Long courtships and curious notes from history
A historical sketch notes Bohemia’s unusually drawn out courtships with engagements lasting fifteen to twenty years. It mentions a Prague man who courted for sixty two years and a probate of a ninety nine year old. It also recounts an Ohio husband reporting his wife’s elopement and theft. A British surgeon observes reduced hemorrhage when music is audible near a wounded soldier. The note links air vibration to heart relief.
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Standard Oil Company
Bohemia
Praggue
Ohio
Lesson For Women
Mrs. C. B. Earnest of Jersey Shore Pennsylvania praises Dodd's Kidney Pills as a great kidney remedy. She had been bedridden for five weeks but after using the pills regained strength and can work and go to town without suffering. The notice urges women to cure the kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills to end suffering and maintain health.
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Jersey Shore
Dodd
C. B. Earnest
Temptations Placed at Foot of Devil's Reach
A pithy saying notes that the devil places all temptations within easy reach at the foot, implying accessibility leads moral risk. The remark underscores caution against readily available vice.
Sensible Housekeepers Prefer Defiance Starch Quality
Sensible housekeepers choose Defiance Starch for better value and higher quality, gaining one third more product for their money while enjoying superior results.
Book Agent and Old John Exchange a Wry Rebuff
A Punch cartoon shows a book agent offering an encyclopaedia to an elderly man named John who declines saying he is too old to ride. The humor rests on the mismatch between aspiration to purchase knowledge and reluctance to travel.
Fragmentary note hints at nerve tonic claim
A garbled fragment mentions a nerve remedy and a trial bottle. The text references nervousness and a product claim but lacks clear names, dates, or sources to verify specifics.
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Fey
Lawsuits make the parties bare the lawyers fat
A compact proverb notes the tension of legal action where dispute and attorney fees dominate the scene. It reflects a cynical view of litigation costs and the burden on those involved.
Best Results in Starching From De fiance Starch
The advertisement claims top starching results come only from De fiance Starch and notes 4 or more for some money with no cooking required.
Man Who Knows Better Keeps Quiet About His Knowledge
A saying notes that some men choose restraint over broadcasting their knowledge, suggesting wisdom in silence and discretion rather than boasting.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Advertisement
A 19th century style ad promises a one hundred dollar reward to cure with Hall's Uise. J J Cheney & Co of Toledo endorse F J Cheney after 15 years of trusted business. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists with testimonials offered.
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Hall
Uise
J. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Wee Ee
F. J. Cheney
Walpine, Kinsaw & Marvin
Veil Needed To Preserve Face And Hide A Flawed Look
A woman seeks a veil to maintain her current complexion while concealing a complexion she does not possess, aiming to present a flawless appearance. The note plays on vanity and the social pressure to appear unblemished.
Kenneths Remedy Promises Kidney Cure for All Ages
An ad touts Pr. David Kenns favorite remedy claiming to cure kidney complaints and blood disorders for both sexes and all ages. It promises universal improvements with a dollar price and notes some people build better than they know while the average contractor knows better than he builds.
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David Kenns
Defiance Stated Delivers Value for Your Money
A bold sales pitch promises Defiance Stated as a reliable option. It claims the product offers satisfaction and a one third more value for the same price, asserting it will not stick to the joint.
Quote on God and compassion for men
A brief moral maxim asserts that a person cannot hold true religious thoughts while ignoring the welfare of others. It links spiritual mindset with social responsibility and charitable action.
World’s Fair Visitors Advised on Saint Louis Stays
Advertises near the Exposition at St. Louis urging visitors to book a brick hotel close to the fair. Describes Hotel Epworth with first class amenities within four minutes of the Convention and Administration entrance. Rooms from $1.00 daily, meals priced reasonably. Provides directions from Union Station to 6600 Olive Street via Delmar Garden line. Our boys meet all cars.
