Remarkable Monkeys Like Creature From Borneo in Philadelphia Zoo
A Borneo creature called the galint was sent to Philadelphia and displayed in the zoo. It resembles a monkey in many ways but shows stark differences such as a eight foot tail and lariat like locomotion. It climbs by propelling its tail and gripping branches with extraordinary speed. Ancient writers mentioned it, but the species has not been well studied. The Philadelphia specimen is the first known captive individual.
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Borneo
Philadelphia
Ateb Plande
Oranchés
Prade
Lassding
Middle
Fife
S. S
Genius Among Colored Men and Chestnutt’s Rise in Art
The piece discusses William Dean Howells praising Charles W. Chestnutt and the Colored people’s artistic progress, noting their near white appearance and potential to rise. It references Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass era figures as context for Black American artistic achievement.
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William Dean Howells
Aslnt
Robertson Nicol
New Orleans
Ma. Chestnutt
Osucaalan
Mr. Chestnutt
Ain
Booker Washington
Frederick
Durbar
Tewis
Chestnutt
Willie
Live-Snake For Waist Belt In Pleasant Vale Md
A domestic Miss Cora Legore employed by farmer Frederick G Yingling in Pleasant Vale Md encounters a live snake tied and involved in a strange incident near a barn. Legore vanishes briefly while milking and is found faint, revived, and recounts a bizarre moment as the snake appears linked to the tale.
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Pleasant Valeley
Cora Legore
Frederick G. Yingling
The Sunday School Lesson on Forgiveness in Matthew 18
A historical Sunday school note explains Jesus teaching on forgiving debts and reconciling with a brother. It contrasts the servant who forgave a 10 000 talent debt with the one who refused a 100 pence request, highlighting compassion, church process, and the golden rule of forgiving from the heart.
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H. O. Lentii
Tod
Ehéavéh
Aervatts
Jesus
Lim
Peter
Schatt
Andi Fyi
Anton Gi
Mrs T W Lee Seeks Cure After Long Illness In Alabama
Mrs T W Lee of Montgomery Alabama describes years of severe illness from a presumed infection after vaccination. She reports body sores and ulcers, repeated misery, and claims mercury and other tonics failed. She credits Phexantak ie with improvement and a complete recovery.
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T.W Lee
Montgoimery
New York Millionaire Pays Workers Daily for Short Stints
A New York man who built his fortune independently pays employees every day, settling wages nightly to cover running costs. He hires many who lost prior jobs due to intemperance, leveraging daily pay to secure skilled labor at low salaries and avoid post pay responsibility.
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New York
New York Sun
Millonaire
Letters by Phonograph Sends Joyous Messages to Front
An American inventor and prominent London women promote phonograph messages for troops, replacing letters with voice recordings from loved ones. Mrs Baden-Powell sent her son a message that nearly moved her to tears, illustrating the emotional impact of this new method.
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London
Baden-Powell
Co. Qouraud
Vélee
Vivien
Shevie
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns Against Counterfeits
An old warning claims Chinese are dangerous enemies and accuses counterfeit Lits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve of mimicry. It urges using the original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Thiers & Adams for piles injuries and skin diseases.
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Thiers & Adams
Whooping Cough Remedy Advertised by Danville Readers
Mrs O Dut ton of Danville notes her children caught Whooping cough. She reports a small bottle of Pevey's Honky Tar gave relief, used a 50 cent bottle, which avoided a doctor’s bill. R A Miller adds similar praise of the remedy.
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O. &. Dutton
Danville
Tis
Pevey
R. A. Miller
Beauty Adverts and Cautions From Old Newspaper Snippets
A collage of old marketing blurbs and warnings. Claims promise beauty from blood cleansing tonics and “Rocky Mountain Tea.” Adverts urge to beware counterfeit salves and promote DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and skin diseases, with vendor names Ehlers & Adama.
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DeWitt
Alpona Residence Lots For Sale With Varying Sizes
Realty ad notes lots for sale with sizes from 4x8 to 14 rods deep, some side walks already graded and shaded by fruit trees. Emphasizes low prices and easy terms for buyers planning to build soon. Includes stray testimonial about Foley's Kidney Cure and a reference to R A Miter.
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Alpona
Dr Wiumner's Compound and Caldwell Syrup Folio Letters
A scrambled vintage testimonial page cites Dr Wiumner's Compound of Seven Cures praised for vitality and life, and Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claimed to aid dyspepsia, constipation, and general well being. Letters from users in Indiana and Montana reference weight changes and improved office work, with mixed capitalization and garbled syntax.
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Detroit
Mioh
Dr. Wiumner
Jobn Coughlin
Clay City
Ind
Dan
Wes
Caldwell
Monticello
Chaye
Dr. Caldwell
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold by Adams and Miter
A damaged ad fragment touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe for a 20 pound baby and suitable for adults. It claims gentle action and relief from griping and unpleasant effects of other laxatives, urging trials of the bottle and mentioning R A Miter and Ehlers & Adams as sellers.
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DeWitt
Ehlers & Adams
Fatality Follows Failure co use Toney's Kipywy Cure
A fragmented notice warns against using a claimed cure named Kipney Cony by Fonry's Kipney Cony for bright's dia gase and diabetes. It asserts early treatment is essential and links fatalities to ignoring early symptoms, quoting R HB Miller.
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Toney
Bright
HB. Miller
Dyspepsia Cure Promises Instant Relief for Stomach Trouble
An advertisement proclaims Kado Dyspepsia Cure as a radical remedy for digestion. It claims quick relief from stomach troubles and cites testimonials from Dr. R. Ri Miller and others. The copy uses sensational contrasts of famine in India and hardship in America to market the product.
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India
Amoérica
Bhilers& Adams
Prominent Cure Claims From Windsor Advertisements
A 1900 Windsor page features numerous health remedy endorsements from Dr G D Warner and Mrs M Short, touting Compound of Seven Cures and One Minute Cough Cure. Advertisers Ehlers Adams, Madison Medicine Co, and others promote Bannur Salve, Little Liver Pills, Mountain Melon, Vie candy, and various tonics. The jumble of testimonials cites cures for blood, skin, bowel, and kidney ailments, with claims of rapid relief and universal efficacy.
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Windsor
Ont
G. D.warner
Ehlers & Adams
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T. J. Winders
Maita
Mio
James T
Carlin
Morron
Kewanee, Ill
Amoines
Hosiery Mills
Bea Miotaieey Te Dee
S “Little
Presh
Paya
Maryland
Léaton
Seelee
Admiral
Sesift
Atlanta
Phonograph
Winn
Africa
J. Stark
Canaan
Cony
R. A. Milter
Tria Switchman
A. J. Jensnesse
Butler
Foley
R.A. Miter
Byom Aun
Ines
V. B
Dunkiln, Howersville, C
Fonmy
R. Ri Miller
America
R. H. Miler
DeVicvs
Ehlers & Adame
Samlaltody Mountain
Madison Medicine
Edgento Loux
Wawald
Viecare
Ehlers Gs
Besores Oflf
Livermuseau
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