Little Abe and the Book That Made a President
A short tale recalls a boy who cherishes a borrowed book, the life of George Washington, enough to work three days in cold weather to earn ownership. The youthful devotion to reading foreshadows future esteem for learning and leadership. The narrative ends with a note that Washington's life inspired the future president.
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Ettle
Abe
Uttle Abe
Ute Abe
Little Abe
George Washington
Washington
United States
Alice E. Allen
Good Housekeeping
Grip's Ravages and a Doctor's Cure Highlighted in Ad
A Kansas City newspaper touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for grip lingering after effects. It cites Mrs J B Shaw's recovery story, notes blood and nerve restoration, and promotes the pills with testimonials and notary seal.
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Kansan
Willams
J. B. Shaw
Bellefontsin Avenue
Skansan City
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Civil Engineer Wanted in Secret Survey Ad
A London newspaper ad seeks a competent civil engineer for several days in a secret enterprise with generous pay. The narrator, a jobless civil engineer, ponders the possibility of illegal work and suspects a private survey for a land or mine owner.
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Floon
Lim
James Bennett
London
Mr. Bennett
Hertford County
Bennett
Citie
Home Folks and Submarine Stealth in Civil Era Ads
A collage of era propaganda and reader letters references the Holland submarine boat and its stealth ability to place explosives beneath enemy ships. Also includes testimonials for Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters and Grain-O coffee substitute, plus moral quips about knowledge and home life.
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Hostetter
Benson's Plaster claims leading efficacy in health remedy era
An advertisement extols Benson's Plaster as quick, thorough relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis liver and kidney complaints. It asserts superiority over belladonna strengthening or capsicum plasters and claims European and American awards, urging readers to buy through Benbury Johnson Mfg Chemists New York and offering postage on orders.
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Benson
Alway
Europe
America
Renee
Benbury & Johnson, Mfg
Chemisis
H.Y
The Bargain Craze Among Men and Women
A New York Press observation notes men and women alike chase bargains in pencils, cigars, neckwear, shoes, and household goods. A female business source says bargain hunting crosses gender lines with equal zeal, citing street stalls and penny bargains near the ferry.
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Wwe
Trent
New York Press
Renovation Guide for Worn Leather Chairs
Instructions advise blacking worn leather chairs with a mixture of volka white gin sugar and ivory black then applying with a brush. Sydney authorities clean streets nightly and arrest and fine anyone discarding waste. Kitchens in large houses are on the top floor with clothes dried on the roof.
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Sydney
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Grip
Lins
C. B. Lewis
Rehhicken
Wikbur
Misa
Wilber
Les
Wisdun Seed Meal Coo
Paradlar
James Whitcomb Riley
W. Mathews
Holland Submarine Boat
Buchanan
Micah
Genessee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
Fannie Williams
Palin
the People’s National Family Newspaper
York
Tribune
Thaily Tribune
Thoreday
Aioe
Ana Ja
Messenger and Herald
Athens
Ohio
E. GC. Dawitt CO
Chicago
Laca Ote
Gatarrh Bae Utor
Willot
Mary E. Fuller Tate
Athens County
Co. M. Hastinus
Noir
MOTT
Wenderson
Peake
Borwell
Byorder Board of Exgarciners
Coultrap.cilere
Onsumptio
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