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St. Louis
Epworth
Union Station
Olive Street
Delmar Garden
Boston Herald Declares Jack Frost Flirts With Us
The Boston Herald jokes that Jack Frost is flirting with winter and urges a light touch to curb his mischief. The item carries a humorous, seasonal note typical of the paper’s lighter commentary.
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Jack Frost
Boston Herald
Horse sense and crops shift year’s farm balance
A New Yorker living on grass hints at a quirky proof of horse sense while noting this year’s large apple harvest could pair advantageously with the wheat crop. The observer frames the scene as a whimsical take on agricultural contrast and regional fortunes.
Wealthy New Port Heiress Robbery Tease
A staged tale asks how a New port heiress might obtain jewels before the public only to be robbed. Prof. Benbow pilots an air ship 500 yards at St. Louis, while Washington lies a thousand miles away.
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Prof. Benbow
St. Louis
Washington
Lipton Seeks Rule Change for American Built Yacht
The speaker argues Lipton would benefit if rules were amended to allow a British yacht built in the United States. The notion centers on permitting production abroad while retaining Lipton’s competitive stance in yachting.
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Lipton
America
Eminent sculptor cites shrinking human foot claim
A renowned sculptor asserts feet are growing smaller in general terms, yet observers note he did not work with Chicago models, suggesting regional variation or censorship of his claims.
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Chicago
Brooklyn Man Lived on Grass Six Months
A Brooklyn resident reportedly sustained a six month grass based lifestyle to test a minimal meat diet. He claims success in trimming meat intake to its essentials and maintaining health.
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Brooklyn
Lipton Cup Challenge Threatened By American Crew
If Sir Thomas Lipton faces an American built boat with an American crew the cup is in danger. The line about Hans the educated horse calls out a fraud, while noting he may understand his admirers.
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Thomas Lipton
Hans
Dressmakers Say Thirty Yards For Autumn Dress
They estimate thirty yards of material for an autumn dress but will not bother Dr. Mary Walker with that request.
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Mary Walker
Ohio man arrested for killing local book agent
An Ohio man was arrested in connection with the killing of a book agent. The sheriff, newly appointed, faced a difficult case and admitted limited experience in such investigations.
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Ohio
Boston Papers Report 103-Year-Old Woman Bathing Daily
Local newspapers note that a 103-year-old Boston resident is taking a daily bath to counter prejudice against the practice. The report highlights health, longevity, and social attitudes in the community.
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Boston
Man Enslaved by Fashion Says Big Sleeves Return
A quip notes fashion dictates trends even for men as a convention of dressmakers declares big sleeves will be in style again and suffocates personal choice.
Sullivan declares end of alcohol use after Hill retirement
John L Sullivan announces he is done with booze following Mr Hill's promised retirement. The statement marks a decisive stance by Sullivan, aligning his personal commitment with the industry shift and drawing attention from supporters and critics across the public sphere.
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Mr. Hill
John L Sullivan
The folly of reforming marriage warned in proverb
A proverb contrasts two follies: a woman who marries to reform a man and a man who marries to reform a woman, warning against using marriage as a tool for change.
Morgan’s Charity Pet Purchase Sparks Attention
J Pierpont Morgan earns notice as a dog fancier after paying ten thousand dollars for four fine collies. His latest gift to dogs underscores his growing involvement in canine ownership and patronage.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Education Experts Highlight Berlin Horse Hans
Education experts discuss the Berlin horse Hans and note its real power of mental concentration. The report compares Hans to familiar mules known in training circles.
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Berlin
Hans
Japanese Pay Questioned as War Dept Practices
A note suggests Japanese soldiers receive 45 cents monthly rather than 50 cents, implying the war department avoids affairs in halves and questions the efficiency of Japanese military pay practices.
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Japanese War Department
Western influence shifts views on Chinese women's status
The text notes that Western civilization is spreading in China and argues that in a future generation it will no longer be disgraceful for a high ranking Chinese woman to stand on firm footing.
