Saves Two from Death by Dr King's New Discovery
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York reports that her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis but recovered after using Dr King's New Discovery. Her child with consumption in an advanced stage also recovered. The medicine is described as infallible for coughs and colds. Trial bottles are free and bot tle price is one dollar.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
The Heart Gets Weary But Never Gets Old
A compact reflection on endurance and aging, noting how resilience persists despite fatigue. The line highlights a steadfast spirit facing the passage of time with quiet resolve.
Consumption Cure Warners White Wine of Tar Syrup Ad
An 19th century advertisement promotes a cough remedy labeled J L Richey with the claim to cure a cold in one day. The product is priced at 25 and 50 cents and dated February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
J. L. Richey
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve touted for skin woes
Advert claims DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve quickly cures eczema sealt rheum tetter chafing ivy poisoning and other skin tortures. It also promotes J. L. Richey as a known pile cure in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. L. Richey
Never Speak Ill of Those You Dislike
A compact guideline advises avoiding speaking ill of any disliked person, arguing restraint protects one from unnecessary conflict. It emphasizes self control and thoughtful communication over venting prejudice.
Quick Relief for Asthma Described by Miss Dickens
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes she suffered eight years with asthma and endured several attacks last year. She used Foley's Honey and Tar and claims it has never failed to give immediate relief, as reported by M. L. Bowmaster.
We Hate People We Do Not Know
A compact reflection on prejudice and ignorance arguing that fear and enmity arise from unfamiliarity. The piece suggests that hatred stems from not knowing others and implies a cycle where aversion prevents acquaintance, reinforcing social distance.
A Good Cough Medicine for All the Family
A good cough remedy speaks well for Chamberlains Cough Remedy used by druggists in their own families. Druggist J Goldsmith of Van Etten New York says he has sold Chamberlains Cough Remedy for five years with complete satisfaction and uses it for ordinary coughs colds and after grippe. For sale by J L Richey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.goldsmith
van Etten
N. Y
J. L. Richey
Honest Character Defines a Man's Outlook
A reflective line asserts that a person’s honesty and good nature shape judgments, implying moral worth guides behavior more than external circumstances or knowledge alone.
Sweet Breath Pill Ad Teases Stomach Aid Phrase
An old advertisement touts Sweet Breath as a companion to a well ordered stomach. It claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps the stomach in order and breath pure and sweet, noting it is sold by J. L.
Habit as Master or Servant in Daily Life
A concise reflection on habit shaping behavior, exploring how routine can guide actions for efficiency and success yet potentially trap one in inertia or bad patterns. The piece weighs discipline against overreliance, urging mindful practice to harness positive change.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestion Aid
J. L. Richey endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests all foods without stomach aid. The ad asserts the product mimics natural digestive fluids so the stomach can rest and restore its functions, implying long term health benefits for dyspeptic individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Richey
Question of Love or Suffering Changes a Man Most
A reflective line weighs what shapes character more the power of a great love or enduring hardship. The remark hints at how intense emotional ties or physical trials mold a man over time.
Salisbury man credits Foley's Kidney Cure for relief
Edward Huse of Salisbury Missouri writes that after suffering lumbago and kidney trouble he tried various remedies without success. He says Foley's Kidney Cure, taken over three bottles, cured him and he now recommends it to others. M L Bowminster confirmed the testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Huse
Salisbury
Foley
M. L. Bowminster
It Is A Shame Some Think Marriage Ends Decoration
A reflective line notes that marrying is seen by some as ending a trend of being decorative, suggesting a critique of social expectations and behavior in relationships.
Carpenter’s illness cured by a simple remedy
Mr W S Whedon of Winterset Iowa recounts a carpenter he employed who faced a diarrhoeia problem. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy a single dose cured him and let him return to work. Sold by J L Richey.
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J. L. Richey
Adam and Eve tale hints at forbidden fruit origin
A brief allegorical note suggests Adam may have eaten the apple after the serpent taught Eve, revisiting the origins of housecleaning as a domestic misdirection.
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Adam
Didn’t Mary for Money Boston Man Finds Cure
A Boston man who recently married a frail rich young woman is happy as he claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills restored her health. The pills promise relief from jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all liver and stomach troubles. Gentle yet effective and sold for 25 cents at drug stores.
