Fastest traveler in Galveston tale earns rent credit
In a Galveston anecdote from the Galveston News Uncle Mose the landlord jokes about a tenant who delays rent. Jim Webster claims a speed of light can be beaten by Gabe Snodgrass who slips out a back door while his wife opens the front. The impromptu fable ends with Mose promising a chase if back rent is not paid.
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Star Route Trial Progresses Amid Holiday Turmoil
The star route trial moved forward yesterday as several jurors faced disruption after what was described as an excessive Christmas turkey overdose. The court adjourned briefly as officials addressed the disturbance.
Diamond Dyes Sell Millions with No Complaints
Advert shows Diamond Dyes as a popular choice with millions sold and no complaints. An item notes a burglar harassment case involving Moses Schamburg who sought a six-burglars accommodating revolver. Also mentions Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female disorders and a border smuggling note about Chinese women from British Columbia.
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Scobeleff’s Sentry Discipline and War Rules
An anecdote from the Fortnightly Review depicts Scobeleff as a strict disciplinarian. He tests a sentry by asking to see the rifle, but the man refuses, stating he cannot. The general explains that no sentry may surrender his arms, not even to the czar, and would be shot for disobedience in war.
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Thirty Days Trial for Electro Voltaic Belts
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshall Michigan offers Dr Dye's celebrated Electro Voltaic Belts and Electric Appliances on a thirty day trial for men with nervous debility and related troubles. They guarantee restoration of health and vigor with no risk due to the trial period. Address provided as above.
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Arkansas Congressman-Elect Breckinridge Seen Like Uncle
Hon. C. R. Breckinridge member at large elect from Arkansas is son of the late John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky. He resembles his father only slightly in appearance.
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Sing That Song Again Boosted by Trial Claim
A drug advert promises Dr. Bigelow's Positive Cure can cure colds consumption and whooping cough with a free trial bottle at Ian Cotter's drug store, urging readers to visit for test treatment.
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Kissing a Cure for Freckles in Brunn Park
A German government employee in Brunn recounts a whimsical encounter with a young woman who kissed him, claiming a wise woman advised kissing the first man met to remove freckles. They later married, though the cure’s success is not confirmed.
Dr. Jones' Red Clover Yonk Patent Medicine
An old proverb about seeking an honest man inspires an advertisement for Dr. Jones' Red Clover Yonk. It claims to cure all blood diseases, remove pimples, and promptly affect the liver and urinary organs. Available for 50 cents a bottle at Ian Cotter's.
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Griggs' Glycerine Salve Offered for 25 Cents
Local sale notice for Griggs' Glycerine Salve touted as a universal cure for cuts burns wounds and skin eruptions. Sold by Ian Cotter with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price listed as 25 cents. my2dwig
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Free mail volume ranks Washington seventh in U S
About seven tenths of the mail sent from Washington goes free or in free envelopes. The Washington Post Office is second in the U S by mail weight, New York first. Large free matter increases running expenses. city rankings show New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Brooklyn, St Louis, Washington, Baltimore in order by pieces shipped.
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Farm and land for sale on Bethalto road and Jersey county
120 acre farm on Bethalto road six miles from Alton largely cultivated. 80 acre farm joining Comstock station on the I and St. L road south of Edwardsville Crossing with a two story frame building. 60 by 120 building lot fronting Market Street between Third and Fourth. 80 acre Jersey county farm with wheat land two story frame dwelling cellar orchard water. For particulars apply to RUDERSHAUSEN AND SONNTAG.
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