Ancient Greek and Roman fitness ideals meet modern tonics
A column of assorted excerpts discusses physiques in antiquity and today, praising Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for improving digestion and strength. It notes anecdotal testimonials from A. D. Welter of Pensacola, a shift from unhealthy diets to muscular vitality, and touches on various curiosities from black diamonds to Niagara’s Horseshoe Falls and Angora goats.
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Pierce
A. D. Welter
Reg
Pensacola
Escambia Co
Pla
Pilid
Samuel
Les
Dr. Pierce
Georgian Preaches Sensational Sermon on Society Women
Cleveland cleric Rev. W. L. Pickard denounces American society women for eroding marriage sanctity and delaying repentance while praising charitable giving. The sermon critiques luxury, luxury liberal gifts, and high society morals amid broader notes on public life and old atlases.
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Cleveland, O
W. L. Pickard
First Baptist Church
Cleveland
Packard
Blood Balm promises cure for chronic blood poison
An advertisement touts B B B Blood Balm as a cure for deep seated blood poison resistant to doctors and patent medicines. It claims cleansing effects, strengthened digestion, and a free trial bottle with complete directions, offered by Blood Balm Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
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State Department
Washington
Iita
New York Tribune
Druggieta
Address Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Tolled Path to Knowledge and Labor
A reflective piece on tolls in life, linking knowledge, food, and pleasure to duty and self discipline. It suggests happiness comes from loving work and avoiding indulgence, advocating steady effort over self indulgence.
Harduppe Sets Breakfast Challenge in Philadelphia Record
Harduppe declares the morning grind as the hardest work, while Borrowell questions the effort as Harduppe aims to break a Philadelphia record with a bold claim and challenge.
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Harduppe
Philadelphia
Hobson's Choice tale and random quips from old papers
A fragment from a historical page reflects Hobson's Choice origins with Tobias Hobson Cambridge innkeeper offering travelers the nearest horse. It includes a quip about women empowering men and a witty audience remark about Eden. Additional lines reference a social exchange about Count Porches and his American wife.
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Hobson
Tobias Hobson
Cambridge
Athia
Fragmented humorous ad snippet with punchy lines
A garbled 1920s style exchange shows a jeweler farmer and lovers trading terse remarks. The text mixes Social column vibes with a playful street dialogue, ending with an incomplete newspaper fragment.
Tutt's Pills Proven Cure for Bilious Ailments
For thirty years Tutt's Pills have claimed to aid the invalid and sick man. The advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as an absolute cure for bilious headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation and all kindred diseases.
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Tutt
The Grand Schemer Crofoot Wins Creditor's Trust
Major Crofoot defends his integrity as a creditor confronts him over a $10 loan. The talk pivots to an ambitious scheme, a new baby carriage business, and a lucrative position offer, with Crofoot promising repayment and stock prospects to secure the man’s confidence. The visit ends unresolved as Shine leaves.
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C. C. Lewie
Major Crofoot
Is Deak
Mr. Shine
Crofcot
Mr. Rhine
Amercan Combination Baby Carriage Company
Blaine
Abell
Entary
Whateball
Crofoot
Shine
M. Quan
The Sunday School and Bible Knowledge Gap
A Boston Transcript critique notes widespread Bible ignorance among educated adults and Sunday school graduates. It cites a high school class with 40 to 60 pupils unable to locate Palestine or describe its region after years of lessons, calling Sunday school training insufficient.
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Palestine
Abe
Boston Transcript
Giving Him a Beat From Old Massachusetts Neighbor
An elderly Massachusetts resident known for energy influences his household and neighbors. His grandson Jobo assists at the Kil a grocery, while an onlooker recalls the grandfather’s brisk noontime talk about chores and meals. The tale captures a lively, practical daily scene from Youth's Companion.
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Massachusetts
Jobo
Kila
Joan
Johnny
Mins Manson
Lemon Elixir touted to cure indigestion and ailments
An advertisement page touts Mozley and Meridy lemon elixirs claiming to regulate liver stomach and bowels to treat indigestion headaches malaria kidney disease fever and related ailments. Testimonials from U S readers praise heart disease and liver problems improving appetite and strength. A separate note mentions Chilean exhibit funding and Russia’s stance on the Nicaragua canal.
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Morley
Charles Gibhard
Jefferson St
Louisville
Extension of Tallulah Falls Rail Line Progress
New York financier Geo J. Prentis and Brunswick broker Brobson push extension from Tallulah to Franklin North Carolina with enthusiastic Franklin support. Half the funding secured and a Cleveland branch likely. Railroad in best condition. Prentis optimistic. Brunswick firm Brobson & Fending linked to regional development.
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Geo J. Prentis
New York
Brobson
Brunswick
Tallulah Falls
Tallulah
Franklin
N.C
Cleveland
Prentis
Messrs
Brobson & Fending
Bronawick
Georgia
Clarkesville
State Capitol contract signed for new Mississippi building
Jackson Mississippi December 19 The capitol commission signed a contract with Wells and Mella for the new statehouse at 891745 dollars. The corner stone laying is set for early April with governors officials legislators and civic groups invited to participate Adjutant General Henry will arrange a national guard rendezvous for the ceremonies
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Jackson
Miss
Capitol Commission
Messrs
Henry
National Guard
Christmas in Their Bones at Mayor Court Delivers Fines
The story recounts a busy mayor court morning as William Bailey and Page Thornton clash over an apple contract leading to a brawl with Kalves rocks and apples. Bailey pays a 3.50 fine and Thornton 390. Charlie Riggans, intoxicated, assaults Wash Scott and curses Tobe Murry, receiving a 10 fine.
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Judge Foster
William Bailey
Page Thornton
Kalves
Bailey
Page
Charlie Riggans
Chi Phi
Wesh Scott
Banser
Tobe Murry
National Bank
Tinkers Dam Origin Story of a Proverb
The article explains the proverb tinker's dam origin from tinsmiths using a dough dam to contain melted solder. The hardened dough created a useless barrier, inspiring the phrase to describe something considered worthless. The tale notes the expression's survival despite the origin being little known.
Moody's Bethany Visit Ended by Backsheesh Demand
In Bethany Mr Moody faced beggar pressure as villagers pressed for more backsheesh after a boy recited a speech and claimed children named Martha and Mary. Moody, moved by charity, departed in frustration, noting the boys were all youths.
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Bethany
D. L. Moody
Enat
Mery
Martha
Moody
Mr. Moody
Mary
Demand For Excelsior in U S Production
The New York Sun notes Excelsior production in the United States reaches about 00,000 tons. It serves diverse packing uses from fragile eggs to solid toys, with demand strongest in regions east of the Mississippi where manufacturing concentrates.
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Mississippi River
New York Sun
The Pleasures of Old Age and Society Satire
A fragment discusses aging joys and hobbies like reading and gardening, recalling advice to learn whist and the violin, citing the Chicago News. It mentions Mr Enpeck and Mrs Enpeck in a dialogue about saying no, and notes the Natal To gota river and an inaccessible mouth due to a sand bar.
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Tife Ufe
Gixty Inspectator
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