Ink flows from base of mountain near Marietta Georgia
A spring of natural ink, jet black, wells from the base of Kennesaw Mountain near Marietta. Alexander Stephens used this ink for writings and correspondence for years. In Strood England a bridal party arriving at church found it on fire and, after the blaze was quelled, insisted the ceremony be performed in the ruins.
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Hennesaw Mountain
Marietta
Alexander Stephens
Strood
England
Peruna Praised By Officials For Catarrh Treatment
An endorsement from James Lewis, Surveyor General of Louis, praises Pe-ru-na as effective against catarrh. The ad claims catarrh causes mucus waste seen as blood plasma loss and promises free catarrh literature. Time and worry are noted as enemies of beauty.
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James Lewis
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts and Legal Oath Notice
An 1886 Toledo ad copy pledges one hundred dollars for every CATAR KH case cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes a sworn statement by Frank J Cheney, senior partner of PF J Corning & Co, with notary A W Gleason date December 6 1886. Also promotes internal use, testimonials, and Church family pills.
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Frank J. Coenty
PF. J. Corning & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Cheney & CO
Drauggists
California Fig Syrup Co. laxative remedy promotes health
The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy Syrup or Fies by the California Fig Syrup Co are highlighted as a perfect strengthening laxative. It cleanses the system, dispels colds and fevers gently, aids kidneys, liver and bowels, and helps overcome habitual constipation permanently. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
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CaliFornia
Fie Syncup Co
California Fie Synve Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Storyettes of Law and War from Tennessee Volunteers
A general asks a bar exam candidate to name his focus and the youth jokes about statutes. In Harper’s Weekly a pair of Tennessee volunteers in Manila misjudge range, each claiming different distances as they shoot a fleeing convict.
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Butler
Harper's Weekly
Manila
Billets as Poet Ranked Too Heavy for Lightweight
Opinion on Billets places him in an awkward middle ground as a poet. The assessment notes he is too heavy for a lightweight and too light for a heavyweight, suggesting a paradox in his style.
Manila Bay firmness cited and German housing trend noted
The text claims American firmness prompted the German cruiser to leave Manila Bay and notes German housing using compressed paper floors in new homes, described as soft to step on and crack free, with no dust harbor. It also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion, constipation, biliousness, and liver and kidney troubles.
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America
Manila Bay
Germany
Winnipegosis Letter from Dennis Twohey on New Home Prospects
Dennis Twohey writes Benjamin Davies in 1899 praising Winnipegosis Manitoba as a location for farming. He reports mild winter, superior soil, abundant timber and hay, good water at 24 feet, strong grain yields, and ample work at fair wages, urging others to seek free homestead lands via government agents.
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Winnipegosis
Man
Benjamin Davies
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Dennis Twohey
White Man's Burden Parodied In Atchison Verse
A satirical verse from the Atchison Globe mocks the famous phrase by depicting arriving relatives described as half devils, half children, who will consume canned goods and bunks during a summer visit. The piece blends humor and social critique of hospitality burdens.
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Atchison Globe
The Shaved Exchange in Awkward Standoff
Dialogue recounts a shaving incident with taunting lines about ears and a conciliatory reply. The exchange hints at tension and cultural clash without further context or resolution.
Mane Protection Keeps Horse Neck Safe
A historic note explains that the hair on a horse's neck serves as mane protection, safeguarding the delicate neck area from weather and minor impacts. The observation highlights practical care aspects of horse grooming and handling.
Health Potions and Foot Care Promises
An old timey advertisement page promoting cascaret candy cathartic for health and cleansing, Allen's Foot Ease powder for new shoes and foot care, plus various notices and small items. Mentions Dr Seth Arnold cough killer and Rear Admiral Kautz remarks on expansion and obedience.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Ostracized Member Leaves Club Over Cake Walk Remark
A club member withdraws amid fear of social ostracism after remarks about a cake walk. The Chicago Daily News quotes dialogue reflecting tension within the organization about acceptance and social risk.
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Chicago Daily News
The Practical Side of It
Uncle Hiram and his nephew discuss Latin and Greek at college with humor. Uncle Hiram says Latin could help in a drug store but questions the value of Greek. The exchange twists into a light reflection on practical knowledge.
