A Naval Hero’s Story From the Civil War Era
L J Clark of Warren Ohio, early Lincoln volunteers, served in Porter’s mortar fleet at Vicksburg and Potomac campaigns. Wounded near Richmond, he later trained as a veterinary surgeon in Chicago. After years of weakness he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health and weight.
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Lincoln
L. J. Clark
Warren, Trumbull Co
Ohio
Admiral Porter
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Warren
Clark
Ohio Volunteers
Richmond
Ohio Village
Chicago
Ashland Ave
Not on Success Says Boston Traveler Quip
A Boston Traveler quote notes a remark that a man claimed he could marry any girl but has not pleased any yet. The exchange highlights witty social commentary without identifying individuals or locations.
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Boston
Open Letter on Trademark Claim for Castoria and Pitchers Castoria
Samuel Pitcher declares exclusive rights to the word Castoria and Pitchers Castoria in court filings. He identifies Dr. Samuel Pitcher of Hyannis Massachusetts as originator and asserts The Centaur Company holds authority, with Chas E Fletcher as president, noting the wrapper bears Fletcher's facsimile signature.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas E. Fletcher
Samuel Pitcher, M. D
Is Gobang Patriotic Asked After Havana Cigar Refusal
A New York World note reports Gobang asked if patriotic, with a quip about offering a Havana cigar and refusal. The fragment hints at playful banter over national sentiment and small tokens.
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Gobang
Havana
New York World
Cosmo Buttermilk Toilet Soap Ad Makes Bold Claims
An advertisement touts Cosmo Buttermilk Toilet Soap as making skin soft white and healthy and claims the product is sold everywhere. A second line cheekily adds Spare the rod and you miss half the pleasure of fishing.
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COSMO
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation. It promises relief forever for 10 or 25 cents, with a druggist refund if the product fails.
Wheat and Corn as Pig Food at Purdue Experiments
Purdue University reports feeding trials with growing pigs to compare corn, wheat, and mixtures. Subjects included 32 piglets from two full-sister sows, split into four groups with skim milk supplementation. Results show daily gains ranging from 1.02 to 1.16 pounds and cost per pound of live pork varying by diet, with corn alone costing 1.49 cents and dry wheat 4.57 cents to 4.69 cents depending on soaking.
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Purdue University
Shipping Grass Cattle Advice for Proper Car Transport
F D Coburn advises Nebraska Farmer readers that grass fed cattle ship poorly. He recommends penning and feeding hay before shipment and loading cars with feed but minimal moisture. Properly handled cattle arrive dry, well watered, and in good saleable condition to prevent founder and ensure price.
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F. D. Coburn
Nebraska
Early Marketed Sheep Payoff and Market Pushes
An exchange argues against castrating young lambs and suggests marketing all male sheep under a year to cut work and risk. It notes a ten month lamb brings more profit than a two year wether, stressing earlier sale boosts returns for rearing costs. The piece contends the profitable sheep is one that has never endured two winters.
A Farmer's View on Cattle and Sheep Rearing
The passage argues that winter snow or cold is common and markets change yearly. It suggests horned cattle sell well at ages two or three, and sheep should fetch good prices under one year. It also notes avoiding castration of male lambs to cut labor and risk.
Man Invents Good Thing, Another Profits Widely
A proverb-like observation notes that every time a man creates something valuable, another man often profits greatly from it. The remark underscores exploitation concerns in innovation and commerce.
Uncle Caleb’s Protest Sparks Rules Debate at Meeting
In a church or fraternal gathering, Uncle Caleb protests a rule limiting hand holding to three seconds, the major urging a tighter limit and a third observer. The clash ends with silence, signaling brewing trouble as the group adjourns amid murmurs.
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Uncle Caleb
Caleb
Monroe
Gas Poisoning From Domestic Illumination Hurts Many
A medical concern highlights headaches lassitude and inability to think clearly linked to toxic gas from home lighting. Ordinary illuminating gas can cause suffocation symptoms and lingering illness even without obvious exposure, subtly undermining health through headaches nausea and prostration.
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Gar
Youth Isn’t All Remembrance As Times Move On
A reflective note from the Philadelphia North American urges readers to forget sorrowful memories of youth and instead focus on present days while recalling the phrase Remember the Maine.
