Lila's Choice Between Max Clarendon and Burton Dildine
In a Chicago setting, Lila navigates rival suitors as Max Clarendon, her father's secretary and a reserved poet, and Burton Dildine, a bold, protective partner. After a dramatic carriage accident and a perilous ride, Clarendon saves her, revealing deeper affection. Dildine’s bravado contrasts with Clarendon’s quiet passion, reshaping Lila’s heart and future.
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Lila
Max Clarendon
Irving
Max Clayenston
Thitton Dildine
Uils
Herelf
Hhough
Dildine
Clarendon
Washington Street
Netdlam
Pacific Coast
Max
Burton Dildine
Ted
Michigan Avenue
Fragmented Remarks and Local Banter Reach Across Papers
A collage of quotes and snatches from various papers shows humorous and sarcastic exchanges. The quotations cover political chatter, petty gossip, and odd interjections about public figures as a family and crowd observe travel items and umbrellas on a Boston train ride.
Postal check system eyed by officials as mail payment aid
A proposal to convert small denomination currency into mail payable checks would simplify payments and rival money orders. The plan reissues ten dollar and smaller notes with blanks for payee name, requiring a two cent postage stamp, and would allow cashing at par by the recipient at a post office. The government would destroy used notes and reissue new ones, aiming to convenience across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Washington Times
Post
Treasury
United States
Internal Revenue
Mae ‘Poatmasters
C. W
Battle Creek
Mloh
Automobiles for Tellawatone Park Proposal
A Yellowstone park correspondent argues using automobiles in place of current coaches for Tellawatone Park camps. He says cars would cut dust in dry weather and let tourists spend more time at points of interest, noting road introduction was once discussed but stalled.
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Lila
Dildine
Cane
Runpwey
Burton Dildine
Lil
Mr. Clarendon
Lim
Max Glarendon
Turton Dildine
John Wilsberm
Liln
John Wilaberg
Tahoe
Tellawatone Park
Yellowstone Park
Boston Transcript
How One Pretty Society Girl Escaped Consumption
A sensationalized tale credits Peruna with saving Helen Mi after a cold at a reception led toward consumption. The piece champions Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh and related ailments, citing testimonials from Helen Murphy of Oshkosh and Henry Henrikson, and urges readers to obtain Dr. Hartman’s Peruna Medicine Co. pamphlet.
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Helen Mi
Jon
Peruna
Iowa
Henrickson
Hartman
Tanost
Henry Henrickson
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Misa Helen Murphy
Oshkosh
Wis
Dissepis
Peruna Medicine Company
Cheaper Than a Funeral Fallback in Rural Health Tale
A North Dakota magistrate recounts a tale of two doctors in a small town. The favored physician, known for cures, refuses service until paid ten dollars. A farmer couple seeks care for a seriously ill wife, and the response leads to a grim quip about the funeral costs. The story precedes a patter about catarrh cures and a controversial remedy pitch.
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North Dakota
Fella
Con
Randy
Bei Science
F. J
Hall
Dining Car Service Changes Aboard American Railroads
A reader recalls shifts in dining car service with meals now priced at $1.00 or a la carte cards. Different rail lines report varied practices from pre-set menus to club-style offerings. Patrons note photos captured every three miles, while discussions touch on dining plans and patron enjoyment.
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Maleading
Paria
New Ware
Boston
National Grange meeting excursion fare offer
The Big Four rail line announces round trip tickets to Washington at one and one third fare for the National Grange meeting on November Mth 22nd. Scenic route via Cincinnati and the Chesapeake and Ohio. Maps and rates available from J C Lucker, 234 Clark St, Chicago.
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Orange
B.C
Washington
National Grange
Cincinnati
Chesapeake and Ohio
J.C. Lucker
G. N. AY
Clark St
Chicago
Themboveding
Sre
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
OL Strom
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Atlanta Constitution
Borrowell
Joax
Philadelphia
Watkina
Buffalo News
Milas Yellowleaf
Sophiia
Philadelphia Press
Mike O'Donologu
Th Murphy
Conny O'Shane
Conny
Johnny
Thad
Boston Beacon
Pérand
Engs
Npread
Ata Recep
Helen Murphy
Oshkosh, Wis
Avery
Fisy
Pellins
Frank
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Los Egraph
Fegan
Sciatica
Lumbago
Alan
St. Jacobs Oil
Loos
Orto
Lea Ee Tonic Bitters
Preenia Yan Idee
Tate
Baesie
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Burnham
Wirasapetis
Woodward & GO
GRAIN
Dulote
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