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Mary
Boston
Dr. King
Pilla
Woman's tact and subtlety noted in public opinion
A brief column reflects on how a woman's tact often carries quiet, delicate nuances that influence social interactions and perception. It highlights the value of restraint, courtesy, and thoughtful communication in daily life.
Traveling Man Praises Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Remedy
A traveling man told of using Caldwell Syrup Pepsin for his family and found it effective against constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach troubles, with J. L. Richey listed as the seller.
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Caldwell
J. L. Richey
Natal Land Control Remark Sparks Debate
A remark noting that Kaffirs own nine tenths of Natal’s 12,000,000 acres highlights racial land distribution issues. The comment underscores tensions over property ownership in the colony and potential policy reactions.
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Natal
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praises By Arlington Reader
A reader from Arlington Texas endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach troubles saying it let them eat breakfast again. They report one bottle cured discomfort and complete digestion increases appetite and enjoyment of meals. The testimonial highlights relief and effective digestion.
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H.S. Pitts
Arlington
Tex
J. L. Richey
Men Make Enemies in Society and Women in Auctions
A brief, unclear proverb notes that men form most enemies in society while women create theirs at auctions, suggesting gendered social arenas. The line mixes observations rather than reporting a specific event or person.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promised to Restore Strength
An old advertisement claims energy loss backache and run down feelings indicate kidney disorder. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring strength and vigor by healing the kidneys, and warns to take no substitute with a signer M. L. Bowmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
M. L. Bowmaster
Widow fears and marriage hints in Pickwick dialogue
A playful exchange in the Philadelphia Press notes a funny Pickwick line where a father warns a son to beware widows. Mamma explains widows are thought crafty in catching husbands, prompting Elsie to wonder if Pru must be a widow to wed.
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Elsie
Mamma
Pru
Philadelphia Press
Collecters Needed for Slow-Paying Debts
Ohio State Journal quotes a fictional quarrel about debt collection needs. Weary Waddleton-De and Willie Wentwork-D discuss hiring a collection agency due to poor payments, highlighting slow pay and the desire for professional recovery services.
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Weary Waddleton
Willie
Ohio State Journal
Telegraphic First Royal Speech from 1837 Opens Parliament
The first royal speech transmitted by telegraph was Queen Victoria’s 1837 opening address to Parliament on November 13, delivered at a speed of 55 words per minute.
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Queen Victoria
Adversity's Round Rebin Quote Highlight
Detroit Free Press notes a cold world where a man cannot secure work without a good suit, and questions the link between employment and clothing as a matter of logic. The exchange underscores societal expectations and economic barriers faced by job seekers.
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Rebin
Detroit Free Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure affidavit in Toledo Ohio
Frank J Cheney senior partner of PF J Cheney Co sworn in Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary Lass attests on December 6. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Sold by druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills advertised as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J.caeney
A. D. Lass
A. W. Gleason
Kr. J.cheney
Ohio
Pinning Down a Truly Successful Woman
A concise claim asserts that true success lies in the ability of a woman to continually find one more pin, suggesting relentless determination and resourcefulness as defining traits.
Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup Latrippe Cure
An advertisement claims Warner's White Wine Tar Syrup cures Latrippe in 24 hours and relieves coughs that follow. Sold by J. L. Richey with prices 25 cents and 50 cents. Dated February 22.
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Warner
J. L. Richey
The Price Mark Study of a Worldly Woman
A witty reflection notes that an average man learning about women often tries to decipher price marks. It suggests social satire on evaluating value and market-like judgments in relationships.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles Without Surgery
An old medical advertisement asserts that a surgical operation is unnecessary for piles and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a reliable cure. It warns readers to beware of counterfeit products and signs off with the initial J. L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. L. Richey
Nine Acre Segment of Kimberly Diamond Field Noted
A brief item reports that the Kimberly diamond field covers nine acres, highlighting a small yet notable portion of the field. The note emphasizes limited spread and potential for further exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Draw Buyers Across States
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin remarks that people travel ten miles to purchase Foley's Kidney Cure. J A Apero of Helmer Indiana hails it as the medical wonder of the age. Bowmaster signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Apero
Helmer
Ind
M. L. Bowmaster
Japanese shipyards build eight vessels for San Francisco and Seattle
Eight ships are under construction in Japanese yards for delivery to the San Francisco and Seattle lines. The program targets expanding steamship capacity and strengthens transpacific trade routes with new tonnage. Shipyards report steady progress and expected completion within the current year.
