleared dust from a display piper. An onlooker noted Spontini’s numerous decorations, and he quipped that Mozart does not need them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spontini
Caspare Spontini
Hmwell
Spontint
A South African Animal and a Translation Lesson
A New York Sun excerpt describes an aard wolf with toast like appearance and rat nose, noting its dubious place in good society. A bridge officer and magistrate clash over language and interpretation in a humorous court exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Tig
Good
Animal Society
Deception Plot in Florence Leads to Romantic Exchange
In Florence a rich nobleman courts Miss De Forest while Miss Monroe uses a double to win him. The scheme collapses when De Forest reveals the ruse and the pair pursue their true loves. The tale is set against towers, gardens, and Ponte Vecchio with a twist of social intrigue.
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Europe
Flereve
May Alonroe
St. Judis
Margaret de Porvel
New York
Dan Seine
Aubin Eriends
Courc Desmond
Hini
Tayeel
Desmond de l Amoureux
Ler
Wright
Alargaret de Forest
Mediaevs
Florence
Caurel
Sfiss
Bok
Iss Montue
Gin Leiréss
Miss de Forest
Count de l Amoureux
Grsk
Miss Mourec
Marsel
Alichiveu
Henghest
Sinte
Timte
Avorn
Count de Y Amoureau
Monroe
Bernard Wright
Youre Wright
Ines
Ponte Vecchiso
Arno
The
Anerien Proregeo
County
Geenuse
Muproe
Jorel
Ponte Vecchio
Amdoon
America
Amoureusx
Tia
the Forest
de Forest
Therapen
Oder
Catalos
Sioux City
Cataidg
Teees
Northarest
Chuntity
Seadar City Seed K Nursery CO
Own
Free Laxative for Women Endorsed by Doctors and Patients
An article promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle liquid laxative ideal for women and children. It claims quick relief from constipation and related digestive issues, notes affordable 5 cent price or 3 1/2 bottle, cites testimonials from Mrs. Brannan and Mrs. Stout, and offers a free test bottle via a doctor's address before purchase.
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Airs. Brannan
Alvarada
HE. L. Stout
Louisville
Williams
Cal
J. Gl. Blackmoore
Seared into Sound Health At K P Kelley Springfield 10
A reader reports kidney and bladder distress improved after using Foley Kidney Pills. Headaches subsided and bladder function returned to normal after several weeks. The testimonial cites relief from dull pain and urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P. Kelley
Springfield
Luthers
Foley
de Kruif & Gobbers
Buckien’s Arbica Salve Promises Quick Wound Healing
An old advertisement touts Buckien’s Arbica Salve as a universal cure for knife wounds and skin ailments. It claims rapid prevention of blood poisoning and tetanus with claims of effectiveness for boils sores eczema chapped hands and piles. The text references De Kroff & Labbers as the sellers.
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Buckien
Kroff & Labbers
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