Brannigan Courted Alma in Western Style Romance
Tim Brannigan, a bold iceman with a Denver persona, courts Alma from Halifax who boards in a Bellefontaine lodging house. After repeated missteps and a hospital scare from a fire, Alma grows affectionate. At the hospital Brannigan feigns pain to win a kiss and promises marriage, while a nurse watches. The tale blends flirtation with a comic, hopeful note.
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Alma
Brannigan
Tomorry
Tirannigan
Alina
Jim Brannigan
Mr. Brannigan
Caroliac
Drannigan
Talver
Darlin
Boston Globe
The Presbyterians and a Falling Moon Foretold
Neighbors recall a woman famed for kindness and service. Astronomy writers warn the moon could one day fall to Earth, altering climate and maps, amid church reports from Minneapolis approving finances and outlining temperance actions and foreign missions.
Matchmaking in Japan and a New York funeral note
An April Ladies' Tome Journal piece describes nakodas or midwomen who arrange marriages in Japan, emphasizing discretion, honesty, and family-focused bonding. The piece notes a civil contract, sake cup ceremony, and a final song about a long, happy marriage. Also cited is a New York funeral director sign joking about stock of coffins and furnishings.
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Japan
Nakoda
Onoto Watama
Nakodas
Ladies’ Home Journal
New York
Foraker and Bushnell Toast Nash Nomination
Senator Foraker and Governor Bushnell pay tribute to Hon. George K. Nash on his nomination day. Foraker hails Nash as a capable leader and loyal Republican with high character and legal ability, promising party unity and a strong campaign. The piece urges supporters to rally, work tirelessly, and trust Nash to lead the state administration with integrity.
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Foraker
Bushnell
George K. Nash
Judge Nash
J. B. Foraver
Philadelphia
Friends of the State Administration
Mar
Asa S
Afraid of Wild Americans In Budapest Show
A Budapest wild west show fuels local fear that all Americans carry revolvers. An American traveler protests a cashier’s miscalculation as three times three equals seventeen, a waiter begs mercy, and the manager pleads for peace. the confrontation ends with three times three equaling nine.
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Budapest
Sea water for street sprinkling tested by SF merchants
The Merchants' Association of San Francisco reports, via Popular Science Monthly, an experiment sprinkling sea water on streets. It binds dirt between paving stones, reduces loose dust, and dries slower than fresh water. Salt water allegedly buys three loads of fresh water in one. Overnight moisture absorption leaves streets appearing freshly sprinkled at dawn.
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General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of the
U. S
Minneapolis
Freedmen's Board
Home Mission Board
FAS
Board On Colleges and Academmios
Christian Church
St. Louis
Roberts
Utah
United States
Committee On Temperance
Assembly
Congress
Our Republic
Merchants’ Association of
San Francisco
Popular Science Monthly
Uncompromising Colorado Soldier Opposes War in Letter
Luther B Wiley of Company C First Colorado United States Volunteers writes from the trenches near Manila about his firm opposition to the Filipino war policy. He details heat and fatigue, describes few fights, and laments the duty of fighting a conflict he believes unnecessary. He urges his correspondent Carl H Peterson to write back.
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Colorado
Carl H. Peterson
Dawkins
Colo
Luther B. Wiley
Colorado United States Volunteers
Manis
Wiley
Company
Carl
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Ita Themen
Hollivfuninine
J A, Hartzler
South Main Street
Dunyon
Rman Mace Haare Sucre Sas
Unyon
Ment
Notica
Dannel Witkinent
W. Wilkinson
Valug Ae Socortky
Partia
W. W. Riddle
Aix
A. Day Miller
Marah
Yr. G. Stinchcomb
Frank A. Pool
John C. Hover
Colle Lawroncn Mieans
Boansas
Hedlofen
S. A. Buchanan
Rye
Hamsens
S. Lanibulidivue
Bellafontaine
A. Jay Miller
Ampire Block
Bellefontaine
Ohio
C. W. Heffner
Jambus
Lin Ryus
Wittag-gineses
J. W. Young
M.D. Patrician
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Neeiravely
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Spain
Southard
J. M. Wilson
South Stiin Street
Bellefontaine, O
James C, Wonders
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Ttorney-At-Law
Bellefontaine Nationaik
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Dees
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Pat Chamberlin
HLH
Newell, Chamberlin & Newell
Tarvegs
Geneva
Ind
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Hellerontaine, Cio
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Howenstine & Huston
Ationkneys
Wateon
Miami Street
J. P. Marbert
Hasailton Bros
Dito
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Alehons
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Robe
Lamb
Williams
Keller
the Peoples National Bank
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Capitiel
Wire
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Invest
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Spa Viana
Dentist
Logan County
Stokes Township
Fiames A. Renee
Hans
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Tim Branigan
B. W. Channing
Bannigan
Sylvan Spring Tee Company
Denver
S Brannigan
Norah
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Singh
Atcbison Globe
Presbyterians
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L. A. W. Bulletin
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Russia
Germany
England
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South Main Sirent
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