Sim Pingree's California Letter in Greenhollow
In Elijah Wiswell's store post office a village crowd follows Sim Pingree as a letter from Cyrus Badger in California explodes into belief that Sim will strike it rich. Sim's faith and humor carry him through mockery until a humble marriage to Cynthy Jane and family life reshape his idea of luck and chance.
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Elijah Wiswell
Simeon Pine
Sim
Sim Pingree
Greenhollow
Gorham
Callier
Hazlitt
Eph Hazlitt
Furrin
Eph
Zachariah Avery
Zach
Liph
Elijah Wisewell
Jim Dorgin
Cy Underhill
Jim Durgin
Simeon Pingree
Maine
Cirkler — Minin
Jim Urgin
Torlents
Minin
Cynthy Jane Reynolds
Simeon
Cyrus Badger
Elijah
Uncle Zach
Gran’ther
Jim Daurgin
Brest
Shane
Cynthy Jane
Dan Wingate
Dan
Sam Ellis
Californy
California
Jess
Cynthy
Jane
Harper's Azar
English Boaster Faces Bedbug Prank At Inn
An English traveler in the eastern states boasts of English superiority. The innkeeper fills his bed with six crabs, lights a candle, and exits. The guest discovers bedbugs and is told they are bedbugs, with a quip about beating England. Also notices Carter's Little Liver Pills claim gentle liver stimulation and bowel regulation, sold by J. H. Young & Co.
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Carter
Couton
England
America
J. H. Young & Co
Gartor
Carter Medicine
Park Place
New York City
J.H. Young £ CO
Toy Pistol Aimed at Enemies Cited In Saratoga Note
The Saratoga Journal quotes a provocative line about harming foes by a toy pistol. The remark contrasts a literary wish with a literal weapon, signaling a satirical or cautionary note on threats among rivals.
Skins Cured by Cuticura and Blood Purifier
A collage of patent medicine ads tout Cuticura external and soap with Cuticura Resolvent internal for severe skin ailments. Also promises medical works by sending stamps, and promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with trials. Mentions a misers tale and catarrh cures via Ely s Cream Balm. Includes druggists and wholesalers references.
Observations on Virtue and the Law of Light
A portable miscellany of maxims on self reliance economy and virtue. It cites Horace and Demosthenes-like exhortations about application, discipline, and observing order. The piece blends reflections on happiness envy money and belief, urging steadfastness and reverence toward a higher power.
The Christian Cathedral Windows of Hawthorne Vision
A compact reflection echoes Hawthorne on the Christian faith as a grand cathedral. Inside, each ray of light reveals a harmony of unspeakable splendor, while standing outside cannot grasp the glory within.
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Hawthorne
Voices of the Press Speak to the People
Quoted line from Rufus Choate extols the press as a clear, powerful voice reaching the public without pulling people from work or home. The quotation emphasizes media influence versus interruption in daily life.
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Rufus Choate
Boston's Polite Man Escapes Collision With Witty Apology
In Boston a highly polite man avoids blame after colliding with a hurried stranger. He lifts his hat and remarks that if he caused the collision he asks pardon, if the other did, no mention is made, then he moves on unaware of fault.
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Boston
Hands that Win Votes and Warm Hearts
A sermon argues that genuine handshakes boost church warmth and curb saloon influence. It urges every church member to form a handshaking brigade, greet warmly after prayer meetings, and put real heart into every welcome to retain socially inclined youths.
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Chary
Beauty contest stirs Hungary with festival winner
At the People's Festival in Budapest a beauty contest drew over 150 entrants. Miss Cornelis Szekely, 16, won first prize as the fairest, with bracelets of gold and gems awarded. The event showcased Hungary's diverse feminine ideals and drew wide European attention.
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Buda Pesth
Hungary
Pettus
Cornelis Szekely
Illustrated
Europe
How the States Were Named
An overview of how U S states got their names. Virginia honors Elizabeth I the Virgin Queen Florida recalls Easter Sunday Pasqua Florida or Feast of Flowers Louisiana honors Louis XIV Alabama meaning Here we rest Mississippi long river Arkansas smoky water Carolinas after Charles IX Georgia for King George II Tennessee river of the bend Kentucky head of the river Ohio beautiful Iowa drowsy ones Minnesota cloudy water Wisconsin wild rushing channel Illinois illini tribe Missouri muddy Missouri Oregon Indian name California Cortez Massachusetts country around the great hills Connecticut long river Maryland Henrietta Maria New York Duke of York Pennsylvania Penn's woods Delaware Lord Delaware New Jersey Sir George Cartaret Maine France Rhode Island Rhodes in the Mediter ranean Texas Mexican name for the western region.
