How to Set Trees A Practical Old Farmer’s Advice
A practical fruit grower shares experience from planting a million trees noting success without regular watering if soil is finely prepared and root area pressed firmly then left loose. He cites a winter example where packed soil prevented wilting during a dry summer, then recalls a paving hammer method that compacted soil to draw moisture upward. Loch Moore of Lafayette recommends De Witt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and stomach and liver troubles.
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Loch Moore
Lafayette
Ind
de- Witt
New Triumph Offers Free Bottles From Dr Slocum
Prominent New York chemist T A Slocum declares a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases and offers three free bottles to any afflicted reader of the Gazette. Send name and address to 98 Pine Street New York and mention viewing the offer in the Gazette.
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T. A. Slocum
New York City
M. D
Pine Street
New York
Laughing Lines From A Wandering Tale At Toplitz
The story recalls King Frederick William II’s terse wit and a Hungarian magnate who outtalks him briefly. A playful dialogue follows about bath, drink, soldier, and policeman as the two men exchange terse clues. The Boston Beacon records a jokey exchange and a landlady’s quip about a mysterious new boarder who bills from behind.
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Duc de Sagan
Frederick William II
Toplitz
A Fatal Flirtation End Inspires Comic Banter
In a scene cited from the Indianapolis Journal Mr. and Mrs. Peck discuss a novel titled A Fatal Flirtation with a sad ending. Mr. Peck compares it to his own situation jokingly noting the man tripped on a cat after a nervous proposal.
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Mr. Peck
Indianapolis Journal
Scots wedding custom charges guests to attend
A Glasgow correspondent notes a Scottish wedding custom where guests pay to witness the ceremony and attend the wedding feast. A posted notice in Cowcaddens warned that a soldier would wed soon with admission two pence and sixpence for attendance, a practice deemed peculiarly Scotch by the Westminster Gazette.
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Scotland
Glasgow
Westminster Gazette
Two Ways of Looking by Edward Bok
The essay argues for a twofold view of issues to reduce life’s friction and increase understanding. It urges self poise, fairness, and openness to others tastes and opinions while maintaining individual beliefs.
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Edward W. Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Globe Editor
The Evans City Globe notes a quote about a scarfpin with a doctor claiming his first patient gave it. The page also features an endorsement claim that One Minute Cough Cure cured his children after other remedies failed, attributed to Dr. W. A. Waiaur.
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Evans City
Globe
W. A. Waiaur
On Tick and Clock Motifs in Language and Advertised Pills
A quotation explains how tick tack and tick cue quick motions relate to time and marks. The passage then advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers pills as a quick cure for sick headache billiousness constipation and liver and stomach troubles, touted as pleasant to take and non-gripe.
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E. F. Andrews
St. Nicholas
DeWitts
W. A. Wrient
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
Southern politeness parade guards a Bourbon Street address
A northerner recounts walking with a stranger to find a boarding house on Bourbon Street New Orleans. Eight local men formed a polite advance guard, lighting matches to reveal the number and guide the pair to the house. The escort declined any thanks as they saluted and disappeared into the night.
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Comas
Bourbon Street
Opera House
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Trustworthy men sought to manage business in counties
A recruitment notice from the Department M in Chicago seeks trustworthy men in this state to handle office work from home. It offers a straight salary of $900 yearly plus definite expenses and a monthly $75 stipend, with references requested via self addressed stamped envelope. Bert E. Hess, President.
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Herbert E. Hess
Prest
Dept. M
Chicago
Samped Entelope
Dept
Dutch Ironclad and the Antwerp Iron Vessel Finis Belli
Cassier's Magazine notes that some authorities credit the Dutch with early ironclad shipbuilding in the modern era. During Antwerp’s 1585 siege, the city built a flat bottomed armored vessel named Finis Belli, intended as an impregnable battery. It grounded and was captured, never seeing combat.
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Antwerp
Alexander of Parma
Cassier
Surmounting the Obstacle
A dramatic dialogue fragment from the New York Journal features a father opposing a match, arguing happiness hinges on small daily matters while the suitor suggests hiring a nurse to ease strain and keep peace in the union.
Trusted clerical openings with monthly salary offered
Job notice seeking trustworthy applicants for clerical work with a monthly salary of 73 dollars. References requested. Respond with self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess president department Chicago.
Play in China Saves Shoes in Six Month Run
A staged production in China runs six months, with audience chatter about the show and its actors. The dialogue hints at changes and travel between acts, while theatergoers note the clever use of footwear as a running gag.
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China
Acta Exchange
One Minute Cough Cure
A brief item notes a product titled One Minute Cough Cure described as a remedy. The text references its purpose to cure a cough but offers no further details on ingredients, makers, or usage.
Dr Miles Pain Pills One Cent a Dose Ad Claim
Ad promotes Dr Miles pain pills at one cent per dose. Claims quick relief for various pains and stresses value and accessibility. Mentions household remedy language and a broad consumer audience in a historical period context.
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