New Patent Dust-Proof Stem Winding Watch Case
Dust Proof stem winding open face case offered for railroad men travelers miners and others exposed to water and dust. Claims airtight water resistant bezel secured by screw and available in gold or silver with testimonials from Bently and Raymond about submersion tests and reliability. Sold by first class jewelers.
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Varposta
Grorata
B. W. Bently
Curnton
Iowa
Ellery Watch
Ellery
Raymond
At's Well that Ends Well in a Ball Night Romance
Two officers of the -th regiment plot to attend a gala ball while one guard is due at the Royal bank. A chase with the colonel follows as Kendal tries to balance duty and a forbidden romance with the Lindsey girl, ending in a lenient reprimand and a later wedding toast.
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Brereton
Kendal
Martinet
Lindsey
Singleborough
Pines
Leslie
Capt. Kendal
Royal Bank
Her
Chance
Maddox
Th Lancers
Adonis
Harry Kendal
Harry
Coronel
Dickson
Captain Kendal
D— Street
Toderstand
Miscellany of maxims on virtue and human nature
A collection of aphorisms on humility, friendship, time, reflection, adversity, and joy. It contrasts genuine merit with pretension and notes how truth and independent thought influence belief and behavior. The tone urges positive conduct and thoughtful judgment.
True love and marriage unite hearts with society
The passage speaks of love as a force that binds two people to social life and humanity. It asserts that true love strengthens individuals by linking them to a higher, richer world through right marriages.
Messengers in Blue Uniforms Shape Wall Street Motion
The New York Times details the vital role of messenger boys in blue uniforms who shuttle bets and messages across Wall Street and city life. Brokers rely on the fleet youths before opening and after hours, with many rising from messenger duty to permanent positions in banks and offices.
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New York
United States
Stock Exchange
Wall-street
Wall Street
The Man with a Story at the Veranda
A Boston Transcript excerpt follows a group on a veranda as the man with a story repeats a tale to each listener. The companions interrupt with jokes and memories while the veteran recalls a Civil War anecdote. He eventually walks away, leaving everyone unsettled by the delayed storytelling.
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Jack Robbins
Jack
Huckleberryville
Hulda
Billy Smith
Billy
Charley Sprague
Charley
Square
Sprague
Ben
Boston
Boston Transcript
Countryman Seeks Railroad Work Ends With Bruised Lesson
A new arrival in Atlanta sought railroad work and accepted a car coupler position for ten dollars a week. He soon learned the job involved rough handling as he returned battered from attempting to learn tasks. He declares he is heading home, quitting the line after three days.
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Atlanta
Altoether
Lincolnton
A Tale Of A Juror And A Nervy Illinois Judge
Judge Davis recalls a storied Illinois judge who told jurors his views on the case. After hours of deliberation, one juror stood alone. the judge rebuked him. The juror rose, saying he was the only one on the judge's side.
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Davis
Illinois
Advertiser Seeks Note: Out of Business Yet Sells Past Goods
A weary stranger enters a country newspaper and asks for advertising to celebrate his failed store. He proclaims a neck of past bargains and declares all his stock sold below cost. He explains the aim is to make the public feel they missed a grand opportunity and to support the local paper. He pays three months in advance and departs, vowful and restless.
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George Skiddings
New York
Jokers and Shock Kill At Pittsburg Mills
Introduction of electric light at Pittsburg mills led to risky pranks by workers. A green hand lit a pipe with an iron rod and was killed by the shock. A separate incident saw a worker die after touching a defective carbon point with a long steel rod. The piece warns that jokery with current is dangerous.
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Pittsburg
English Sparrows Introduced Across Eastern Cities in 19th Century
The English sparrow's arrival began in 1858 with Deblois in Portland and spread to New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other eastern towns. Initial importers hoped to curb tree worms with the birds, sometimes using oil-soaked tree trunks, and by 1869 Philadelphia released about a thousand birds. The species multiplied rapidly, now common from the Atlantic to the Rockies, prompting questions about their true benefit.
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Deblois
Portland
Maine
Schieffelin
New York
Madison Square
Central Park Commissioners
Jersey City
Boston
Philadelphia
Germantown
Rocky Mountains
Europe
Brooklyn
Now They Parted in the Usual Way Song Tease
A new song titled Now They Parted is discussed with humorous speculation about a couple parting ritual. The narrator mocks lingering goodbyes and repeated kisses, suggesting a familiar scene remembered from years past.
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Tuy
Don’t Dit In THE House. Rough on Rats product promo
A brief advertisement touts Rough on Rats as an effective remedy for rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers priced at 65 cents. It markets a home pest control solution in a compact sales pitch aimed at household readers.
Wells' Rough on Corns advertised cure
Quick complete permanent cure for corns warts and bunions promoted by Wells.
The Light of Other Days Whale Oil and Mutton Tallow
A glimpse into historical illumination methods with whale oil and mutton tallow described as common light sources. The note hints at period practices and materials used for everyday lighting.
Shafer Pure Fruit Syrups Delights Temperance Drink
Shafer's pure fruit syrups mixed with ice water in a one to five ratio create a delightful temperance beverage. The note claims it is nutritious and healthful and suitable for all, especially those with fevers, and it is offered by fine grocers.
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Shafer
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Hope Street
American Watch Co
Waltham, Mass
Arif
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Inerme Clos Niojafel Rios
U. S
A. Richmond Medical Co
Props
St. Joseph
Chas. N. Crittenton
New York City
Carter
Mal Addresa Carter Medicine Co
AVENA
Cis “Otis ‘Munro
Otis Munro
Coloni
Brereton Ted
Hoop
Apollo
Madame
J. H. Young & Co
Marnriep
Charles
Cross
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