Romance of the Stanton plantation coachman in old South
In a Virginia morning scene near a vine shaded church a black coachman Ha'ison drives an elderly Stanton lady in an ox cart. An bystander hears a tale of the Stantons' wealth, slavery, and later wartime wreckage with pride, sorrow, and lingering dignity.
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Virginia
Peart
Harrison
Ivan
Hanson
Rand
Stanton
Wren
Marty
Rameboudy
Hess
Jer Cogernan
Saturday Evening Post
Dr Miles Nervine Nerve Tonic Ad Juices Nervous Ailments
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a brain and nerve food and tonic for restless, sleepless, anxious nerves. Personal testimonials from users in Shippensburg Pennsylvania and Harrisonville Maine claim relief from neuralgia, insomnia, tremors, and fatigue after using Nervine and related pills. The copy urges readers to obtain free advice and booklet.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
Neware
Harrisonville
Fiee
Dx Mitts’ Mexican Co
Elkhad
Ind
US Mineral Production in 1899 Sets Records
The Engineering and Mining Journal reports 1899 US mineral output valued at $891.4 million after adjustments. Coal leads with 241.6 million tons, surpassing Britain as a top coal producer. pig iron reaches 13.6 million tons. copper up 11 percent. gold, silver, petroleum, cement, and other minerals also noted with substantial totals.
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United States
Gwent
Britain
San Jose Scale Spraying Proves Effective in Orchard Trials
Professor John V. Smith reports to the ASAS that crude petroleum spray destroys San Jose scale on Duchesa pear trees and other fruit trees. Trials show vigorous growth and healthy fruit after winter treatments, with 2 000 to 3 000 trees treated and no injuries observed.
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John V. Smith
Association For the Advancement of Science
San Jose
Piier Broker Ly Cure Speedily
The fragmentary note reads as a brief medical or personal exhortation urging a quick cure. No identifiable people or organizations are clearly present in the readable text. The snippet lacks concrete events, places, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Experimental Farm Proposed for Arlington National Cemetery Area
The houses of Congress' military affairs committee backs a general experimental farm on Arlington grounds near Washington. Under Secretary of Agriculture, with War Department approval, the project would transform an abandoned estate into a productive facility showcasing agriculture, animal industry, and horticulture for practical farm science.
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National Cemetery
Arlington
Washington
House
Agricultural Department
American Girl Refuses Crown After Proposal
A dialogue from the New York Weekly shows an American girl and a nobleman discussing marriage and titles. She rejects the crown and court life, choosing to stay with her partner at home despite talks of palaces and society.
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N. Y
Divorce talk and social costs in a Chinese context
In a humorously clipped exchange from a Chicago Times Herald page a Mrs Crossley fears breaking her heart over her daughter’s marriage while Mrs Wellby notes the daughter may be saved by a wealthy suitor. A modern quip says a divorced woman may be judged in China for talkativeness.
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China
Found a Gold Mine It Was in His Poultry Yard
Local Cres ton Iowa residents report a man’s hens laying profusely after using American Ponkey Min ture a Terre Haute Indiana produced poultry compound. The ad promises 100 percent egg production increase with money back guarantee and offers direct order if local druggists do not stock it.
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Creston
Iowa
American Mfg.Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Everyeman
Highens
American Manufacturing Co
Marietta Commercial College Catalog Ad
IVES the most complete Commercial and Stenographic Course to the State. Common Branches a Specialty. Send for catalogues. We have no relation with the Ohio Valley B.C. Copyright notice references.
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IVES
Ohio Valley B.C
Oly
Cancer treatment claim by Dr Owen with many endorsements
A dated advertisement touts Dr R Owen of Pomeroy Ohio with over twenty years of England and Wales cancer experience. It promises a guaranteed cure where glands are not affected, lists numerous physicians and patients for reference, and notes fees are paid only after cure.
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Johnstop
Nature
Joinston
Abbie J. Nande
Marshall, Mich
Johnston
Theo
Pierce
Mir
LJ Dennis
East College Street
Seciernsitie
Merce
Wren T
Dr. Pierce
I. Gwen
Stobart
Miller
Gribble
Allard
Pomeroy
Ohio
Rathburn
M. Wevert
Jones
Greenfield Onto
Spencer Owen
Mason City
W. Va
England
Wales
John Price
Glen Roy
I. Curtis
Middleport
Henry Amos
Silver Run
Woehler
Mulder Street
Thomas
Orr
Government School
Pheonix
Arizona
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Lincoln
Maduke Wilson
Chile
Nervine
Great Britain
Whrahington
Tele Marietta Commercial College
Cofr
Marietta, Ohio
Smith
Moulder
John Fischer
Naylor
D. D. Morgan
Mipersville
R.owen
Front St
Pomero
E. C. DeWitt
MoornaTe Feder
Orricelino
U.S
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D.C
Mee
Pal Eri
Standard Oilco
Ofice In Law Building
Atesews
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