The Seven Whistlers Miners Superstition Across England
The article recounts a long standing superstition about the seven whistlers as omens of ill luck and disasters. It cites miners in Bedworth Morfa and other regions who refused pit descents after hearing these sounds and notes historical strikes tied to the belief, dating from 1874 to 1902.
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England
Shropshire
Worcestershire
Bedworth
North
Warwickshire
Morfa
South Wales
Difference Between Rosen dale Natural Cement and Portland Cement
The Rosen dale cement is a natural product from burning shaly limestone and grinding clinker with burr stones to a fine powder. Portland cement is artificial, made by mixing chalk or limestone free from magnesia with siliceous clay, forming bricks then firing to produce clinker that is ground to a strong fast setting cement.
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Rosendale
Portland
Fishing For Sea Fowl Old Cruel Hunting Practice
The article describes baited hooks used to catch gulls and herons by sailors. A silk line with wire twists connects a stone and hooks to lure birds feeding in shallow water. When a bird takes the bait, hooks lodge in the gullet and wire prevents biting through.
Governess Applicant Quits Over Superficiality
In a Chicago Tribune anecdote a governess candidate explains leaving Mrs Roscommon’s family. She cites superficiality and ignorance of terms, saying the mistress confused an anachronism with an anomaly, making the position unbearable.
The Mule's Placid State Exchange Dialogue
A short rustic exchange between a traveler and a colored man by a logs reveals a simple view of a mule's temperament. The man explains the mule behaves, insisting the narrator faces the real worry, not the animal.
Simple tastes and hopeful vows by a young couple
A Cleveland Plain Dealer dialogue echoes a man declaring his modest means and his wish to provide for a beloved girl. She replies that his promise to provide would be all she asks, highlighting romance and restraint.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Physician Calls Drunkenness a Voluntary Illness
A physician states that drunkenness is a voluntary illness, arguing individuals control their intake and that alcohol use reflects personal choice rather than a disease. The remark sparks debate on responsibility and social policy.
Invitation to Happiness Through Kindness
A schoolmaster notes that happiness is extended to all but requires kindness to attain it, framing cheerful living as a shared duty and outcome. The aphorism emphasizes benevolence as the path to collective joy.
Daguerre’s Process Sparks American Interest and Early Gallery Opening
The article describes early American experiments with Daguerreotypes using improvised setups, including cigar box devices. It notes claimants to the first portrait, a New York gallery opened in 1840 by Walcott and Johnson as the first daguerreotype gallery, and explains the lengthy, light dependent process requiring sitters to remain still.
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Daguerre
America
Walcott
Joseph Dixon
Sentence Sermons Reflections From the Chicago Tribune
A compendium of maxims on sacrifice service life and virtue from the Chicago Tribune. It stresses that merit comes from service heart over death and that criticism reflects self judgment. It urges holiness aspiring beyond perfection and staying true to principle over popularity.
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Chicago Tribune
The Sin of Cain Sermon Clarifies Kane Connection
A thin nervous man interrupts a pastor after a sermon about a man who killed Abel asking to clarify that the Kane he knows who runs a mill area livery is not related to the killer. He fears his friends will misjudge him. The exchange ends with the man requesting next Sunday's clarification.
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Abel
Cain
Abdication and a Grocer's Crown Pun Prompted Bygone Reign
An English chronicler notes Henry VI abdicated in 1461 after a reign of over thirty eight years with minimal public interference. A London grocer at the Sign of the Crown joked his son was heir to the crown and was beheaded for the grim pun, illustrating the era's perilous legitimacy questions under Edward IV.
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Henry VI
England
Edward IV
Henry
London
Leap Year Question Returns in Little Elsie Dialogue
A Brooklyn Life passage features Little Elsie arguing about leap years. The Maiden Governess explains February has twenty nine days in leap year, while Elsie admits she has not tracked leap years yet.
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Elsie
Brooklyn
Ill at ease man fears sister’s remarks on him
The Indianapolis Sun quotes a scene where a young man confesses he is not ill but anxious and nervous about his little brother possibly repeating remarks the young lady has made about him, highlighting social sensitivity.
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Indianapolis
Only Perfect Laxative in the World Promoted by Lincoln Resident
Lincoln citizen Thomas Hickey endorses Re-Go Tonic Laxative Syrup after trying many laxatives. He reports it as pleasant to take and highly effective within a month, with no gripping or nausea. Sold by C. A. Gamble in 26c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottles.
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W. J. Stinson
Macomb
Ill
Qo A. Gamble
Thomas Hickey
Lincoln
C. A. Gamble
Curious aphorisms from L. M. Bosworth words
A string of maxims and witticisms on luck rains, wisdom, and prudence. The quotes include insight about life events, self restraint, and prudent action attributed to L. M. Bosworth.
Shadow of Suspicion Hovers Over Unnamed Inquiry
A compact note suggests lingering doubt surrounds an unnamed inquiry, with officials or observers signaling possible developments behind the scenes and few concrete details available in the fragment.
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar claims antiseptic germ destruction solvent action to cut phlegm and laxative cleansing effect. Described as a pleasant permanent cure for coughs colds and lung and bronchial affections. Sold by CO A Gamble.
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CO. A. Gamble
Mustache Courage Amidst Tight Lips
A lighthearted note urges readers to keep a stiff upper lip even if facial hair curls or falls away during efforts to maintain composure. The quip highlights resilience with humor about a mustache challenged by effort.
Iceman and Coalman Swear by the Thermometer
The iceman and coalman rely on the thermometer to gauge deliveries as winter cold drives demand. Their routine hinges on precise readings to schedule winter house calls and fuel drops.
