Somnambulist Magic Takes Readers Across the World
In Warsaw Indiana a young woman Miss Louise R McManley is described as a remarkable somnambulist who in trance travels to major cities, converses, writes, and even drafts a will. Her episodes occur after emotional stress and are witnessed by others who see her sign documents in her own handwriting.
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Miss McManley
Indiana
New York
Boston
Atlantic
London
Paris
Berlin
Warsaw
Ind
Louise R. McManley
We Two and a Bride in Song and Sailor Verse
Excerpts mix a wedding vow lyric by Jean Ingelow with a playful shipborne verse by George W. Cable and a reflective ideal of domestic bliss. The pairing contrasts romantic union with a curious maritime arrival and a poetic call to ring in everyday life and new motherhood.
Man and Beast
A humorous dialogue where a nurse or lady asks about Fido’s bath soup omelet meat and candy. The reply confirms giving Fido his meals and a bedtime cracker and cheese before going to bed.
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Fido
A Poem of Loss and Longing on a Green Isle
The speaker laments love and life as he imagines a green isle in the sea, a fountain and shrine surrounded by enchanted fruits and flowers now claimed by absence. He grieves the fading light of life and the end of beauty, using sea imagery and repeated alas to emphasize sorrow.
Electric Bitters Praised For Digestive and Liver Ailments
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York commends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complications. He says it regulates digestive functions purifies blood and restores vigor to the weak. Sold with guarantee by Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy for 50 cents.
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Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
Cure for the blues through sane living and simple life
Edwin A. Nye argues neurasthenia or the blues stems from nervous worry in American life. Overwork, late hours, social strain, and stimulants worsen the condition. Cure lies in saner living: simple food, ample sleep, outdoor exercise, sunshine, and a serene mind. A health resort may help, but self discipline can suffice.
Brahmans Dominate Village Life in Indian Rural Feasts
Empire Review notes religion dictates cycles of holidays and rites in Indian village life. Brahmans lead rural ceremonies, births, marriages, deaths, and feasts, and in remote areas they are even objects of worship, ironclad rulers of Mo fussil society.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Aberdeen Resident
Local reader T. M. Howard of Curtis Street Aberdeen Washington reports two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills relieved a long standing backache and kidney discomfort. He credits the remedy with complete relief and urges others to use Doan's, sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Bright
Dean
Aberdeen
T. M. Howard
Curtis Street
Wash
Red Cross
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Noted Medical Professors
Dr. B. V. Pierce markets Golden Medical Discovery as a glyceric extract for weak stomachs and chronic catarrhal diseases. It touts ingredients like Black Cherrybark and Golden Seal with endorsements from Bartholow Hare Finleywood Cincinnati and others. A booklet endorsing its ingredients is mailed free from Buffalo New York.
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Rce
Chicago
Golden Medical
B. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Get Trade by Advertising Say Merchants Must Advertise
The Buckeye Informer argues local merchants should advertise to compete with mail order houses. They can show goods to patrons, offer similar or lower prices, and avoid neglect by being foresighted. Publishers should push home advertising or risk losing trade to more enterprising rivals.
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Buckeye
Ohio
Chicago Cleanup Draws Nationwide Attention
Chicago held a general cleanup day with school children assigned to vacant lots, completing the task within an hour after 3:30 p m. Cleanup crews supplied tools by janitors, leaving large piles of waste paper tin cans and old shoes as proof of effort.
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Chicago
Buying From Pictures In the Mail Order Age
The piece argues that buying a horse from a picture is as sensible as purchasing goods from mail order catalogues after seeing images. It highlights how imagery influences buyers and equates vetting by photo with a physical inspection.
Plainfield Shade Tree Commission Plans Economic Co operation
The Plainfield New Jersey shade tree commission cooperates with the Charity Organization Society to reuse wood from cut or fallen trees. Lumber from the wood yard supplies work for the unemployed, illustrating economic cooperation.
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Shade Tree Commission of
Plainfield
N. J
Organization Society
Eve Trials a Mock Mirthful Hat Creation
ItS Origin notes Eve trimming a four foot palm to fashion a flat hat. Eve explains to Adam she is making a "Merry Widow" hat, a playful nod to fashion during the fair eve.
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Fair Eve
Adam
The Merry Widow Hat Sparks Household Bill
The Detroit Tribune notes The Benedict laments a $21 charge for the so called Merry Widow hat his wife wears. The piece mocks how the hat is viewed nationwide as a joke.
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Detroit Tribune
The Orator’s Unspoken Thought on Campaign Contributions
A Washington Star quotation contrasts grand political ideas with the small scale of thoughts provoked by campaign contributions, highlighting the influence of money on public rhetoric and action.
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Washington Star
Bad Precedent Cited Over Ground Floor Stock Scheme
The Cleveland Plain Dealer warns against joining stock schemes on the ground floor noting a prior entrant saw the venture tumble into the sub cellar. The brief quotes illustrate cautionary sentiment about early investment offers.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Best Pills Ever Sold Promise
After 15 years of chronic indigestion the writer praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as the best remedy. The testimonial from B F Ayscue of Ingleside N C is linked to Evans Drug Co and Postoffice Pharmacy offering the pills at 2c a dose under guarantee.
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Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
N. C
Evans Drug Co
Postoffice Pharmacy
2Ic
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Jean Ingelow
Lloyd’s
George W. Cable
Man and
Beast
Paradise
Edgar Allan Poe
Harry Hughflyer
John
Leslie's Weekly
Edwin A. Nye
Brahman
The
Pavilick
Ralston
Ellis Marten
South F Street
Card Harbor
Harbor Belle
Montesano
Westport
Hoquiam
DEPAR
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Points
Moclips
Ocosta
H. BL Elder
Cent
N. P. Ry
A.D. Charlton
A.G.P. A
N.V. Ry. Co
Portland, Oregon
Market
PhonaZeer
Nei Bure
Superior Court
State of Washington
Chehalis County
Thomas Green
Washington
City Library
City Hall
J. M. Walker
Bowes & Randolph
E. Wishkah
505
Seventh Street
Washington, D. C
Aberdeen State Bank
Gov, Heron
General Commercial
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller
Hayes & Hayes Bankers (Incorporated
Spvelen
Lupton, Mer
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
Velildigan
E. Wishkah St
Marshalltow West
Marshalltown
Jowa
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