My Wife's Courage in Moscow During Revolution
The narrator recalls marrying a Washington girl and visiting Moscow amid a revolution. Amid bombardment he races across a barricade to reach his wife and her family, taking shelter behind a vestibule and backyards. He is wounded but reaches them as his wife signals to help him and the danger subsides.
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Washington
Ozenhoffs
Ozenhoff
Legaion
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Ozennhoff
Orenhoff
Mme. Ozenhoff
Russia
Clock in a Bottle by German Clockmaker in Gommer
A German clockmaker near Magdeburg named H. Rosin built a clock inside a bottle. He used a forty five millimeter cylinder escapement, split the plate, and crafted a tripod to hold the movement. The neck opening is fifteen millimeters and a white metal ring closes it with a skeleton dial on ground glass.
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Gommer
Magdeburg
H. Rosin
The Tongue as a Diagnostic Tool in Liquor Use
A New York Press piece notes the tongue reveals health and alcohol effects better than pulses or eyes. It cites tremulous tongue as a sign of nervous disease and heavy drinking, suggesting employers test applicants by tongue protrusion to expose liars about drinking.
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New York Press
Combs Made of Old Shoes
A factory yard overflows with old boots as a chemist explains that the leather will be turned into combs for fashionable hair, using a sulfur chloride bath and molding into combs before glueing. The remark ends with a humorous note preferring rubber combs.
The Overcoat and its Hygienic Misconceptions
The London Lancet argues weight and warmth are not synonymous in overcoats. Heavy coats burden the body and counteract the insulation efficiency intended to conserve energy.
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London
Does a Woman Always Mean What She Says
A quip from the Chicago News contrasts courtship with marriage. Singleton asks if a woman always means what she says and Wedderly answers that she does after marriage, while noting a different pattern during courtship.
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Singleton
Chicago News
Not Likely, Novel Effect for Melodrama Considered
The Washington Herald notes Pye proposed a dramatic device for a melodrama. The villain would light a cigar during a snowstorm, hoping to ignite the snowstorm itself and create a fiery visual on stage. This bold but improbable idea illustrates his inventive approach to theatrical spectacle.
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Pye
Washington Herald
Heavy Work Sparks Domestic Tension
Mr Younghub asks why bread was baked. Mrs Younghub confirms. He warns against such heavy work as she is not strong enough, revealing tensions over domestic labor.
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Mr. Younghub
Denning seeks appointment as administrator in Iron River estate
In Bayfield County Wisconsin probate court a regular term on March 3 1908 at 10 oclock will hear Joseph Denning of Beaver Dam Wisconsin apply to be administrator of the estate of Michael Denning late of Iron River deceased. By order of the court dated February 4 1908 county judge Wo A Irish.
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State of
Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Washburn
Joseph Denning
Beaver Dam
Michael Denning
Iron River
Said
Wo. A. Irish
Mathias Hastland
D.M. Maxcy
Arnold M. Hastland
Said County
Probate Notice in Bayfield County Wisconsin
In Bayfield County Wisconsin the county court announces probate matters from February 6 through February 27. The notice outlines official probate actions and deadlines for interested parties and potential claimants in the state.
Stop That Tickling Cough Dr Shoop Cough Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a harmless remedy with green leaves from a mountain shrub. It claims to calm the cough, heal bronchial membranes, and avoid opioids or harsh chemicals. Mothers are urged to demand Dr Shoop's and buy from all dealers.
Wanted Advertisers for Mail Order Catalogues
Unity Supply Co promotes need for men to publish and distribute its sample Mail Order Merchandise Catalogues. Earns $90 per month. Address Department P Chicago Illinois.
