The Guest of Quesnay Midway in a French Estate
The scene centers on Professor Ker edec and Ward arguing over Harman’s fate and a potential bigamy trap. George reveals Louise Harman’s failed divorce and Harman’s peril, while Elizabeth, Ingle, and Mariana arrive as Louise and Harman prepare to leave with the narrator witnessing a pivotal farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Ward
Keredec
Harman
Mr. Harman
Ward
Erectec
Helas
George
Louise
France
Miss Elizabeth
Mr. Cresson Ingle
Quesnay
Mariana la Marsiana
Lot
Mme. Brossard
Keredee
Courtship, Conflict, and a Catarrh Cure Ad in 1886
A chaotic scene unfolds with marital accusations and threats of revenge as characters clash, culminating in a solemn oath and a separate legal notice. The passage shifts to a Toledo, Ohio affidavit by Frank J. Cheney promising a reward for CATARRH cure, promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure and its internal method, including a notary seal and distribution note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Actress Florence Heyneman Suicide Attempt in New York Hotel
Actress Florence Heyneman formerly of San Francisco attempted suicide in the Hotel Wellington by drinking carbolic acid. She is in Flower hospital in serious condition. Her husband Otto Heyneman divorced her six weeks earlier on grounds of habitual intemperance and she had recently come east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Teyneman
San Francisco
Wellington
Flower Hospital
Otto S. Heyneman
Railroad Bill Passes House in 200 to 126 Vote
Washington May 11 The administration railroad bill passed the House by 200 to 126. A motion to recommit the bill failed 157 to 176.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Root Juice touted as cure for stomach and kidney trouble
An advertisement extols Root Juice as a remedy for stomach, kidney and liver troubles. It claims rapid gains in flesh and strength, improved digestion, and better sleep, noting many users continue until a cure. calls readers to visit J. E. Lemmon at the local drug store for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Move to Protect Seals and Penguins in Falklands
The Falkland Islands government moved to halt extensive hunting of seals and penguins. Two bills were introduced in the legislative council one to regulate the seal fishery and another to preserve the penguins, aiming to end years of indiscriminate slaughter and near extinction of these species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkland Islands
Falklands
Regislative Council
Midnight Doctors and Perry Davis Pain Killer Ad
A candid ad unfolds urging readers to keep Perry Davis Pain Killer on hand and let the doctor stay in bed. It humorously frames doctors as unwelcome visitors who prefer comfort, promoting an 8 bottle price at 35 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Dickens Adopts ZEMO Remedy For Skin Ailments
McElhinney Drug Co markets ZEMO claiming strong skin cure results after extensive testing. The firm emphasizes ZEMO is a clean vegetable liquid for external use that draws germs to the surface to cure pimples and dandruff and can be used on infants. It offers two home skin disease booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZEMO
McElhinney Drug Co
Treasure Hidden in Indiana Barn Reveals $3000 Stash
Frank Kehne uncovered a hidden trunk beneath the floor of his late uncle’s barn in Indiana Pa. containing $3000 in cash. He was tearing down the structure when the discovery was made through a secreted stash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Frank Kehne
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Sold Locally
An old time hair and scalp remedy now offered as a ready to use product. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur is sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar a bottle and by mail from Wyeth Chemical Co New York. Mc Elhinney Drug Co. stocks and recommends it.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
McElhinney Drug Co
Vision to Be Trusted in Jones Statement
Vision to be done may come long before the method is clear but warns against distrust of the vision. Jenkin Lloyd Jones reflects on foresight and confidence in purpose.
Bloodline Seeks County Auditor Nomination in Washington County
A candidate announces pursuit of the Republican nomination for county auditor in Washington County at the June primaries. The statement emphasizes adherence to voter will and references the Bloodline banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. W. Patton
Candidate for Washington County Sheriff Nomination
J. W. Patton submits his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Washington County pending the June primary. He asks party support in the election.
Short Ballot Promoted by Wilson and Reformers
Woodrow Wilson leads The Short Ballot Organization with support from reformers including Hughes Eliot Fort Churchill Hapgood Lindsey Woodruff. He argues the ballot hides voters from knowledge of candidates and calls for simplifying ballots to empower the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Short Balfot
Governor Hughes
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Governor Fort
New Jersey
Winston Churchill
Norman Hapgood
Ben B. Lindsey
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Mr. Wilson
Princeton
Tam
TAR Short Ballot Organization
United States
Anecdotes About the Late King Edward
A reminiscence of Edward VII as prince and king, detailing boyhood mischief with a Highland lad, his mother Queen Victoria’s quiet patience, and later scenes illustrating the balance of royal duty and personal touch. It covers childhood clashes, a notable Sandringham incident, and a remark about King George.
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Edward VII
Queen Victoria
Balmoral Castle
Highlands
Scotland
Glens
Edward
Chairlie
Prince Charlie
Prince Edward
Tod
James Miller
James
Firth of Forth
Sandringham
Norfolkshire
George
King George V
King ‘Rdward VII
British Royalty and The Various Royal Houses Listed
A fragmentary list names numerous royal figures and dynastic connections. Items include figures such as Prince Henry of Prussia Princess Adolphus of Schhaumburg Lippe Sophia Duchess of Sparta and King George V among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William IT
Charlotte
Saxe-Meiningen
Henry
Prussia
Adolphus of
Schhaumburg-Lippe
Sophia
Duchess of
Sparta
Frederick Charles
Hesse
Albert Victor
George
Prince of Wales
King George V
Louise
Life
Victoria
Queen Maud
Norway
Princess of
Battenberg
Sergius
Russia
Ernest Louis
Grand Duke
Alexandra
Empress
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Drichess of Hesse
Hohenlohe - Langenburg
Beatrice of
Saxe-Coburg
Albert
Schleswig-Holstein
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By Booth Tarkington
McClure Company
Ridgway Company
Feredec
New Yo
Ahé
Brossard
Marsiana
Siece
Louise Layman
America
Mariana
Lucas County
State of Ohio
Florence Heyneman
Midnight Doctors
Dickens
Great Britain
Galveston
Des Moines
Cofyr
Prince
Wales
Bertie
Edward Wil
King Edward
Sever
Lord Rothsehild
Tring Park
Hertfordshire
Engand
Lord Rothschild
Baron Nathan Rothschild
Princess Victoria
Emperor Frederick of
Germany
Princess Alexandra of
Denmark
Alice
Louis
Grand Duke of Hesse
Alfred
Grand Duke of
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Marie
Helena
Prince Christian of
Princess Louise
the Duke of Argyll
Arthur, Duke of Connaught
Princess Louise of
Leopold, Duke of Albany
Helene of Waldeck
Princess Beatrice
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Gustavus Adolphus of
Sweden
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Victoria Patricia of
Princess Alice of
Teck
Charles Edward, Dute of
Prince Alexander of Btoria
Spain
Princelaweld of
Prince Maurice —Tenberg
Bat
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