Frightful trial ends as mother trapped by snakes
Mrs Thomas Kelly of Sinnemahoning Pennsylvania was locked inside a smokehouse when a rattlesnake lurked near the door and a second snake nearby. Her ten month old baby cried on the porch as a passerby heard the pounding of the pitchfork and freed them both after rescuing the trapped mother and killing the two serpents.
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Thomas Kelly
Sinnemahoning
Pennsylvania
Kellys
Philadelphia Record
Mrs. Kelly
Origin of Mark Twain Name Traced to Captain Sellers
The origin tale of Samuel Clemens's pen name is challenged. Captain Isaiah Sellers, who supplied river views for the New Orleans Picayune, first used the phrase Mark Twain. Clemens told Yale professor William Lyon Phelps he "liked" the name and "stole" it, noting it was short and meaningless to many.
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Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Clemens
Mississippi River
Twain
Clement
Mr. Clemens
Isaiah Sellers
New Orleans Picayune
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
Sellers
Phelps
Henderson
Glemens
Nevada
Virginia City Enterprise
Josh
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Professor Henderson
Harper's Magazine
Harper's
Mike Swain
Not Purely Curiosity in a Train Car
A nervous old man aboard a Springfield to Boston train engages a sinister companion about his name and residence. The man asserts it is none of his business, yet the old man explains he hopes to meet a cousin hidden in the region, using casual questioning as a plausible cover.
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Springfield
Boston
Harper's
Mass
Shailenberger
Bright
Hourglass as a twentieth century timing tool
The London Graphic notes the hourglass, once seen as obsolete, remains essential for precision timing in manufacturing. It highlights its use in gaugeing seconds or minutes with greater ease than watches, aiding processes like heat hardening and tempering in drill production.
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London Graphic
Objection Over Apartments Cited by Agent
AChicago Tribune snippet notes the real estate agent warns tenants will see into neighboring dining rooms from two windows. A portly man asks about rent, highlighting irony in the apartment hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dume
Chicago Tribune
Mandrake Legend and the Uprooting Cry Chronicle
An old legend ties the mandrake root to a piercing cry when pulled from the soil. Folklore portrayed its forked tubers as a man's body and legs, a fanciful likeness that spread across medieval belief.
Misunderstanding Over Victor Hugo’s Hump Detail
Heine and Meine misinterpreted Hugo’s appearance calling him “the French geet” and believed he bore a back hump. They were startled to learn Hugo’s hip protrusion was due to a congenital malformation.
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Heine
Hugo
Victor Hugo
Delighted Mamma-Oo Professor Views Arthur as Violinist
The Chicago News notes a playful exchange with a professor praising young Arthur’s violin talent. The remark highlights a lighthearted moment about the child musician and parental delight.
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Little Arthur
Chicago News
Trappiness as the Natural Flower of Duty
A brief quotation on duty and virtue frames happiness as a byproduct of faithful service, invoking Phillips Brooks. The line reflects moral sentiment linking fulfillment to steadfast obligation.
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Phillips Brooks
Farm Notes Not Written for Farmers
A humorous letter criticizes in laws and family meals during visits by in laws. It jokes about Sabbath peace being disturbed by relatives, describes overeating relatives, and mocks extended family dinners with vivid but non graphic satire. The piece notes the return of hand painted coffee pots and artistic portraits in homes.
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Father
One Day Only Notice Without Clear Details
One day only information appears in the fragment with unclear timing and hours. The text references monthly or cyclical scheduling and office hours from 8 a.m. to an unspecified p.m. with missing end time.
Nervous Debility Symptoms Describe Weakness and Fatigue
A list portrays nervous debility with fatigue memory impairment irritability sunken eyes and poor concentration. It notes weakness back pain restless sleep and urinary concerns as signals of diminished vigor and confidence.
Sexual Weakness and Private Diseases Specialty Ad
Private medical advertisement claims to cure sexual weakness and diseases including syphilis gonorrhea varicocele and seminal weakness. It lists effects such as nervousness dizziness and defective memory and asserts positive cures.
Wonderful Cures Promised In Old Neglected Cases
Appeal describes perfected cures without experiments or failures for long neglected ailments. Claims thousands cured previously given up as hopeless with no experiments, offers free confidential consultation at 566 Lake Avenue Chicago. Reference Drexel State Bank.
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Lake Avenue
Chicago
Ils
Drexel State Bank
J. G. White Post Meets Tuesdays in Temple Building
J. G. White Post No 108 meets on the first and third Tuesday each month in their post rooms located in the Temple building. Commander J W Scott and Adjutant J J Kellogg are listed in charge.
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J. G. White
Temple Bulding
Valley Forge Camp No 868 Holds Thursday Meetings
Valley Forge Camp No 868 invites neighbors to weekly Thursday gatherings in the hall on North Side Square. All residents are welcome to attend.
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Valley Forge Camp
Hall
North Side Square
Masonic Fraternities Meet Regularly in Local Lodges
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings first Friday each month led by W M J E Kunath and Secretary J W Morton. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday with H P James D Glasgow and J W Morton as secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday with C C Wyatt B Marbourg and J W Morton as secretary. Washington Chapter No 0 S meets second Friday with W M Mrs Jak Kunath and Secretary Mrs Myrtle Bragg encouraging visiting brethren.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. E. Kunath
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
James D. Glasgow
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Wyatt B. Marbourg
Washington
Jak Kunath
Myrtle Bragg
Merital Pile Remedy Debuts at World Theater Pharmacy
A new preparation named Merital Pile Remedy is introduced by World Theater Pharmacy. The product aims to treat pile symptoms with likely topical or medicinal use. Further details on ingredients and efficacy remain unspecified.
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Mutual
Sil Ss
Washington, D. C
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Etta H. Conner
Jean Huysmans
Plymouth Rock
Main St
J. B. Rabenold
Haskins
Shropshire
Poland C
Chester W. L. T. Burham
Work Horse
Jas. H. Loughead
N. R. Coffman
West Chester
David Bitting
Cedar
Marsh W. Bailey
Poland
China
I. D. Quinn
Mcclelland Farm
Owen
Brookhart Bros
J. W. Teeter
Hampshire
J. 4. Wright
T. J
Pete Berdo
Win
Jones
Eta
R. Finder
Journal Office
Chamberlain
Lemmon's
Baby
Co. J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Charles A. Dewey
LAW Equity
Washington County Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
LAW Abstract
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
Washington, Iowa
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crail
the Citizens Savings Bank OF Washington
Chas
H. Keck
Carl
M. Keck
Prank
K Sage
Casew Bros
Shallenberger
Colenso Hotel
P. J. Hanley
DR. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
J.D. Dayton
West Chester and Washington Co
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Willis Todd
W. E. Shallenberger
Fi & Merchants State Bank Capital
S. A. White
Sam'l L. Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
Harry H. Ross
Alpine Aerie No. 1943
Bh. G. Fox
W. P
R. C. Dubois
Seey
J. W. Scott
J. G. Moriarty
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