Oddities and notes from a scattered period page
A collage of brief items mentions Paris Sunday dog markets and a range of curiosities. It notes washed linen bleaching in frost, Putnam family history sites in Rutland Massachusetts, a shock-delivering plant, Seattle old-timers reunion, a petrified tree section from Incline mines, Formosa apes with a naval link, two Indians pasting ads with a counterfeit note, a witty mischief exchange about empress and marriage, a nurse’s baby mystery, and a home remedy fly poison using egg yolk pepper and molasses.
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Paris
Putnam
Rutland
Mass
Rufus Putnam
Northwest
Phytolacca Electrica
Seattle
Washington
August Johnson
Boone
Iowa
Incline
Lillian Dent
Bath Beach
L. I
James Casper Dent
Navy
China Station
Formosa
Seymour
Wis
Binks
Hustetter's Stomach Bitters Promises Quick Health Rescue
An antique ad promotes Hustetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for bile disorders dyspepsia biliousness malaria rheumatism kidney ailments nervousness and neuralgia. The copy urges opening the safety valve of the bowels to avoid danger and claims the bitters can conquer various diseases.
Society woman doubles marriage limit to become a matriarch
A society woman quintuples the old rule that only two marriages were acceptable, aiming to extend her status and longevity to act as a female patriarch. The remark reflects evolving norms about marriage and influence in high society.
Knights Templar Conclave Travel From Chicago to Boston
Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to Boston for the Triennial Conclave August 26 to 30 1595. First class round trip fare with sales August 19 to 24 returns valid through September 15 extendable to October 6 with joint Boston lines agent deposits. One way and return split travel arrangements available.
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Knights Templar
Boston
Maas
Chicago Great Western Railway
F. H. Lord
Cc. G. W. Ry
Chicago
Kansas Man Uses Screen Door Shooer to Keep Flies Out
A Kansas resident installs a simple device on his screen doors that acts as a shooer. The contraption causes the doors to flap when opened or closed and serves to deter flies from entering the home.
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Kansas
Denver Excursion Tickets For A P A Meeting
During the American Pharmaceutical Association meeting in Denver August 14 to 24 the Chicago Great Western Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at one fare. Tickets available at the gate August 11 with final return limit August 25 from Colorado points. For rates and information contact company agents H. Loxp G. P. & T. A.
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Denver
American Pharmaceutical Association
Chicago Great Western Railway
Colorado
Temper as Veil for Deed, a Walter Scott Quip
A tempering veil hides churlish acts, Scott notes, likening it to a knightly badge worn by a brass clown. The remark underscores hypocrisy and social pretense in conduct.
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Walter Scott
Small Handed Gesture Echoes Quiet Bond
A brief, lyrical note describes a caretaker placing a child's small hand in theirs, signaling a lasting, intimate connection. The sentiment emphasizes tenderness and immediate protection from the moment of contact.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Gentle Relief
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system without weakening organs. It claims health benefits for kidneys liver and bowels, relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, and notes availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from druggists, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
The All Seeing Eye in Tal mage's Sermon
Rev. Dr. Talmage argues Psalm 94 9 on Gods care for sight and the eye as a divine camera. He extols the eye's anatomy and purpose, compares human vision to celestial, and laments blindness while praising God's all seeing gaze and future resurrection sight.
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York
Talmage
Bound Brook
God
St. Frotobert
Katrina
Last of the Rainmakers in Kansas Weather Scam Talk
George Matthews of Wichita promotes a rainmaking method using electric batteries and hydrogen gas to create a storm center. He vows to produce rain by Monday night or speak no more. Reporters note scoffs and public attention surround the so called rain wizard.
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George Matthews
Wichita
Kansas
Matthews
Point
Wings of Prayer and Humility in Sacred Teachings
A sermon discusses prayer as a swift, direct reach to God. It contrasts works with grace, warns of the devil joining choirs, and uses vivid images of hunger for bread and water as seekers of God. It emphasizes stepping by faith on solid rock and humility as true greatness before God.
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Christ
God
A Prohibition Age Quotation Roundup
A series of 18th and 19th century quotes on alcohol ethics, temperance, and social effects. Attributed lines from John Adams A G Haygood J G Holland Shakespeare George B Cheever Rev C H Mead and J C Holbrook warn against gin distilleries and drinking with themes of sin moral decline and social harm.
