The Man with a Story at the Veranda
A group sits after tea as the man with a story recounts a tale about Jack Rollins and a beach swim. The talk shifts to memories, punters interrupt, and the veteran recalls a past army joke, ending with the crowd preferring one telling rather than repeated retellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rollins
Jack
Huckleberryville
Hulda
Billy Smith
Billy
Ben
Charley Sprague
Charley
Squire Sprague
Boston
Boston Transcript
Going Two Ways at Once in a Mine
A West mining superintendent asserts chronograph use shows long pump-bobs moving downward at the tops before they stop at the bottom, effectively moving both ways at once. The wooden 3,000 foot pump-bob transmits motion slowly, so a neutral point location is sought.
Arabi Pacha Trial Setback Stirs Cairo Officials
Dispatches report Cairo officials believe no proof links Arabi Pacha to the June massacres. It is said he may be found not proven if his trial ends with a verdict. If spared, Arabi seeks neither vindication nor exoneration but only his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabi Pacha
Cairo
Arabi
Temperance lifespans contrasted with drinkers
The piece notes Temperance people live about 64 years and 2 months while temperate but non temperate drinkers average 35 years and 6 months. It questions claims that brandy gin whisky and beer promote health, highlighting stark life expectancy differences.
American Humor and Its Distinctive Traits
An analysis of American humor notes its blend of French Irish English and Scottish influences. It cites exaggeration ludicrous juxtaposition and odd speech as core features. A humorous Augusta printer anecdote ends with a shy joke about an early divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baron Machausen
John Phoenix
Goodby
Artempus Ward
Augusta
Boston
Quote from Jane Swisshelm on reform and punishment
The quotation presents Swisshelm proposing harsh social reforms including workhouses for the idle, corporal punishment for those who would not work, and deportation of criminals. She frames her plan as a method to ensure labor and deter crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane F. Swisshelm
Lime blasting urged to reduce coal mine deaths
The text argues for lime blasting over gunpowder to prevent fatal coal mine accidents caused by rock collapse. It notes lime cartridges expand without explosion, potentially saving miners, and mentions cost as a secondary issue to safety. It also references Nye's Boomerang and subscription dunning with a graphic wrapper warning.
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Nye
Frank James Surrenders and Ends Notorious Robberies
The Oil City Derrick notes that James surrendering may not reduce train robberies but will spare more citizens from recounting their encounters with him. Victims may now need new tales or admit they did not understand poker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank James
Oil City Derrick
Early signs of nervous decline urge prompt treatment
The passage urges immediate use of Peruna and Manalin at the first danger of mind impairment from nervous exhaustion or forebodings. Early symptoms include weakness, muscle softness, dim sight, facial expression changes, coated tongue, and impaired digestion prompting swift action.
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Peruna
Manalin
Leaps a Frightful Chasm in Democratic Echoes
A Kansas City Journal quips that Democratic orators dwell on Jefferson and Jackson while ignoring the eras of Pierce and Buchanan, highlighting a partisan view of party memory and era selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jackson
Pierce
Buchanan
Kansas City Journal
Tiana Dee Restores Wide Town’s Dignity with New Shine
The article notes Tiana Dee restoring the wide town’s appearance, promising a fresh, clean look. It mentions the work will make them good as new and highlights community pride in the improvement.
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Tiana Dee
Judge Men by Their Works and Other Quips from 1878
A collage of satirical q and a style snippets extolling Dr Swaynes ointment Mishlers Herb Bitters and Hop Bitters. It references a Michigan editor Niagara Falls and a Mrs J W Tuller with date Sept 28 1878 and notes on fashion writers preferring brief or lengthy honeymoons.
