The Waiter s Friend A Cafeside Comic Character
A humorous sketch in the style of Puck, describing the Waiter s Friend as a social figure who prowls caf es and restaurants. The piece lampoons diners who rely on him for meals, drink, and theater tickets, and follows the waiter helper through flirtations, tips, and the evening’s social theater. It ends with the reader accepting the Waiter s Friend as an urban constant.
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Leing
Aloe
Lotte
Mike
Sevaster
Pire
Billy
Mse
Puck
Information for Farmers on Cream-Raising Claim Warns Wis Dairies
The Experiment Station warns Wisconsin farmers against agents selling patented devices to raise cream by adding water to milk. The system is not new or protectable and has proven valueless at multiple stations. Director W A Henry cautions farmers to avoid investing in such schemes despite others in neighboring states spending tens of thousands. The piece ends with a light joke about renunciation by Uncle Alexander.
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Wisconsin
India
W. A. Henry
Why use Hon in address to former county convention delegate
The Chicago Post notes the question of using the honorific Hon. in letters to a man who once served as a county convention delegate. The item reflects etiquette and local political custom of the era.
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Chicago Post
Experience a Teacher
Dialogue reveals Mrs Young and Mrs Olds discussing marriage and trust. Mrs Olds claims she knows the truth easily by watching how Mrs Young believes everything her husband tells her, illustrating dynamics of belief and dependency in a marriage.
Notice of Probate Claims for Mary A. Schunk
Dane County Court announces a regular term at Madison Court House on the first Tuesday of September 1900 to hear all claims against Mary A. Schunk Inte deceased. Claims must be presented by June 6, 1900 to avoid barring, per Tekney Hall & Tenney Attorneys and County Judge J. K. Carpenter.
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Madison
Mary A. Schunk Inte
Westport
Kad
Tekney, Hall & Tenney
J. Tk. Carpenter
Positions Open in State for Home Office Work
Advertises several trustworthy persons in state and nearby counties to manage business from home. Salary $900 yearly plus $75 monthly expenses. References required. Enclose stamped self addressed envelope to Herbert E. Hess, President, P.O. Box M, Chicago.
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Herbert E. Hess
Bept. M
Chicago
Minnesota Land for Sale with Prairies and Woods
Advertises good Minnesota land ready to be turned by plow with rainfall abundant and excellent railroad facilities. Describes varied plots including wooded and prairie options, low prices, and plentiful water for agricultural yield.
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Minnesota
Rural land sale listing with varied acreages and prices
The notice describes multiple land parcels for sale including 59 acres under plow with tame hay, 160 acres with good frame buildings, and 15 acres under plow with a small frame house. Prices range from 1 250 to 4 200 with distances noted two miles from town.
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Nelson & Marx
Windsor J. 8S. Parkinson and local notes
Parkinson had business at Madison Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Sherman and daughter Kitty were Madison passengers Thursday. Dave Davis' farm house burned last Saturday with little furniture saved. Florence Livermore of Madison visited grandma Mrs. Raymone. The Johnsons hall box sociable was poorly attended. Many attended the DeForest high school entertainment Saturday night. Tobacco growers busy stripping. C S Ellis shipped a load of potatoes. Mrs. Raymon was a Madison caller. J S Bowman and George Chamberlain called on Madison. New addition to S O Johnson's restaurant nearly complete. Mrs. C J Donovan a Madison traveler Friday. Albert Spaulding died Monday at midnight. burial at Token Creek Sunday. Several attended Hansen sale at DeForest Tuesday. Four carloads of livestock shipped. C J Dodge and wife visited Madison Tuesday. Re Haeger of Algonquin Ill. here for a shore call. M H Welton of Madison seen on street Monday. land agent for Armour, S D.
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FF. M. Sherman
Kitty
Madison
Dave Davis
C.J. Donovan
Albert Spaulding
Token Creek
C.J. Dodge
RE. Haeger
Algonquin, Illi
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Reader in Indiana
H N Williams of Gentryville Indiana lauds One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds and whooping cough. The ad asserts immediate results with no harm and claims prevention of consumption.
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BP. B. Belles
Argyles
James Clarke
H.N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Fresh oysters weekly sale at P Statz
Mrs. P Statz promotes fresh oysters available every Tuesday and Friday at 30 cents per quart. The advertisement hints at a noteworthy message from Mrs. P Statz with potential interest for readers.
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P. Statz
Windsor Station C M St P R R Time Table
Windsor Station timetable listing passenger numbers 805 801 326 and freight details for north and south routes. Includes times 1:17 p m 7:14 a m 8:56 p m with agent C J Donovan noted.
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C. M
Windsor Station
Paw- C. J. Donovan
Church Services And Meetings Schedule
I ching service every Sunday morning at 10 30 followed by Sunday School Y P S E at Parsonage 7 30 p m prayer meeting at parsonage Wednesday at 7 30 p m Preaching at Leeds Church every Sunday at 2 30 p m Sunday School 1 80 p m A L P Loumis Pastor
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Leeds
L. P. Loumis
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meet This Month
SOCIETIES. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets on the last Thursday of each month. Mrs. M. J. Sherman serves as president and Mrs. C. E. Warner as secretary.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
A. L. P. Loomis
Deaxie Haswell
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
M. J. Sherman
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Tate
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Mie
Tada
Mess Currie
Ension
Poland
China
JAS, Hogan & Sons
Waunakee
Geo. Noland
Rockland, O
de Witt
America
Jas. Clarke
Windsor
Johnson
Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station
Uncle Alex
Ander
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Wannakee
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Tap
Parkinson
Florence Livermore
Mrs. S. Raymone
Johnson's Hall
DeForest
SCCNS
C.S. Ellis
Mrs. S. Raymond
J.S. Bowman
George Chamberlain
S. O. Johnson's Restaurant
Hansen Sale
DeForest Last Tueday
M. H. Welton
Armour, S. D
Ioling South
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Congregational Church
Mra. C. E. Warner, Sec
Oecar Heisig
Alo Hankness
H. D. Blanehar
Holum
Sherman
A. B, Bissell, Asacesus
E. E. Raymond Hardware
J.J. Archie & Sons
D.W. Stewart
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Pearldepot
Waterloo
Watertown, Wis
Hildren
Paul Ad
Dane Cash
U.S. Jacobson
Prop. Dane
Madison, Wis
B. Welton
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