Wilbur and the Enchanted Woods Robbery Cavern
Wilbur drifts into a desert like dream with a lone tree and oasis. Robbers seize him at a cave opening formed by intertwined trees and force him to guess the riddler’s song to win release.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
8
Wilbur's Night Journey to Ali Baba’s Treasure
A boy named Wilbur is carried by tree limbs to a vast forest where gobbers guard treasure. He encounters a robber and a fairy who helps him escape by a vase as the robbers recede. He wakes at home, realizing a misheard phrase tied to a poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Wilber
Ali Baba
Big Brother
Jim
Cincinnati Enquirer
A Fly and a Flea Escape The Flue
A playful fable about a fly and a flea trapped in a flue who suggest clever plans to escape. The flea urges flight while the fly proposes fleeing through a flaw, and together they manage a narrow escape from confinement.
Foley's Kidney Cure Proves Effective for Willimantic Man
In Willimantic Connecticut Alvin H Stimpson credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after many remedies failed He reports four bottles cured him and he is now free from acute kidney trouble The note ends with a quip about college memories and a Philadelphia Press cartoon caption style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Alvin H. Stimpson
Willimantic
Conn
Family reports eczema cure with Electric Bitters
A Pa. family credits Electric Bitters with curing their son after five years of eczema. Doctors failed, but after trying the tonic multiple bottles the child fully recovered. The ad cites Stewart's pharmacy price at 50 cents. It also notes French religious liberty related history and a playful verse line about well parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Stewart's
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Fort Ricard Resident
Alexander Benton of Rural Route 1 Fort Ricard New York says Dr. King's New Discovery cured his asthma years ago and treated his son's wife of incipient consumption. He notes the first bottle ended the terrible cough and the remaining symptoms vanished with continued use. The remedy is fully guaranteed by Stewart's pharmacy priced 50c and 41.00 total bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Benton
Fort Ricard
N. Y
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Doctor and nurse exchange on patient progress
The doctor asks about the patient while the nurse reports improvement. Hewitt notes that money causes trouble and Jewett remarks on always borrowing trouble in a New York Press line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Jewett
New York Press
California Excursions for Shrine and Brethren Groups
Iowa Central Railway offers round trip passes to Los Angeles and San Francisco from April 25 to May 1 for Mystic Shriners and German Baptist Brethren conventions. Tickets are valid for return until July 31 with one fare, usable via any direct route, with stopovers allowed. Inquiries to A. B. Cutts G P and TA Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Shriners’ Convention
German Baptist Brethren
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry. Hil
San Francisco
BARGAINS IN SOUTH DAKOTA FARMS AND NEW TOWN LANDS
Exceedingly rare farm lands and business prospects in the new country opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension are offered. A free illustrated pamphlet titled New Empire describes the farmers and stockman's paradise and will be mailed on request. Send a postal card to 60 A. B. Cutts, Minneapolis, Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Farm
Minneapolis
St. Louis R
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised to Cure Appendicitis Claim
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills can keep bowels regular to prevent appendix issues. It guarantees results and urges purchases at Stewart’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Stewart
Man Trap Proves Fatal In Lafayette Chicken House
Laula Schultz, a meat wagon driver, died after being shot in the leg while attempting to enter Ernest Goodman’s chicken house in Lafayette Indiana. Goodman had installed a cord activated shotgun to deter thieves and Schultz claimed his dog ran in first triggering the trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Laula Schuity
Ernest Goodman
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Goodman
Schultz
NO TRACE OF THIS MAN Rockford Indiana May 9
Searchers span Indiana for J B Smith of Ohio and once Marengo who vanished ten days ago between Austin and Marengo after a property deal. He reportedly carried a large sum of money and was bound for Chicago then Marengo where another business deal awaited. Relatives and a Texas son in law aid the hunt. authorities fear a violent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ind
J. B. Smith
Ohio
Marengo
Austin
Smith
Chicago
Rev
R. B. Smith
Texas
Japanese and American sailors plan friendly races in Hampton Roads
NorfolkVA May 9 During the stay of the Japanese cruisers Chitose and Tsukuba in Hampton Roads US battleships Louisiana and Maine will entertain their officers and men A possible rowing race and jiu jitsu test are discussed as crews mingle ashore with evident eagerness to see the Jamestown exposition more than other squadrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Chitose
