Old Weather Woman and Scattered Anecdotes
Fragmentary column of humorous vignettes and stories from Baltimore era. Includes Old Weather Woman poems, quirks about Jacky and Scott, a light tale of Mark Twain with Arab guides, a pupil’s allergy to contagion, a worker’s prank on a non employee, and a quip about a murdered man’s timing.
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Ra Grgat’ Scott Ia Bandina
Ofa Nicrobang
Baltimore
Groat Scott
Jacky
Mr. Goldstein
Peeznose Ag
Egypt
Mark—Twain
Pyramide
le Guides
Pyramids
Twain
Arabia
Hieratay
Millionaire’s Room Visions and a Lake View Parable
A narrator describes encountering a new millionaire in a small room overlooking a lake. Servants named Love, Willingness and Good Nature work gratis while the splendor of wealth is reflected in a poem on a mirror. The text contrasts wealth with land ownership and divine taxes from winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midas
Lucy Larcom
Train Car Crash and Sober Reflections on Invention
A moving train at forty miles an hour derails a passenger who longs to disembark at Speera station. Passengers debate inventions and ambition as a conductor and others cope with injuries and the awkward moment. The story mixes a practical-minded woman with a tale of inventors and a proposed match between two men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickete
Sonte
Ely
The Miseries of Tax Fear and Property Wealth
A reflective compact about how fear of death and taxes weighs on the poor and rich alike. It argues that heavy property owners should shed wealth to avoid burdens, while the poorest pay taxes more in proportion to what they have. The piece contrasts fear with financial responsibility.
Rheumatism Cured By Dr Halsted’s Remedy
In 1805 I suffered inflammatory rheumatism for five months and five weeks. After seeking treatment from Dr Halsted I found immediate relief and soon returned to work. I have had no rheumatism since. Letter from Homan Bonnpunau McIntyre dated December 26 1896. Dr Halsted’s Rheumatic Cure offered at Medical Hall Acton Main Street.
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Jane
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Quick Nerve Cure
Purporting to heal nervous debility neuralgia rheumatism and dyspepsia Paine's Celery Compound is promoted as a rapid cure. It claims spring blood purification and renewed vigor and urges choosing this remedy over others with strong promotional language and testimonial style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honaw
Paine
Calaty
Dressmaking class opens under Miss Cross Land in New York stock
The department reopens with Miss Cross Land in charge bringing new American ideas. The class offers distinct dressmaking work unseen in other stores and promises quality fabrics, wide variety, and careful pricing. They note not everyone can be served but aim to satisfy first comers with style and value.
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Canada
Shorey
Miss. Crossland
New York
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The
Acton Free Press
Yen
Ashera
the New Millionaire
Chicago
Florieta
Devil
William
William Re
John
Aateriog
Hood
I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mas
Mexico
Scott
Jrau
Josten Mue
Sorausen Ave
Portu
Alan Tov
Tony Ether
Avery Poreuighe
H. C. Barna
Little Rocher
N.D
Esugus
Daves
Davis & Lawrence Co
Lio
Montrean
Dr. Agnew
Chan, E. Whitcombe
St. Matthews’ Episcopal Church
St. Matthews’ Church
Hamilton
Agnew
A. T. Brown
Jimmy
Tommy
Feliers
Gastoria
Pan
Ica
Honker
Misa Flypp
Miew Flypp
Mr. Honker
Papa
Mitchell
Milburn
Misa W. Miasenscinung
Qiao
Beveral Faltheus
Bible Estabished House
Ontario
Loaltida
National
Star Building
Ramedy
Peterboro
Smith
A. T. Brow
Phaue
Thorius’ Kolecttio
Elizabethtown
Davis&lawrence-Co
Brp— Proprietors
Montreal
Agniow
Bickle
Anta
Madge
Marie
Tom
D.&l
Ada
Davia & Lawrence Co. Ltd
Thoan
Northrop &Lyman
Toronto
Vite
H. Shorey& Co. of
Roudvinye
Paymeleo
Mandrake
Dandotion
Parmeleo
Ireland
Irighman
Stewart & Co
Wand
Stewart & ‘Go
R. E, Nelson
Wyndham
St., Guelph
Exec
Ftaa HI ON
K Railway
Yimi
Clokpin
Golog
Tiawan
Tavlu
Mouiing
Brantford
Galvanzled Frere
Foreven
Abton
J. A. Speight & Co
Willow and Agnes Streets
Imi
Will
Tei
Kleredeesa
Neys
Wright
A. T.’ Brown
Sexton
Bonola
Kelly’s Music Store
C W. Kelly
Upper Wyndham Street
Guelpii
Crow
Coachs
Toothneh
PainSilver
Davisty
Bate
Putnam
Patnam
Glasgow House
Acton
A T the Davidson
HAY, Lip
Henderson & Co
J.D. Williamson, & Co
Guelph
Acton Roller - Flour
MILLS
Jemees Clark
Manitoba
Brown's Drug Store
James Clark
Georgetown
T. J. Speight
Dynamos
Tani
J. Speight
Bristol
Patonis
Amerita
Washington
Paton
Munn & Co
Scientific
American
Munn 4& CO
Urendway
Newark
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