False Engagement and Jewel Heist in Rochford
Rosamund Fairlight recounts a whirlwind courtship with Frank Joscelyn who never existed. A jewel theft reveals an impostor, Alfred Thompson, aiming to marry for Aunt Mercy’s pearls. The real Frank Joscelyn arrives, moral turmoil ensues, and justice follows as thieves are jailed.
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Mercy
Frank
James Price
Miss Fairlight
Tam
Mary Joscelyn
England
Frank Joscelyn
Alfred Thompson
Joscelyns
Johannesburg
Aunt Mercy Fairlight
Rochford
Price
Thompson
Aunt Mercy
Governor's Wedding Dilemma Sparks Office Banter
In a crowded capitol scene the governor frets over turns of state while a romance with Miss Brandon unfolds. The stenographer faces a choice between love and duty as marriage seems suddenly within reach. Keats window tale closes the piece with a Rome anecdote of debt and memory.
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Keats
Rome
Keat
Severn
Say Balm Request Sparks Droll Drugstore Parley
A high-society seeker enters a drug emporium asking for Byneum’s Balm for Baldness. The druggist denies having that exact product but asserts he offers something far superior and more effective.
Cat Learns Hot Water Soothes Stomach Pain in Denver
A Denver family retells how 14 year old cat Tommy used a hot water bag to ease stomach pain. Miss Willard chased the cat as it led her to the bathroom where Tommy settled with the filled bag at its feet, purring contentedly.
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Mies Willard
Denver
Tommy
Miss Willard
Willard
Ming Wallard
Nurse’s Cheerful Duty Through Hardships and Humor
A wealthy city girl trains as a nurse and, amid patient care, keeps a bright outlook. Her favorite patient is a jaunty sea captain with a broken arm whose witty remarks win everyone’s goodwill. He praises Miss L a the best waltresn I ever.
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New York
Waltresn
Downing the Elevator Joke at Perkin's
A Philadelphia public school teacher corrects a Scottish pupil’s pronunciation. When he shouts Down Down Down, another boy rises, then sits, saying he is not a football fan but that the elevator ran down to Perkin's.
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Philadelphia
Perkin's
Sunday
The Origin of Porty and the Birth of Portugal
Around 1094 the name Portugal appears as a domain granted by Alfonso VII of Castile to Count Henry of Burgundy to aid in fighting Moors. The name stems from Latin Portus Calensis, port of Cale. By 1139 the Portuguese ruler styled himself king, asserting independence from Castile.
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Portugal
Alfonso VII
Castile
Henry of Burgundy
Cale
Oporto
Alfonso Marke
A Tight One Over Costly Gift and Marriage Quip
The scene centers on a discussion of economy as a man withholds a costly ermine stole for a partner. Dr Fourthley appears via the window, prompting a shift to marriage talk. A sharp exchange reveals past marital regret and a wry remark about Fourthley’s suitability as a spouse.
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Ermine Atole
Fourthley
An Apple Cure for Liquor Plea in England
A curious England wide inquiry asks doctors whether apples curb liquor craving. Most say they never saw a habitual drunkard cured by apples, and those fond of alcohol rarely liked apples.
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England
Cleaning talk sparks odd questions about training
In a terse exchange, Mrs. Brown asks why her husband engages in unusual actions. Mrs. Jones-Good suggests training for some prize. Mrs. Brown replies he is simply getting in form to beat the carpeta.
Notice of Leasing School and Institution Lands in Bottineau County
Notice is given that public leasing of school and institution lands in Bottineau County North Dakota will be held at the courthouse in Bottineau on Tuesday April 14 1908 at 10 a m. Lease offers are for lands appraised at ten dollars per acre or more for the same year 1908 and lands appraised lower for a five year term from 1908. Rent details include ten dollars per quarter section for minimum pasture and varied rates for cultivated land with annual rent payable January 1 each year. A three dollar filing fee for a five year lease or one dollar and fifty cents for a one year lease applies. A complete list of lands open for lease is on file with the county auditor. The Board of University and School Lands reserves the right to reject any or all bids. March 21 1908. A VU, T. HN GGIS, Land Commissioner.
