Chesterton Hearts Esther After Absentminded Exchange
Chesterton, the college football captain, sprains an ankle while brooding over rival Johnson. Esther Dillon helps him, their mutual misunderstandings melt as she implies a romance. A misdelivered Christmas package leads to confessions and renewed affection, ending with Chesterton calling the sprain a worthwhile investment.
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Chesterton
Elm Avenue
Johnson
Esther Dillon
Lie
Esther
Professor Dillon
Mr. Johnson
Father
Busy age turns still news into clippings and paste
A man notes how modern life leaves little time for writing letters as he shares a clipped home paper item about a friend’s career. He recalls five years ago he would have written a letter, but now relies on paste and scissors to convey news. The point: everyone is busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
When Turkeys Are Angry Warlike Gobbles Warn Hare
Flocks of turkeys form a circle around a hare and gobble in a warlike cry. The hare remains quiet as the birds close in, a tense scene of crowd menace and terror in the midst of the flock.
All Lives Are Interesting Reflections on Life and Nature
A reflective meditation on human life, grief and hope, comparing living beings to fossils and nature. The excerpt emphasizes that every life hides a secret, and poets and preachers reveal the agitations and tortures of youth through their insight. It speaks to universal storytelling in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Amiel
The Cow and the Gate
A cow breaks into a garden by nudging a latch gate and eating. the author notes the gate’s failings and asks whether the cow exhibits reasoning or simple stimulus response. He compares animal behavior to sense memory and cites John Burroughs on animal and plant intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
John Burroughs
Outing Magazine
Groom’s horse temper sparks courtroom jolt
In a cross examination a groom’s vague answers about a horse’s temper produce a sharp moment when the witness finally concedes the horse would shy at the barrister. The court scene highlights the unusual evidentiary turn and audience amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Witt
London
Evolution of table manners from daggers to forks
The London Standard notes medieval diners used fingers and a left hand napkin. They used a right hand dagger to cut, the knife guiding food to the mouth. Eating knives became common, and guests brought their own. Forks appeared in Venice by 907, but reached Britain via Thomas Coryat in 1608.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Thomas Coryate
Britain
London Standard
Parrot and Bear
A sharp tongued young woman and a cynic discuss marriage and buying companions. He quips that marriage is a mis life while she sighs, noting women labor under a tax on romance, and jokes a bear costs at least £30. The exchange ends with her sigh and a playful reply.
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London
Estate of Abraham U. Astrom In Pronounce Probate Notice
Wisconsin Bayfield County court will examine and adjust claims against Abraham U. Astrom of Port Wing at a special term in Washburn. Creditors must present claims within six months from May 2 1908 for examination and allowance. Wood.irisH, County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Wisconsin County Court
Bayfield County
Abraham U. Astrom
Port Wing
Washburn
Said County
A. D
Wood
Notice of Final Proof in Washburn Wisconsin
Department of the Interior Land Office in Wausau Wisconsin announces Louis M. Palm of Washburn filed intention for final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on July 22 1908 before the Bayfield County Circuit Court clerk. Witnesses Fred Rowell John Donahue Nels Westerlund and Thomas Francis, all of Washburn Wisconsin. Registered by John W. Miller, Register.
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Department of the Interior
Wausau
Wis
Louis M. Palm
Washburn
Meridian
Circuit Court
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Fred Rowell
John Donahue
Nels Westerlund
Thomas Francis
John W. Miller
Register
County Official Post Assignments And City Officers Listed
The document lists county and municipal offices with appointees and titles. Names include W.4H. Irish as County Judge, A M Warden and Laure n A B Severson as Municipal Judges, Nels Myhre and FF A Bell as clerks, and Geo Dibbell as Mayor along with city officers Nels Lee H P Axelberg Nels Westerlund QO Wescott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Warden
Mustergale
Lauren A. B. Severson
N. M. Oscar
John Freseth
Geo. Dibbell
Nels Lee
H. P. Axelberg
Nels Westerlund
QO. Wescott
Health Coffee: Dr Shoop's Grain Based Substitute
A Racine Wisconsin doctor introduces Health Coffee as a grain based coffee substitute made from toasted grains with malt and nuts. It claims to imitate real coffee closely and can be prepared in a minute, sold by Geo W Posey.