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Virginia
Elizabeth
Walter Raleigh
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Louisiana
Louis
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Kansas
Carolinas
Charles the Ninth
France
Georgia
George the Second
England
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Missouri
Oregon
Cortez
California
Massachusetts
Great Hills
Connecticut
Maryland
Henrietta Maria
Charles
New York
Duke of York
Pennsylvania
Penn’s Woods
William Penn
Delaware
New Jersey
Sir George Cartaret
Jersey
Maire
Maine
Queen Henrietta
Vermont
Vertmont
Green Mountain
New Hampshire
Hampshire County
Laconia
Rhode Island
Rhodes
Texas
United States
Largest Town in the County Pranks and Coonskin Offer
A wild eyed red nosed man from Kickemwit shows up at the post office with coonskins to sell. He pesters a downtown lady and then tries the bank president and cashier with offers to buy or swap furs. The town’s leaders grow exasperated as the cranky salesman hypes the big claim, while townsfolk joke about the “largest town” boast and the odd scene ends amid odd ads and splintered text.
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Kickemwit
Hanner
Hull
What a Boxy Will Do
A Hawkeye quote extols the stubborn mischief of a boy who zigzags through a day of playful adventures. He roams miles, swims long hours, and dodges chores yet remains a loyal friend in all weather. The piece humorously contrasts boyish antics with parental expectations.
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Jones
Hawkeye
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Ad
A vintage advertisement urges relief for coughs and colds with Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle. It emphasizes reliability and quick relief.
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Dr. Bull
Orcutt's Sure Rheumatic Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims Orcutt's Sure Rheumatic Cure treats rheumatism neuralgia and sciatica from within, not externally. It asserts the medicine is tested by a regular druggist, used for years, and warns rheumatism is a blood disease not curable by external applications. It invites readers to buy and follow directions to be free of the disease.
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Orcutt
Dear Sir I found instant relief from rheumatism with Sure Rheumatic Cure
George B. Cook of Oakdale Mass states he long suffered rheumatism and on a Woonsocket visit took one bottle of Sure Rheumatic Cure and felt immediate relief, offering his endorsement so others may know of the fast results and asking for publication.
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N. Oncutt
Woonsocket
George B. Cook
Oakdale
Mass
Sure Rheumatic Cure Proves Cure for Sciatica, 1882 Letter
Mrs Wm J Orchard of Blackstone Massachusetts writes praising Sure Rheumatic Cure after claiming to be cured of three years sciatic rheumatism. She allows use of her name as proof of the remedy’s power and urges others with similar afflictions to try it. Dated Woonsocket Rhode Island August 21 1882.
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Wm. J. Orchard
Blackstone
Mass
N. Orcutt
Woonsocket, Rt. I
Four Weeks on Crutches A Rhode Island Cure Tale
Mrs Rufus Holley of Lincoln Rhode Island says her husband suffered rheumatic pain for years and could not rise without help. After using Orcutts Sure Rheumatic Cure as directed he was able to work on the farm without crutches in three days. Signed W A Tolley Lincoln April 4 1882.
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Rufus Holley
Lincoln
R. I
Orcutt
Waaity
A. P. Tolley
Ws. N. Orcutt
Sir
J. D. Smith
Laconia
N. H
Sure Rheumatic Cure Proves Effective Says Albert Wetherell
Albert Wetherell of Woonsocket reports a long rheumatic attack on his foot followed by two days of Orcutt's Sure Rheumatic Cure. He claims immediate relief and lasting health, praising the product.
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Orcutt
Albert Wetherell
Meat and Provisiona
Woonsocket
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Royal Baking Owder Co
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Ely
Ery’s Cream Balm Co
Owego
N. Y
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Beatles
Cox
Ailaick
J. HH. Young & CO
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Dr. King
Onty
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Demosthenes
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