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John Adams
A. G. Haygood
J. G. Holland
George B. Cheever
D. D
C. H. Mead
J. C. Holbrook
Temperance Notes Highlight Drinking’s Toll and Reform Efforts
A roundup cites extensive property losses from beer related incidents and reports Fremont Nebraska temperance gains. It notes 21 Indian temperance groups with 2000 new members and a call in New York Chicago for non smoking boys. It claims high crime links to alcohol from Sing Sing, Boston, and Jackson data. Archdeacon Farrar warns England sacrifices children yearly to drink demon.
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Fremont
Neb
Temerance Temple
India
New York
Chicago
Belgium
Sing Sing
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Jackson
Mich
Archdeacon Farrar
Devonshire House
England
London
Storm Warning Sparks Hasty Mule Hitch
In a tense exchange a father warns of a coming storm and orders a mule hitched to forewarn the house, fearing a lightning strike might shatter the building and endanger occupants.
No-To-Bac Charity Cure Ad From Sterling Remedy Co
An old tobacco advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a guaranteed cure for “tobacco palsied” manhood decline. It claims charity to persuade the afflicted to try the product and offers a free book from Sterling Remedy Co of New York City or Chicago.
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Sterling Remedy Co
New York City
Chicago
At a Disadvantage. Willie Learns Perseverance
A teacher consoles Willie, a new woman’s son, urging him not to give up and to model resilience. He laments that others say he does not take after his mother, reflecting his sense of inferiority and desire to improve.
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Willie
Passengers Sprint to Crossfront Car in Curious Rush
A crowded station scene shows a passenger urging a conductor about a desirable car while the crowd rushes frantically. The conductor clarifies no one wants the car, yet people race to cross in front of it, revealing a quirky street-level moment.
Dialog Excerpt Sparks Reflection on Forgiveness and Love
A dramatic exchange unfolds as a man asks if forgiveness is possible and a woman questions whether love for another ever occurred. He responds with certainty that forgiveness exists and asserts his fidelity. The tense moment probes trust and emotional boundaries.
Salzer Seed Co. Offers Free Catalogue and Samples to Farmers
Farmers are urged to try Salzer seeds for 1896 sowing grasses wheat and rye. A printed slip invites letters to John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin and promises free catalogue and samples. The ad touts yields and encouragement as farmer reports praise and success with crops.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
W.N.U
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Life Saved by Patient
Albert Burch of West Toledo Ohio declares Hall's Catarrh Cure saved his life and asks for particulars. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Albert Burch
Toledo
Hall
Quoted Maxims and Patent Remedies Highlight Primed Patter
An assortment of old ad copy and quotes appears, favoring self help cures and moral aphorisms. It endorses FITS All Fits, Dr. Kline's serve restorers, Wanson's Magic Corn Salve, Hegeman's Camphorice, Parks Tea, Parker's Ginger Tonic, and a highway tax note about Simon French of Somerville Maine.
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Simon French
Somerville
Child's taunt sparks a scene at Newleigh home
The baby repeats a chant sixty times in an hour causing neighbors to close windows as Mr. Newleigh frets about a future union depot train cryer. The old man bangs a whetstone in frustration while muttering about his child's fate.
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Thompson
Raynor
Shyne
Mabel
Tom Terrapin
Mr. Newleigh
Union Depot
Dandy Youth and Livery Man Dialogue on Blind Horse
A humorous exchange shows a Dandy Youth accusing a Livery Man of hiring a blind horse for a private drive with a girl. The guileless reply suggests a misread plan and adds to the comic situation.
Clam Dishes Highlighted by Restaurateur and Guest
A restaurateur proclaims clams in every style while a visitor responds with playful fashion chatter about balloon sleeves and a le godet. The oddly phrased exchange hints at a lighthearted scene mixing cuisine and style.
Amish Mennonites With 10101 Followers
The passage notes the Amish Mennonites have a following of 10 101 people. It references Uncle Eben speaking in a colloquial accent about chickens and breakfast times. The text blends rural dialect with a demographic fact about a religious group.
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Charles G. Finney
George Whitefield
Martin Luther
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Samson
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Fraunhofer
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Dr. Hooke
U.S
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C. C. G. Clark Co
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Parks
Parker
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
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Academy
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Academy Sacred Heart
St. Joseph
University OF Notre Dame
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St. Edward's Hall
Andrew Monnissky
Notre Dame
Hiller
Hoxster
DAVIS
Davis & HA
ANKIN
Anw Mra, Co. de Manufacturers
Thomas & LO
Paukers
Rialto Brig
Sioux City Engine & Iron Works
Pech Mfe. Co
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D.M
John BR. Dichkew
John R. Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
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