Mrs Louis Ernest promotes Rocky Mountain Tea in Evansville ad
An Evansville Indiana advertisement features Mrs Louis Ernest praising Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tablets for health, claiming it made sick people well after others failed. The tablet price is listed as 85 cents.
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Louis Ernest
Evansville
Ind
Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Des Moines News urges readers to subscribe rates listed
The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News offers annual and shorter-term rates including $1.50 per year, $1.00 for eight months, and $0.50 for three months. It claims to be the most complete Iowa newspaper and notes it stops delivery when time runs out. Address: The News, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Des Moines
Sunday News
Iowa
the News
Pineules Cure Promises for Kidney Bladder Ailments
Pineules presented as a new discovery with claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles as well as rheumatism and lumbago. The ad invites readers to visit the store to see Pineules, derived from pines, sold by O. A. Gamble.
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O. A. Gamble
Money as Slave Motto Prompts Caution from Rockefeller
The remark urges making money a servant rather than a master, though the speaker does not supply a practical recipe. The line underscores a cautionary stance on wealth and control, attributed to Mr. Rockefeller.
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Mr. Rockfeller
Silence Often Shows True Christianity More Than Sermons
The quote suggests inner faith is demonstrated by quiet conduct rather than vocal preaching, implying authentic Christian witness emerges through action and restraint rather than proclaimed sermons.
Pineules Claim Quick Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An 19th century patent remedy advertisement touts Pineules as an oxygenized strengthening treatment for kidney and bladder issues. It claims immediate cures and markets the product through seller O. A. Gamble.
When a Mother in Law Acts Up
Quote notes a saying that trouble with a mother in law reflects the son in laws own fault, implying personal responsibility rather than blame allocation.
Dade Liver Pills Promoted by Chicago Doctor
Advertises Dade of Chicago liver pills by C. A. Gamble claiming they cure constipation and proclaim users will have no other pills.
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Dr. Dade
Chicago
Dade
C. A. Gamble
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea touted against constipation
An old advertisement claims constipation causes two thirds of global sickness and promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with an 8 cent price in tea or tablet form from L. M. Bosworth.
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Hollister
L. M. Bosworth
Government lands open for settlement on Rosebud reservation
About 382 000 acres of government lands on the Rosebud reservation in southeastern South Dakota are opened for settlement. The Chicago & North Western Railway offers a direct Bonesteel line beside the reservation border. Maps and full information are available from the railway’s North-Western Line agents or mailed for two cents to L. F. , General Agent, C. and N. W. Ry, 401 Walnut St, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Chicago & North-Western
B’y
Bonesteel
North-Western Line
L. F
Gen. Agt
Walnut St
Des Moines
Iowa
Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough cure. It claims antiseptic healing and soothing pine-based ingredients combined with pure honey to cure coughs and strengthen weak lungs, with sales by A. Doe.
Excursion Tickets To OzntRatiows Chautauqua Assembly
Excursion tickets to the Chautauqua Assembly at Tama and Tole do Iowa via the North Western Line offered at reduced rates June 20 and July 2 with return until July 5. Additional tickets on certificate plan June 25 to July 4. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry 108.
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OzntRatiows Chautauqua Assembly
Tama
Toledo
Iowa
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Great Lakes excursion rates to St Louis announced
Advertises very low round trip fares to St Louis from all points via the Chicago and North Western Railway. Promises excellent train service and liberal return limits with details available from ticket agents. Dated July 4.
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Tue World
St. Louis
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Very Low Excursion Fares to Atlantic City Shrine Meeting
Excursion tickets sold July 9 and 10 for travel to Atlantic City New Jersey on the North Western Line. Favorable return limits apply on account of the Annual Meeting Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Rosebud Reservation lands opened in July date details
Pamphlet New Homes in the West from the Passenger Department of the Chicago & North-Western outlines registration and entry dates and places for Rosebud lands. It explains U S homestead requirements and offers mailed copies on request with two cents postage to L F Berry, Gen O N W Ry, 401 Walnut St, Des Moines IA.
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Rosebud
U. S
Passenger Department
Chicago & North-Western
Cal
L. F. Berry
Gen
Walnut
Moines
Iowa
Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Digestive Relief
Dyspepsia tablets provide instant stomach relief and aid digestion. Described as pleasant as leaf sugar, they claim to cure dyspepsia sour risings and indigestion. Sold by O. A. Gamble.
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O. A. Gamble
Don’t borrow more than you need says a thrift lender
A financial advisory cautions borrowers to limit loans to what is essential to avoid excessive debt and ensure timely repayment. Authorities emphasize budgeting and foresight in choosing borrowing amounts and terms for individual needs and goals.
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CO. G. Lee
Story County Bank
AMES
Geo. A. Underwood
Wyer
C. L. Waltmire
H. E. Slattery
Attorney At Law
Real Estate, Insurance and Collections
B. G. Dyer
Grove’s Grocery
Res
U. S. Griggs
Pierre
S. Dak
EF. Posegate
Bower & Perkins
Main Street
WM. Taylor
Gossard and Taylors
M. Hemstreet
Story County
Telephone
Union National Bank
W. M. Greecy
Daniel McCarthy
Henry Wison
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
McCord, M. D
Orrice
Bosworth
Mutual Phone
D. M. Gurist
Jennie G. Guriat
Drs. Ghrist
Ghrist
Millers Store
Hunt
Brownlie
D. D.F
P. O
W. E Harriman
Medicine and Surgery
F. H. Waters
Keedick
M. J. Adams
Mutual Office
AME
Frank W. Coy
Douglas St
Co. J. Dunham
Ames, Lows
Sir Counsel Jr
Taylor's
GEO. Connolly
the Seven Whistlers
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Newsec
Abraham Bogardas
George W. Little
Boone and
Saylor
Kellog
Canier Bros. & Herman
Rocky Montain
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