Earning His 'Fee. A Drama of Deception and Wealth
Alma Thearle fears scandal at a party as Blake confronts a charming Count Casman who allegedly stole Beasie Vardon's diamond bracelet. Alma confides to Blake that the count may not be a real noble and that the bracelet remains missing while police involvement seems unwise.
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Alma
Blake
Thedrle
Osmund Theari
Casman Bds
Mrs.Thearle
Beasie ~Vardon
Mrs. Thearle
Paul
Magician Blake Plots Bracelet Heist at Ball
Alma Thearle measures her loss after a bracelet goes missing at a ballroom. Paul Blake stages a clever magic trick to recover the item and reveals the alleged thief the Count, earning Alma’s gratitude and a promised high fee.
Foreigners Talk Loudly Abroad and at Dinners
A New York Sun reader recalls strangers who speak at top volume in public and in restaurants. He notes Italians and others discuss private matters loudly, and a personal encounter shows tensions between cultures. The discussion compares American and English habits, calling it a standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Henry the pianist returns home to a frugal welcome
The famous son, a pianist educated abroad for four years, returns to Plattsville to meet his mother. She sobs at the sight and laments that they could not even afford to trim his hair, believing he had gained wealth and fame overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsville
Henry
Cincinnati
Tribune
Curious Historic Church Pews Across England Unveiled
A column on ancient church pews reveals clever and ornate seats designed to deter sleep and thrill visitors. Examples include movable and stairway access in Gatton Surrey Colwich Staffordshire Windsor St George chapel and Nor folk Benjamin church with wedding pew bearing bones and riddling verses.
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Malpas
Cheshire
Gatton
Surrey
Gatton Hall
Colwich
Staffordshire
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
England
Little Benjamin Church
Norfolk
Stephen Crisbee
Trowbridge
Crabbe
Tennyson's Humorous Exchange Revealed in Letters
A glimpse of Lord Tennyson's playful humor within friends surfaces through a letter from publisher John Blackwood. The Rev. James White teases the poet about Bonchurch, prompting Tennyson’s witty retort about “the hole you live in.”
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Tennyson
Lord Tennyson
John Blackwood
Publishers
James White
Bonchurch
White
Rev
The Bitter Truth and Diogenes in a Pawnshop Scene
Diogenes enters a pawnshop and offers his lantern to the pawnbroker. The dealer inspects the antique piece and questions its worth, while Diogenes concedes the lantern holds nothing of value, a moment of centuries old humility.
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Diogenes
The Art of Life and the Will
A reflective piece from Cornhill Magazine on how few turn life into purposeful action. It contrasts accepting limits with exercising a determined will and living by a guiding principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill Magazine
Estate of Abraham Astrom Probate Notice
Claims against Abraham Astrom of Port Wing will be examined by Bayfield County Court at Washburn on the second Tuesday of November 1908. Creditors have six months from May 2, 1908 to present claims for examination and allowance. Dated May 2, 1908.
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Wisconsin
Bayfield County
Abraham VII. Astrom
Abraham V. Astrom
Port Wing
Washburn
Said County
Abraham U. Astrom
Local Government Officials List Names and Roles
A historical roster lists county and municipal officials including Sheriff Clerk Treasurer Register Coroner Surveyor County Judge W H Irish Municipal Judge A M Warden Sauve et de A B Severson N M Oscar John Freseth Deeds Nels Myhre Eva Bell E C Alverd Dent of schools Miss J Smith Hugo Mertens Hugo Nelson Mayor Gee Dibbell Treasurer Nels Lee Clerk H P Axelberg Assessor Nels Westerlund Chief of Police O Wescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Irish
A.M. Warden
I. Sauveet
A. B. Severson
N. M. Oscar
John Freseth
Nels Myhrereuit
Eva. Bell Torney
E. OC. Alverd Dent
J. Smith Mie
HH. G. Mertens
Hugo Nelson
Gee. Dibbell
Nels Lee
H. P. Axelberg
Nels Westerlund
O. Wescott
Notice of Final Proof on Homestead Land in Wisconsin
Department of the Interior Land Office at Wausau announces that Lewis M. Palm of Washburn Wisconsin filed notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish a homestead claim on the SW 1/4 of Section 12 Township 49 North Range 6 West 4th P Meridian. The proof will be before the Circuit Court Clerk at Washburn on July 22, 1908. Witnesses named: Fred Rowell John Donahue Nels Westerlund Thomas Francis, all of Washburn Wisconsin.