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San Francisco
Seattle
A Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Balm
Cieo KE Carey editor of the Guide Washington VA recounts a severe ankle sprain cured after trying Chamberlains Pain Balm following lack of relief from other medicines. He reports speedy improvement and complete cure. Sold by J L Richey.
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Cieo. KE. Carey
the Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
J. L. Richey
Artesian Well Sprinkles Boiee Streets
Hot water drawn from an artesian well is used to spray Boiee Idaho streets reducing dust and keeping surfaces moist for motorists and pedestrians alike. Local officials report the unusual but effective method as a temporary measure while infrastructure is assessed.
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Boiee
Idaho
Will Wonders Ever Cease Inquiries of Mrs Pease
In Lawrence Kansas friends report Mrs Mar a Pease unable to leave bed seven years due to kidney and liver trouble nervous debility and general ill health. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored mobility and energy in three months. Women with headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting or dizzy spells may find relief. trial 50 cents to $1 guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Pease
Lawrence, Kan
Canada Forest Produce Exports Worth 29.95 Million
Canada exported forest produce totaling 29,954,169 dollars in the last year, reflecting the value of timber and related commodities shipped abroad. Government records show steady growth in forest export earnings amid rising demand for Canadian wood products.
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Canada
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Praised by Local Reader
Stoutaville Missouri May 5 1900 reader R S Hurd writes he suffered indigestion and constipation for two years and found immediate relief from a trial bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin given by druggist J W Watson. He later bought a fifty cent bottle and claims it gave more relief than any prior remedy. Sold by J L Richey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoutaville
Dr. Caldwell
J. W. Watson
J. L. Richey
Men Aim High but Lack Ammunition
A brief item notes that several men attempt a high aim yet run short of the required ammunition, leaving their efforts unable to proceed. The report emphasizes the mismatch between intention and supply in a concise, non-graphic manner.
Varicose Vein Cure By Potato Poultice Story
An exchange reports a home remedy for varicose ulcers using grated potato poultices. A cured person claims healing in under three weeks by applying warm potato poultices each morning noon and night, renewing daily, washing the ulcer with each change, and leaving a fresh poultice on overnight until complete healing.
City Editor Quarreling Reporter Ends In Sanity Test
A Chicago city editor’s harsh flatly insulting remarks to a reporter led the Englishman to seek sanity confirmation. He visited alienists, secured a certificate of sanity, and returned to the editor with the document, challenging him to obtain one as well. The exchange ended with the editor capitulating.
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W. A. Fairchild
Chicago
New York Tribune
Free of Change Offer for Boschee’s German Syrup
Adults with cold symptoms may get a free bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup at J L Richey’s. One bottle per person, children require parental order. Claimed to be endorsed by physicians and widely sold with a history of free distribution.
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J. L. Richey’a
Boscnee
Vicksburg National Park Land Acquisition Nears Completion
The Vicksburg National Park will be completed soon for land acquisition, totaling about 1,223 acres across the project.
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Vicksburg National Park
Early Risers Ad Promoting Health Benefit
An advertisement urges readers to take DeWitt's Little Early Risers to regulate bowels, claiming danger from neglect leads to disease and death. It promises easy intake, no griping, and adds years to life and life to years with endorsement by J. L. Richey.
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DeWitt
J. L. Richey
Visitors to Mount Vernon Guided by Potomac Visits Record
Last year the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association logged 55 829 visitors to Washingtons home via the Potomac route, reflecting growing interest in the historic site and its access on river travel.
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Ladies’ Mount Vernon Association
Washington
Baack of the Potomac
Severn Promises Health Boost with Free Sample Offer
A vintage advertisement touts Severn to “enliven the entire physical organization” by improving blood circulation and nerve strength, claiming purity and manly vigor. It urges readers to mail their address to Fern Bank Chemical Co. in Fern Bank Ohio to receive a free sample and experience its reputed health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn
Fern Bank Chemical Co
Fern Bank
Ohio
Madrid Council Passes Beard Shaving Law for Drunkards
Madrid city council enacts a law punishing habitual drinkers by shaving their beards and heads every four weeks. The measure targets repeat offenders and ties penalties to a visible loss of grooming, reflecting strict municipal discipline and public order aims.
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Madrid
Spain
Kidney Cure Ends Decatur Man’s Kidney Ailment
Wm Woodard of Decatur Indiana writes that after years with kidney disease a single one dollar bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure cured him. He recommends it to others with kidney problems, praising its effectiveness.