Hampton Roads
United States
Louisiana
Maine
Jamestown Exposition
Electrician Survives 11 000 Volt Shock Before Loss of Life
John McDonald an electrician on the New Haven railroad received an 11 000 volt shock last Saturday and died after Tuesday. An examination showed the electric current ruptured nearly all the arteries in his heart. At New Rochelle hospital doctors called his survival miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John McDonald
New Haven
New Rochelle Hospital
McDonald
Big Reward for a Girls Leg Verdict in New York
A verdict of 35000 was awarded to Miss Margaret Noakes against the New York Central railroad by Justice Hendrick in the supreme court. The 20 year old sued for 50000 damages for the loss of her left leg after a Central locomotive struck the automobile she rode on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret Noakes
New York Central Railroad
Justice Hendrick
Supreme Court
Miss Noakes
Central
Withdrawal reshapes Wisconsin senatorial race ballots
Madison May 9 The withdrawal of Lenroot as a senatorial candidate is followed by Representative Cooper leaving the race. The ballot shows Esch 0 Hatten 20 Stephenson 27 Mc Gregor 5 Sanborn 3 Hurnal 7 Torry Brennen 1 Frear 2 Martin Estabrook 2 Stout and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toga
Madison
Wis
Lenroot
Representative Cooper
Eschoh
Hatten
Stephenson
McGregor
Sanborn
Hurnal
Torry Brennen
Frear
Martin
Estabrook
Stout
Teen robber dies after failed theft and police chase
In West Philadelphia Harold S. Jones 16 with a companion tried to hold up two trolley conductors. He fled fearing a policeman was killed and fatally shot himself on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harold S. Jones
Condition of Representative Ward in Lansing Delayed Return
May 9 report from Lansing says Representative Charles F. Ward of Shiawassee will be away for at least two more weeks due to appendicitis with adhesions. Abrams noted Ward is not as well as Friday night. Dr Scidmore reported increasing symptoms and limited ability to see visitors or work. Tr. Goss of Bancroft also returned, describing varying external applications and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Charles FE. Ward
Shlawassee
Arthur W. Scidmore
Abrams
Probe to Decide Operation After External Treatment
Dr Schi more said the question of an operation would be decided on it once external treatment has been tried. The probe will be taken up to assess next steps in the medical plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimore
Engag ement of Rene Thompson to Julian Story Expected
New York May 9 society circles anticipate a formal announcement of the engagement between Rene Thompson of Philadelphia and artist Julian Story. Emma James, the famous soprano, recently secured a divorce from Story. Misa Thompson, daughter of George Lee Thompson, is noted as very wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Story
New York
Philadelphia
Rene Thompson
Emma James
Cantatrice
Misa Thompson
George Lee Thompson
Mails to Defraud Suspects Run Matrimonial Agency
Evansville Indiana May 9 Mrs Violet Lancaster 45 and her daughter Garnet 27 were arrested on the charge of using the mails to defraud. They allegedly ran a matrimonial agency and defrauded hundreds of wife seekers out of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Tnd
Violet Lancaster
Garnet
Jewelry Theft at Indiana Norm School Arrest
Harry Guess of East St. Louis stole jewelry valued at 204 dollars from a women student’s room at the Indiana Norm school in Terre Haute. He was caught near the scene, whistling and putting on gloves, and received an indeterminate sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Harry Guess
East St. Louis
Indiana Norm School
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa
The forecast calls for fair skies in Illinois with warmer weather in the north portion and fair conditions in Indiana. Lower Michigan may see showers with fresh eastern winds. Wisconsin will be partly cloudy with rising temperatures. Iowa should be fair and warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago May 8 Market Quotations at Board of Trade
Wheat and corn futures showed mixed moves with May and July positions lifting or holding. Live stock and dairy prices moved higher with strong hog and prime steer demand, while cash grain values and smaller lots fluctuated amid volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Wigans, AG
BOY BO
Sambple
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Willie
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Secieter
Myi Best Friend
Cleveland Plaindealer
California
A. B. Cutts
IT. A
Minn
McCartney & Son
Farmer
Jackies
Mikado
EL. Ward
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Chicago Grain
Roosters
East Buffalo
Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Earlings
Wether
Ewes
Calvet Strong
Best
John K. Steen
Washington
Vrooman
J. K. Steen
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Massie Bios
Detroit, Mich
Chamberlain
Dean
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
Broadway
Washington, D
Dr. Kinz
Jolds
Peoria
Iowa Central Railway
Psenger
Brion
Sunda
Partiaulars
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