Fragmented 19th century clipping shows violence and politics interwoven
A garbled newspaper fragment mixes a violent assailant in Philadelphia with mentions of socialists, state finance, and a Washington warning about new naval arms policy. It notes a court case, a prison sentence for embezzlement, and a chaotic set of political and industry references including Standard Oil, railroad events, and Annapolis military schooling. The piece blends multiple unnamed individuals and places, creating a snapshot of late era concerns without coherent narrative.
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Ricker Pearce in 19th century ad
A penny dreadful style testimonial cites Ricker M. Pearce of 231 So Orange St New Jersey praising Dean's Kidney Pills for relieving kidney congestion and headaches after bad weather. The ad claims eight years of lasting cure and markets the product at 50 cents a bottle from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. It also includes a lore fragment about Hon. Tily Haines and the origin of the Haines family in Sudbury Massachusetts.
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Revere
Dean
Ricker M. Pearce
Orange St. Reward
N. J
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
A Cure for Debility Williams Pink Pills Promised Remedy
A contemporary advert from an old newspaper extols Williams Pink Pills for weakness and bloodlessness claiming restoration of vigor and health. It recounts a Tipton West Virginia case where spring use revived a person’s strength and blood, urging readers to seek the Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady New York for further information. The note ends with a Rochester Herald reference to a Supreme Court decision affecting an octopus tax issue.
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C. Legs
Tipton
W. Va
Sen van Brassendal
Larsien Wan
Seanad
Wron
Williams
Bert
Dr. Wiliams Medicine Co
Schemectady
N. Y
Meaney Wibre Giessen Zoo Monkey Cataract Surgery Adornment
In Breslen Zoological garden a spider monkey operated on for cataract now wears a strange facial adornment. The creature seems well and understanding the odd display, amid other odd notes about promotions and cautions on health products and a snippet about M Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaney
Wibre Giessen
Breslen Zoological Garden
Sensible Obstacle: Congress Fights Consular Reform
The Detroit News notes Congress faces an insuperable obstacle to consular reform. It would prune many soft jobs, posing a political barrier to changes in the diplomatic staff structure.
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Congress
Detroit News
Important to Mothers Beamioe Care for Infants and Children
Fragmentary note urges safe remedies for infants and children. Reads as a cautious health advisory stressing safety and proper care by mothers. Not enough readable specifics to identify products or organizations.
Licht Bignature of Y ts Un Prom 80 Yorn U Te are the Bag
Fragmentary lines from the Baltimore Sun mention movements to raise the president salary and the persistent pool of applicants for the post. The text is garbled but implies ongoing discussions about official compensation and candidate interest.
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Baltimore Sun
Japan's Christian Endeavor grows to 128 societies
A spring suggestion urges Garfield Tea for health benefits. The text notes Japan's First C E Society formed by missionaries' children and that it met only at annual mission station gatherings. It then reports Japan now has 128 Christian Endeavor societies.
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Japan
C. E. Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Society of the Missionaries’ Children
Christian Endeavor
St Louis Politician Pondering Health Remedies
In St Louis a well known witty and portly politician faced distress from growing stomach issues. After trying various remedies, a friend's suggestion led him to bathe, amid reflections that wretchedness often stems from excessive desires.
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St. Louis
New Poet Joins Caroling Biusen Staff in Poetry Chair
Dr Clark of Angrion joins the Caroling Biusen as poetry chair and will publish weekly original verse. This week features November Ninteen Pour, a sentimental piece dedicated to a lady, followed by Friendable In Good Old Summer Time and Chasing One or Two. More hopeful verse is promised from Cilleen as spring nears.
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Clark
Angrion
Caroling Biusen
Cilleen
Private Stamp Collection Considered for Government Purchase
A Flemington New Jersey stamp collector Hiram E Deats owns a premier private collection valued among the nation s finest. Congressman Gardner introduced a bill to have the government purchase the collection. An anecdote from Harper s Weekly recounts a Philippine clerk s sharp English and bold reply to an overdue bill in a Chicago office.
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Hiram E. Deats
Flemington
N. J
United States
Gardner Hi
House of Representatives
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A newspaper advertisement urges women to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease menstrual pain irregularities and related symptoms. Irene Crosby of East Savannah endorses the remedy, claiming it restored her health and advising others to seek treatment and information from Lydia Pinkham's contacts.
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Lydia S. Pinkham
Misa Irene Crosby
Charlton Street
Savannah
Lydia P. Matham Wegelatte
H. Pinkham
Mia
Sam
Lynn
Maas
Lydia
Pinkham
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W. Kual
Philadelphia
Arellae Te Vorala Cannert Association
Detroit
Mich
Epeard
Eis Shercok
Forier
Ale Suner
Toda
Sieh
Crue
Acini Psig
Incest
NASA
New York
Sisswly Phion
Ian Randolpn Hearst
Cniseston
Danas
Mmmarrir Vibe
Trom
Gratsoboo
Paul Urban
Fa Weccoscionn Sansebcasie
Standard OM Company
Officies
Decatur
Sandard Oil Trust
Munele
Urbana
G.L. Dobyns
Maysvile
Artas
Is Academy
Annapolis
Snashiva
Sident Roosevelt
Er Tron
Tall Grase
Tily Haines
Bos ‘On
Haines
America
England
Walter
Watertown
Sudbury
Chua
Suprem
Octopus
Rochester Herald
Biogd
Rhen
H.R
M. Rockefeller
Philadelphia Ledger
Sens
St. Jacobs
Chicago
Philippines
Sir—Thiata
Harper's Weekly
Wa Ere
Rgus
THE
Fis
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Saette
Battarne Predits
Rayeneses
Hiveraia Bank
Biss
Irene Crosby
Ming i
Staten
Canada
Otaw
Crawford
Ninth Street
Kansas City
Mimsous
Gof
Winchester
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