Fragmented Miscellany of 1907 Notes and Conversations
A jumbled late-19th to early-20th century collage blends personal anecdotes, social scenes, and domestic advice. It touches on illness and remedies, a civic ball encounter on the East Side, a boastful quote from Er Snodgrass, and a laundry starch pitch. Included are stray dialogues about a wedding party, a courting scene, and a best man selection at a wedding exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Magonnigle
Har Rs
California Fig Syrup Co Laxative Trusted by Families
The well informed seek a mild laxative with gentle action and familiar benefits. The product combines Syrup of Figs and Senna to aid the bowels, marketed as ethical and family friendly. Manufactured by the California Syrup Co and sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Illeaing
Paige Ty
Children Recite Bible Verses for Blue Ribbon Prize
A Sunday school infant class of 4 to 8 year olds performs verse recitations for a blue ribbon. Twenty of thirty children respond with “Walk in the light” as the teacher calls for verses. One by one more hands rise, with Julia and Arthur among the first to speak, while the group hopes all will earn the ribbon.
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Julia
Arthur
The Wizard and the Solar Eclipse Chickens Tale
A University of Pennsylvania expedition observed a solar eclipse in the south. A professor told a household helper that chickens would roost at 11 relock, prompting skepticism. The darky replied with astonishment and humor about timing and chickens not being batched a year earlier.
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University of Pennsylvania
Tom
Darky
Harper's Weekly
Britain plans punitive expedition against Zakka Khels in India
Britain dispatches seven thousand soldiers to confront the Zakka Khel tribe in a planned punitive expedition. Facing 30,000 warriors, the operation follows a series of raids marked by treachery, plunder and murder. The routine cycle of conflict with wary tribes is noted, with Britain engaging about once every ten years.
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Britain
India
Great Britain
A Comparison of Plans to Make a Dollar Do More War
In a dialogue a economist urges a plan to force a dollar to do more war while Farmer Corntessel explains his experience with a dollar is like a horse that bucks and bolts, eluding control even when gripped tight.
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Economist
Corntessel
Doctor's Prescription Acknowledges Wrong While Advising Exercise
A doctor notes the husband needs more activity and warns against staying indoors. The quarrel erupts as the wife urges him outside. Realizing the misstep, the doctor exits promising to return with a prescription and to follow up later.
The Ways of Counts
A humorous or satirical reflection on foreign counts and American girls contrasts moneyed Counts with American iris. The quip ponders mutual disinterest across cultures, highlighting social stereotypes in a wry exchange.
A Dimcutty Quote Reflected in Baltimore Talk
A chatty item quotes A Dimcutty advising a son to marry to gain a home, noting only a few girls own houses, reflecting Baltimore era sentiment about property and marriage.
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Dimcutty
Baltimory
Man Credits Dean's Kidney Pills For Recovery
John Armationg of Cloverport Kentucky, once bedridden with kidney disorders, describes severe swelling and vision decline before using Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports rapid improvement and current strength, endorsing the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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John Armatrong
Cloverport
Dean
Fosten Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Part He Pref Joaquin Miller and Mild Wit
Readable scraps recount verse poet Joaquin Miller in San Francisco visits and a hostess quips about a Paris gown. A Boston lodger jokes with landlady about a hypnotist. A roof crew tale ends with a punch about satisfaction and contentment with Molly Cairey as wife.
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Joaquin Miller
Sierras
San Francisco
Mr. Miller
Lippincott
Postum and Cheerfulness Boost Health and Mood
A Washington woman credits stopping coffee with restoring her health and energy. Four years ago doctors warned she might not live long due to nervous issues. After switching to Postum she reports renewed strength, can perform housework, care for two children, and writes cheerfully despite a busy schedule.
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Washington
Iam
Postum Lowe
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wes
Wheat yields and farm profit report from Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw Sask November 18 1907 report from Mr SK Rathwall notes 500 acres wheat at about 22 bushels per acre with 200 acres cut before frost selling at 85 cents per bushel yielding 18 per acre minus costs. 300 acres frost damaged net 13 per acre not including twine seed or labor. oats 50 bushels per acre at 35 cents gives 17 per acre. Overall profit anticipated despite late spring frost and limited rail cars.
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Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
SK Rathwall
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the Doctor
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Ile
Boston
Whiteside
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Barney Malloy
Mike Cairey
Barney
Mike
Molly Cairey
Oats
Gisoner
Allen
Louihville
Boileau
TB Orn
Castoria
Bears
New York
Esiadaleain
Pader the
Feod
Omer
Tex
San Antonio
Hutchinson
Kansas
F. Simmons
de. C
Regen Tv
Mather
Tris
Simmons
Gantonia
Chas. F. Simmons
Alamo Plaza
Texas
RH. A. Stroud & Company
Twin Falls
Idaho
Neat Express
Po Spohn Medical Co, Chemists
Goshen
Indiana
Lewis
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