Sister Fredonia Leaves Cloister for Elgin Romance
A romance between Sister Fredonia of the Francisan order and Buster Eaton, a factory employee at Elgin, ends with a dispensation from the archbishop and their marriage. The story follows her three-year vows, church discipline, and the rare breach of monastic rules, noting the social stigma attached to such desertions.
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Aurom
Fredonia
St. Louis Hospital
Ute
Fred Eaton
Man Wateh
Misa Susie Hein
Fredouin
Eaton
Amet
Elgin
Order
Eason
Supenor
Slater
Wuitl
Che
Sir Charles Hospite
Bredovin
Orier
Irregular vows and dispensation in church practice
A fragment notes that vows for life are rare, with typical terms of three years. It mentions possibility to apply for dispensation from the archbishop, and retention of some form of worship within the church. The text is unclear and contains numerous OCR errors but centers on vows, dispensation, and church authority.
Rockefeller Daughter Pins Money With Gas Watchfulness
Rockefeller says his eldest daughter earns pocket money through strict economy at home. In Cleveland they keep gas bills tight, with the daughter turning down the burner and monitoring usage nightly to save money. Her vigilance reportedly inspires family frugality and impresses the elder Rockefeller.
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Rockefeller
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefellers
Ron
Cleveland
Garvant
Mr. Rocketelier
Salve Claim Says It Healed Leg Wound in Five Days
An ad claims Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months from a running sore on his leg. Witt writes man Ricklen Arnes Salve wholly cured it in five days. Advertises for writers, wounds, piles as the best salve in the world. Guaranteed by Frank Nadler druggist. Only 26 cents.
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Danforth
LaGrange
Witt
Man Ricklen Arnes
Frank Nadler
Banks fear frost would ruin corn income in Iowa
An Iowa bank official estimates a frost killing the corn crop would devastate bank profits and farmers' incomes, potentially forcing loans to be repaid by friends and triggering widespread economic strain across the state. The forecaster notes the loss could reach substantial sums and would force banks to reassess lending while farmers faced subsistence from prior year's surplus.
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Deg Moines
Jack Frost
Ian
Wat
Lawa
Iowa
Mig Frost
Jacek
Towa
Pretty Hits In New York Theaters Impress Critics
Review notes The Duke of Kilnerenkie starring John Drew opens the season with strong praise for its natural dialogue and cast led by Ferdinand Gorseballe and Fanny Brough. Blanche Walsh shines in Resurrection at the Grand Opera House, while Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch at the Savoy draws big crowds. Other notices highlight Mlle. Loretta Jefferson’s debut and Mabel Taliaferro’s performances, with plans for upcoming Broadway shows and notable performers like George M. Cohan and Robert B. Mantell.
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John Drew
Ferdinand Gorseballe
Pyu Welby
Fanny Brough
Mulhulland
Wr. Guitschalk
Lord Tween
Ludwig Englander
Severy
Mary Tudor
Henry VII
Prange
Blanche Walsh
Ag Muslova
Miss Walsh
Allie
Repetace
Alexander von Mitzel
Dimitri
Joseph Hayworth
Assistatev
Atm Wizeohals
Kemperhive
Ita
Vietans
Wiggs
Savoy Theater
Wings
Uncle Tom
Eva
Madge Carr Cook
Mrs. Wiggs
Helen Lowell
Mabel Taliaferro
Tovey Mary
Georgia Waldron
Mr. Bissins
Lebanon
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van
Winkie
Isle of
Bptec
Marit Grill
Europea
Castoria and Witch Hazel Salve Advertisements
An old advertisement promotes Castoria for Infants and Children as the trusted remedy The Kind You Have Always Bought. It also extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and skin ailments claiming superiority and warning of counterfeit products The dialog includes a brief exchange about Russian prestige and a commentary on strikes with a monthly vent rate.
Davenport City to appropriate land for retreat use near North Central Park
Official notices from Davenport Iowa announce the city will appropriate land in Scott County for retreat purposes. The description specifies parcels near North Central Park with specified lines and a public hearing on objections to the plat and proposed assessments proceeding October 7. City Clerk Edward Collins presides with notices dated Sept 2.
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IcCn
Davenport
Scott County
York
North Central Park
Pate Avenue
Edward Collins
Ity Clerk
Locust Street
Lombard Street
Mall Street
Edward Coluenbo
Charlee Devenport, Ta
Onion market report notes substandard quality this year
In the Kocal Market Quotations column the onion crop is described as well below standard due to a cool summer, resulting in small onions and few fancy specimens. Dealers explain slow maturation and poor overall grade, with prices listed for varied produce and related items across vegetables, fruits, and staples.
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Ilwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago, Milwat- Rea & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
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Lew Fields New Theater
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Rose Coghlan
Patrick Campbell
Robert Egigon
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Harry &. Barris
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Kerner
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Westar
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Hudson Theatre
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G. S$. Johnson
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Cook & Nodge
Chok Fb
Dodge
Attorneys-af-Law
Main Street
Thomas Berxes
Bridge Avenue
Eiper's Deng Store
Mound Street
T. W. Chandler
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Chicago Veterinary College
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George W. Banning
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Scott County Savings Bank
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Owa
Sears
SP. Petersen
J. Hass
HF. Petersen
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Ficke
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Capital
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Anthony Burke
Jon R. Lane
Joen PF. van Patten
George Hoehn
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Gene Cable
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Buen
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Frank W. Muller
Wilson McClelland
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W. EL Wilson
Thomas Scott
Don A. Burdick
Citizens’ National Bank Northwest
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Sens Lorenzen
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B.C. Kroener
Asst
Eel Andresen
L PL Bert
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F. B. Griggs
Jens Lorvanzen
Ea CG MoeNer
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West Second Treet Davenport
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M. D. Petersen
J H Haas
W. P. Halligan
Hears Schroeder
Hierman Wittemere
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Rheral Vanking Tod
Harrison Realty Co
C. Emory Harrison
Brady Street
Daverpart
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Madina
Mark Pmla
Th Penivaovat
Puce
Union Savings Bank & E. Corner Third and Dradysts
DH. Bartemeyer
W. R. Weir
Willem Heuer
D. Bawden
F. H. Bartemeyer
Chris D. Witehl
W. Weir
Gal Koester
E. D Petersen
Chas, Whitaker
J’ Ih Richardson
H. Progatier
Ernst Zoller
Ersdit
William G. Murray
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Goughs
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