Bizarre Excerpts Reflecting Humour and Ads from a bygone Paper
A miscellany of humorous quips and notices appears, including a Boston anecdote about a polite papa and a poetic cry about a famous author's daughter. Also advertised are Western travel excursions via the Northwestern Line, and a railing satire on digestive ailments with a mock product called Hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
North-Western Line
Wisconsin
Michi- Fin
Iowna
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Wwring
Utah
Wisares
Chicago
North-Western
St'y
Pete the cat saves Grandma and Ethelwyn from a rug fire
In a New York Recorder tale, a kitten named Pete alarmed by a mouse ignites a coal on a rug. Grandma and Ethelwyn rush to safety as the fire is put out, and Pete earns a breakfast reward for awakening them. The story centers on pet loyalty and accidental heroism within a family scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhelwyn
Wigreunlen
Trnlsground
Grandma
Bohelwyn
Pete
Nile
Hit
Mannah
Thare
Ethelwyn
Lita
Anid Gramlin
Tua
Pete Edo
Ory
Lin
Granding
Lisa Mercyes
N.Y
Carrpta
Driseinta
Sterling Hennedy Co
New York City
Chicago
Brace
Jun Antor
Indianapolis Journal
Blue Jays and Soap Theft in Portland Cement Mischief
A quirky report from Uhienzo Tribune recounts a Massachusetts ornithologist and a soapmaker whose garden soap cake thefts sparked a comic chase. A German soap experiment ends when seven blue jays seize the cake, fling it to a roadbed, and the chunk lands, turning soap into cement as pursuit ensues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaya Imatty
Barnin Teef
Hamuels
Masachusetts
Adirondnel
Hird Stufenta
Aight Ang
Alighfood Park
Samwels
Chicago
Portland
Vahiaye
Hans
Uhienzo Tribune
Amusing toy patterns and a lawyer’s odd riddle
A fragmented passage describes decorative toy blades and wax seals, plus a humorous anecdote about a Chicago lawyer and a doctor with mixed infants. It also mentions inscriptions in a cathedral and a geography joke about Ireland as the old country, ending with a weather-related Topiee note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tho Ates
Instinct of Birds Their Own Way Out
A brief study notes bird instincts observed by naturalists. Oriole nesting choices defy bright colors yet favor inconspicuous dyes and secure hanging nests with multiple wraps. Wagtails adapt to Swiss steel wire nest materials while sparrows shift from wells to trees with hooded coverings to shed rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Pigeon Fantails and Breeding Craft in Scotland
Agricultural hints describe pigeon fantails and joliefied forms bred in Scotland, noting show standards and the care breeders take. It discusses erect posture, tail carriage, crop fullness, limb length, and the grooming needed for show readiness, with anecdotes from Robert Fulton and Meltish fanciers. It also covers general poultry care, laying, feeding, molting, fattening, and housing factors affecting productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Great Britain
Robert Fulton
McFulton
Orange Judd Farmer
Pigs and Husbandry Notes From Palm Journal
The item discusses pig management focusing on humane care, shelter, and diet to improve hog health and productivity. It argues against neglect and outlines practical housing, cleanliness, and balanced feeding. It also includes brief notes on wagon bed setups and hay rigging, plus marketing honey and sheep farming tips.
Syrup of Figs Promoted in 19th Century Ad Claim
A vintage advertisement text touts Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It asserts benefits for digestion, cold relief, and overall health via cleansing the kidneys, liver, and bowels. The copy targets general health improvement and urges purchase as a trusted remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Littis
Mark
Laa
Mamma
Papa
Boston Traum
Texas
Haat
Iostetters
Alan
Max
Therm
Atchison Globe Jaxonanee
Diderar
Hood
Ged Hood
Waiite
Hamilton- Brow
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Moren Bros
Canton
Mars
USA
Crete
Coop Farm
S Coun
Sean
the Tramp
Ice
Ling Tong
Sid Ethelwyn
Semuethingy
Dean
Pete, Tus Tha
Cathedral of
Mian
Egypt
Jim
Fesson
Howdred
Pantail PeeroNe
Pias
Palm Journal
Reval
U.S
Indianapolis
Jannino
Pope
Hall
Porto Arate
Alesse
Tierce
Pierce
Evert Vieseriytot
minnDall Shea
Jefferson St. Merpaig
Aioe Erate Poe Siam
Memphis, Tenn
Gayoso Hotel
JRES
Ihie Waper
N. Ek. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
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