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Unity Supply CO
Dept. P
Chicago
Official Directory for County Governance Roles
County listings show W H Irish as County Judge and A M Warden as Municipal Judge. Other officials include Sheriff A B Severson, N M Oscar as Clerk, John Froseth as Treasurer, Nels Myhre as Register of Deeds, F A Bell as Clerk of Circuit Court, E C Alverd as District Attorney, Miss J Smith as Superintendent of Schools, H G Mertens as Coroner, Hugo Nelson as Surveyor, M M Sweet as Mayor, O A Lamoreaux as Treasurer, H P Axelberg as Clerk, J N Kinney as Assessor, O Wescott as Chief of Police.
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W.H. Irish
A.M. Warden
A. B. Severson
Ae - N. M. Oscar
John Froseth
Nels Myhre
Circuit Court
of& F. A. Bell
E.C. Alverd
J.smith
H. G. Mertens
Hugo Nelson
M. M. Sweet
O. A. Lamoreaux
H. P. Axelberg
J.N. Kinney
O. Wescott
Dr Shoop's Cough Cure touted as safe for children
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's cough cure made from a sacred mountain shrub. It claims the resinous extract calms coughing and heals bronchial membranes without opium or harsh ingredients and urges mothers to use it for babes. It attributes broad safety and swift relief to the remedy.
Wanted assistant manager for county and territory
Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant manager with no investment or experience required. Salary two dollars plus expenses weekly, expense money advanced. Pleasant permanent position. Spare time valuable. Apply now with self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 E Lake St Chicago.
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Chicago
Lake St
First Mass and services at St. Dunstan’s Church
Reverend Father Dunstan presides with an 8 a.m. first Mass then High Mass at 10:30 a.m. Baptism at 2 p.m. Instructions at 2:30 p.m. Vespers noted with no time shown. Friday schedule includes Stations and benediction at 7:39 p.m.
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Father Dunstan
Benedict
Refund Guarantee for Green's Syrup of Tarif
The Fox Bros offer a refund for a 50 cent bottle if the syrup fails to cure coughs or colds. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded.
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Fox Bros
Church Service Schedule and Meetings
Services are held every Sunday at 10 45 a m and 8 00 p m with Sabbath School at noon Epworth League at 7 00 p m Prayer meeting every Thursday at 8 00 p m and class meeting every Tuesday at 8 00 p m at the houses
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West Fifth Street
Epworth League
N. Epworth League
How to Trap Wild Animals Catalog Ad
A 40 page illustrated trap book lists 46 wild animals in natural colors with a fur calendar and gun and trap catalog. Prices for hides and furs are included. Sent postpaid for 10c stamps or silver. Free to those who ship to or buy from us. Fur Dept. N W Hide & Fur Co Minneapolis Minn.
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Fur Dept
N. W
Congregational Church Services Announced
J R Wriseh is the pastor with Sabbath School at noon and a Christian Endeavor service at 6 30 p m all are cordially invited to attend this week at the Congregational Church
Foley’s Honey and Tar Declared Safe Under Pure Food Law
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q. W. Frost.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Norwegian Lutheran Revival Services in Dual Language
The Norwegian Lutheran church offers Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at noon The Thursday evening prayer meeting continues at 8 00 The Ladies Aid and Helping Hand Societies meet on alternating Wednesdays in the afternoon and evening The church conducts most services in Norwegian except the Sunday evening service which is held in English on the third Sunday of each month or cycle.
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C. Gutekunst
Chr. Christianson
Ladies Aid Society
Helping Hand Society
Dr Shoop's Restorative Aims at Nerve Causes
A promotional note stating weak stomach nerves drive stomach and organ weakness, not the organs themselves. It claims Shoop's Restorative relieves the root nerve issue and helps many patients, urging readers to test and buy from dealers.
Genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Claims Cure
A circa early 20th century advertisement asserts Foley’s Honey and Tar can refund money if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises cough relief, lung healing, and prevention of pneumonia and consumption, claiming no opiates and identifying the genuine product by a yellow package.濟
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Cough Remedy
A Memphis reader extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cure for coughs colds and throat trouble praising its permanent cures. The note mentions preferring the yellow package and signs with initials Q W. Frest.
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Memphis
Tenn
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