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Bottineau
Dakota
Cours
Maid County
Brace
Seid
Anid County
Board of
University and School
Bismarck
Nn Dakota
Mareh
Anirew
F. W
Hottinenu
North Dakota
Hoelock
Breimiee
Uch
Bottinead
Eluck
Seeton
HoLuneau
Nort Dakota
Mortgage foreclosure sale notice for Laurine W Hunt property
Notice announces a mortgage default on the Laurine W Hunt loan held by Minnesota Trust Co and assigned to Laurine Hunt. The sale covers the southwest quarter of section 25 and northeast quarter of section 26 in township 163 range 81, Bottineau County North Dakota. The sale is set for 10 oclock a.m. on the date specified at the courthouse front door in Bottineau.
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Cortmle Imorine
Jamea Vatmer
Mortgagor
Minnesow Cent & Trust Company. Corporation
Mortkuia
Botthemd
North Dakows
Pace
Minneoln Lown & Trust Company
Lauring Wy Hunt
Wvienmont
Takota
Horatnafter
Bottineau
Hottmend
North
Dackota
Alin
Lens
Laucrina W. Hunt
Austinne
Mortenger
Guy C. M. Comlaess
Laurlun W. Hunt
Morugnice
Misy
Notice of Publication for Land Claim in Bottineau
Notice from the Interior Land Office in Devily Lash ND announces that Jean B. Ow Cochmn of Bottineau ND intends to prove residence and cultivation on a claim in section 7 Town by range, with witnesses Joseph Morinville Tony Tareski Louis Iverson and T J Strom. Final proof before Wilbur clerk of the High Court Bouuneau ND on April 3.
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iMonit
Interior
Devily Lash
Jean B. Ow
Hottinein
Bilal
Clilin
Aida
Willie
Wilbur
Bouuneau
Josph Morinville
Tony Tareski
Tarsus
Louris Iverson
T. J. Strom
Bottineau
N. D
A. Krennan
Htewgthters
Public Land Sale Notice As Directed By Commissioner
Notice given under the General Land Office act of June 2, 1006 bids will be received at 10 o clock a.m. on the day of sale at the office for lands described in section two, township 102, range 74 west commencing the sale. Persons claiming adversely must file their claims or objections by the designated sale time.
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General Land Ofice
Interior Department Notice From Lead Office in Mille Lake
A terse interior department notice from the Lead Office at Mille Lake referencing March events. It mentions a person likely named Sia M. H. Breanan and a March date and terms about antevidence cultivation and a claim. The legible fragmentary text aligns with a formal filing or notice rather than a narrative report.
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Department of the Interior
Wile Lake
N. Dv
M. H. Breanan
Car Land of Farm Seeds on hand and supply offered
HM Trent offers 10 tons of farm seeds including corn grain and garden seeds at reasonable prices, stating availability and willingness to meet customer demands.
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HM Trent
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N. C. Weener
Eee
Ad Borrineau
Bowen & Adams
Attorneys At Law
Tuttod Isles
Tana Omice Prectiog
Roo
G. W. Baker
Westaore, North Dakota
J. A. Jonsson
Ogice
T. F. Woods
Borrineau
A. R. MacKay
Offne
MacKay & Company
Norra Dakota
C. A. Leonarp
Noor Ertroavang Bidw
W. Ormsby Soule
Westhope, North Dakota
A. Berthiaume
Wiltary Glee
Norte Disokk
Dr. T. Sims
Albert Besancon
Masonic Brook
Norta Dakota
A. Painter
C E.gleason
Painter & Gleason
Bortineau County
Borrineeau
B. Nosie
Apauson
Boop
Nosie, Boop & Adamson
Borrineau, Norte Dakota
Apstract Co
Dale
Bouillen
Rosamund Fairlicht
South Africa
Frank Joncelyn
Rosamund
Frank LT
Rose
Rowe
Chese
Mr. Price
Waa
Locke-Snyder
Bell County
Wroth
Nolley
Brandon
Miss Brandon
Elae
T. Hnggis
Pabili Ic c Land Sale
United States
Devils Lake
N- Dak
WM. Miller
F. W. Gookburn
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