Pelts as currency in old New York days told by Deacon Blimber
A New York Times piece recalls a Ulster county tavern tale of a New Yorker paying a $100 bill with pelts. Deacon Blimber narrates how muskrats coons foxes wolves and bears served as the people’s money while coins and notes circulated sparsely.
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New York State
Jeistre
New York City
Kyserick
Ulster County
N. Y
Deacon Blimber
Beacks
Judas
New York Times
Rectol pile cure sale with guarantee and samples
Orly J. M. Bosworth advertises Rectol a piles remedy offering a positive written guarantee No Cure No Pay and a refund of purchase price if it fails to cure A pile pipe free with each package and samples free through L M Bosworth
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Orly J. M. Bosworth
L. M. Bosworth
Different Tastes and Yells on Football
A short editorial notes that people have different tastes and should not grumble at neighbors over opinions or amusements. It criticizes condemning others for disagreeing, citing a dislike of football and street yelling while acknowledging others enjoy both.
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Atchison Globe
Troubles of the Rich. Mrs Parvenue
In the Smart Set style dialogue a London family child asks about higher social status as the father amasses more wealth and contemplates staying in the country due to money. The exchange reflects social climbing humor and country living as a measure of status.
Promptness Unappreciated in Chicago Boss Tale
Willie explains he was fired for being too prompt about going home. The boss demanded punctuality in all tasks, leading to the dismissal and a cautionary tale about workplace expectations.
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George
Kid
Willie
Chicago News
Hoarfrost Craft and the Science Behind Its Web of Whiteness
The article explains hoarfrost as a frost formed by moisture and heat radiation. Surfaces that radiate heat poorly collect more frost, while moisture in the air and cold surfaces drive the delicate frost patterns. Mist and fog can precede striking frost displays in towns.
Household Hints on Dry Storage and Gentle Cleaning
Practical advice on preserving items and restoring shine. Dry storage prevents mold for gloves and metal pieces. Techniques include velvet polishing for grates, sugar in teapots, kid loops from old gloves, egg-white soda for gilt frames, and sawdust brushing for cut glass to achieve crystal shine.
Abbreviations In Letters Prompt Caution In Tone
Emerson notes abbreviations may save space but warns against careless closings and phrases. Pedantry aside, the letter’s content stands alone and lacks voice inflection and eye contact, so missteps can sting despite friendly intent.
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Emerson
Blackwood’s Magazine
Man Made Volcanoes Burning for a Century
A Belgian volcano has burned almost a century, sending thick black smoke that harms nearby Belgium. In Brule France a man made coal fire has burned for about a century with a real crater at its summit.
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Belgium
Brule
France
Not Necessary to Talk Much in Courtship
A dialogue shows one man prompting a woman to say yes by letting her speak little. He notes that in courtship, getting the answer before the question can be advantageous. The exchange highlights social dynamics and conversational strategy.
Cause For Doubt Public Official Servant Or Not
A public official is questioned by everyday citizens as to whether he truly serves the people. The exchange shows mounting doubt about his duty and duration of service. The dialogue highlights distrust from the ordinary man and suburban resident toward local governance and accountability.
Beginning Mindset Warns Against Complacency
A reflection urges steady discipline as essential to progress. It contrasts beginner's zeal with complacency and emphasizes continual learning and effort without rest.
Transit of Venus Encounter in Persian Wastes
A German expedition bound for Ispahan to observe the transit of Venus meets a fearless European lady riding ahead of her caravan. She teases the scholars with quiet wit, then rides on as the observers realize the joke after Venus vanishes from sight. Lifes of Sir Robert Murdoch Smith.
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Ispahan
Venus
Robert Murdoch Smith
The New Manager and the Old Conductor
A historic railroad tale where a new general manager seeks change by firing the lone veteran conductor who secretly controls the stock. The conductor refuses to resign, revealing he owns a controlling stake and can oust leadership. The clash ends with power asserted from behind the scenes.
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United States
Lion and Eagle: Rival Powers Test Courage and Pride
The New York Tribune notes a curious fact that the eagle, symbol of the United States, is often ruthlessly killed when possible while Englishmen similarly kill lions, symbolizing British imperial greatness, to illustrate a symmetric critique of national symbols.
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United States
New York Tribune
Period of Danger in Medical Fee Trial
During a suit to collect a medical fee a witness testified that the physician continued visits after the patient was out of danger because the doctor kept the patient under peril, stating he considered the patient still in danger as long as visits continued.
Whiting Preparation Techniques From Chalk Sources
The passage describes making whiting from chalk by mixing with water to a paste, adding more water, straining through cheesecloth, allowing the mixture to settle, pouring off the water, and drying the whiting to remove gritty particles that scratch polished surfaces.
Bank offers large reward to lure former teller back
Towne notes a new bank teller. Browne explains the bank offers double the old salary to bring him back, and a $5,000 reward is offered. The Philadelphia Press reports the industry intrigue.
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Towne
Browne
Philadelphia Press
Dangerous Curiosity in a Love Test Tale
Laura reveals her father’s wealth loss to test a lover. Ada asks for the outcome. Laura suggests the lesson will be learned in time. This snippet from Smart Set showcases social testing and witty dialogue.
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Laura
Ada
On the Right Road Parson and Kid Cartoon
A humorous Life cartoon depicts a parson asking what the child will become if he skips Sunday school. The Kid replies he will grow up to be a politician, delivering a wink at political ambition.
Insurance claims lead Iowa market claim record
The Banker's Accident Insurance Co. reports the highest total of claims paid in Iowa among similar firms. For reference contact 48 F. L. Merepirn, Agent.
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Banker’s Accident Insurance Co
F. L. Meredith
Iowa
F. L. Merepirn
Testimonial on Foley products and relief claims
A reader from Winchester reports using Foley's Honey and Tar for membranous croup with relief after the first dose and notes continued use that helped him recover. Another patient from Atwater praises Foley's Kidney Care, claiming four days to return to work and full recovery thereafter.
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W. Lynch
Winchester,nd
Foley
Loughran & Bauer
Chasseat
Atwater
Loughran
Eae
Banner Salve refund offer inquiry from manufacturers
The Banner Salve makers, Loughran and Baner, state they will refund money if their product fails to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles and ask readers to report any such cases for curiosity and accountability.
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Banner Salve
Loughran & Baner
Native herbs offer blood disease cure with money back guarantee
Parties suffering from rheumatism or any blood disease should see B. Cowdrey, agent for native herbs. He can give personal testimony to its value. A bottle provides two hundred days of treatment and if a cure is not achieved after following directions, your money will be refunded. 87
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B. Cowdrey
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