Mystery Murder Near Vernonhelm Ends in Execution
In Vernonhelm countryside Maj. McLain and Col. Mashburn feud over land lines. After a fatal shot and coroner’s inquest, Mashburn is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. A stranger visits the condemned man at the jail before dusk, while a detective later uncovers a hidden gun used in the killing.
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MeLain
Col. Mastbarn
Colonel
McLain
Himbler
Mashburo
Maj. McLain
Thive
May
Col. Mashburn
Maj. McLaine
Suttles
Ninselt
Major
Abandale
Yastion
Mr. Sutfles
Roy
Trogdale County
Lewis
Hering
Hhevitt
Haw
Cal
Eugene A
Mashburn
Fred
Maj. McTain
Darky
Ant
Uncle Tom
Mr. Suttles
Sle
Major McLain
Hadi
Tara
Gol. Mashburn
Haroles
Bios
Asker i Lewin
Sidiones
Col. Mashinin
Bis
Gentile
Coronel
Colo
Murster
Maj.Mehain
Saan
the Libra
Abendale
Coing
Ile
Corchman
Mai McLain
Tuswateh
Wits
Atlanta
Col
Muchbura
Lelium
Domestic Delicacies and Home Remedies From Evening Papers
A collage of kitchen tips and remedies from various papers. Recipes include a sprain remedy using egg whites and salt, fig pudding mold with candied citrus, fried breakfast bacon with eggs on toast, a rich mayonnaise like sauce with egg yolks and oil, a German cold remedy involving egg yolk whisky and hot water, and a whiskey froth preparation.
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N.Y. Sim
A Mother and Four Boys Patch Pants at Home
A Texarkana note recounts a Harwood Street mother with four sons who mend trousers nightly. Tom cuts his pants above the knees after his mother warns, then laughs at his brother Jim’s holes, while both boys fear peers in damaged garments.
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Harwood Street
Christa
Tom
Jimmy
Singh
Ain
Sam
Mamma
Jim
Tullus
Woman Defends Fares with Green Umbrella in Street Car Brawl
A countrywoman aboard a city car demanded correct change from a conductor who shorted her. She swung her green umbrella at him after chasing him to Washington Avenue, shouting that he stole from her until the change was returned.
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Washington Avenue
Perth
Faraine
Oddities From Urban Life And Studies Across Several Cities
The article surveys varied facts from 1893 era cities including Charleston, Harrisburg, and Chicago with population, area, and property values. It notes a rainmaking plan using dynamite, Utah jury reforms, a Brooklyn parrot claimed as the oldest, and shifts in American migration trends. It also mentions a theatrical prank involving a Wild-headed man in indigo paint as a practical joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Chicago
Harrisburg
London
Utah
Henriques
Brooklyn
United States
New England
New York
Grand Old Couple Mrs Gladstone Grand Old Gomp
Philadelphia Times extols the Gladstones as a wholesome English family. It lauds Mrs Gladstone as the Grand Old Woman, credits her with supporting and inspiring her husband during public speeches, and recalls a Greenwich open-air incident where she shielded him with an umbrella from hostile crowds.
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Gladstone
Fogland
Mr. Gladstone
Gladstones
Keauty
Glynn
United Kingdom
Westmine Ster
Greenwich
Philadelphia Times
Skating Fashion and Arctic Explorer Remarks
Fashion notes praise elegant skating outfits with fur trims and bright velvet accents. Norweigan explorer Roald Amundsen? Hier Morchgrevink described as tall, fair, and determined, with a rugged Arctic backstory and calm demeanor.
Salter Seed Co Promotes Early Bird Radish Sample
An ad for Salter's Seed Co of Crosses Wisconsin claims Salter's Wisconsin grown seeds lead the market with 20 days ahead blooms. It offers a sample package of Early Bird Radish ready in 16 days and a full catalogue on request by mail.
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Salter
Wisconsin
John A. Salter Seed Co
Crosse
Wis
Ear disorders and cure claims in old advert text
The text claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies and markets Halls Catarrh Cure. It offers a $100 reward for cures not achieved and includes various unrelated notes about trains, tickets, and love quotes, reflecting mixed historical ad content.
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Cunser & Co
Toledo
Hall
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Williston
Wilwston
EB &. Covenany
N. Dak
Vernonhelm
Maj. Melvain
Uastion My
Sherif
Poser
Ethel Molly
Nell
Somerville Journal
Wells
Wilerbeianedl Diate Fey
Morchgrevink
Herchgrevink
Ger. A.W. Greely
Italy
Detroit
Mrr
Memosky
Tamworth
Budd
Boston Courier
Rome Beckers
Lind Beckers
J. C.touker
Clark Street
Waxwory Watson
Pardner
Perry Pateliio
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beecan
Hood
B. Dials
P.O
New York City
Great Falls
Man
Ely
Fravcis W. Poole
Uhurch
Helen
Moi
Elys
Warren Stivek
New Fork
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