Epitaph Humor and Graveyard Tales From Old Tombstones
A collection of curious epitaphs and graveyard anecdotes from Burlington and Germantown, including misread inscriptions, double widowers, and a Philadelphia paper noting ambiguous lines. A stone cutter miswrote ages on Adam Shisler’s grave, adding 96 years by mistake before concealing the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Concord School
Germantown
Philadelphia
Adam Shisler
Fother
The Coolest Man I Ever Saw in a Fifth Avenue Fire
A New York fireman recalls rescuing a well-dressed man delaying evacuation during a major house fire on Fifth Avenue. The man stayed calmly dressing in an upstairs room with a white waistcoat, as flames surged, before calmly preparing to exit. Fire crews urged him to leave and used a ladder to access the scene while the hero lingered to finish his grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cailli
Tricks of mind reading spark talk on luck and crime
A group recalls live stage feats of a magician named Herrmann and other anecdotes about coincidence shaping events. A theatre incident shows a card guessed by luck, provoking belief in mind reading, while a New Orleans merchant uses a remark overheard in a notary office to secure swift legal action against a delinquent planter, illustrating how chance moments influence outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrmant
Ohio
Géruine
Herrman
Herrmann
New Orsegur
Ithe Plantey Cme
New Orleans
Itubon
Lewis’Redwine
Hank
Allianta
Redwine
Sto
Federg
Columbus
Tiway
Panens Deere
Garden party scene and curiosities in Wooded suburb
A suburban garden party scene unfolds with a young couple in dim light, one girl seeking advice as a man with hands in his pockets moves closer, amid a narrative blend of social observation. The piece also discusses the blue green digger bee or digger dee and its female-drove digging and nesting behavior, noting the excavation pattern and eventual exhaustion of the first brood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charley
Nate
John B
Smith
Logy King Campe
Wikogasty
Stanley Dy
Lathrap
Ashland
An Interesting Letter From Norman Liehty to Des Moines Co
A reader from Des Moines writes about a long headache suffering relief from Kyansels Headache Capsules. The letter claims the product provided instant relief and praises its effectiveness, with the signer G. H. Wright of Boston endorsing it. Sold by Ehlers and Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Liehty
Des Moines
Jown
G. Hf. Wright
Boston
Mass
Ehlers & Adams
Kidney Trouble Claims Cure With Seven Cures
A 1900 letter from Winpson Ontario endorses Dr. C D Warner's Seven Cures Compound for kidney pain. The writer, aged sixty five, cites long kidney trouble and relief after night doses, claiming the tonic restores health and digests food. Endorsements mix in promotional lines for Rocky Mountain Tea and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winpson
Ont
Iimoke
Paaple
C.D. Warner
Lesk
Tecan
Shoxan
Notenet for 20 Years Thun vrovents for 20 years
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Minerva simidhof Dapyilts and possible names Mrs Minerva, a product claim for relief from throat and cough. The readable lines reference a box and a quick relief appeals to a patent medicine style from a historic newspaper fragment.
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Minerva
Nmas
H. i
Early 1900s Beauty Claims and Patent Medicines
An OCR fragment promotes Cascarets and emollient tonics for skin and blood cleansing with bold claims. It touts cures for pimples, boils, blackheads, and bilious complexion, and lists products like DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and other tonics amid warnings about counterfeit remedies and cancer cures.
Fragmentary OCR Seed for Local Notice
Partial readable text describes a jumble of names, phrases, and stray terms from an old notice. The legible fragments mention remedies, addresses, and a vague invitation, with no coherent event or clear entities to anchor a full card.
A World to Mothers on Child Croup Remedy
A World to Mothers urges mothers of children with croup or severe cold to seek head fate chamberlain court remedy. It claims no opiate or intoxicant is used and asserts effective treatment for all ages. Sold by R. P. Miller in various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasalog
Ally
Ysprosante
United State
R. PL Miller
Brights Disease and Kidney Pain Remedies Advertised
A fragmented ad page touts various medical cures for Brights disease and kidney pain. It promotes Wonry's Kronny Cures, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, and Chiscarets Gundy Cathartile as quick or permanent solutions, claiming relief from indigestion ulcers and liver bowel troubles. Endorsed by multiple vendors, including Ehlers & Adame and Allen Halvorson, it emphasizes rapid cures and nationwide appeal with local testimonials.
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Agian
Fedvas
Trent
Abeenti
Osawa A
Des ‘Moines Hosiery Mills
Manfts
Commarsial College
Erry School of
Young Men's Christian Ren
Greateet Schools of Business
AN & McCauley
Des Moln
Graveyard Berrapity
Burlington
Murelifield
Masa
Obediah Wilkinson
Ruth Wilkinson
Trutland
Wilkinson
Luok and
Codolderge
Noather
Beard
McBeaver
Lawrenceburg
S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Lus
Hatyals
Rocky Mountain Ter
Madison Médicine Co
R. H. Milery
Riarts
Notenet
Propla
DeWitt
Ghlere G Adams
uRgiste
Bright
Wonry
R. Ao Miller
Ehiere
Allen Halvorson
West
Pratels
Wis
Hay
Kimayry
A. Spero
Pliner
Tha
Thange
R. i. Miler
Lurgisun
aNnure Salyi
DeWitu
Ehlers
Adama
Philips
DeWitts Wien
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