Fragmented musings and odd anecdotes from a bygone page
A jumble of quoted phrases and local curiosities, mentioning Beethoven Chopin and Wegner in mock critique, a note about posts around Wittsboro, a hunting incident with a man and his dogs, two small boys admiring a grazing horse, and a social quip about Mrs Newrin and Mrs Sharp. the Philadelphia Record closes with a remark on modern typewriters rigged for billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lijuromauie Oper
Wittsboro
Enya
Luenenburg
Solinaty
Tiny
Band of Mercy
Philadelphia Record
Curious Kiln Fire Described in Consular Reports
A Consular Reports note describes a site where natives burn rock to produce verkans, with kilns built in stacks and holes for drafts. The process yields a black smoke and strong odor as kerosene-like material forms, and the stone is noted as potentially valuable and transportable if commercially viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alalached
Water rights in Oregon explain 1909 reform and beneficial use
The article surveys Oregon watershed law from statehood to 1909, detailing the shift to a water tile system, the doctrine of beneficial use, and the board’s role in determining old rights, granting new rights, and protecting existing rights. It covers priority, purpose, period, and place of use, plus the need for stable records and discouraging improper transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Wiley Viser
Ail Mente
Breland
United States
Erly
Vinton
Nim
Nee
Board of Control
Beware of Fits of Passion
A compact caution advising to silence oneself when anger rises to prevent bitterness and deep anguish, noting that timely restraint could spare many lives from lasting pain.
Revolutionary General Christie’s Uniform Among Estate Relics
A Continental era uniform once owned by General Christie of Revolutionary fame figures among the items from the late Margaret C. Benjamin’s Ithaca, New York estate. The white broadcloth attire includes knee breeches and satin stockings, described among varied relics cataloged from the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Christie
Margaret C. Benjamin
Ithaca
N.Y
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Suits Two Women Against Surgery
Testimonies from Peoria and Jessup claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved chronic inflammation and avoided surgical operation after years of suffering. Mrs Christina Keep of Peoria and Mrs Josha A Lancaster describe dramatic improvements and praise the product's effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mrs. Christina Keep
Mound St
Peoria
Ill
E. Pinkham
Security Barter and Assorted Oddities in Rural Humor
A humorous fragment recalls Eben Folsom offering three spoons, a brass warming pan, vases, feather beds, and geese as security to Squire Lane for a $200 loan, then shifts to ads and brief anecdotes about second husbands, eye remedies, a butter churn novelty, and Dickens debris collected by fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Folsom
Squire Lane
Mothere will find Are Winslow boot syrup cure claims
An ad touts Are Winslow's Boot Syrup as the best remedy for teething and cold symptoms. The piece quotes a proverb about proofs in pudding and cites the Manhattan Mercury and Kansas City Star on enduring truths. It also notes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets promise a one day cold cure with a refund if unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
The
Manhattan Mercury
Kansas City Star
Kansas Girl and Parson Sun Prank Tale
A Kansas schoolgirl selection of ways is noted with a Parsons Sun feature about two girls hurrying to school. One suggests praying to avoid tardiness, while the other prefers hurrying to class. The entanglement shows local humor and churchly tone in a brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Parsons
Parsons Sun
Those Bird Men Fire On Snowy Ground Smoke Seen From Planes
A dialogue notes cigarette butts mistaken for fireflies amid snowfall. The city relative insists the lights are not fireflies but plane debris. The exchange depicts a rural versus urban interpretation of strange aerial sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Ayer’s Pills Promote Laxative Effect at Bedtime
The box description states one pill at bedtime increases bile flow and acts as a laxative the next day. It urges showing the formula to a doctor for instant understanding. Dose is one pill at bedtime, only one. Made by J C Ayer Co Lowell MA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mama
Evils of Underwear and Busy Customers
An Ohio citizen eighty claims he never wore underwear. Many Africans have done the same but did not get named in papers. A busy business man missed a caller, prompting a customer to seek service elsewhere, identified as John A. Howland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Satterwhite
Cal Rucker
Mr. Rucker
Maria Thompson Daviess
Ohio
Africa
John A. Howland
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Prarson-Page CO
Fortand
Aise
Chen
Acme
Wauh
OBBER
Feala
Staneila
Eras
Guick
Bollers
Euwmilin
J. Bt
Portland
Berit
Douglas
D.C
Union
Avenue
Beethoven
Chopin
Thrish
Lark
Mockingbird
New York
Toson
G. M. Northrop
Bisbee
Aris
Drug & Gen'l Storer
Falas
Metnor Paws
Wise Dental Co
Ore
Olek
C. Geewo
Taio Doetor
Footn, Nav
Ejoy
Rive Toe
Geewo Chinese Medicine CO
Mient St
Col
Morrison
Portland, Orerer
Johnny
Baltimore Sun
Jordan
Aufornia
Auerion
Baker's
St. Cor
Emth
Bértiand
Ley Mall
Postage
Saturn
Birkeland
Christiania
Robert Louis Stevenson
India
Church of England
Ike
Obio State Journal
Immortalized
Brown
Hostetter
Ferry
Ferry & CO
Dart
RED Cross
Kansas City
Pertit
Els
Howard Bros
Adirondack Mountains
China
Tungtt
Hangchoo
Allen
Nedrugeiath
PampleiLahs
Nilen & Olmsted
le Roy
Marine Eye
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Dickens
Munsey
Balkana
Pavol
Paul
Athens
Pavopoulo
Paulson
Belgrade
Pavlovich
Sofia
Pavlof
Bucharest
Pavlescu
Constantinople
Pavloglu
Sloan
Rebecca Jane Isaacs
Lucy
Kossiokys
Seres
Tar! $. Sloan
Takas Bros
DAIRY
Albers Bros: “Milling CO
Porteand, Voc
Pleave Mon
Woodlark
Clarke, Woodward Drug CO
Partunnc
Cmr
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