Island Storehouse Of Treasure On A Remote Island
A tale of a trading expedition to a distant island north of Mauritius where a hidden cavern yielded tusks, silver boxes, wine, furs, shawls, gold coins, and pearls. After two weeks of hauling riches to the beach, a sudden sea change and tidal wave erased the cave and loot, leaving the crew stranded with only memories of a million dollar find.
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Mauritius
Berchelle
Fone
Agalegas
Fsland
Tiders
Abele
St. Louis
Chis Ista
Duypne & Co
Dayone & Co
Bareas
de Sffer
Orm
Foam
A. B
Barens
Madagae
Agaicgas
Wiuuer
Arma
Ceylon
India
Madagascar
U.j
Letome
Taska
Vinol promised to restore strength and vigor, claims bold
The ad urges readers to try Vinol a tonic from cod liver with wine base claiming it boosts digestion appetite and overall health. It cites Mrs T H Hoyle of West Newton Mass reporting improved strength after one bottle and offers a money back guarantee from McKee's Drug Store.
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T. H. Hoyle
Chestnut St
West Newton
Mass
Dining Room Chairs Show Golden Flemish Trends and Casters
A historical furniture piece notes present day dining chairs favor reproduction antique patterns with refined Dutch influences. Light oak and Flemish finishes lead, chairs often have rush or leather upholstery, backs lightly padded, and up front legs commonly castered.
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Chalge
Chales
Lloston Cooking School Magazin
The Gund Man's Joke and a Corner Conversation
Fragmentary verse on art materials and textures followed by a brief humorous exchange in Albany Journal style. Two centhlemen of the cloth stand on a corner discussing extra services for the week while one jokes about an awakening and the other comments on sleep, then they part.
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Albany
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women's Health
A relief for fading life and female weakness invites sick women to consult Dr. Pierce by letter. Personal testimonials claim long bed confinement cured after using Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets. The ad touts private correspondence and the medicine's apparent action on womanly organs.
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Min
Bettle Aaken
Garysburg
Northampton
N.C
Dr. Pierce
Maltese Cat Survives 120 Mile Spin Inside Fly Wheel
A Maltese cat from Sheboygan Wisconsin rode for two and a half hours inside the rim of a fly wheel at Ply mouth Refrigerating Company plant. The 12 foot diameter wheel rotated eighty times per minute and the cat traveled about 120 miles before the engines stopped. The animal was alive and well with only a touch of lameness.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Plymouth Refrigerating Company
Cure the Grip Aids and Home Care Advice
Rest when attacked keep to bed if severe eat sparingly drink plenty of water and use Dr Miles remedies for nerve fever and pain to speed recovery. Says remedies tested over a million times with positive guarantee and available at drug stores. Also notes Odessa area has large salt water lakes formed by sand isolation.
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Miles
Zack
Working 24 Hours a Day
Dr. King's New Life Pills promise constant energy for the tired, claiming to cure torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. They vanish sick headache drive out malaria never gripe or weaken and taste small while working wonders. Sold by W H McKee.
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Dr. King
New Life Pils
W. H. McKee
The Time to Break the Rule in Theatre History
In Harper s Magazine Brander Matthews recounts an anecdote about Mlle Clairon training a pupil. To curb her excessive gesturing on stage the tutor binds the pupil s arms with thread. At last the pupil breaks free and the crowd sees the intended gesture. Clairon confirms the gesture was timely and essential.
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Mlle
Clairon
Mile. Clarion
Brander Matthews
Harper's Magazine
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Diseases
An advertising notice touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood disorders and skin ailments including ulcers eczema and rheumatism. It claims permanent cures, offers free trial bottles, and lists Atlanta Georgia as contact, with price per bottle and testimonials.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
United States Imports Silver From Mexico Rise In 100
The United States imported 7,500 0M more silver from Mexico in 100 than in 1899, indicating a notable increase in Mexican silver shipments to the U.S. during the period.
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United States
Mexico
Homeseekers Excursion Offers Low Rates via Ohio Central Lines
Homeseekers' excursion tickets to the West Southwest and South go on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month via the Ohio Central Lines. Tickets are valid for return within twenty one days. Details available from Ohio Central agents and listed officials in Findlay Toledo Columbus Charleston and elsewhere. The Norway people are not afraid of debt as the nation owes about sixty million dollars.
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Ohio Central
John Moores
T. PA
Findlay
S.G. Harvey
T. 1
Toledo
D. J. Cargo
P. A
W. A. Peters
Columbus
E. E. Heiner
P A
Charleston
W. Va
Norway
Athena
Athens County
Ohio
Curriers Vine Street
Athens
Dunkle
Kamata
Alz Hundred
Cincinnati Contractors Plan $290000 Memphis Telephone System
Cincinnati contractors will install a $290,000 telephone system in Memphis, detailing a major civic upgrade. The project involves local coordination, funding arrangements, and contractor responsibilities for the new communications network.
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Cincinnati
Memphis
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Mhylile
M. Quad
Vinci
McKee'’s Drug Store
Firsit
Wilbur
Liabout
Wilbur Gees Meal CO
Hiwankee
Odessa
Homeseekers
Ohio Central Lines
Dr. Miles
Dr. James
Attorneys-At-Law
Law
ATSS
Oto
Bank of Athens
Corp
United
BROWN
Talsphone
Bareis
J S. Basom, D. D
CHIO
Osics
Phoenix
Bouts Court
Drs
Sheriff’s Sale
National Building
the American
Lucy S. Brown
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