Grumbling as a Social Virtue in London Lodgings
In a London lodging, the narrator recounts a housekeeper comment about his lack of complaint. He notes grumbling as a prerogative of a certain writer and, via a piece from England Without and Within, argues grumbling has its uses in social life. The maid observes his habit of not complaining despite good meals.
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White
London
Cure for Severe Rash in Young Child Advertised
A Yukon Oklahoma parent describes a two year old with a rough bark like rash and intense itching that worsened until bleeding. After visiting a doctor without relief, a remedy in Cuticara Cuticera Ointment was claimed to cure the condition with no recurrence since. The notice promotes Cutieara Remedies by Potter Cruzs & Chem. Corp. of Boston.
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J. W. Lauvek
Yukon
Oka
Potter Cruzs & Chem. Corp. Sele Propf
Cutieara Remedies
Boston
Dialogue fragment about a mistaken name in a town
A dialogue fragment features speakers debating whether inhabitants know that a name they hear is actually their own town name. The snippet hints at confusion over identity and misnaming.
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Tommy
Mar
Walker urges walking to lift spirits and feet cure
Weston speaker promotes walking to feel rosier while citing Aller's Feet-Base antiseptic powder. He claims it cures aching feet as millions use it and offers free trial packages through Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
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Weston
Aller
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N
No Trouble About That and Other News Snippets
A quirky dialog fragment questions how a whale returned to deep water after a land scene. A weathered note cites Jonah and tide theory. A cold warning warns of pneumonia risk. An advertisement touts Ham ling Wizard Oil for quick cold relief. A British editor’s remark laments a German airship sighting over town.
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Jonah
Petrita Eye Salve Advertised for Eye Health
Product description claims Petrita Eye Salve restores normal conditions despite disease or injury to the eyes. Sold by all druggists or Howard Bros in Buffalo. Note: ad fragment mentions Buffalo and a seller.
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Petrita
Howard Bros
Bufalo
Question about drunkenness raised after lecturer's speech
A tenor lecturer ends his talk with an invitation for questions. An earnest woman asks, Can a person get drunk on sauerkraut, citing her husband who signed the pledge. The exchange reflects curious audience engagement after the address.
Walker Born as Friend of Maine Named Smithers Child
A friend of Maine named Smithers recently named his youngest boy Walker, a choice noted by the reporter as a small local remark. The exchange mentions no other details about Lick of abies or Lustinsuisher Pedestrian.
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Maine
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Walker
Senate Wraps Up Sugar and Tobacco Schedules in Tariff Debate
Senate approves remaining sugar and tobacco schedules from finance committee. Aldrich allows reopening sugar amend if Clay wants to press. Bradley urges ending internal revenue tax on tobacco in hand. House debate on Porto Rico act stalls due to dwindling quorum.
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Clay
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Porto Rico
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Sercon
California
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Germany
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Mothers Who Have Daughters in Winchester Ind
A testimonial column presents Mrs May Den of Winchester Indiana praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after dramatic recovery from reproductive health issues. The piece invites other women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Separate anecdote features carpenters and a talkative son in Law.
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Winchester
Ind
Mrs. May den
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Planting in the Moon Superstition Debated by Agriculture Dept
The Washington Post reports the agricultural department seeks to dispel the old belief that moon phases affect crop growth and yield. While some farmers swear by lunar timing, experts argue against celestial influence, noting centuries of observation and Shakespearean references.
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Washington Post
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Newlywed's Simple Takes Before Marriage
A humorous exchange from Brooklyn Life shows Mrs Newlywed explaining she lived simply to avoid asking her father for money, while her husband recalls those days. The skit highlights the financial shift after marriage and parental dependence.
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Papa
Brooklyn
Telegraphic Brevities From A Busy News Day
Four girls and a young man drowned when a crossing tent capsized at Hackensack New Jersey. Representative Moore introduces a bill to make October 12 Columbus Day a legal public holiday. St Marys Cathedral Covington opens a vast glass window claiming the largest in the US and second largest in the world. M H De Young buys a New York loft building valued well over $1,000,000. US Venezuela relations restored as Pedro Rojas presents to President Taft.
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N. J
Moore
Pennsylvania
America
St. Mary's Cathedral
Covington
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M. H. de Young
The
San Francisco Chronicle
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New York
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Sunshine From Pure Food Grape-Nuts Letter Promotes Health
A Newburyport veteran credits Grape-Nuts with saving his life after rapid weight loss and illness. He describes severe dizziness night sweats and misdiagnosed consumption before breakfasting on the cereal. Within weeks he regained strength and gained 15 pounds, with wife supporting the testimony and affidavits offered.
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Newburyport
Mass
Old Orchard
Wellville
Pligs
Real Scare at Box Office Fright Worse Than Stage
The Washington Star quotes a theater promoter who jokes that being a manager means avoiding stage fright while facing receipts and expenditures. He notes box office fright surpasses stage fright in his line of work.
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Washington Star
Burdens Lifted From Bent Backs
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for back relief and kidney cure. It features Mrs. L. Spicer of 804 S Seventh St Se Kalb NL who reports dull side and back pain, headaches, and dizziness eased quickly. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box via Yuster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Doan
Donn
Yuster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Pocketed or not, Upshaw Ever?
An exchange about theft and a joke on keeping an automobile, featuring Bickerdyke and Upshaw Ever. The dialogue hints at a lighthearted urban anecdote with a play on pockets and car ownership.
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Ed? Bickerdyke
Murine Eye Remedy Promises Relief for Eye Pain
An advertisement claims Murine Eye Remedy soothes eye pain without smarting. It notes the product is compounded by experienced physicians in Chicago and invites readers to obtain the remedy through the Illustrated Eye Book free. It also cites a remark about illiteracy in Europe, stating two thirds cannot read or write.
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Munyon
Bright
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
THE
Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
Smokers Favor Lewis' Single Binder Ge Cigar Quality
Smokers grade Lewis' Single Binder Ge cigar higher than most ten cent cigars for quality and satisfaction, signaling a popular choice among price conscious smokers.
California Fig Syrup Co Reveals Product Statement
The advertisement explains that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna comply with a full ingredient disclosure to satisfy doctors and customers. It asserts purity through an original manufacturing method known only to the company and emphasizes that figs are used for taste while medicinal principles come from beneficial plants. It urges purchase of genuine products from the California Fig Syrup Co through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
California
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