Vanity of Savages and Portraits of Indians in Washington
The St. Louis Republic quotes Humboldt noting Orinoco Indians pose in bare weather and finery, painting faces and feathers for display. It claims visiting North American Indians strut before photographers in Washington’s boarding houses, grimly dressing for Uncle Sam’s expense as civilization nears.
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Humboldt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Second
Sixth
Uncle Sam
St. Louis Republic
Rare 1687 Penn volume owned by Philadelphia Quakers
The only known copy of Penns 1687 Magna Charta issue, The Excellent Privilege of Liberty and Propriety, is held by the Meeting For Sufferings in Philadelphia. The rare book aims to inform colonists of constitutional rights and legal bases of citizenship, with Lloyd noting Penn authored it.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Bradford Press
Meeting For Sufferings
Friends’ Yearly Meeting
England
Colony
William Penn
David Lloyd
Lloyd
Philobiblon
Philadelphia Press
Georgie and the umbrella lesson from Leslie's Weekly
A mother urges Georgie to take a sturdy umbrella to school while the smaller parasol is kept for dry weather. After rain ends, Georgie returns with the large umbrella damaged and admits the need for the smaller one, noting the big umbrella required four people to push through the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Leslie
Muzzling the Ox Parable from Harper's Magazine
A washwoman of dark color rushes in claiming sparatualism and doubts about her daughter Sarah living with a so called sparatalist. The excerpt records a tense exchange and a plan for Sarah to leave.
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Sarah
Harper’s Magazine
A Choice of Vowels Ridiculous Habits Cited
The Indianapolis Press quotes a humorous exchange about gender habits of saying Oh and I on every occasion. The item captures a playful venting over language use and social cues.
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Indianapolis Press
Lost Opportunity and Rumor Circulate in Town
A brief exchange quoted from the Philadelphia Times shows Mrs. Gabbie asking about a missed event and another character noting she heard of it a week ago. The dialogue highlights town gossip and delayed awareness among residents.
Foley's Kidney Care Praised by Buyers and Doctor
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin says people travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age. Laughran and Bauer.
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Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer
Ind
Laughran & Bauer
Dyspepsia Cure Claims Easy Digestion Solution
Dyspeptics need nourishment to live and digestion requires stomach aid. Ko dals Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods without stomach aid, resting the stomach while restoring its natural function. Longhran & Bauer advertise the remedy.
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Longhran & Bauer
Quick Relief for Asthma
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes of eight years suffering with asthma. After using Foleys Honey and Tar she reports immediate relief and no further life‑threatening attacks, according to Loughran and Bauer.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Pile Cure
Orly J. M. Bosworth and W S Baxter of North Brook New Jersey endorse DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The ad claims free samples and a No Cure No Pay guarantee with a 50 cent price. Baxter says fifteen years with piles ended after using the product. Loughran Bauer is listed as the seller.
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Rector
Orly J
M. Bosworth
W.S. Baxter
North Brook
N. J
DeWitt
Loughran & Bauer
L. M. Bosworth
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed by Decatur Man
William Woodard of Decatur Iowa reports kidney disease for years and says Foley's Kidney Cure cured him after using four one dollar bottles. He urges others with kidney trouble to try Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy and warns to take no substitute. Lions, Loughran & Lauer.
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William Woodard
Decatur
Iowa
Foley
Loughran & Bauer
Loughran & Lauer
Travel and convention rate notices issued by Iowa Central lines
Passenger department announces special reduced rates for diverse conventions including Read Camp Modern Woodmen of America in St Paul June 10 to 25 and Imperial Council Mystic Shrine in Kansas City June 11 to 20. Also educational and youth gatherings in Detroit San Francisco Milwaukee Chicago and more with next excursions from Iowa routes.
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Iowa Central Railway
Camp Modern Woodman of America
St. Paul
Minn
Imperial Council Mystic Shrine
Kansas City
National Educational Association
Detroit
Mich
San Francisco
Cal
The Tale of a Tack on the Covent Garden Stage
An anecdote from the Metropolitan Opera House recalls an Italian tenor at Covent Garden who praised himself in ways that displeased workers. A backstage joke hinged on a brass tack marking the ideal singing spot, prompting the tenor to rush to it for the high C.
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Covent Garden
Tosca
William Parry
Metropolitan Opera House
Tamberlik
Saturday Evening Post
The Doctor's Indiscretion
A physician reflects on discretion in medicine with a sly anecdote about a patient’s anxious mother calling about her feverish child. The tale, attributed to the New York Mail and Express, highlights the private humor and delicate boundaries in medical care.
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Tommy
New York Mail and Express
Terrible Child Tells Truth Under Company
A worried mother says her son is terrible because he tells the truth outright when guests are present, illustrating a blunt habit that shocks company and tests parental patience. The Philadelphia Times quotes her remark on their behavior.
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Philadelphia Times
A Great Summer Resort at Clear Lake Iowa
Northern terminus of the Iowa Central railway offers fine summer cottages at low tourist rates. Bathing fishing sailing and rowing attract visitors. Agents at Marshalltown Iowa provide details. Also advertised are native herbs with a guarantee and DeWitts Little Early Risers for cleansing and regularity.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central Ticket
Marshalltown
Train schedule excerpt shows routes and times
Daily list of trains going east west north and south with arrivals departures and train names. The notice states baggage must be checked and delivered to room 25 minutes before arrival.
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Chicago Express
Chicago
Atlantic Express
Overland Limited
Sioux City & Omaha
Pacific Express
Colorado Pecal
Carroll Pond
Ll Tioux C & Omaha
Dakota Express
DM St. P
Chicago & Carroll Pas
Dakota & Des M
Des M. Accomodation
Omaha
Des M Pas
Mail
Kanean
Des M. & Ex
St P
Sioux City
G. W. Rogers
Banker's Accident Insurance Co. Praised for Reliability
The Banker's Accident Insurance Co. is highlighted as the most reliable option in coverage discussions, cited for consistent service and dependable claims support across multiple policy types.
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Banker's Accident Insurance Co
Iowa
F. L. Mexepiin
the Banker’s Accident Insurance Co
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Illinois
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Grand Lodge Protective and Benevolent Order of Elks
Milwaukee
International Convention Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Iowa Central
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Colorado
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Minnesota
South Dakota
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
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Shell Rock and
Waverly
Messrs
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Cedar Rapids
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Canadian Northwest
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Indian Territory
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New Mexico
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North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
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John G. Farmer
T. A
Canier Bros. & Herman
Canier Bros
Herman
H. S. Gobble
B. Cowdrey
Lougbran & Bauer
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Frank Morris
Ames
Des Moines Daily News
Associated Press
the News
Des Moines
Little Bros
Real Estate and Insurance
Boswein
Ubo. A. Underwood
Tawner
F. L. Merepita
Meredith
Office Over Bell Telephone Co
Bower & Longsdorff
Main Street
Amos, Iowa
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