Manuel of the Guardia Civil tells his war scar tale
In Manila near Pasig river a sturdy guardia civil veteran recounts his life from Mindanao service to Cavite mutiny. He explains how his nine notch bolo, carved by his father, belonged to his son who died in Gavite and how a leg scar marks the grim memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Mindanao
Manitla
Guardia Civil
Manila
Guardia
Mujer
Jose
Muchacho
Belo
Senor
Spain
Acnor
Gavite
Two Years of Freedom From Kidney Trouble
Mrs J B Johnson of Columbia Missouri testifies that after suffering kidney trouble with smothering spells and dropsy she avoided tapping by using Deans Kidney Pills. The swelling subsided and kidney function improved, with health restored. Statement dated August 1 1908 and confirmed November 16 1908. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Johnson
Wee St
Columbia
Fany
Dean
Johnson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Predestined to the Bar
A Goldfield Minnesota father, Doster Norris, confronts his eight year old son Harry about repeated school lateness. Harry explains the school clock is misaligned with his arrival, insisting he is never late and that school sometimes starts before he can reach it. The anecdote, attributed to Harper's Weekly, highlights a humorous clash over timekeeping and punctuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doster Norris
Goldfield
Mnev
Harry
Harper's Weekly
Cured Eczema Patient Credits Culicura Remedies
Burkhart of Chambersburg Pa relates years of eczema that began on his hand and spread to arms face and scalp. After two doctors failed he used Culicura Remedies and was completely cured. He recounts relief at first trial and notes no trouble since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Burkhart
Market St
Chambersburg
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Bole Prope
Boston
Repeated Process at City Porter Hire
A filthy applicant seeks work as a porter with a large firm and is judged unfit at first. The manager tests him by offering a half dollar to bathe, then invites him to return. He adds a final quip about taking another bath if any change remains, humorously emphasizing first impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everyuody
E Magazine
Patchwork Ads and Remedies Include Catarrh Cure Claim
A collage of 19th century remedy pitches and odd notices features Hall’s Catarrh Cure offering a reward, testimonials, and prices. Also includes generic medical ads, humor lines, and a few personal anecdotes with scattered product names and claims.
Frozen Viking corpses found in Arctic ice bound harbor rescue tale
The Bonaventure returns to Portland after eight months trapped by ice off Greenland. Captain Papineau recounts storms, a forced scaling of icy cliffs, and discovering ancient Viking remains preserved by polar cold. Despite dire conditions, the crew kept pumps running and eventually reached open sea then home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bonavenure
Papineau
Honaventure
Proken
Sind
Bonaventure
Httla
Wave
Lee
Prize Burglar Steals Real Boa Constrictor
In Los Angeles a thief admitted stealing a live boa constrictor, four and a half feet long, from Sylvester White and selling it. LA police, prompted by Visalia officials, arrested White after a dramatic show of force, delivering him to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
William Leroy
Sylvester White
Visalia
Chief of Police of
White
Moore Seeks Answer To Dying Friend Vision
Hartford report details William A. Moore of Phoenix Mutual Life sharing a strange experience just before the death of his friend Richard P. Romaine, president of Windsor Locks Paper Company. Moore says Romaine spoke to him in his office minutes before Romaine died and seeks an explanation for the alleged communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
William A. Moore
Phoenix’ Mutual Life Insurance Company
Moore
Richard P. Romaine
Windsor Locka Paper Company
Windsor Locka Paper Company, Died Recently, Mr. Moore
Romaine
Can't Undress Both Twins in York Pa
Twin boys arrived home of Charlea Neff, a farmer, and cause anxiety as they resemble each other closely. Parents keep a red shawl on one and a white shawl on the other to avoid mixing them, and avoid undressing both at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ree
Charlea Neff
Pry Farmer
Neff
Constipation remedy ad and satirical samples
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement bundle touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation with free trial offer and doctor contact. The piece includes fragmented jokes and quips about engagements, marriages, and love, reflecting a miscellany page of humorous notices and product pitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Lauderdale
Quincy
Elmer McMillan
Speed
Mrs. Monahan
Stonewall
Miss
Dr. Caldweill
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell
Monticello
Til
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restores Health
A Willimantic woman testifies after years of female troubles that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her. The ad promotes the remedy as a standard 30 year old treatment for women and urges others to try it based on recovered health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Willimantic
Conn
Lydia E. Binkham
Ezra Donovan
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Manuel
Shortstory Pub. Co
Pasig River
Buenag Noches
Tong
Enor
Eczema
Cutiura
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wapping, Kinnan & Manvin
Hal
Pride
Jimmy
Mr. Pride
Lane
Woodward
le Roy
N.Y
Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Hye
Howard Bros
Ice Sound Harbor
Hartford Insurance
Bonaparte Bluebell
Lily
Coke
Bonaparte
Ache
Alten’s
Rhaeras Alten
Olmsted
Fts
Kapresa
Prowso
W. H. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Edict
Thompson
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