Charm and folly of ugliness in historic society
A recounting of famed ugliness and fascination in 18th and 19th century Europe. Tales feature John Wilkes marrying a wealthy beauty, Paris doctor Marat drawing aristocratic interest, Bailly the horse-faced mayor, and a London lady who wed the ugly Mr Mudford for a happy marriage. Stories illustrate enduring appeal of unconventional looks across elite circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilkes
London
Wilkes
Mary Mead
Beauty and the
Beast
Potter
Jean Paul Marat
Paris
Marat
Bailly
France
Mary X
Mudford
Mary
Aristocra
Fatherly Advice From a Country Farmer
A district school graduate seeks stage life but is advised by his father to stay in farming. The farmer insists all the world is a stage and suggests acting in a farm drama on the ten acre lot behind the barn with mules and a big red plow.
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Granger
Chicago News
Waking Up William and the Birthday Supper Debate
Mrs. Gilmartin frets over menu and decorations for Mrs. Pritchard’s birthday party inviting critique by Mr. Gilmartin. He resists fuss, suggests creamed oysters, then defers to a caterer, and she triumphantly thanks him for agreeing to Robbem’s help. Chicago Inter Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Gilmartin
Mrs. Gilmartin
Pritchards
al Pritchard
Robbem
Mr. Gilmartin
Hilda
Patti's Earnings and the Price of Fame
A look at Adelina Patti's career earnings from first London engagement in 1861 through peak paydays and lavish contracts. The piece notes her nightly rates, special arrangements in America, pricey private car, and the high price per note compared with rivals, illustrating the financial power she wielded as a premier soprano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelina Patti
Jenny Lind
Mapleson
London
Christine Nilsson
America
Patti
Mario
Grist
Lucia
Traviata
Rossini
George Middleton
Bookman
Awkward Text From London Graphic On A butcher
A Victorian London Graphic item describes a devout Christian butcher who always adds a biblical text to business notes. A lady asks him to kill her pigs and he replies he will call on Friday to do the task, ending with a biblical flourish.
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London Graphic
Table Etiquette Lesson from a Father to John
A father instructs his son on proper dining manners suggesting he should leave the table after finishing his meal. John replies with a humorous remark about the father's habit. The exchange is a light domestic moment from London Mall.
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John
London Mall
Poetic license cited by Chicago Tribune quote
Sporting Editor cites a Chicago Tribune definition describing poetic license as a singular provision in the universe causing poets to exist. The piece presents the idea that poets may exercise creative freedom within a constitutional metaphor.
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Chicago Tribune
Proposals Came By Sighs Not Words, Says Leader
A humorous exchange notes that proposals often arrive as nonverbal signals rather than words. The Cleveland Leader records a playful dialect between speakers, highlighting the idea that intent is shown through actions and expressions.
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Cleveland
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
A Columbus Ohio woman reports improved health and renewed ability to work after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during change of life. A Graniteville Vermont resident also credits the remedy with restoring health during menopause and endorses its use for other women. The ad notes the product has been the standard female tonic for thirty years and is made from roots and herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. Hanson
East Long St
Graniteville
Charles Barclay
R.F.D
Lydia KL. Pinkham
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns of Mercury damage to smell and system
An old warning advises against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy. It touts lack of mercury, blood and mucous action, testimonials, and availability from druggists. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promoted as Gentle Liver Pills
Advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as gentle easy pleasant liver pills. Sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Notice of Bids for Independent School District Bonds
The Board of Education of Independent School District No 27 Austin Minnesota invites sealed bids on June 30 1909 for twenty five thousand dollars of bonds to finance a Third Ward school in place of the Lincoln building. Bonds 1000 each at 4 percent interest due July 1 1929. Board may reject bids. Certified check of 100 dollars required. Dated Austin June 14 1909 H A Avery president J F Fairbanks secretary.
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Board of Education
Independen
Austin
Minnesota
Lincoln
Bids Sought for 3000 Tons Coal by Austin Board
The Austin Minnesota Board of Water Electric Gas and Power Commissioners invites sealed bids for about 3000 tons of bituminous coal to be delivered monthly to the Electric Light and Pumping Station for one year. Bids due Friday June 25 1909. The board may reject any or all bids. J L Golden president J C Todd secretary.
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Board of Water, Electric, Gas and Power Commissioners
Austin
Minnesota
Electric Light
J. L. Golden
Pres
Maurek's Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Apparel and Goods
A crowded discount catalog lists hats skirts shirts and gloves with price cuts from 10 cents to 40 cents and up to 25 percent off on underskirts and hosiery. Grocery items include olives raisins jelly and fruit cans with low per pound and per can prices. A $40 cabinet sewing machine is offered as a sale incentive.
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Czarina
Maurek
Gibson
For Sale And Trade Advertisements Include Property And Trade Offers
Thos Rochford lists a six room house with one and a half lots and cash balance terms at six percent. A new cottage requires three hundred dollars cash with balance to suit. Also a prime lot on Fast Water street and building materials for sale. Additional listings include 97 acres near Austin and 480 acres in Bayfield County Wisland, plus trades for city property. Also requests for good driving horses and work horses in exchange for concrete building material or fence posts.
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Austin
Bayfield County
Wisland
Paln
Land trade and kidney pill ad in compact sale column
Real estate offer for Red River Valley and Ottertail County farms with cash difference or assumed indebtedness, plus a DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills advertisement promising relief for kidney and urinary ailments and a free trial box through E. C. DeWitt & Co. of Chicago. Sold locally by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley
Ottertail County
Mower County
DeWitt
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Market cattle and hog prices from local listings
The page shows bid ranges for hogs near 5.50 to 6.50 per hundred pounds and veal lamb and sheep values around 4.00 to 5.00. Cattle quotes run from roughly 4.50 to 8.50 with mixed weights and grades noted.
Kodol advertises digestion aid with money-back guarantee
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that restarts digestion, claims to act like a strong stomach, and offers a money-back refund if unsatisfied. It credits De Witt & Co Chicago as the preparers and urges immediate purchase from druggists.
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Rochford Land CO
John Rochford
Main St
Register Building
Main Street
Peter Capretz
Interstate
THE
First National Bank
Austin, Minn
Ls. Depository
O. W Shaw
H. L. Banfield
F Banfield
H J Droft
Wah
C. H. Johnson
Hirch Biock
DRS
Hegge
Physicians and Surgeons
Pooler's Drug Store
C. A. Hegge
C. H. Hegge
Great Western
H. A. Avery
J. F. Fairbanks
DR. G. M. FL
Rogers
Hirsh Buutlding
A. W. Allen, M. D
Chicago, Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dub Ouque
Des Moines
Kansas City
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
J. C. Todd
Sec’y. Austin
Minn
Maurek’s
Thos
Rochford
Seattle
VIA
Great Western Alert
P. Elmer
Saint Paul
CopvriauTs &c
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All Newa
Cohiees
New York
Washington, D. O
Crane
Wessey
Buckbee St
Rockford, Ill
H. W. Buckbee
Pennysylvania Ear Masseur
Fox House
Ear Masseur
Laree Boulie
de Witt & Co
City Garage
Brown & Kendall
G W Gilmore
Gatlin Institute
Gatlins Institute
Gatlin
North Neem
Northwestern
Main
Fox Hotel
Seventh St
South
Austin National Bank
Jack
Charley
Prairie du Chien Sanatorium
Jack and
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