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Department of the Interior
Wausau
Wis
Lewis M. Palm
Washburn
Meridian
Circuit Court
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Fred Rowell
John Donahue
Nels Westerlund
Thomas Francis
John W. Miller
Register
Special term county court to hear administrator petition
Notice announces a special term of the county court in Washburn on July 7 1908 at 10 oclock am to hear Louis Sollies application for appointment of Ole Lindgren Ashland Wisconsin as administrator of John Lund late of Mason town deceased by order of the court dated June 5 1903.
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Washburn
Louis Sollie
Ole Lindgren
Ashland
Wisconsin
John Lund
Mason
Health Coffee by Dr Shoop Imitation Beverage
Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin introduces Health Coffee a grain based substitute with malt and nuts marketed as coffee substitute. It claims real coffee flavor with no real coffee content and can be prepared in a minute sold by Geo W Posey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop Racine
Wis
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Digestion and Blood Purity
Advertisement claims many illnesses arise from impure blood and poor digestion. It asserts the tonic strengthens stomach and bowels, supports the liver, and purifies the blood.
Help Wanted Assistant Manager for County Territory
Classified ad seeking an assistant manager for a Chicago wholesale and mail order house. Salary $206 weekly plus expenses, no investment or experience required. Permanent position, pleasant work, expense money advanced. Write for details with self addressed envelope to General Manager 134 EK Lake St Chicago.
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Chicago Wholesale and
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Rheumatic Troubles and Kidney Pills Claim Heal
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as curing rheumatic attacks by removing uric acid and healing kidneys. A Washburn Wisconsin testimonial from Mrs. M. Taberman describes relief from back and side pain, dizziness, and dark urine after using the pills sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Washburn
Sweet’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Norwegian language church services schedule with English third Sunday
Rev Chr Christianson pastor announces weekly worship times at 10:30 a.m. and 7:46 p.m. Sunday School at noon, Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00, Ladies Aid and Helping Hand society meetings on alternate Wednesdays. All services in Norwegian except Sunday evening which is in English on the third Sunday.
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Chr. Christianson
Ladies Aid Society
Helping Hand Society
Wanted Assistant Salary and Expenses Paid
Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant with a permanent position. Salary remains $20 per week with expenses paid. Apply to Superintendant at 132 Lake St Chicago Ill. No addressed envelope required.
Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Safe Under Pure Food Law
The ad states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Q W Frost.
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Foley
Q. W. Frost
Wanted: Men to Advertise Our Sample Mail Catalogues
Unity Supply Co. seeks male distributors for sample mail order merchandise catalogs. Earn about $90 per month. Mail or see Unity Supply Co. Dept. P in Chicago, Illinois for details.
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Unity Supply CO
Dept. P
Chicago
Ill
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Honey and Tar
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana describes severe prior lung hemorrhages. After ineffective care from several physicians he began Foley's Honey and Tar, now reports lungs sound as a bullet and urges its use in advanced lung trouble. He warns against substitutes. Q W Frost endorses the product.
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A. M. Ake
Wood
Ind
Foley
Q. W. Frost
Refund guarantee for Green's Syrup of Tariff cough remedy
A signed notice promises refunds on a 50 cent bottle of Green's Syrup of Tariff if it fails to cure a cough or cold, and a 25 cent bottle is offered to prove satisfaction or money back. Fox Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Bror
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Mire
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Christian Endeavor
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Metropolitan Magazine
West Twenty-ninth Street
New York City
Josephine Tueck Baker
Correwt English
Evanston, Ill
Comalee
Reat Farm and Home Journal
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