Turkey: A Native American Bird Shaped by Cultures
The turkey, indigenous to America, features in legends of the Zunis and Pamunkeys and was sacred in some tribes. Cortes and Coronado documented its spread to Europe, where it was named in various tongues, while the bird’s global fame grew as it traveled with explorers and colonists.
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Peruna praised by Beverly man in testimonial
William H. Hinchliffe of Beverly Massachusetts writes that after four bottles of Peruna his catarrh improved significantly and he can do more work. He praises Peruna highly and notes Peruna Tablets are available for those who object to liquid medicines along with a free wellness booklet.
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Sam
Salmon Thrive in Maine Hatchery Efforts Fail to Provide Eggs
The Bureau of Fisheries reports humpback salmon were planted on the Maine coast in February 1914. Fish weighing five to seven and a half pounds appeared in Penobscot River, and twenty were captured alive near Bangor for egg collection. From two fish, 3,000 eggs were obtained on September 6 and sent to Craig Brook Hatchery for incubation. Local fishermen consumed many fish, while an employee at Green Lake Hatchery took fifteen fish last week. Fishways in Dennys River allowed passage, with both live and dead fish observed below the dams.
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Maine
Bureau of Fisheries
Penobscot River
Bureau
Bangor
Craig Brook
Green Lake Hatchery
Dennys River
Umbrellas in Action at Nive Battle 1813
The London Chronicle reports Grenadier Guards at the Nive redoubt near Bayonne on December 10 1813 held umbrellas to shield from rain. Wellington halted the practice saying the duke disapproves of umbrellas in action though officers may carry them in uniform at St James.
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London Chronicle
the Nive
Grenadier Guards
Bayonne
Wellington
Arthur Hill
St. James
Not Guilty and the Damages Question after Virginia Rail Disaster
A railway collision near a Virginia country town drew a quick response from a sharp Richmond lawyer. He found an injured old colored man moaning, but the man refused legal help saying he did not cause the wreck and could not be sued for damages.
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Virginia
Richmond
Flying fish and Pharaohs chariot wheel sighting retold
An old London Tit-Bits anecdote recalls a sailor and lad discussing wonders at sea. The tale mentions a flying fish as the strangest sight and a crossing of the Red Sea where a wheel of Pharaohs chariot supposedly caught on a dropped oar.
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Laddie
Red Sea
Laddig
London
Woman complains about bugs in the asylum
Mrs Gabb reads a newspaper and notes a complaint that the insane asylum is infested with bugs. Mr Gabb questions the blame for the condition.
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Mrs. Gabb
Mr. Gabb
Evasion and son debate about an eye opener
A brief exchange in the Boston Evening Transcript features a father explaining an eye opener to his son with a playful slang question and a simple answer comparing it to a alarm clock.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Their Advantage and the Curl of Marrows
A playful exchange on mermaid hair sparks a wider riff on marcel waves. The piece pivots to a satirical take on marriage as a five winter stretch and notes life insurance as a motive in a world where death seems inevitable.
His Silence a Compliment
A husband bluntly rebukes his wife as she vents over twenty one years of cooking failures. He defends his quiet praise and accuses women of failing to recognize a compliment. The exchange skews humorous and gendered in tone.
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John Henry
Swamp Root touted as remedy for kidney bladder troubles
The advertisement claims Dr Kilmer Swamp Root treats kidney and bladder issues for both women and men. It cites thousands of endorsements and offers 60 cent and 1 dollar sizes plus a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Parcel Post
Imer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Four-Year-Old Walk Leads to Bobolink Guess
Olive and her father stroll on a June morning. She points to a bird by the roadside and confidently calls it a bobolink after she proclaims she strictly heard it babble, prompting a lighthearted moment.
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Olive
Ten-Cent Christmas Box Becomes Car-Fare Aid
A couple discusses a ten-cent Christmas box. The partner vows not to forget it, and the next day four dimes are taken from the box to cover a shortfall in the car fare allowance.
One Year More
A brief humorous exchange from the New York World notes Percy’s growth, with a remark on his height and readiness for his father’s tennis trousers next summer.
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Percy
New York World
Extremist quip about a centenarian’s death in the poorhouse
A chilling exchange notes a man aged 102 dying in the poorhouse with a grim remark on his long life ending abruptly. The dialogue frames social neglect and mortality in stark, dark humor.
Wise Beyond His Years Teacher Prompted Geography Lesson
A geography class joke has Johnnie replying that the earth's division will be known only after the European war ends, reflecting wartime cynicism and humor from a pupil.
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Johnnie
Cute battle of wits ends with a sink wash suggestion
A playful jab about a friend’s sarcastic remark and a humorous image of a small creature being washed in a sink. The tone is light and teasing with urban slang.
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Sarcasticus
Try Denmon's Coffee In A World Of Possibilities
A brief, vintage tone piece contrasts a man forging his path with a woman pursuing affection. The ad likens the amateur actor to someone who sees endless options, and suggests Try Denmon's Coffee as a remedy for a woman’s longing for love.
Endorsed Medical Authorities Recommend Urine Analysis Remedy
Eminent doctors including Dr Eberle Braithwaite and Simon affirm urine seldom reveals disease specifics though knowledge of disease improves with testing. Send urine sample to Dr Pierce Buffalo NY for free advice. a new uric acid removing remedy is promoted with trial offers and inexpensive products for backache rheumatism gout and related conditions.
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Eberle
Braithwaite
Simon
Dr. Pierce
Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Toma
Lithia
Pierce
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