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Swaynes
Dr. Swayne
Michigan
Niagara Falls
Pittsford
Mass
Srrs
J. W. Tuller
Sec
Women’s Christian Temp
Union
Goldsmith and Hunt's Remedy Featured in Testimonial
The piece extols Goldsmith's description of a deadly kidney disease and praises Hunt's Remedy as a universal boon for sufferers. It claims many have found relief where other treatments failed, presenting a testimonial tone about the remedy's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith
Bright
Hunt
Eccentric Comet and Parlor Remedies Highlight Losses and Laughs
A scrambled slice of late 19th century news items notes an eccentric comet seen in the early morning and the absurdity of cures like AYERs Sarsaparilla for spring purification. It also mentions a gorilla preserved in alcohol, Brown's Iron Bitters promotion, a bill to hang criminals after chloroform, a Colorado robbery of Mrs Crittenden, Shiloh’s cures, and Kossuth birthday funds redirected to charity.
Catarrh of the Bladder Remedy Sold by Park & Sons
Stage smarting and irritation of the passages described as catarrh of the bladder. Cure marketed as Buchupaiba. Price one dollar at druggists. Depot for John D. Park & Sons of Cincinnati Ohio.
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Buchupaiba
Rg Depot
John D. Park & Sons
Cincinnati
New Hop Bitters Advertisement Claims Health Renewal
The notice touts Hep Bitters as the purest medicine made from malt, buchu, mandrake, and dandelion claiming blood purification and liver regulation. It urges use for any ailment from mis misery to improve vigor and promises 500 dollars for any case they do not cure.
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Andy Rome
Mishler
London Trouth
Ohio
Ayer
Philadelphia Chronicle- Herald
New Hampshire
Shiloh
Zeris Goeres
E. R. Lash
E. R
Kossuth
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Idjes
Tabu
Athens
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Vinton
McArthur Logan
Lancaster
Sao
Zanesville
Winchester
Dayton
P. C
St. L.r’y
L. M. Div
Delaware
Marion
Uper Sandusky Carey
Fostoria
Detroit
A. Nortosx
BANKS
J.M. Wewicn
First National Bank
Athens, Ohio
D. MH. Moorg
Cashie
THE
State Bank of Ohio
Exchange
Europe
the Bank OF Athens
Athens, O
Lities
John Brown
J.D. Brown
Cashier
Mes- Engebr
Cpmaritaq
Can
Fostoria Carey
Sandusky Marion
Logan
McArthur, Vinton
Gallipolis Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Marietta
P.m
I. B
W. R.y
Columus
Circleville
New Lexington
Muskingum
Union Depot
W.H. Harrison
G. R. Carr
Kervin Samaritan Nervine
PTR Ross
Springwater
Wis
Samaritan
Nervine
J.B. Fletengr
Fort Collins
Col
E. B. Ras
Hiattsville
Kan
Wee Henson
Aurora
Jennie Warren
West van Buren St
Chicago
Ill
Enby Knees
Vervilla
Warren Co
Tenn
Albert Simpson
Peoria
N. Y
Samaritan Nervine
Orlena Marshall
Granby
Newton Co
To Mo
Oliverravens
Krenton
Isaac Jewell
Covington
Chances E. Curtis
Osakis
Douglass Co
Vin
Raine
Micuagt O'Connor
Ridgway
Avid Taxmbly
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Crags
Fairfield
Mich
E. Graham
North Hope
Joan Davis
Godburn, Macoupin Co
A. Richmond
Ohio & Mississippi
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
St. Louis
Texas
Great West
Cinccinnati
Ohio & Mississippi R’y Ass
St. Vouts
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Gy. W. Towsley
Warren House
Mg. Senger
M. & C. Railway
C. W. Paris
H.S. Christophe Renaces
Chillicethe
Waleut St
Grand Hotel
Mill Street
Onh, Jr. Geen
Ian A. Dillf
Phoenix Block
J.E. Edmundson
Main Street
Phenix
Hotels
Elmer Golden, Proprietor
Court House
R. E. Sellers & Co
Prop’s
Pittsburgh
Bros
North High St
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