German Officers Unhappy, Berlin Correspondence Reveals
Collier's Weekly reports Lt. Bilse's novelistic look at German army life and its impact on officers. The piece notes potential court martial for disclosing secrets, cites weariness from garrison duty, restricted social life, and pressures driving some to cynicism, financial marriages, or revolt. It mentions socialist sympathy among officers and suppression of rival works.
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Berlin
Collier's Weekly
Biles
Empire
Bilse
Rilee
Watch and chain for sale by owner in Sioux City notice
A lady's gold filled watch with Higip Waltham or Harpden movement and a gold filled chain are offered as a complete set for 15 dollars. The item includes a fine plush case for mailing or express prepaid and carries a two year Cass warranty. Signed by Will H Beck in the Sioux City Toweler.
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Will H Beck
Sioux City
Parlor and Kitchen Matches Sought by Mrs Bridey
In a Detroit Free Press exchange a polite grocery clerk notes he has added parlor matches to Mrs Bridey’s first supplies bill. She asks what else she should include signaling a kitchen matches need. The playful dialogue highlights domestic shopping during the era.
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Detroit Free Press
Journey to Butley Croft and a Meeting of Loyalties
Geoffrey Heathcote returns incognito to Butley Croft as a witness and protector for Enid and Roger Thorne. The chapter follows concealment plans, a tense village welcome, Roger’s briefing on Sir John Postgate’s watch, and a plan to hide Whitesock while Enid faces courtship from Jack Postgate.
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Enid
Roger
Isind
Whitesock
Whitegock
Ildy
Geoffry Heathcote
Butley Croft
Geotry
Roger Thorne
Geoffry
Nevis
John Postgate
Luckity
Tutley Street
Ralph
Jana
Thorne
Ward Ralph
Adam Bell
Ouse
Sir John Postgate
Sir John
King
Tower of Babel
Jack Postgate
Jack
Attie
Red Men
Roper
Geo
Dag Rath
Epec
Arthur Vaughen
Boston
Lincolnshire
France
Sis
Stan
Adam
Jack Pentgate
Butley
Conti
The Course in History: Farragut at Mobile Bay
The text recalls Admiral Farragut fighting at Mobile Bay with Confederate pleas about 1000 men tied to the mast. Jefferson’s horse imagery is noted as he entered through a gate, while a note claims a large theft value over 4 million dollars.
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Harper's Magazine
Egypt
Mena
B. C
Nekhthorheb
Abydos
America
London
Beynt
New York Sun
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Moral on Privilege From Feathered Folly
In a rustic tale a hen protests being hunted during cockfighting season. Aunts defend the Privilege of the Cook Bird while asserting women cannot be both feminine and masculine. The piece ends with a moral about gender roles.
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Etrul
Urtein
Clamine
Donks Kidney Pills Backed by Local Testimony
A resident near Tren ton Missouri reports severe kidney backache and immobility until using Donk Kidney Pills. He notes gradual relief as his back pain disappeared and mobility returned. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. 60 cents per box.
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Trenton
Dean
Foster-Milburn Go
Buffalo
N.Y
Indians and Shoes Story From Sioux Falls Press
A column notes Indians wearing ill fitting shoes, with quotes from Jones the shoeman about Indians preferring small sizes. The piece mocks fashion and ends with assorted ad blurbs and social snippets reflecting early 20th century vida.
Dads Mou Ponsa Helps Woman's Cure Claim
A letter from Minas L C Grovan describes her sister's recovery after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The note credits the remedy with restoring health and enabling hope, mentioning a Wisconsin origin and gratitude toward the medicine.
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Sophie
Jesus
Ordin E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Grovan
Milwanksiy Vin
Milwaukee
Nal Nest Pomans Peioosre Saini
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Boster
Mass
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Tabite
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State Street
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Richard J
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