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Maine
Philadelphia
Proposed Alliance With England and Health Proposal
A short note argues for a US England alliance to deter foes while promoting health with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The ad-like endorsement claims the tonic steadies nerves and boosts appetite, urging readers to try it.
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England
United States
Wee Willie-Oo Learns to Talk Says Courrier Note
Fragment from a juvenile voice recounting speech lessons with a mother listening, reflecting early childhood chatter and household exchanges. The line captures a courtly era's spelling and pronunciation quirks.
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Bright
Willie
Courier
Cascarets Beauty Ad Promises Clean Blood for 10 Cents
A vintage advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic cleanses blood and liver to banish pimples boils blackheads and bilious complexion. It touts druggists' guaranteed satisfaction with prices 10c 25c and 50c and notes attention is needed for growth like flowers.
COSMO BUTTERMILE SOAP Promises Clear Skin
Advertises COSMO BUTTERMILE SOAP for a perfect complexion and healthy skin. Claims availability everywhere and adds a playful line about resolutions and flying.
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
Northwestern inventors receiving patents last week include Alfred L Brice Minneapolis clip for bicycle pedals George R Clements Rock Creek kite John Edgar Rochester bill coupling Lars H Larson Hartland corn planter Francis McTaggart Iroquois S D car coupling John Reuterberg Two Harbors combination lock Clarence O White and M B Lloyd Minneapolis apparatus for weaving coiled wire fabric Hugh Kirkwood Minneapolis design file case for sales books Consolidated Milling Company Minneapolis wheat flour trademark Patents Attorneys Merwin Lothrop Johnson St Paul
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Northwestern
Alfred L. Brice
Minneapolis
Minn
George R. Clements
Rock Creek
John Edgar
Rochester
Bill
Lars H. Larson
Hartland
Francis McTaggart
Iroquois
S. D
John Reuterberg
Two Harbors
Clarence O. White
M. B
Lloyd
Just a Trifle Fresh. Gerald-I'm not earning my salt
A brief Town Topics snippet notes a lighthearted exchange about salt and work, highlighting a playful domestic moment and social humor from the local page.
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Gerald
Geraldine
We Pay Expenses and Liberal Commissions Ad
A bold sales pitch promises refunds for unsatisfactory goods and generous credit terms. It promotes first class salesmen no bond required and a $50 guarantee tied to mail order purchases from Mfg Co Iowa City Iowa.
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Mfg. Co
Iowa City
Iowa
A Good Man Must Be Good as Well as Do Good
A brief aphorism notes that virtue equals both character and action. The quote emphasizes ethical behavior in daily life and public duties. It frames integrity as a dual standard of inner virtue and outward deeds.
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as an easy tobacco quit aid. It claims the product makes workers strong and promises cure guaranteed with a booklet available free from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Merling Remedy Company
Chicago
Neatsnal
New York
Sterling Remedy Co
Strain Hazards Lifting Loads and Ayer’s Pills Endorsement
A rural letter discusses back strain among workers especially farmers and the risk of liver trouble from heavy lifting. It cites H R W Bentley of Towner North Dakota who recovered after using Dr. J C Ayers Pills enabling him to tend seventy head of stock over winter. The notice touts Ayers Pills as a liver and digestion remedy and recommends pairing with Ayers Sarsaparilla for cathartic needs, with free carebook and address in Lowell Massachusetts.
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H.R. W. Bentley
Towner
North Dakota
H. R. W. Bentley
N. D
J. C. Ayer
Ayer
C. F. Alston
Quitman, Tex
First Threshing in Red River Valley Recounted
A Mandan Pioneer recalls the first threshing in the Red River valley in the winter of 1866 at McCauleyville Clay County Minnesota. He served at Fort Abercrombie and notes labor shortages with soldiers helping. Governor Briggs’ father served as commissary sergeant of Company A.
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Red River Valley
Fargo
McCauleyville
Clay County
Minn
Fort Abercrombie
Gov. Briggs
J. S. Nelson
Mandan
N. D
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Fragmentary text references a range of quotes about talking and a man fined ten dollars for sassing a judge. No identifiable persons, organizations, or concrete events are established in the readable content.
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Russell
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Binghamton,n.y
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Washington, D. C
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Funk & Wagnalls
Standard Dictionary
Mae
St. James’s
London
America
Standard
Beauty
Dr. Ayer
C.F. Alston
Quitman
Texas
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