Cacterine Promise From Texan Doctor Originator of Gadterine
Dr H Robinson of Waco Texas developed Cacterine from cactus remedies used by Mexicans and Indians to treat catarrh He formed the Cacterine Medicine Company and ships the cure nationwide The ad promises a $1 50 full box with insufflator and a money back guarantee if not benefitted within ten days
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H. Robinson
Waco
Texas
Ace
Mexico
Cacterine Medicine Company
Cacterine CO
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Editorial on Honest Journalism and Free Press
A Connersville Indiana Times editorial argues readers should support papers they deem honest and enterprising, even when editors present personal views. It warns against rewarding deceitful or unclean reporting by silencing editors who speak truth as they see it.
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Yonra
Connersville
Ind
Sly exchange in the Chicago Tribune echoes a safety quip
A brief Chicago Tribune excerpt captures Mrs Fourthly warning that she cannot let a person go out alone, and the Rev Dr Fourthly replies that when his mind wanders someone should accompany him. The light exchange reveals humor about reliability and companionship.
Old Bill Gadgett Portends Spring Work Ethic
The Indianapolis Journal notes that Old Bill Gadgett, famed for his stubborn nature, quipped that when spring arrived he felt like working, illustrating a local humorous take on seasonal change. The remark reflects community character and a touch of regional wit from the era.
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Bill Gadgett
Indianapolis Journal
Grain-O Nourishing Drink Promoted as Coffee Substitute
An advertisement urges readers to give Grain-O to children as a tasty nourishing drink that can replace coffee. It claims Grain-O aids digestion and nerves, is not a stimulant, and benefits both children and adults, costing about a nickel or quarter for a serving.
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Sil Grocers
Travel Maine Central Railroad Arrangements From 1898
The new timetable notes departures from Bath and Brunswick to Portland Boston Montreal Quebec and west, with connections to Lewiston Farmington Augusta Skowhegan Belfast Bangor and more. Arrivals to Bath list times from Lewiston Portland Rockland Farmington and Bangor, with daily and Sunday specifics. Official notices credit F Evans vice president and F Boothby G P and T A, dated November 25 1898.
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Portland
Boston
Mohnfes
Quebec
Lewiston
Farmington
Phillips
Augusta
Skowhegan
Belfast
Bangor
Vanceboro
Joh
Buckland
Waterville
Wsy
Cornish
Bridgton
Bath
Rockland
Brunswick
Dally
Quo
Eastern Steamboat Co Spring Service in 1899 timetable
Eastern Steamboat Co commences Thursday April 20 1899 with daily Mall Steamer routes from Boothbay Harbor and Bath to multiple landings including Westport Riggsville Sawyer's Island and Five Islands on specific days. Boston Steamer Express operates Bath Boothbay Wiscasset Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays. Winter Harbor service begins March 8 1899 with departures from Popham Beaches Bath and return calls. JAS B DRAEH pres and gm Bath March 4 1899.
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Boothbay Harbor
Bath
Westport
Westport Junction
Riggsville
Southport
Sawyer’s Island
Isle of Springs
Mouse
Capitol
Squirrel Islands
Ocean Point
Boston
Boothbay
Wiscasset
Winter Harbor
Popham
Phipsburg Center
Parkers Head
Ainckley’s
Bay Point
Jas. B. Draeh
Mgr
Gardiner
Richmond
Popham Beach
Lincoln Wharf
Kennebec River
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement From Athol Reader
A reader profile from Athol Massachusetts touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health booster. The letter links vitality to wages and suggests the tonic purifies blood, improves appetite, and rebuilds strength after fatigue. Etta M. Hager backs the claims, stating she regained appetite and energy.
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Hood
The Coquette and a Waxworks Widow Tale
A witty note on coquettes as social catalysts quotes Lord Beaconsfield on charm. A Sydney murder tale follows, where a widow exhibits her late husband in a waxworks show. For six months she visits weekly in mourning to dress the figure, then stops after remarrying and facing her new husband’s objections.
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Lord Beaconsfield
Sydney
Australia
No. 1
Star of the links and his curious demand
In Brooklyn Life and Fon pieces, dialogue features Miss de Vine praised as a star and a sly banker-like request for an astronomer's reward, while another quip questions a rich party's suitability to marry, noting a daughter facing poverty and a retort about starving if allowed to fail.
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Lofter
Miss de Vine
Mr. Lofter
Brooklyn Life
Judy anecdote prompt from Jones described by image
A clipped exchange centers on Jones speaking as he shares a humorous memory. Judy interjects with a playful line about a moment of being visibly startled, capturing a casual banter between the two figures.
Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Local Resident
Mrs. Cecelia Smith of 11 Cammin Street describes years of back and urinary trouble. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills, bought at FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo, with helping her greatly and endorses the medicine, urging readers to remember the name Doan's and buy no substitute.
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Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Dean
Cecelia Smith
Cammin Street
Webber’s
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
U.S
Doan’s
Hard Lot of Talk Ends With a Plugged Dime
A cartoonish exchange from New York portrays Willie warily describing a difficult task of getting an old man to talk for ten minutes and then being handed a Canadian dime as a punchline. The dialogue centers on Mr. Pecksniff and a needy min, highlighting urban humor of the period.
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Mr. Pecksniff
Min
Willie
New York Journal
Ally Sloper and Unsere Gesellschaft Quip in Fragment
A clipped dialogue features Ally Sloper offering a shilling for a haircut and a curiously patriotic German line from Unsere Gesellschaft. The exchange hints at satirical humor and cross references in a historical fragment.
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Ally Sloper
Vehicular Persiftage and Climate Notes
A fragmentary item riffs on clerks, automobiles, and perambulators, noting a Detroit Free Press quote about understanding and push versus being pushed. It comments on deafness in cold climates and a Bank of England rule requiring private depositors to hold £800 balance.
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Detroit Free Press
Bank of England
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Frrandreths
Vermont
Jonas Edwards
Mott’s Nerverine
Wott's Chemical CO
Prop's
Cleveland
Otis
L.jb. Swett& Co
Travel
Maine Central Railroad
Eastern Steamboat Co
Kennebec
Jason Collins
C. Greenleaf
True
Ee True & CO
Auburn
Mel
the Coquette
Prout
Benteen
de Marx Street
UD. d. Mowe
Fisk Piles
Fraulein
Unsere Gesellschaft
Lucy Tucker
Versailles
Dr. Williams
Fran Tucker
Mra. F. Tucker
Frank Tucker
Huea Johnson
Justice of the Peace
Ae the Republican
Dane
Johnson
Qn Universal Houses
Atall Druggists
Ls, Johnson & Co
Mags
Castoria
TY Murray Street
New York
Zvigor
Peal Medicine CO
Leonard & Mitcuhell Agenta
Baty and Vicinity
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