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Wm. Woodard
Decatur
Ind
Foley
M. L. Bowmaster
Last Cable Car Vanishes New York Streets
The final cable car has disappeared from New York streets leaving only a few horse-car lines in service as transit history fades.
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New York
Bucklen’s Arnica Cream Cures Sore After Gasoline Stove Incident
N. E. Palmer of Kirkman Iowa reports a woman burned by a gasoline stove was not healed by doctors but was fully cured by Bucklen's Arnica Balm. It claims to treat corns, sores, boils, bruises, skin diseases and piles and costs five cents at druggists.
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N. E. Palmer
Kirkman
Bucklen
Cities Owe Per Capita Sums Reported in Census Note
Boston owes 105.72 per inhabitant, Montreal 92, Cincinnati 83.65. The memo states other American and Canadian cities owe less.
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Boston
Montreal
Cincinnati
Pottsmouth Man Cured Of Long Face Sore By Witch Hazel Salve
Mr. James Brown of Pottsmouth Virginia, over nine years old, endured a stubborn face sore with no relief from physicians. De Wittes Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently, per J. L. Richey.
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James Brown
Pottsmouth
de Witt
J. L. Richey
Convicts Claim College Degrees in Tennessee
Report notes that among about 1,500 prisoners in Tennessee, twenty-two assert they are college graduates.
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Tennessee
Constipation cure claims ride on famous Little Early Risers
Advert provides a claim that the bilious tired man cannot compete with a healthy rival as DeVitvs Little Early Risers, a famous pill, will remove the cause of troubles. Signed J J Richey.
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J.J. Richey
Wildly Convincing Love Speech Mirrors a Wandering Look
A terse line suggests a dramatic, paradoxical appeal to a maid. The speaker urges bold, wild affection tempered by a wandering, questioning gaze, implying a risky, complex courtship style.
Kidney Cure Relief Claimed by New York Man
A O Blanchard of Weet Bangor New York reports five years of kidney trouble. After ineffective treatment with doctors and tonics he says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief.
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A. O. Blanchard
Weet Bangor
N. Y
Foley
M. L. Bowmaster
Italians in California own vast property assets
The article notes that California hosts nearly 45 000 Italians with property estimated at 50,000,000 dollars, reflecting their economic presence in the state.
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California
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Promoted
A call to Richey’s drugstore offers a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets stating they improve the appetite digestion and regulate bowels. They are described as easy to take and pleasant in effect.
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Richey’s
Chamberlain
Uncouth Burial of Nomads Sparks Spooks Belief
A критique of Queensland aborigines notes crude burial rites using sun dried corpses, shattered teeth kept as keepsakes, and frame graves buried under rushes. It claims tribes avoid graves, fearing haunting spirits, and criticizes lack of religious sentiment and future existence concepts. It mentions Buddhist metempsychosis as a possible influence.
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Queensland
Eastern
Asia
Cycling Ad Promotes Banner Salve Remedy
A brief, archaic ad touts Banner Salve as a quick healer for cuts and bruises. It emphasizes no substitutes and signs off with M. L. chaster, suggesting a local or small-town sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uee
M. L. Chaster
Wisconsin man refuses to vote for 27 years over pension
A Wisconsin man has not voted for 27 years due to his pension not being increased. The long political stance highlights issues of retirement benefits and civic participation in local elections.
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Wisconsin
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Active man with torpid liver lacks relish and feels dull after eating. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets restore liver function, renew vitality, improve digestion, and revive energy. Price 35 cents. Samples free at Richey’s drugstore.
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Chamberlain
Richey’s
Burrs Self Control and the Poised Dignity of a Young Man
An anecdote from Rufus Choate to Richard H. Dana recalls Aaron Burr’s remarkable self restraint. In Boston, Burr, even when confronted by a Hamilton bust, calmly acknowledged it and commented on Hamilton’s poetry. A separate tale in the Milwaukee Sentinel features a dignified young man who refuses cards, drinks, and smoking, then declines marriage after polite interjection from a minister.
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Aaron Burr
Rufus Choate
Richard H. Dana
Dana
Burr
Hamilton
Boston
Devereux
Salem
Boston Atheneum
Gallery of Sculpture
Mr. Devereux
Carda
Milwaukee
Macaroni’s Greek root links to blessed dead feast lore
The term macaroni traces to a Greek derivation meaning the blessed dead, recalling ancient feasts eaten for those departed. The note highlights how language connects food names to funerary customs and cultural memory.
