Souri Slack and the Chattanooga jailbreak quest
A narrative follows Souri Slack aiding a Black boy Julius to Chattanooga to find Jakey and Mark, fleeing capture after a plantation incident. They navigate guards, reach Chattanooga, and observe Mark’s jail trial while concealing identities, with plans to rescue Jakey.
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Mark
Mebbe
Louri
Haljf
Julius
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Chattanooga
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Legislation Hearing
One hundred dollar reward offer for a catarrh cure proof by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo listed with endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Cure marketed as internal remedy with testimonials and 75 cent price. Also notes Albany bill and a legislative hearing in Brooklyn and New York on a consolidation measure.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Che
Dullam's German Blood Cure Promoted by Druggists
An advertisement touts Dullam's Great German blood liver stomach and kidney cure as universally satisfying with numerous cures. It urges avoiding untried medicines and claims druggists stock the product sold by L. M. Bosworth. A separate note mentions a New York Legislature bill to regulate telephone charges.
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Dullam’s
L. M. Bosworth
New York
Richard Olney
Cleveland
Dullam
L. M. Bosworth’s
Cubed Cough Cure Advertisements and Civil Updates
A compilation notes Cubed Cough Cure as a trusted remedy with claims of instant relief and 60 minute effects for coughs and croup, plus warnings about pneumonia prevention and salves for skin issues. It also mentions President Cleveland recalling the Hawaiian annexation treaty, a Montana threat by Crow Indians, and Chicago's upcoming show.
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Cleveland
Senate
World News Bits and Advertisements Highlight Remarkable Facts
The items list diverse notes from diplomacy and science to health cures and land gifts. Mentions include M Waddington as French ambassador to London earning 50000 yearly, Taine's death, Jefferson Davis remains moving, Harrison teaching constitutional law, Gardner selling Indiana land to Red Cross, and widespread ads for Dullam’s products at L M Bosworth’s. Also notes ships’ tin supply from Singapore and long World’s Fair lunch counters.
Health remedies and odd anecdotes in old newspaper ads
A collection of advertising blurbs and brief notices promoting patent medicines Hood's Sarsaparilla Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery DeWitt's Sarsaparilla and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Also mentions a NJ bill on Catholic parochial schools deemed unconstitutional and a Germany standard time law. Ends with light anecdotes about a Kansas City dog Christopher Columbus.
Rheumatism Cured in Three Days Says New Brunswick Man
James Lambert of New Brunswick Ul reports rapid relief from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He claims a three day cure and urges others to try the 50 cent bottle sold by L. M. Bosworth. Beaver DamWis hosts a wood sawing match where silence proved harder than sawing.
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Lapeer
Mich
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Seth Low
Columbia
Phillips Brooks
Harvard
Centerville
Chamberlain
South Dakota
M. Bosworth
Naval Review
New York
James Lambert
New Brunswick
Tiny Man Outsmarts Giant in Streetcar Duel
A small man accidentally steps on a tall man’s toes in a New York streetcar. After an exchange, the little man agrees to settle on the sidewalk and leaves as the big man is carried away by ambulance. The anecdote is used to tout Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as effective yet unobtrusive liver pills sold on trial.
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New York
Dr. Pierce
How to Cure Barber's Itch
A dated home remedy instructs rubbing the affected area with saliva from the person, then applying warm ashes from a Havana cigar three times daily. The text claims the barber's itch will vanish entirely within a week.
How to Build a Corduroy Road
Instructions describe building a corduroy road by laying small poles across, then long trees as stringers, with logs across for support. Large ends face outside on curves, stringers covered by transverse logs, and a five inch center ridge edged and filled with gravel.
How to Clean Hairbrushes Effectively
Wash the brush in cold water with dissolved washing soda. Shake well and stand it on the handle in a shady place. Never place near heat or sun and avoid using soap or hot water.
How to Burn Lime
Instructions describe building a lime burning stack with alternating coal and limestone layers on a wood foundation. Form arches four feet apart, cover with dirt, ventilate through a top hole, and use one bushel of coal for every two bushels of limestone. Close arches with clay once fire is started.
How to Purify Cider Barrels
Directions to purify cider barrels by placing four to eight quarts of powdered charcoal and a large cupful of saleratus inside per barrel. Fill with boiling water, cover, and let cool before rinsing with cold water.
How to Cure Headache and Catarrh
A brief home remedy describes placing copper wire zinc and sponge in a small phial and adding oil of mustard. For catarrh, open the cork and smell from a distance. for headache, touch the forehead and temples with the cork until the smarting stops.
Cold weather foot care and proper footwear rules
A life insurance ad advocates warm extremities with two key rules. First, avoid tight shoes to allow warm air circulation between shoe and stocking. Second, never sit in damp shoes as dampness drains heat from the feet and slows perspiration, making the feet cold even when shoes seem dry.
How to Recognize a Tornado Signs and warnings
Clouds gather in the southwest and west with a low dull roar and oppressive warmth. Early warning signs include sultry air, rising humidity, and a sharp, shifting wind. The text outlines observable indicators that a tornado may form and urges vigilance and safety precautions.
Pocket pen holder for coats described
A description explains a cylindrical pocket worn in a coat breast to hold a fountain pen point up. The pocket, nearly as long as the pen, can be knitted crocheted or made from black velvet and includes a small loop to fasten to the button hole.
How to Keep Pastry
How to keep pastry in cold weather by covering with a damp cloth. Puff paste should be rubbed all over with butter and kept wrapped closely for freshness.
Life of opportunity lost in a distant town tunnel
Clara and Maud discuss Mr Montrose who wastes chances as he travels alone through a long tunnel daily. The dialogue hints at loneliness and missed prospects in a distant town setting.
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Clara
Montrose
Maud
Towels Lost By Guests Sparked By Mistaken Identity
A humorous exchange notes hotel towels are frequently misused as handkerchiefs. A traveler comments on the frequent loss of towels each year, prompting lighthearted remarks about guest behavior.
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New York Week
Exhibition Draws World Figures To Yankee Summer
The notice highlights a grand exhibition inviting diverse participants from princes to peasants to visit the event in New York. It frames the expo as a showcase attracting people from across the globe to enjoy a Yankee summer spectacle.
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New York Herald
The Weather Forecast Misread by Buffalans
The Buffalo Express quotes G Willkins noting the weather bureau reports no storm in sight while G Whittaker counters that a storm may be coming though unseen. The exchange highlights skepticism toward official forecasts and public mood toward approaching weather threats.
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G. Whittaker
Weather Bureau
G. Willkins
Buffalo Express
Massive Creature Refuses Tiny Plea in Playful Dialog
A witty exchange from the New York Press features a character who refuses romantic overtures, declaring she is one of those massive creatures who never do things by yes. The humorous line captures a bold, tongue in cheek stance.
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New York Press
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