Stamp notes from a London auction and postal updates
Notes cover an 1851 Canada imperforate stamp, Danish West Indies provisional dies, a forthcoming US stamps book by the Junior Philatelic Society, Obock stamps on the Red Sea, and plans for an American Philatelic Association convention in Boston. Also noted are Tristan da Cunha mail carrier activity, John P. Green’s potential reassignment, and Dutch postal rules on face writing and double postage penalties.
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London
Canada
Danish West Indies
Philatelic Society of London
United States
Obock
Red Sea
American Isatelic Association
Boston
Earl of Crawford
Tristan da Cunha
Cape of Good Hope
John P. Green
Post Office Department
Netherlands
Naturalistic Notations on Animals and Birds
A collection of natural history curiosities notes the Mexican lap dog as the smallest in the dog family. Parrots fall silent before rain, the rhinoceros horn sits on skin, condors brood longer than others, pigeons reach speeds up to 1,980 yards a minute with a tailwind, llamas need little water, two eyed fish exist in Guatemala, and elephants sleep rarely more than four to five hours.
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Laosere
France
Guatemala
Actor’s Advice on Dresser and Spotlight
An excerpt on theater life notes that being kind to staff may aid future roles, chorus girls rarely become stars, and a hit does not guarantee talent. It observes actors’ pay, the tough part of breaking in, and the manager’s harsh reputation as the salary payer.
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Ibsen
Fire Disaster at West Hotel Kills Eight in Minneapolis
A February blaze at the West hotel in Minneapolis caused eight deaths from suffocation or falls, with numerous injuries. Captain John Berwin of Truck No. 1 died rescuing a woman, while several guests leaped from windows amid dense smoke and flames on the seventh floor.
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Minneapolis
Minn
West Hotel
John Berwin
Fifth Street
Skyes
William Black
New York
Hook and Ladder Company
Emaline Barlow
Berwin
Old Railroad Man Dead At Norwood Park
Chicago Jan 10 George H Thayer aged 63 after 45 years with the Northwestern railroad died at his Norwood Park home. He started as a messenger boy and for 30 years served as superintendent of telegraph.
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John F. Dwyer
John S. Conrey
Beloit
Wis
United Railways
Baltimore
Erskine Reed
St. Louis
Waterstreet
New York
Chamberlain & Co
New York Lubricating Oil Company
Herman Neidner
Las Grand Jury
Milwaukee
Prefect Ivanatsevich
Novominsk
Russia
J. H. Bowman
Punta Gorda
Fila
Philadelphia & Erie
Horn's Siding
Empire Life Insurance Company
New York Supreme Court
Overland Freight and Transfer Company
San Francisco
Samuel Sprecher
San Diego
Cal
Wittenberg College
Springfield
W. J. Thompson
Jesse Stensel
Durango
Col
Thompson
Chicago
George H. Thayer
Northwestern Railroad
Norwood Park
Elegraph
Cure the Cause the Kidneys Dean's Kidney Pills
A Swainsboro Georgia merchant John C Coleman testifies that kidney issues caused daily backache and fatigue. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with immediate relief and lasting improvement. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
John C. Coleman
Swainsboro
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Potato Mix Up Prompts Laughing New York Visitor
A Denver lawyer recalls a comical restaurant incident. The waitress served two patrons a single baked potato, sparking a dispute as the lawyer had almost finished eating it. The pair were advised to settle the matter themselves while onlookers enjoyed the scene.
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Denver
The
Post
Ray
Dodd's Kidney Pills Give a Fifty-Seven Year Old Woman a New Life
Mrs Sarah E Rowe of Shepard Illinois says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured her rheumatism and kidney trouble after years of suffering. She claims the remedy drove the rheumatism from her body and made her feel like a new person at age fifty seven, and better than in many years.
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Dodd
Man Finds Turn in Lane Often Reverses Directions
A brief line from the Chicago Daily News notes that when a man reaches a bend in a lane the path often changes direction, implying confusion or misdirection in navigation. The aphorism reflects on guidance and choice in daily travel.
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Chicago Daily News
Outrage as coughs ruin service. Anti-Gripine advertised
A damaged ad laments coughing disrupting worship and promotes Anti-Gripine as a cure. The message claims the remedy, manufactured by F. W. Diemer in Springfield Missouri, is sold nationwide. It uses strong language to attack the situation and touts guaranteed relief.
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Cts
F. W. Diemer
M. D
Springfield
Diemer
M. P
Hec
Woman Seeks Love Across Personalities
A brief note notes that a woman finds love easier when a man has a defined personality, reflecting social views in Philadelphia Bub n.
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Philadelphia
1906 calendar from N W Ayer firm offered for 25 cents
N. W. Ayer & Bon Philadelphia announces a handsome limited edition calendar for 1906. Copies are available while the supply lasts, priced at 25 cents, by mail from the firm.
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N. W. Ayer & Bon Philadelphia
Sunlight in a Girl's Quiet Mind
A reflective line notes a girl who weighs 200 pounds yet sees herself as a ray of sunshine in a man's life. The quote captures themes of self-perception, body image, and affection in a New York Times style vignette.
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N. Y
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Offered by Paro Ointment
Druggists offer refunds if Paro Ointment fails to cure in sixty days for itching bleeding and protruding piles. Contains bold promise of a guaranteed remedy with refund if ineffective.
Church Wood Pews Outweigh Opera Seats in Hardness
A quip notes church pews feel stiffer than opera chairs, comparing wooden seating in sacred and performance spaces for humorous effect.
Itch Cure Promises Quick Relief by Woolford’s Lotion
A Sanitary Lotion by Woolford’s promises cure of itch in 30 minutes and never fails. Sold by local druggists with mail orders handled by Dr. Detchon in Crawfordsville Indiana.
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Woolford
Detchon
Crawfordsville
Ind
Life serves dessert for every course to her children
A poetic line portrays Life providing dessert to each of its children after every course, illustrating abundance and care. The image suggests nourishment and indulgence across life’s meals.
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Life
Woman’s health improves with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial from Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek Michigan describes severe health decline due to weakness, leucorrhea, and pains. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills on medical advice, his wife recovers fully and plans to continue the tonic. Pills sold by druggists and Dr Williams Medicine Company New York.
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Dr. Williams
Iady, N. Y
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Montreal
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