Fire starter warns against quiet talk
A brief An Atchison Globe aphorism warns against delaying action when a fire begins to threaten, urging prompt tone and urgency in dealing with the blaze before it goes out.
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Atchison Globe
Mrs Maggie Hooper Lauds Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sip
Jeffersonville Indiana May 15 1900 a testimonial letter from Mrs Maggie Hooper praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach trouble and dyspepsia saying she feels like a new woman and granting permission to publish the notice sold by J L Richey
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Maggie Hooper
Jeffersonville
Ind
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Cough Cure Claims Rescue From Stubborn Coughs
Norma Silver of North Stratford New Hampshire says One Minute Cure cured her cough after doctors said it was incurable. The ad claims the remedy has helped thousands and offers safety and cure. J L Richey endorses the product.
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Norma Silver
North Stratford
N. H
J. L.richey
Haydon's festival drum from 1740 preserved in Hamburg
The drum that Haydon once played at a festival in 1740 remains preserved in Hamburg. It ties historical music memory to a modern display, linking an 18th century event to present day collection care.
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Haydon
Hamburg
Banner Salve Praised For Healing Scald Injury
Ira D. Heckard of Duncombe Iowa reports his boy scalded his leg from knee to ankle. He applied Banner Salve immediately and in three weeks it was nearly healed. He recommends it to every family as a sure remedy for scalds or any sores.
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Ira D. Heckard
Duncombe
Iowa
M. L. Bowmaster
Struggle Defines Our Valued Treasured Thing
The saying reflects how worth is measured by effort and sacrifice. It emphasizes that meaningful gains require perseverance and cost.
Sevens Remedy Promises Cure for Lifelong Ailments
An advertisement touts Sevens as a universal cure removing life-detracting causes and restoring health and potency. It claims to strengthen water passage and heal membranes, offering a free test package by writing Fern Bang Cagmicat Co. in Feex Bink, On10, with J. L. Richey listed as agent. Great Britain imports one third of her food.
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Eex
Fern Bang Cagmicat Co
Feex
J. L.richey
A Cherokee Dish From Corn Core to Cakes
The Kansas City Journal describes con a hanna a Cherokee corn dish made by soaking dried corn in lye from hickory ashes. The hulls are removed in a large hollowed log mortar with a pestle then the meal is sifted and aerated. The meal is seasoned with cayenne and other spices and a small amount of lye remains to aid preservation similar to hominy. Nuts and cakes baked in rock ovens are mentioned as variations.
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Kansas City Journal
The King’s Finger Bowl Etiquette Legend
A royal dinner custom linked to Jacobite fears explains why only the guest of honor receives a finger bowl. In Georgian days any water near the drinker could signal loyalty to the Jacobites, leading to a ritual of passing the goblet. The practice, tied to the toast to The King, supposedly influenced seating and drinking etiquette, and the rule remains.
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Stuart
Rome
St. German
London News
Never Washed Herself Benevolent Old Lady Dialogue
A clipped exchange shows a benevolent old lady scolding a little girl for not washing. The child explains her mother washes her each morning, while the girl herself admits she never washes. The dialogue mocks class attitudes and concerns about hygiene.
Poet Reference Sparks Banter in Woodby Library
In a Philadelphia Record excerpt, Goodby surveys Woodby’s library and quizzes him on poets. Woodby admits unfamiliarity with Browning and Praed, prompting a wry exchange on understanding poetry and readiness to study.
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Goodby
Woodby
Browning
Philadelphia Record
Justice W and a dinner remark that led to a stock gain
A supreme court justice overheard a host predicting a long decision and earned Wright 200000 dollars by acting on the hint. The case involved two stocks with divergent values. The incident shows how a casual remark influenced stock trading and a large profit.
