Conductor Returns Lost Money After Honest Act on Santa Fe Train
A Pullman conductor on an east bound Santa Fe train recovered a purse containing 15 dollars lost by Los Angeles passenger Mrs. Sarah Elliott, promising to help locate the thief and asking her not to name anyone. The item is for a wedding gift idea, featuring an assortment of Sterling Silver, Cut Glass, Pickard China, and Brass.
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E. R. Jenkins
Kansas City Times
Union Depot
Sarah ©. Elliott
Los Angeles
Kansas
Mary Kramer
Wast, Town
Coleridge Dream Inspiration Adds To Poetic Legacy
The text notes Coleridge claimed to compose over 200 lines of Kubla Khan in a three hour sleep and write down the fragment upon waking. It also credits a dream from Cruikshank as the origin of The Ancient Mariner and mentions Kipling's Greatest Story in the World as a half remembered dream.
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Coleridge
Cruikshank
Kipling
Automatic Washer Promotion Sparks Neighbor Demand
The ad touts an Automatic Washer for gasoline engines and claims customers would not part with it for $50. It urges readers to call or write for a descriptive circular and says a postal brochure will be sent. Price ranges from 25 to 27 dollars.
Mason Transfer Promotes Engine Range from 1 to 500 M
Fairbanks Morse engines are advertised as the best option by Mason Transfer and Storage Co. The firm lists a broad range from 1 to 500 M for sale or promotion, highlighting performance and reliability.
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Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Fairbanks Morse
Appreciation Letter From Colonel Rood To Marsh W Bailey
A letter dated September 19 1910 from Colonel H H Rood Mt Vernon Iow a commends Marsh W Bailey for organizing Cracker s Brigade Reunion in Washington Iowa praising use of the Commercial Club hospitality trains and transport and Bailey s personal leadership The text notes a parallel letter to M O Loughlin and acknowledges comrade Marion O Loughlin s thanks for aiding the reunion efforts
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Marsh W. Bailey
H. H. Road
Mt. Vernon
Iown
Cracker’s Brigade
Washington
Iowa
Mr. Bailey
Commercial Club
Committee On Entertainment
H. H. Rood
M. O'Loughlin
Rood
Palley
O'Loughlin
Mr. Vernon
Marion O'Loughlin
Meat Markets Close Early After Sept 19
Notice to the public states that all Washington meat markets will close promptly at 8 p m on and after September 19 with Saturday exceptions. Sellers named include Crone and Oriez Dankwardt and Kurtz R Stuart and Son.
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Washington
The Port of Missing Men at Graham
A good sized Graham audience saw The Port of Missing Men last night. The play offered action and thrilling climaxes with fine scenic effects and a strong cast. The hero faced vicissitudes of fortune, culminating in a grand happy ending and the production was credited as well performed.
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the Graham
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Mentions of Frank J. Cheney
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes a 75 cent price and internal action. Also references Mall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Panmily Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Fr. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Mall
The House of a Thousand Candles at Graham Sept 26
The New York stage hit The House of a Thousand Candles based on Meredith Nicholson's novel comes to the Graham on Sept 26. Critics praised its fast pace strong plot and faithfulness to the tale with added substance for the stage. The run began at Daly's and moved to Hackett's as demand remained high.
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Richardson Cotton
Bates
Hackett and
Daly's
New York
Garrick Theatre
Chicago
Meredith Nicholson
George Middleton
Daly and Hackett Theatres
New York City
Graham
Mr. Nicholson
Eveat
Daly's Theatre
Wonderful Napoleon era alarm clock acquired by government
A few years ago the French government bought from a private collection a remarkable alarm clock that once belonged to Napoleon. It not only shows the time but the day, month, year, mean solar time, Moon phases, and quarter hours. It includes a thermometer and other attachments.
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Napoleon
Alog
Reformer's Troubles and Obstacles in Early Christian Life
A reformer faces perennial obstacles as he pursues reform, mirroring the trials of early Christians. The piece notes persistent opposition and the endurance required for reform movements.
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FOX & Dewey
Graham Theatre
WM. T. Gaskell
Edwin W. Rowland
The
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New York Journal
New York Tribune
Chicago Record-Herald
the Gas Co
Electric Co
Allan K. Foster
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