Russian inventor claims device lets the blind see
An inventor in Russia says he has perfected an electrical appliance that will enable the blind to see. The invention promises happiness to those with defective eyesight. Also touted is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, famous worldwide as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness and malaria fever and ague.
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SAMU
Eliza Austin
Fremont
Wis
C. H. Purdy
Waupaca
Wanson
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Distant stars and human hope in a political quip
A young woman asks if distant stars could host human life and struggle. The man replies indifferently, noting he has never thought about them because they don’t vote in his district. The exchange underscores political self-interest over cosmological empathy.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
Readers are assured a complete cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Cure a constitutional treatment. The ad states internal administration reaches blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Testimonials available. address F J. Hall Co Toledo Ohio. Also selling Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Oy
Toledo
Dists
Harmony in politics and barber shop banter
A garrulous barber and a local politician engage in a playful exchange about harmony and business. The barber cites 7M and a razor as a metaphor, while the politician acknowledges fluctuating belief in harmony in a lighthearted Chicago Evening News witticism.
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I. P
Chicago Evening News
Grain-O the nourishing coffee substitute
Grain-O is presented as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It is said to taste like the finest coffee when properly prepared, but without its injurious properties. It aids digestion and strengthens the nerves, is not a stimulant, and is suitable for children and adults. Priced about 15 and 25 cents.
Piano Concert Mishap Echoes Across Town
In Yonkers a piano concert sparked humor as the manager urged Prof. Gridley to begin with the line You may a away when ready. The anecdote recalls history repeating itself in a lighthearted town briefing.
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Crimsonbeak
Yeast
Prof
Gridley
Yonkers Statesman
Louisville and Nashville Railroads Promote Florida Travel
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad highlights its tourist facilities for Florida Cuba Porto Rico Central America and Nassau bound travelers. It runs double daily sleeping car service from Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and St. Louis via Jacksonville to interior Florida and to Miami Tampa and New Orleans. For folders contact J. K Ridgely N. W. P. A. Chicago.
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Florida
West Indies
Central America
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Poe
Cuba
Porto Rico
Gen Kitchener praised by Mr Dukane in Chronicle Telegram
Mr Dukane praises General Kitchener noting a man with that name should have no trouble reaching the enemy. Mr Gaswell asks for the favor and the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph records the exchange.
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Dukane
Trains Depart Chicago for Twin Cities and Northwest Line
Trains leave Chicago from Central Station Park Row and 12th Street Lake Front to St Paul Minneapolis Ashland Duluth and the Northwest. For tickets and details contact Jas Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis.
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Chicago
Central Station
Park Row
12Th St
Lake Front
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ashland
Duluth
Northwest
Jas. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
Miles Man and Giles And the Jeonkare Creation Tale
The Chicago Evening News quotes a Darwinian claim that Miles Man descended from a monkey and a rival figure Giles And the Jeonkare is imagined as created from a tree, reflecting playful or satirical language.
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Miles
Darwin
Giles
Jeonkare
Chicago
Coughing Leads to Consumption in Balsam
Coughing Leads to Consumption. Stop the cough at once with a sample bottle from your druggist. Large bottles cost 25 and 50 cents. Go at once, delays are dangerous.
Dating Letters and Word Play From Philadelphia Record
A breezy quotation notes men who begin dating letters with ninety nine and proceed with few words using zero y endings, reflecting playful language trends in the Philadelphia Record.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Guinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Guinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Costs 25e.
Quote on hair length from Elliott's Magazine
A witty remark notes that the man with long hair may judge others as surely as those who think hair should be shorter. The line reflects a playful critique of vanity and appearances in period humor.
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Elliott
Piso's Cure for Demenation An Asthma Cure
An 1894 ad claims Piso's Cure for Deneamption as a top asthma medicine, dating from An tioch Tennessee with attribution to W Williams. The notice presents a promotional claim for a patent remedy amid period marketing language.
Successor to Larrabee Named on Iowa Board of Control
Gov. Shaw appoints Col. H. H. Rood of Mount Vernon to succeed William Larrabee on the board of control. Senate committee review follows in executive session with opposition cited over lack of legislative experience. The piece also notes plans for a biennial election constitutional amendment, three new normal schools, and various state funding and administrative reforms including battlefield monuments funding and a reorganization of library and historical departments.
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Gov. Shaw
Col. Rood
Mount Vernon
Board of Control
Des Moines
Shaw
H. H. Rood
William Larrabee
Senate
Blanchard
Mahaska
Finch
Humboldt
Trewin
Allamakee
Young
Lee
Lambert
Jackson
Lisbon
Cornell College
Crocker
Iowa Brigade Association
House
Clarke
Dallas
Appropriations
Shiloh
Iowa
G. L. Godfrey
Maj. Crosby
Fort Dodge
C. A. Huston
Waubeek
J. B. Morrison
Fort Madison
L. Kinkhead
J. H. Munroe
Muscatine
E. B. Soper
Emmetsburg
C. W. Kepler
W. T. Shaw
Anamosa
E. C. Blackmar
Burlington
John Hays
Red Oak
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
Guard
Executive Council
Ceecice Veeecass
Cseeess
Ieee Ceeeers
Sein Cadckenexias
OOS Inc
Ccsccinicwane
Torre Isk Seeeus
Pua Saeay Govothop
Ice Mewel
Cadens
Songtal
Csc
Ccccces Railroad Commissioners
Public Instruction
State
Wopoty
Ose
Ces Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Geological Survey
Historical Department
Feoccicusuufel
Jackaeas Labor Bureau
Pierous Board of Control
Bugth Otinlod Iin Sc Cconciases
Western Canada Feature: Mrs Brigham Describes Ross Creek Life
A letter from Mrs. 8 A Brigham of Ross Creek Alberta reports on Beaver Hills country near Edmonton. She details climate crops and yields wheat oats barley potatoes and berries along with long days cool nights wind storms and a rich soil. She notes settlers mostly Canadians Swedes Scots and Americans 18 single men seeking wives and the practicality of log cutting permits and haying in Aug.
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Mason City
Iowa
8. A. Brigham
Ross Creek
Alberta
Canada
Beaver Hills
Ft. Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Beaver Lake
Land Office
A. Brigham
Pacific Mail Leaves Grand Central for World Destinations
The Pacific and Oriental Mail departs Grand Central Station New York nightly at 9 15 with a fourth night stop before reaching San Francisco for transfer to steamers serving Hawaii Australia Philippines Japan and China. Free copy of the new Round the World folder available post paid upon three cents in stamps to George H Daniels.
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Grand Central Station
New York
New York Central
San Francisco
Hawaii
Australia
Philippines
Japan
China
New
New York Central Lines
George H. Daniels
Eand Central Station
To Eat Dining Quirk Sparks Dabbling Dialogue
A humorous exchange unfolds as a waiter and a guest debate tipping amid a soup spill. The North accent and slang convey the scene's playful tension.
Senet Acts Gentle Digest Cure Advertisement
A historical health ad promotes Senet Acts as daily bowel stimulant and gentle liver and kidney aid. It claims to cure headaches with a price of 25 and 50 cents.
Quotations on Happiness and History
Short quotes note that happiness requires giving and receiving while history repeats as people forget. A Chicago Daily News line cites forgetfulness and the Elliott magazine line offers a reflective aphorism on reciprocity.
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Chicago Daily News
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Sioux City
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Charles Aldrich
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Pacific and Oriental Mail
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Russell
Detroit
Mich
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
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