Dewey the finest thing that ever lived
The New York Press salutes Admiral Dewey, praising him as the idol of all and declaring that nothing can add to his honors. It notes his Manila service and lasting legacy beyond ranks, asserting that monuments are remembered by those who behold them.
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Dewey
Astor Battery
Manila
United States
Nelson
Farragut
Admiral
New York Press
Sawyer Wild Cherry and Tar Cold Remedy Ad
For quick relief from a cold or cough Dr Sawyer s Wild Cherry and Tar has no equal. Try it and you will recommend it. W C Jonpan Bro.
The True Sign of a Gentleman
The true sign of a gentleman is gentle unselfishness. A real gentleman seeks others' good first, shows bravery and care for the weak, and respects his mother and elders. He remains a gentleman whether or not he wears fine shoes.
Only Cure for Blood Poison Claims Novel Remedy
The text asserts contagious blood poison cannot be cured by doctors mercurial remedies and potash, and praises S. 8. 8. as the only treatment that reaches the disease’s cause and purges it from the body.
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Ayer
Bonnas Craft, Wesson
Miss
Gan
Man- Ming
Houston
Texas
W.R. Newman
Staunton
S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Good Advice From Georgia Farmer Lirre Ben
A Georgia farmer reflects on past winters and the value of hard work and faith. He praises middle Georgia as ideal, urges efficient farming with home made fertilizer, and stresses perseverance, health, water quality, and trust in the Lord to yield a good crop. He recalls winter of 1892 93 and shares practical tips for mules oats guano and farming discipline.
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Florida
Gordon Institute
Red Hills
Georgia
Middle Georgia
Lirre Ben
Shawl Returns as Must Have Evening Accessory
The article notes a shift in fashion as shawls regain popularity before new skirt patterns appear. For years older women kept shawls hidden, but now exquisite crepe silk squares with fringed edges and Persian borders join evening wear. Imported Japanese shawls in purple, white, and pine leaf green are worn draped over shoulders at home afternoons.
Invisible Forges and the Electric Force Analogy
A historical meditation compares electricity to lines of force around wires and electro magnets. It argues character forms an atmospheric influence, like lasting magnetism, urging cheerfulness and benevolence to lift others and embed good principles, with caution that influence fades if not sustained.
Cascarets Claim Beauty Through Clean Blood
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a beauty product by cleansing the blood and liver to vanish pimples, boils, blotches, and bilious skin tone. It promises a ten cent purchase with druggists offering 10c 25c and 50c sizes and guarantees satisfaction.
No-To-BaE Miracle Cure Ad Sparks Quit Tale
A vintage tobacco cessation ad promotes No-To-Bae as a wonder-worker to quit tobacco easily and forever. It claims to make weak men strong and offers a booklet and sample free from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Unknown Greats Share Joys and Solace in Silence
The quote extols men who remain unseen yet are noble for spreading happiness and bearing their sorrows privately. It highlights humility, self restraint, and communal strength as marks of true greatness.
Develop Physical Structure and Endurance Through Exercise
The piece argues that yearly attention to indoor and outdoor exercise builds body and mind. It cites Dr. C W Gullette and numerous historical figures to show that strength, endurance, and good health are essential for success, warning against gluttony and insufficient sleep. It urges use of physical fitness to unlock potential.
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C. W. Gullette
Ivanhoe
Scott
Webster
Hercules
Clay
Charles James Fox
Burke
Wadpole
Hastings
O’connell
Wellington
Napoleon
Washington
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
Logan
Pascal
Luther
Wesley
Cicero
Greece
Remarkable Health Turnaround Story From 1897 Orange Settler
Mr S E Bree s, an Orange town clerk and senior farmer, recounts severe heart and nerve trouble in August 1891. After two doctors and months of pills, Pink Pills for Pale People reportedly restored his health, with weight gain and steady strength. Notarized statement dated April 20, 1897, cites Dr Williams Medicine Co as supplier.
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S. E. Brees
Orange
Douglas County
Minn
Brees
Iever
E. Brees
A. D
William B. Lyons
Notary Public
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Box V
Schenectady
N. Y
Yale Notables Swindle on Trolley Quarters
In New Haven three prominent men Dr Chauncey M Depew Judge Henry E Howland and Rev J H Twichell play a Bunco style joke on Howland by matching quarters to dodge trolley fare Depew orchestrates the ploy while Twichell and Howland join in the laughter and the car passengers share in the amusement
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Chauncey M. Depew
Henry E. Howland
New York
J. H. Twichell
Hartford
Joe Twichell
Mark Twain
New Haven
Yale Corporation
Yale
Depew
Dr. Twitchell
Chauncey
Judge Howland
Dr. Depew
Howland
Eugene Field's Valentine Devotion and Missouri Memory
The article recalls poet Eugene Field and his devoted wife, noting his lifelong affection and dedication. It recounts a Missouri trip where a wistful memory of courting his wife as a youth leads him to wander a familiar lane alone. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is also mentioned as a remedy.
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Eugene Field
Missouri
Mrs. Field
Paternal Reproof From a Washington Post Tale
A Washington man recounts his father’s blunt scorn for the west and the $300 start that led him across the nation. He quotes a terse reply to his Pacific moment, then notes landing in San Francisco and turning to work after acknowledging the folly of his wanderings.
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Washington
Chicago
Cheyenne
Sacramento
Pacific Ocean
Hotel del Norte
Monterey
Pacific
San Francisco
Washington Post
Constipation Sign Affects Appearance And Health
A satirical warning links poor digestion to yellow complexion coated tongue and bad breath. It promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the easiest cure, claiming they remove impurities and are safe. Send 21 cents for mailing and a free Medical Adviser from Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo NY.
The ideal juror who never reads the papers
A man who never reads papers is the ideal juror or, if he reads, cannot understand what he reads, a propositional remark on media literacy and perception.
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic Ad Pledge Cheap Bottle
A brief car advertisement urging readers to treat injuries with Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic. It promises quick relief and notes local druggists offer a five cent bottle.
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