Character Sketch of Thomas Corwin in Lebanon Memoir
A detailed reminiscence of Thomas Corwin centering on a Lebanon visit in 1894, describing his burial places, the old Clay cemetery, and the new Corwin grave. It recounts Corwin’s Washington reception, his eloquence, wit, and the dramatic farewell as he neared death, with scenes of friends, fans, and rival politicians.
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Little Miami
Lebanon
Cripp
Clement L. Valhandingham
Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Hsmans
Olay
Eliza M. Clay
Henry and
Lucretia Clay
Lexington
Kentucky
Washington City
Thomas Cor
Ohio
Elmore
Ebbitt House
Corin
Wetmore
Chase
Swayne
Schenck
Iman
Wade
Garfield
Wrence
Bingham
Delano
Shellabarger
Corwin
Erala
Armica
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Ins
Lister
Tom Corwin
Moxico
Julius Caesar
Caeser
Maxmer
Anid
Caesar
Inu
Patrick Henry
Sheridan
Cicero
Washington
Senate
Capitol
Judge Chase
William H. Seward
Tayo
Beren
Roverdy Johnson
Crary
Harrison
Texas
Mexico
Cass
Calhoun
Houston
South
Couquer
San Jacinto
Gurartor
Beys
van Buren
Columbus
Joble
Corvin
Mr. Corwin
Lebantos
Scor
McConnelsville
Thomas Corvin
Thomas Corwin
Insect Perils of Brazil and Ceylon Observed
A Ceylon Observer piece recounts riding with a small gang of planters to Brazil to battle chiggers ticks and the Berne fly. It notes four years in Brazil yielded under 200 chig oes per person and describes the Berne fly as the worst insect, its life cycle and a crude method natives use to extract it using raw pork.
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Drasil
Ceylon
Brazil
Fiat
Isott
Brasll
Ceylon Observer
Bank cashier confesses gambling misjudgment in puzzle cartoon
A prisoner in a cartoon caption laments errors of judgment after recalling a past role as a bank cashier who failed to value a poker badge, with a playful exchange between the convict and a visitor.
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Puck
Bow to Tearvh Cet to Meet a Ball
A garbled account describes performers led by Jos sleg with a pedestal act. They train to balance a ball and a spherical object, with a sequence of darts and demonstrations over two years. The piece notes audience reactions and references Leslie's Popular Mounty style.
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Mary Ore
Rolfiva
Ora
Ile
Lrank
Leslie
Seeing the humorous side of life in everyday slips
A dialogue playfully contrasts serious and humorous views through a joke about orange peel and mistaken visas. Father guides Hoth Aiden and Jobonio to notice how small mishaps reveal larger traits. The piece cites London Tit Bits and National Magazine to frame the idea.
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Hoth Aiden
Jobonio
London
Testimony on Dr Seth Hart's Croup Syrup from Athens Ohio
Mr J B Clayton of Athens Ohio testifies to the good qualities of Dr Seth Hart Croup Syrup in croup and whooping cough and its life saving effect when his son swallowed a nickel and recovered after drinking the remaining syrup. The Vienna municipality plans to buy the Metropolitan Tramway Company for about 20 million, expanding municipal lines to roughly 104 kilometers.
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J. B. Clayton
FBA
Seth Hart
Reap Pt
Athena
Ohio
Hart
George McKee
Athens
Vienna
Metropolitan Tramway Company
Various Patent Medicines and Domestic Remedies Advertised
A collage of short notices promotes Headache Wafers as nerve tonics, Perry Davis Painkiller, Jell O dessert flavors, Allen's Lung Bargain and Balsam, and general household remedies. The item also notes Germany’s report on plow scarcity, Damascus's ancient city origins, and a Federal census claim on male predominance of 1.2 percent.
Chase's Ointment marketed as skin saver for all conditions
An advertisement claims Dr Chase's Ointment cures eczema and skin irritations, soothes sores, stops itching, and treats burns and chafing. It touts rapid relief, easy absorption, and wide use in thousands of homes, with availability through local dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co. in Buffalo.
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Chase
Chass
Dr. Chase
United States
Northwest settlers enjoy reduced Burlington one way rates
During March and April, tone smooths way for Northwest settlers with very low Burlington Route fares. The Burlington offers fast through trains on its direct Northwest route, cooperating with Great Northern and Northern Pacific via St Paul, including the Burlington Northern Pacific Express from St Louis to Puget Sound and Portland via Billings Montana.
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Tone,sosway
Northwest
Burlington
Burlington Mag
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Burington
Burlington Fast Denver Service to the Rockies
The Burlington offers rapid service with two fast splendidly equipped trains running to Denver from St. Louis and Chicago. It is the main traveled route to the Rocky Mountains.
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Burlington
Denver
St. Louis
Chicago
Ronk Mountains
California Excursions Train Service Via Denver to Lake City
The service runs from St Louis every Tuesday Wednesday and Friday night to Lake City passing through Scenic Colorado with tourist sleepers aboard.
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St. Louis
Denver
Scenic Colorado
Lake City
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Colzzel Cyril] Hawking
McConnelaville
Ohio State Journal
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Preme Court of the United States
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Vebre
Sry
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Stevenson
Clay
Crittenden
Maraiall
God
Western Pacific
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National Magazine
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Syria
Perry Davin
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Pyrenees
Allen
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T.P
Vine
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St. Lois
Howard Elliott
St. Louia
Missouri
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York Township
Athens County
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Messenger Age Herald
New York
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