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United States Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Wright
Supreme Court
Justice W
Mr. Wright
River Not Fordable In Philippine River Test
General Lawton and his staff watch a young lieutenant attempt to ford a river during a Philippine expedition. The horse sinks as the bottom shelves, the lieutenant swims to shore, and the horse is recovered. The officer reports gravely that the river is not fordable, provoking a burst of laughter from Lawton and the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Lawton
Meadow Foxtail Fails to Grow in Orchard Pasture Study
Professor Carr of Rhode Island Agricultural College lists meadow foxtail as one of the best pasture grasses and notes its early spring growth, April and May surge, a September rest, and autumn abundance while detailing other top grasses such as orchard grass redtop crested dogtail and fescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Carr
Rhode Island Agricultural College
Bell of St John’s Church Rings Through Three Centuries
The historic bell from Richmond’s old St John’s Church, linked to Patrick Henry’s pre Revolutionary speech, rang into the twentieth century making it one of the few bells in the nation to span three centuries. It was once removed and sold during repairs, then gifted to the Virginia Historical Society which restored it to the church.
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Old St. John’s Church
Richmond
Patrick Henry
Old Liberty Hall
Philadelphia
St. John’s
Virginia Historical Society
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Father asks if hero can support daughter as before
A heavy father questions the narrator about fulfilling past support for his daughter. The hero responds with youthful confidence, but the father admits he can no longer afford the arrangement, signaling strain in the family's finances.
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Indianapolis Press
Pugilist Footwork Debate Echoes in Chicago News
In a quirky Chicago News excerpt critics discuss how a good fighter must master footwork as well as hands. A curious line wonders if a baby may become a pugilist, noting the subject handles his feet all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covents
Chicago News
Thoughts on Marriage from an Irish Parish Scene
A Dublin style anecdote frames matrimony as a torment leading to a better world. A curate calls it purgatory and rebukes a harsh remark, while a parish priest defends the child’s innocent view as beyond the adults’ full understanding. The excerpt closes with a quip comparing courting to dying and a nod to Hardy’s Concerning Mag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Hardy
Pan American Exhibition Excursion Rates Listed
Details for rail and lake excursions to the 1901 Pan American Exhibition Buffalo New York from Indiana and Ohio points. Includes Akron Route fares to Buffalo via Chautauqua Lake and per city ticket offices with dates and return limits.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Erie & Western R. A
Pioneer Niagara
Lake
Gen. Pass
Indianapo Indiana
Akron
Chautauqua Lake
Pan-American Extien
Pennsylvania Lines
Cambridge City
New York
Unoady
Gray
Uoket Cave
Ind
Blood Purifier S S S Publishes Marvelous Cures
The article extols S S S as a safe root and herb blood purifier for all ages. It claims improved circulation digestion and nerves, with permanent cures for skin and blood disorders. Testimonials from Urbana Ohio and Florence South Carolina accompany an offer for a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia.
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E. Meed
Urbana
Eunek
Cape Wales
Eee T. Gerdner
Florence
Swwt Specific CO
Atlanta
Visit Winona Lake Summer Haven Opens May 15
Winona Lake Indiana a resort at Winona Assembly and Summer School offers rest recreation and education. The 1901 season opens May 15 with 15 day excursion tickets on sale via Pennsylvania Lines May through August. Season tickets also go on sale May 15 through September 14 returning by September 17. Inquiries to S C Dickey Winona Lake Ind or to Pennsylvania Line agents.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Penneyravia
Winona
Pennsylvania Lines
Keauli’ul Winona
C. Dickey
Pennsylvania Line
F. van Dusen
Pittsburgh
Low rate Home Seekers Excursion Tickets by Pennsylvania Lines
Low rate excursion tickets to the West and South will be sold on May 7 and 21, June 4 and 18. For force through time and other details, applicants should contact passenger and ticket agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Excursions to San Francisco by Pennsylvanian Lines
July 5 to 12 Pennsylvanian Lines offers excursion tickets to San Francisco for Epworth League Convention. Details available from ticket agents of Pennsylvanian Lines.
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San Francisco
Pennsylvanian Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Epworth League
New Schedule Affects Pennsylvania Lines Trains at Cambridge City
Under a May 26 1901 schedule passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines leave Cambridge City Indiana station for the East at 9 17 a m 3 20 p m and 7 00 p m and for the West at 6 47 a m 10 41 a m 1 39 p m and 8 49 p m Information from OHN E Gray Agent Cambridge City.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Cambridge City
Ind
Ohn E. Gray
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Jina United
Sea New
Ft. Wayn
Connersvie
Ln V. Whelan
Oe & L. Kaiirea4
C. F. Daly
Indianapol
Big Fear
St. L Railway
North Bouthd
Hagerstown
Air
Wannen J
Lewes
Gen
Pas