Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney disease and related urinary issues. It claims high efficacy for back pain liver and bladder problems, urges readers to obtain a sample and a free book, and lists Binghamton New York as the company base.
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Kilmer
Yin Parone
Kilmer Co
Bing
Hamton
N. Y
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamtog, N. Y
Hidden Suffering in Cairo Amidst Blindness and Hasheesh
Harriet Quimby describes Cairo’s streets filled with blind beggars, deafening flies, and prevalent ophthalmia. She notes many blind in both low and high classes, widespread hasheesh use among urban poor, and a curious cultural awareness of the evil eye, with vendors selling fly whistles adorned with beads and palm leaf fiber.
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Cairo
Egypt
Harriet Quimby
Leslie's Weekly
Lost Contract Over Empty Fountain Pen
A salesman recounts losing a large order when the executive’s fountain pen ran dry, delaying the ink and ending the deal. Bowen notes he later made fountain pen checks part of his routine as a remedy.
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James N. Bowen
Kodol For Indigestion Promoted By Vendor
An advertisement warns that indigestion begins with headaches belching and bad taste and may become chronic if untreated. It touts Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia as a remedy to aid digestion and improve appetite, sold by W. H. Buttington.
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W. H.buttington
Fiery Charles Reade and Ellen Terry's Stage Return
The article recounts Ellen Terry leaving the stage at twenty for six years in the country, her return prompted by Charles Reade who pledged to pay her 200 a week. Reade and Terry clash over leaving his company after a disastrous tour, with Terry urging departure as others could fill roles. Reade rebukes harshly, while an older companion defends Terry. Manchester Guardian notes the exchange and dynamics between the actress and the fiery author-manager.
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Ellen Terry
Christopher St. John
Charlies Reade
Hertfordshire
Charles Reade
Miss Terry
Reade
Phillippa Chester
Nelly
Manchester Guardian
Vanishing Trousers Trick Described For Marital Mischief
A short note explains a simple prank where a confederate with a bag of tinware persuades a wife to exchange her husband’s trousers for tin pans. The trick hinges on a staged advertisement and a frightened reaction, ending with the wife presenting tins on the table. Described in a cheeky Judge magazine tone.
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Fr. Pitzer
Nervous Groom Marries as Rain Delays Ceremony
A groom nervous yet humorous endures his wedding, saying yes and signing the register with minor ink blots. He and his bride exit to Mendelssohn as rain starts to fall, drawing amused laughter from guests and a tense moment with his mother-in-law and wife.
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Mendelssohn
London
A Patient Dog
A Chicago Tribune tale describes two dogs owned by a man, a mastiff and a small Spitz. The mastiff Don was trained to lie down and only touch food on the command Eat, but his mistress forgot the cue, returning to find the dog patiently guarding the breakfast untouched on the plate.
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Don
Chicago Tribune
Blunt Dr Dougal of Keith and his dry replies
An Aberdeen society member since 1795 known for blunt talk. A talkative woman asked why her tongue needed rest and a patient lamenting eye trouble heard the doctor advise that it is better to suffer with them than without.
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Dougal
Keith
Aberdeen Society
Curran Retort Wins Against Judge in Famous Exchange
Lord Brougham cites Curran and Judge Robinson as a supreme repartee duel. Curran taunts a brutal attempt to crush him by claiming no precedent. The judge threats disbarment fail as Curran quips this term would be his best commitment.
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Curran
Justice Robinson
John Philpot Curran
Lord Brougham
Robinson
Not the Store He Meant
A husband, fuming over crumpled shopping bills, is consoled by his wife who charms him with memories of courtship. He recalls his anger but insists the remark had nothing to do with a department store, in a humorous Boston Courier tone.
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Boston Courier
Scotland's psalmody leader and the letter gae tradition
London Notes and Queries outlines the role of the precentor in Church of Scotland, who read lines from a lectern before leading congregational singing. The precentor, called the letter gae, started each line at the first note, chanting in a slow monotone and breaking into music at the pulpit. The practice tested both musical and literary skill, yielding curious, sometimes edifying results in metrical psalms and rural precentors’ performance.
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Church of Scotland
Scotland
London
When to Shoot a Critic
At a Garrick club supper in London years ago a dramatic manager joked about shooting critics. Joseph Knight, the critic, replied with wit that he would not object to being shot if spared from attending the manager’s latest theater entertainments.
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Garrick Club
London
Joseph Knight
The Federal Convention’s Influential Founders
Sixty two members framed the U S Constitution with Washington Franklin Hamilton and Madison as the pivotal figures. Washington’s patriotism Franklin’s common sense Hamilton’s nationality drive and Madison’s democracy fused into what Mr Gladstone called the greatest piece of work that ever sprang from the human mind.