Burdsck Blood Bitters Promotes Healthier Digestion
Advertisement claims several illnesses arise from impure blood and faulty digestion. It asserts Burdsck Blood Bitters strengthen stomach bowels and liver and purify the blood to improve overall health.
Help Wanted Assistant Manager for County Territory
Classified ad seeks an assistant manager for a Chicago wholesale and mail order house in the county and adjoining area. Salary twenty dollars plus expenses weekly, expenses advanced. Permanent position, no investment or experience required. Write for details with return envelope to General Manager, 134 EK, Lake St., Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake St
Chicago
Chicago Wholesale and Mail Order House
Ill
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure for Rheumatic Attacks
An excuse heavy claim promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for rheumatic pain by removing uric acid and healing kidneys. A Washburn resident Mrs. M Taberman testifies of relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using the pills, with price listed as 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Washburn
Sweet’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Norwegian Lutheran services in Norwegian language church
Pastor Christian Son Chr is listed with Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with Sunday School at noon. Prayer meeting Thursday 8 00 p m. Ladies Aid and Helping Hand societies meet on alternating Wednesdays. English services every third Sunday.
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CO. Gutekunst
N. Epworth League
J.r.wrise
Christian Endeavor
Christianson
Ladies Aid Society
Helping Hand Society
Wanted Assistant Pleasant for Chicago Wholesale House
Classified ad seeking a permanent assistant pleasant for a Chicago wholesale and mail order house. No addressed envelope. Apply to Superintent end at 132 Lake Street Chicago Illinois.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Not Affected by Law
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is safe for children and adults. Q. W. Frost announces the product complies with the National Pure Food and Drug law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Wanted men to advertise our mail order catalogs
Classified notice seeking men to advertise and distribute sample mail order merchandise catalogs for UNITY SUPPLY CO. Office in Chicago Illinois offers $90 per month.
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Unity Supply CO
Dept. P
Chicago
Ill
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Foley's Honey and Tar
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of lung hemorrhages and failure with doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar his lungs are sound again and he endorses the remedy for advanced lung trouble. Avoid substitutes as urged by Q W Frost.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Green's Syrup of Tarif Refund Offer
Fox Bros offer a money back guarantee on a 50 cent bottle of Green's warranted Syrup of Tarif if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They also guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or a refund.
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Fox Bros
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Troy Allison
C. H. Sutcliffe
Hsther Dillon
State of
Louis Sollie
Ole Lindgren
Ashland
John Lund
Mason
Nels Myhre
A. Bell
E.C. Alverd
Miss J.smith
H. G. Mertens
Hugo Nelson
L. M. Uausen
E. E. Renfield
Washburn Public Library Board
N.N. Oscar
W. Dh. Irish
Bryan
W. H. Irish
Charles Heterson
Wm. O'Neil
A. Oscar
E Bryan
James A. Sheridan
Tesidence Cor
Pine Street
Seventh Ave
ST. John's Episcopal Church
Palliver
DL Trains
Washburn and
Washburn and Iron
River Express
Canada
Alaska
China
Japan
A. M. Cleland
St. Paul
Minn
W. B. Duffy
Benedict
Methodist Episcopal
Rev
Pengilly
West Fifth Street
Epworth League
M. E. Rev
N.S. Hanson
O. Ry
Ashland Junction
Northwestern
Congregational Church
WIS. Central Trains
ARE
Foleys
W. Frost
Metropolitan Magazine
West Twenty-ninth Street
New York City
Josephine Tueck Baker
Evanston
III
Menory
Somone
Edith Knaes
Menominee
Scientific American
Munn & Co
Abinesten
Seventh Street
Washington, D.C
D-Swift
Egally Bindirg
B. Ungroot
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