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China
Education expert urges teachers to stay calm with disruptive students
An educational expert advises teachers to maintain composure and not reveal annoyance toward disruptive boys. The guidance suggests smiling positively when challenges arise to keep control and foster classroom discipline.
London Scandal Baffles City as Jilted Daughter Sparks Talk
The daughter of the lord mayor suffers a jilt from an Egyptian official while Westminster Abbey witnesses a volley of firecrackers, prompting police to investigate possible security concerns and public disturbance.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Rockefeller gifts 100000 to Cleveland YWCA
John D. Rockefeller awards the Cleveland Young Women's Christian Association a grant of $100000. The donation is framed as aligning with the biblical parable of wise virgins who kept oil in their lamps.
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John D. Rockefeller
Young Women’s Christian Association of
Cleveland
Automobiles Favor Foreign Markets Over Imports
The adage notes five American cars sold abroad for every one imported, suggesting the automobile has not only come to stay but also to go, with the U S market shifting toward exports and domestic production facing broader competition.
Women Clash Over Clothesline Threat Ends With Death
Two Buffalo women fought with crow bars over a clothesline. The loser is near death and may require an undertaker. The winner is being sought by a vaudeville manager.
Alabama spellbinder wed on train platform en route to New York
A prominent Alabama speaker married between train movements while traveling to deliver a speech in New York. The ceremony occurred on a railway platform, interrupting the journey as he planned to continue to the address.
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Alabama
New York
Silk stockings mottoes praise Menominee girls
The quote praises Menominee Michigan girls wearing silk stockings with town motto slogans. It contrasts such modest civic display with a provocative remark from the New York World about classical ankle proportions serving as advertising space.
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New York World
Safe blowers strike Afton jewelry store
Burglars dynamited the Kemper jewelry store safe in Afton Iowa early yesterday and stole about $500 in watches rings pins and trinkets plus $25 cash. The French meat market was entered with $5 taken. Detectives from Creston investigate with a $100 reward offered for return and a town bounty of $100 for arrest and conviction.
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Afton
W. W. Kemper
A. C. French & Co
Creston
Mr. Kentner
Aften
Fire destroys four Menlo businesses in early morning blaze
Fire in Menlo Iowa at about the early hour yesterday morning caused estimated losses of 20000 dollars and destroyed the John Fitzgibbons harness shop the Menlo hotel the George C Buckley hardware and implement building and the OK livery barn and other property damaged while residents evacuated.
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Menlo
John Fitzgibbons
George C. Buckley
O. K
Johnson County Democrats Nominate County Ticket
In Iowa City on Saturday the Johnson county Democratic convention nominated a full county ticket. The auditor race saw a heated contest in which the incumbent was defeated. Five men competed for recorder with G. W. Dvorsky winning on the first ballot. Other nominees include Clerk Ed Koser, Auditor L. J. Baschnagel, and County Attorney Tim Fairchild.
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Johnson County
Democrats
Iowa City
G. W. Dvorsky
Ed Koser
L. J. Baschnagel
Tim Fairchild
Suicide by Pocket Knife in Avoca
Avoca, Sept. 23. John Whitaker, aged five years, killed himself by cutting his throat with a pocket knife at a closet behind Schmidt & Sons hardware. Despondency over financial troubles, after inheriting several thousand dollars, led to the act. He died soon after being found.
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Avoca
John Whitaker
Whitaker
Schmidt & Sons Hardware
Iowa corn wins top prize at world fair
Des Moines reports Iowa corn captured first prize at the St. Louis world fair for grain and grass seeds with 99 of 100 points. Iowa’s exhibit led despite small funding and variable crop results, credited to Whiting’s drive to gather premier samples statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
St. Louis
Will C. Whiting
Whiting
Iowa Commission
Marshal Kills Hotel Keeper in Lineville Shootout
Marshal Dan Ellis of Lineville shot and killed Bill Wallace, owner of the Wallace hotel, after a confrontation at the Missouri side hotel. Ellis says self defense, drove to Corydon and surrendered to the sheriff. Wallaces threat followed a past dispute as he struck Ellis, prompting the fatal shot from across the line. Lineville reports a history of similar deadly affrays near the Missouri border.
