Witty Brevities and Odd Reflections From Torn
A fragmentary quip page parodies fortune and folly with aphorisms on happiness deception and self restraint. It muses that wealth cannot buy joy and that pursuers of self pleasure face a hard master, while odd imagery like a bass drum and a tree bearing fruit punctuate the musings.
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Popular Remedies
Old newspaper ad style notes various remedies and cures including Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve as effective for wounds, leg sores, and General health. Mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood purification and strengthening, plus other patent medicines and a Western freight excursion notice.
The Gotham Janitor and the New York Cave Man
A humorous essay by Alex E. Sweet portrays the New York janitor as a relic of a prehistoric cave man living in basement dens. It mocks tenants, moving patterns, and strict lease rules while contrasting low-paid caretakers with elite superintendents.
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Duel by Rope Ends in Street Bloodbath in Brussels
An extraordinary duel in Brussels saw two young men fight over the same woman. Both were armed with rope and swords, but the challenge ended when police intervened. The challenger suffered the worst injuries, his face a mass of bruises, while the other was bloodied but less harmed.
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Great Thing for Tapers
A patent has been issued for glasses and mugs equipped with a quicksilver thermometer to help drinkers choose the liquid temperature best suited to their taste and health.
Special examination for difficult diseases offered
An offer of free examination for many ailments including head diseases, throat ulcers, lung disorders, stomach and liver troubles, kidney and bladder diseases, female disorders, and tumors. It promises thorough description of disease and honest statements, confidential correspondence, and full explanations. Office hours 9 am to 9 pm.
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Harper's Weekly 1895 subscription terms
Harper's Weekly volumes start with January numbers each year. When no line is given, subscriptions net with the current number at order. Cloth cases for binding. mailed postpaid for $1.00 each. Title page and index available on request.
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