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United States
Washington
Franklin
Hamilton
Madison Washington
Madison
Mr. Gladstone
The Valuable Book Comment in a Philadelphia Press Style
A dialogue pits Nurithh against Magley and Wise as the Philadelphia Press notes sharp wit about knowledge. Magley denounces Nurithh as ignorant while Wise quips that Nurithh’s knowledge fits a pocketbook, hinting at a satirical exchange on learning and wealth.
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Nurithh
Magley
Wise
Philadelphia Press
Granger and Timson Discuss House Hard Times
Hopeful exchange as Granger asks about progress at the house. Timson replies they are nearly out of everything except debts and, if current trends continue, should be out of debt soon.Boston Transcript.
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Granger
Timson
Jwe
Boston Transcript
Safe Scheme Between Mrs Phoxy and Mr Phoxy
Terre Haute Tribune notes a quirky exchange about sending a card for an at home visit. Mr Phoxy suggests telling Borem that Jenks is coming to induce a sense of urgency as Borem owes him money.
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Mr. Phoxy
Boremis
How to Tell If Eggs Are Fresh Says Clerk
A cashier in Houston prompts a quirky exchange about freshness with a customer asking how to tell if eggs are not fresh. The humorous line “That lady, I wished to know” punctuates the store scene in the Houston Post style.
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Houston Post
Funeral for George Bosworth Held After Train Injury
The funeral of George Allen Bosworth, fatally injured on a New York New Haven Hartford passenger train near East Warren, was conducted at his Hampden Meadows home. Rev. H W Warren led the service with a large gathering from Barrington Warren Bristol and beyond. Floral tributes numbered 384 from Bates College faculty class of 08 and others. Burial followed at Prince's Hill Cemetery Barrington.
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George Allen Bosworth
New York,New Haven & Hartford Railroad
East Warren
Joseph Bosworth
Hampden Meadows
H.W. Warren
First Baptist Church
Warren
Barrington
Bristol
Providence
Niantic
Conn
Lewiston
Maine
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Bates College
Barrington High School
John Hogan
East Providence
Peter Barr, Jr
B. G. Garret
Riverside
Lester Beals
Prince’s Hill Cemetery
Spreyer and Heck Wed in Simple Providence Ceremony
George Spreyer of Providence and Magdalena Wilhelmena Heck of this town wed at 4 p m yesterday at Rev Buicks German Lutheran Church on Union avenue Providence The death of the bride's father in Germany prompted an informal ceremony They will live in Arlington after a brief wedding trip to Boston The bride, German born, worked at the National India Rubber Company shoe department The groom is a baker formerly with Charles I Dimond now employed in Arlington The couple's friends wish them happiness
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George Spreyer
Providence
Magdalena Wilhelmena Heck
Mr. Buicks
Union Avenue
Germany
Boston
Arlington
Fred Marz
Thames Street
National India Rubber Company
Charles I. Dimond
A. W. Noll
Spreyer
His Shave and His Nerve
A youth nervously enters a barber shop and asks for a shave rather than a haircut. The barber humorously shaves with the razor’s back, teasing the narrative with bravado and a wary client who remarks on the rough edge. The piece, sourced from the Baltimore News, showcases bold diction and a playful street vignette.
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Jack
Baltimore News
Self Winding Watches Recall Brequet Legends
A collector laments modern watchmaking and praises Brequet as the pinnacle. He notes Brequet timepieces from the past, including self winding models with dancing figures and hourly tunes, valued at around 2.5 dollars each, winding by the wearer’s steps. He recounts owning a self winder that keeps good time after years.
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Breguet
France
New York Press
The Address on the Letter
A New York Globe excerpt laments Decline of punctuation on envelopes as letters lose proper spacing and punctuation. The postman recalls ten years ago mail directions followed schoolbook rules with periods after abbreviations and commas after names. Now many envelopes lack punctuation entirely.
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United States
New York Globe
Bristol Clambakes Carnival and Charity Events Schedule
Sept 8 Sunday annual clambake by Bristol Council Knights of Columbus at Fox Hill. Sept 14 Saturday evening Vance in Portuguese Hall Wilson's Lane for Portuguese Church. Oct 7 14 Carnival and fair by Bristol Train of Artillery in their State Street armory.
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Bristol Council
Knights of Colum
Hall Room Boys
Bristol
Fox Hill
Vance
Bristol Train of Artillery
State Street
Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia Listed
A newspaper-style notice promotes Kodol For Indigestion and Dyspepsia as a remedy for chronic stomach discomfort. It claims the product digests food itself, supports stomach function, and strengthens health. Sold by W. H. Buffington.
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W. H. Buffington
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