Notable Figures and Anecdotes From an Era
The passage lists Daniel J. Schuyler a Chicago veteran attorney descendant of Gen. Philip Schuyler and Clarence Plate appointed judge of the U S district court of Maine replacing Nathan Webb. Dr Charles F Rand described as first Civil War volunteer and Medal of Honor recipient. It notes a Colleoni statue cast by Verrocchio to be showcased in Chicago and a quip attributed to Senator Hanna about Salvation Army work. It mentions a letter to late Congressman Cummings from Frederick Power and a humorous exchange in Washington about Hessians in the Revolution.
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Daniel J. Schuyler
Chicago
Philip Schuyler
Clarence Plate
United States District Court of
Maine
Hale
Nathan Webb
Charles F. Rand
Washington, D. C
Artolommeo Colleoni
Verrocchio
Ruskin
Art Institute
Hanna
Salvation Army
Washington
Congressman Cummings
Frederick Power
Manila
Cummings
Dogs Imitate Masters Reflections From Human Mood
A New Orleans Times-Democrat inspired piece notes dogs mirror their owners attitudes and temperaments. It cites examples from beggar dogs to cheerful pets showing mood reflected in canine behavior and suggests a wig misperception at a hotel illustrates disguise and identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Nonsense Jokes and Quips From Classic Papers
A collage of brief humorous exchanges from early 20th century papers. Bits include a Father calling extravagance an incarnate income tax, a teasing kid remark about Sunday school, a romantic line from a young lover, a philanthropic old lady advising kindness to animals, a can tied to a dog’s tail, a witty exchange about a mystery death, and a superstition about ladders with Tobin remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Walter
Mamma
Collier’s Weekly
Charles
White's Vermifuge touted for worm relief in children
A Paxico Missouri reader cites White's Cream Vermifuge curing worms in twin girls, noting gains in growth and health. Advertisers list 25c at stores in Oxford Alabama. A separate mention recalls Deborah Sampson Gannett honored in Sharon Massachusetts for her Revolutionary War service as a disguised soldier.
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J. A. J. Montgomery
Paxico
Wayne Co
White
J. L. Wikle
J. B. Privett
Oxford
Ala
Deborah Sampson Gannett
Robert Shurtleff
Sharon
Mass
Rockridge Cemetery
Deborah Sampson
Mary Lyon
Anne Hutchingson
Hannah Dustin
Boston Herald
Somerville Journal Cartoon Exchange Caption
A brief comic caption in the Somerville Journal notes a playful exchange about costs and contemplation. The dialogue highlights tension between affection and price without further context.
Ballard's Snow Liniment Credited With Curing Paralysis
W. Baily of True Texas reports his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years. After using Ballard's Snow Liniment she recovered. He also used it on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available in 250 500 and 1000 bottle at J L Wikles and J B Privett Oxford Ala.
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Baily
Painful ingrown toenail relief remedy from old medical note
A historical remedy describes mixing one dram muriatic acid one dram nitric acid and one ounce chloride of zinc to create a solution applied as a single daily drop to the ingrown toenail. The preparation is said to provide immediate relief and lasting effect.
C Unger of Champaign Credits Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
In Champaign Illinois C Unger at 211 Maple St says a year long hacking cough was cured after trying Foley’s Honey and Tar under physician care. He reports no trouble since using one bottle from Miller Drug Co and endorses the remedy.
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C. Unger
Maple St
Champaign
Ill
Foley
Miller Drug Co
New Suit Urges Boyer to Finish The Job
A terse plea urges Boyer to complete a task by securing a new suit. The note emphasizes prompt action and practical steps to obtain proper attire for an upcoming engagement.
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Stickney ¢ Pharmacy
Laxakola CO
Naseau Street
Ormen
Am ‘Or & Leow
Tate Spring, Tenn
de Carlsbad of America
Union
Chattanooga
Tennessee Mountains
Is. Tomlinson
Tate Spring
Tennessee
Morris
Anufacturing Company
Bell Telephone Connection
Morrisville, Ala
New York
Carl RenTéo
Cincinnati
Boston
Gt.louis
Stevens & Rhodes
Cor
Noble and
Tenth Streets
Anniston Steam Laundry
Noble Street
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Philadelphia Record
Buckey
Ames F. Ballard
North
Tobin
Charley
Boston Transcript
Oman
The
Anniston National Bank
Anniston, Alabama
WM. A. Davis
Werraue
W, T. Brown
John A. Noale
KR. F. Smith
A. McKleroy
D. Woode
Union Barber Show
S. P. Gann
Tenth Street
California
Santa FE
Harvey
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Rim
Knights of Pythias
A. Dobbin
Pryor St
Atlanta, Ga
Renson
Somerville Journal
Boyer
Engele
Welsbach Light
Harrison-Belcher Plumbing Co
Noble St
Anniston, Ala
North Pryor Bt
Atlanta
Burners
Gareth
S.A
Pia
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J.N. Cornatzar
Memphis
Tenn
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