Birds and a Bold Passenger on a Sleeper Train
A Chicago man Jerry travels toward New York overnight in a conventional train’s chair cars. He shares a compartment with a sleeping passenger, aids an escape plan, then faces arrest in Buffalo before a wrongful identification is corrected in Chicago. A second vignette features a father searching for his daughter and a playful street scene. Also notes tobacco’s East Asian spread since 1815.
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New York Sun
John’s Mother Praises Doctor in Confidence Ad Ad
John’s Mother extols a trusted California Syrup remedy for children with bilious unsettled stomachs and faint appetites. It claims gentle purgation, toning of bowels and stomach, and increased vitality. The letter cites Mrs. Hill of Omaha Nebraska and notes widespread use with four million bottles annually.
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Joseph W. Hill
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Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for girls
A 1910s era notice urges support during adolescence detailing nervousness and distress in girls. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe herbal tonic to steady nerves, boost appetite, and aid overall female health, with a trial offer and Buffalo New York origin. A stray line about wolves and sheep adds sensational texture to the clipping.
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