Nonsense Health Claims And Odd Mountain Hospitality Tale
A mix of advertising copy for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and a folk tale about a lawyer visiting a Kentucky mountain household. The piece touts female health remedies while recounting a cold, rustic supper scene and the oldest son emerging from the smoky hearth area.
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Maggie Gilmer
West Nion
D. C
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Lydia F Pinkham
Josephine Sull
Bardstown
Lydia
Winklinin
Belfest Healeh
Kentucky
Atnira
Steop
Bryan Named for Third Time as Democratic Standard Bearer
The Democratic National Convention nominated William J. Bryan on the first ballot for president after a delayed session. The platform, drafted largely by Bryan, was adopted unanimously with the convention in Chicago. Speaker Henry D. Clayton led the proceedings amid a large crowd, criticizing the Republican Party and President Roosevelt.
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Nedenska
Democratic Party
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Omaha
Dryan
New York
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Georgia
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Georgina
Nomination Victory Sparks Turmoil at Democratic Convention
Delegates in Omaha and Denver react to Nebraskan Bryan securing the Democratic nomination amid tumult and cheers. The convention adopts the platform after hours of debate as crowds surge, bands play, and costumes and banners decorate the hall.
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Uryan
Ignatius J. Dunn
Ounha
Butt
Tasker
Oklahoma
Meyas
Brooklyn Tito Story Sparks Debate Over Word Meanings
A Brooklyn tale features quotes from Mr. Dugan and Mr. Tlogna debating whether Mona’s singing is instrumental. The exchange highlights confusion between words and their musical sense as neighbors react to the performance.
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Tito
Mona
Mr. Dugan
Mr. Tlogna
Keegan
Poem Talk Turns to Practical Duty in Exchange
A fragmentary exchange notes a speaker who jokes about writing poetry to amuse a partner and then shifting to practical matters like supporting a wife. The fragment ends with a claim that the explanation given was satisfactory.
Milestones in Bryans Life Chronicle
A fragmented timeline traces William Jennings Bryan's life from birth in Salem to politics in Illinois and Nebraska. It notes education at Illinois college in Jacksonville, Union College of Arts in Chicago, and law practice, marriage to Mary Baird, moves to Lincoln, congressional and presidential bids, and notable campaign events. The garbled OCR includes dates and events such as speeches, nominations, and tours, with mentions of the Sherman TDL, Democratic choices, and a world tour.
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Salem
Umegek
Ilinois College
Jacksonville
Union College of Ars
Chicago
Mary BE. Baird
Ferry
Lincoln
Neb
Gorvernor
Nebraska
ISMW
Congress
ISSC
Sherman Tdl
Nebraska Democrats
United States
Omaha World-Teral
Kansas City
Negan
Tks
Clever Girl Foils Villain in Hidden Escape
In a tense scene a clever girl avoids a villain’s trap. The taunting threat echoes as she outsmarts him and slips away unseen, turning the pursuit.
Platform contrasts between Democrats and Republicans in early policy debate
The piece outlines Democratic and Republican platform ideas on injunction procedures, antitrust enforcement, federal oversight, monetary policy, and interstate commerce. It notes proposed revision of laws, stronger government control, and opposition to emergency measures, with mentions of Roosevelt and broader regulatory aims.
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Teuwin
Vision of a New Broad Street Skyscraper Proposal
An ambitious plan for a new building on Die alte of the pres ent home of the lamtness on lower Broad way envisions a Renaissance style tower with terra cotta ornament, many elevators, and a glass crown. The design features a substantial height, decorative exterior, and modern tower elements as observers discuss construction concepts and airflow demonstrations.
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Siti
Angustone Skyncrapor Nowe
Hela St Anant
Atlee Gociety
New
Vek Tye
Die Alte
Lamtness
Lower Broadway
Siger
Metropolitan Life
Two Cures of Eczema and Other Notices in 1900s Fragment
A battered clipping reports eczema cures citing Cuticurn with a Louisville address and a testimonial from Mr. W. LaRue. It also mentions coal production in 1900s and a New York tourist offering free ear treatment to prove a cure, plus an unrelated anecdote about a bearded lady and a baby teething note.
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Evtetia
W. LaRue
Sis
Louisville
Apt
New York
Edward Gardner
West Thirty-third Street
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