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Bill” Wallace
Lineville
Corydon
Dan Ellis
Wallace
Missouri
Ellis
Iowa
Billy
Farmer Killed by Wife in Decatur County Tragedy
Mt. Ayr Iowa Sept 23 Peter Lewis 38 was shot by his wife at a Blockley farm after an early morning disturbance at the hen house. He died hours later. The couple had no children. Lewis lived near Kellerton most of his life. The widow is prostrate.
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Mt. Ayr
Peter Lewis
Blockley
Decatur County
Lewis
Kellerton
Unhappy Swain is Vengeful After Wedding
Mrs. Krittenbrink wed Chas. Colburn of Wichita after returning from Omaha. Elmer Parker, formerly living with her, attacked Colburn but was thwarted when her son intervened and threw Parker out. The incident ends without further harm as the church is left out of the dispute.
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Atlantic
Krittenbrink
Omaha
Chas. Colburn
Wichita
Kansas
Elmer Parker
Coburn
Shercliffe Freed From Fort Madison Penitentiary
Frank Shercliffe walked out of the state penitentiary at Fort Madison along with warden Jones at about 2 PM after completing his term. He is reportedly under protection to testify in the Dennison case, with Attorney Thomas of Omaha and L. E. Fay of Clinton arranging custody to prevent any attempt to abduct him.
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Fort Madison
Frank Shercliffe
State Penitentiary
Jones
Jefferson County
Shercliffe
Fairfield
Lockridge
Thomas
Omaha
Fay
Mr. Morris
Dennison
Iowa
Philip Hichborn
Uni
Navy
Washi D. C
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Colum Ohio
Restoration of Rev Allen to church after insanity ruling
Atlantic reports a Methodist conference motion to restore Rev Allen who resigned as presiding elder under a cloud and was declared insane on Thursday. He is placed on the superannuated list with a pension up to 500 dollars a year. If declared sane by competent authority, he may be returned to conference. The decision has general public approval.
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Atlantic
Methodist
Allen
Milk Adulteration Cases Reported in Iowa Cities
Des Moines reports from dairy officials show six Ottumwa milk samples containing formaldehyde. Six dealers pleaded guilty and paid fines. Names include R. M. Baker C. Burtnett J. W. Cundiff and A. Saur. Additional cases pending in Sioux City and Council Bluffs.
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Des Moines
H. R. Wright
Ottumwa
R. M. Baker
C. Burtnett
J. W. Cundiff
A. Saur
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Parker Writes of Issues From Democratic Nominees Acceptance
Judge Parker publishes his acceptance letter detailing defense of the gold standard and opposition to centralized power. He endorses tariff reform, denounces the Dingley law as the Mother of Trusts, supports reciprocal treaties, Puerto Rican independence stance, arid land reclamation, Panama canal building, and a strong merchant marine. He pledges full government audits, liberal pensions, non interference, and criticizes Roosevelt pension orders and high expenditures.
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Parker
United States
National Democratic Convention
Democratic Party
Senate
McKinley
Panama Canal
Congress
Roosevelt
Abduction Case Shocks Cairo In Noble Lineage Harem
A descendant of Mohammed and two Arab sheiks are tied to a sensational Cairo abduction. Sheik Ali Joussef abducted the daughter of Sheik el Baddat, prompting police seizure of his harem and a veiled escort to identify the captive. He fights British authorities with an English lawyer.
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Cairo
Egypt
Mohammed
Sheik
Ali Joussef
Sheik el Baddat
Sheik el Saddat
Ali Jousseff
Truthful Stranger Sparks Boy’s Doubtful Reply
A surly visitor tells a boy he likes good boys and seeks friendship. The boy weighs the risk of truthfulness and asks his father if never telling a lie matters, ending the encounter in confusion as the meeting is adjourned.
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