The Chinese Situation and Ailments
The text argues China’s entanglements stem from foreign oppression of Chinese migrants. It shifts to health, blaming digestive troubles for discomfort and urging Fetter’s Stomach Bitters as the remedy to restore tone and prevent nervousness sleeplessness or despondency.
Little Boss-Cousin Lisbeth on Stupidity
The Indianapolis Journal defines stupidity as a state of mind others assume we share when they cannot understand our speech. The quip notes how miscommunication labels people as foolish.
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What Shall We Have for Desse This Question 9-y Day
A brisk two minute dessert that requires no boiling or baking. Mix with boiling water and let cool. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers.
After Kissing Her Good-By Topics
Alice says she married him because she knew a different kind of man than the others she made. He must have proposed to her.
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Lane's Family Medicine Advertises Gentle Health Aid
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement support and overall health benefits. It promises gentle action on the liver and kidneys and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents for the remedy.
Banquet Banter Echoes in City Lines
In Stoughton and Manhattan, attendees recall a banquet with spirited remarks and lingering humor. A guest reports drinking heavily during speeches, while others describe the lively mood and postevent chatter.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Ad
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day with a refund offer if it fails. price five cents.
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Qualified Praise Brown Do Be lieve in Sea Bathing
Fragmentary Town Topics tidbit notes a playful exchange about sea bathing and survival, featuring Brown and Robinson with a joking line about belief and endurance. The text is incomplete but suggests a light, anecdotal item.
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Robinson
Rou
Reindeer Life in Lapland Cited by Philadelphia Press
A fragment quotes a traveler from Lapland noting that locals rely on reindeer, while a companion questions the role of snow. The brief exchange suggests local livelihoods linked to Arctic fauna and conditions.
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Philadelphia Press
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Health Ad
Beat for the Howells. No matter what ails you you will never get well until your bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature cure you without a gripe or pain produce easy natural movements cost you just 1 cent to start getting your health back. Cascarets Candy Cathartic the genuine put up in metal boxes every tablet has CEC stamped on it. Beware of imitations.
Married life brings hair excuses, says Mrs De Tanques
Mrs De Tanques quips that marriage lessens need for curling irons while teasing that a husband allows coming home at any hour with a plausible excuse. The exchange, cited from the Kansas City Star, plays on domestic wit and social humor.
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Kansas City Star
Jell-O New Dessert Pleases All The Family
Jell O offers four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers for 10 cents. Try it today.
One line business rule test quoted in Baltimore American
The Baltimore American quotes a maxim on business success about sticking to one line and asks a playful twist if the line refers to a phanist, reflecting a humorous newspaper snippet.
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Baltimore American
Dyeing Made Simple With Putnam Fapeless Dyes
No experience needed to dye fabrics using Putnam Fapeless Dyes. Boil the item in the dye solution for full color. Bold claims promote easy use by all druggists.
Tramp Threatens Boycott Over Train Ejection
Indianapolis News reports a tramp caught stealing a ride warns a brameman if forced from the train he will boycott the line and never ride it again, highlighting transit tensions and passenger conduct.
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Indianapolis News
Piso's Cure for Consumption Cited for Coughs and Colds
A reader from Trinity Springs Indiana February endorses Piso's Cure for Consumption as unmatched for coughs and colds. The note reflects common early medicine claims urging use despite limited proof.
Duelers Clash Over Swords Prompts Citable Quip
A short quote remarks that in a sword duel there are usually valid points on both sides, attributed to Ally Sloper.
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Iowa Census Yields Disappointing Population Rise At Paris Prize Win
Des Moines reports Iowa population at 2 251 829, below hopes for 2 500 000 and potential extra congressman. Paris exposition awards go to Elmer Reeves and F O Harrington for an Iowa Agriculture exhibit. diploma and medals to be shown in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Elmer Reeves
Waverly
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Skeleton found on Fort Dodge street unearthed near cemetery
Street Commissioner Welch uncovered a woman's skeleton during work on Eighth Street in Fort Dodge. Only bones and long light hair remained as locals speculated the site was once a Catholic cemetery and the remains belonged to a body not moved when the cemetery was relocated.
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Eighth Street
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Devlopmens
Prominent Fort Dodge men organize $100000 hotel stock project
A movement in Fort Dodge aims to form a stock company for a new hotel valued at $100000. Twenty leading citizens are sought to subscribe $5000 each. Hon S T Meservey and George W Mason, noted business figures, support the plan.
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S. T. Meservey
George W. Mason
Low Rate Winter Tourist Tickets to Southern Resorts
The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad offers Low Rates to winter resorts in the South and Southeast with return limits to May 31, 1901. Homeseekers Tickets sell on the first and third Tuesday monthly with a $2.00 round trip surcharge and 21 day return limit. One Way Settlers Tickets are available on the same Tuesdays at greatly reduced rates. Contact C. L. Storr, Gen. Pass & Traffic Agent, Chicago for quotes and reservations.
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Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
C. L. Storr
Gen. Pass
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