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Hiram
Valentine provokes Fosdick with express charges
The New York World notes Fosdick received a valentine that angered him. He says it is a pretty valentine but was sent with express charges to be collected, prompting outrage over the practical joke.
The Cheerful Idiot Makes Cryptic Boarder Remark
A fragment from a humorous piece shows the Cheerful Idiot declaring a cryptic line about a live copper and a dead steal, followed by a metallic laugh as other boarders vanish from the scene.
The Tramp and Lady in a Witty War Time Exchange
The Lady questions the Tramp about money from magazine articles. He replies he is a hero of the late war. The dialogue captures a playful confrontation with sharp banter.
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Puck
Shake Speare the Farmer Gains Notoriety in Town
A sharp quip about clergy wages opens with a joke on profiteering in faith care. A Hackensack dog illness prompts hydrophobia symptoms after saliva contacts a man with chapped hands. Shake Speare, son of Shake Speare, grows into a well known farmer. An entry bans turned up trousers in Monte Carlo Casino. Piso’s Cure for Consumption is cited by a Pennsylvania reader. A proverbial moral closes with a saying about fools.
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G. W. Goebel
Hackensack, N. J
Mr. Speare
Spartanburg
Shake
Shake Speare
Monte Carlo
Rough on Auntie
Stray Stories sketches a bouncy exchange about a church’s age with Tommy and Cissy debating whether it is 100 or 200 years old, highlighting memory and perspective in a light, humorous frame.
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Tommy
Cissy
King’s Daughter- Mercy in a Pageant of Literature
A dramatic exchange about a young girl reading novels like Zola and Ouida prompts a mother’s warning. The fragment hints at social expectations and tension over literature in a domestic scene.
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Life
Melancholy Days Mark Seasonal Hock of Garb
The lines describe sorrowful times as people pawn their overcoats and summer goods to survive. The mood centers on economic strain and loss of warmth as seasons shift. No names or places are given. the piece evokes hardship and longing in a reflective voice.
Hardest Luck of All Begear Pathetically
Fragmentary quote from a Philadelphia Inquirer page speaks of misfortune and homelessness. The dialogue includes Citizen and Nugzin in a rural or dialectal exchange about not having a home, hinting at hardship and social struggle.
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Nugzin
Philadelphia Inquirer
Kentuckian Declares Waterproof Coats Safe for Stomachs
A Kentuckian asserts waterproof coats pose no risk to stomachs, framing the claim as a humorous take on apparel safety. The remark highlights local reaction to fashion and health skepticism without endorsing medical verdicts.
Alabastine paint and a mix of medical and seed ads
Alabastine offers a durable white or tinted coating ready for use with cold water. The ad emphasizes easy re coating and dealer availability. Additional items mention Kemp's Balsam, Salzer's Seed Corn, Coe's Cough Balm, and Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, plus a note on diaries and resolutions.
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Ayer
Hank
Thompson's Eye
Kay
Western
Canada
Ottawa
Fifth St
Des Moines
Mr. Simpson
Ireland
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Deering Harvester Co
Chicago
Navy Department
Deering Twine
W.N. U
Sapolio
Hartford
Columbia
Stamp Pope Manufacturing Company
Conn
Freeetnness
D.C
Arinerty Aems
Yraimecivil
Atty We Nsio
John W. Morris
Eral Lewis’ Case
Lewis
Louis, Siet Tana
City of
Lucas County
la Crosse
Austin, Minn
Williams
Dr. Williams
Detroit Evening News
Frank B. Trout
Griswold Ave
Detroit, Mich
Dy Williams
Dy Willams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Lane
Joshua Reed
Burlington, Vt
Seth Arnold
Kautz
Samoa
D.C Albright
Miffinburg
Auntie
St. Jacobs Oil
Bryant Revised
Kemp
Salzer
Salzer's
Lée
John A. Salzer
Con Crosse
Wis
Coe
Mia. Winslow
Boa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Morrison
Morrison Mfc. Co
FT. Madison
Iowa
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