The Paris Grand Opera Night I Braved for a Child
A narrator recounts his visit to the Paris Opera House with a young girl and her mother. They navigate ticketing by Napoleon impersonators, endure the grand foyer, and witness the opera Robe le Diable. The child’s theatrics test patience, prompting a tense exit and later reconciliation with a sleeping hushaby request.
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Paris
Louis Napoleon
Bocks
Grand Opera House
Napoleon
Monsieur
Zeleetle
England
Paris Opera House
Garrace
Chick
Papa
T'solmenly
le Diable
Mamma
Hushaby
Carl
Rubicon
Luke Sharp
Detroit Free Press
Great Treasure Vault in Treasury Building
An official tours a vault under the U S Treasury cash room described as a secure space 40 by 30 feet to store gold and silver coin. The steel sheathing and cement asphalt floor detail security as the contract calls for a burglar and fire proof deposit with a $40 000 total cost. Three young colored girls sort waste paper for valuable documents found among discarded papers in the Treasury.
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Treasury Department
Sam
United States Treasurer's Office
Washington
Man from Troy Endures a Life of Harrowing Accidents
Daniel Shaw of Troy New York endured a string of deadly incidents from childhood onward. A mule’s kick fractured his skull a circular saw encounter and three trains left him severely injured. He faced mad dog bites a coal wagon crush and a house collapse among other traumas. A final railroad track seizure preceded his death.
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Daniel Shaw
Troy
N. Y
Troy Times
Denver Ban on Prizefights For Money Enacted
A Denver ordinance prohibits prizefights glove contests and any boxing matches for money within city limits, effectively banning professional and amateur bouts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Den
Trilneae
A Morning Paper Described by a Puck Cartoon
A Puck cartoon quips about a morning paper passed among riders in a streetcar. It notes the sly maneuvers of several passengers as they eye, grab, and read the paper, judging who bought it and who merely covets it, with humorous commentary on ownership and envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puck
Rats and mice control and public safety note
The article advises sealing holes with tin and plaster of Paris to curb rats and mice in old houses and describes trapping methods before poisoning. It notes after trapping, traps must be soaked to prevent avoidance. It also mentions a New Hampshire law imposing penalties for toy pistol sales and a $10,000 monument plan in Savannah for Sergeant Jasper.
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Paris
Savannah
Sergeant Jasper
Hay at Cook City Montana selling for eighty dollars ton
Chicago Times reports hay in Cook City Montana Territory sells for eighty dollars per ton as seasonal prices stabilize. Farmers look to harvest conditions and local demand.
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Cook City
Montana
Territory
Chicago Times
Pioneer History Book and Patent Cure Ads Mixed
An assortment of advertisements and notices includes a praise for a Pioneer History of America volume from Jones Bros. & Co. of Cincinnati, a claim that St Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism, and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weaknesses. Also mentions Ely's Cream Balm, German Hop Bitters, and various health remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Bros. & Co
Cincinnati
Ridpath
Cincinnati Comercial Gazette
Dr. Pierce
Worup
Mephanl Asso
Buffalo, N. Y
Fire in the Blood and the Rheumatic Cure Claim
An article uses a coal mine fire analogy to describe rheumatic disease and promotes Warner's Safe Cure. It claims the remedy cures ninety five percent of rheumatic troubles by blocking kidney and liver entry of acids. Endorsed by Dr. Robert A. Gunn with Rochester maker H. H. Warner & Co. credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Warner
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Robert A. Gunn
United States Medical College
New York
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer Promises Dandruff Cure
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer is advertised as a vegetable product that removes dandruff, restores gray hair to natural color, and promotes new growth without harming health unlike sulfur or silver nitrate preparations. It claims rapid color change to brown and is sold with a druggist recommendation and guarantees. Denton, Myers & Co. (Cleveland) and Co. N. Crittenton (New York) are listed as wholesale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton, Myers & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
N. Crittenton
New York
Pills and potions in a collage of cures and quacks
A block of vintage medicinal endorsements includes Hale remedies for coughs and aches, Brown’s Iron Bitters for kidney issues, Swift’s Specific praised by a cavalryman, and other quack claims. Notable lines mention a pistol injury, incapacitating humor, and a Cream Balm relief claim for a child’s nasal breath.
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The
Cambridge Herald
Cambridge
Fred
Ned
Sue
Cousin Sue
Prithee
Belle
Josephine Pollard
N. ¥. Ledger
Paris Grand Opera
Portia
Pet
Spikendor
Robert le Diable
Paris Opera-House
Claggue
France
New New Hampshire
Boston Transcript
Little Model Republic
Valparaiso, ColLt
Ricardo Staven
Chicago Journal
Ely
W. E. Hamman
Easton
Burlington Free Press
Journal of Health
IGGS
Cincinnat
Toledo
Buffalo
Teesesen
Pittsburg
Philadelphias
Philadelphia
Westert
Jon de
Joansons
Ohnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Charles A. Vogeler
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
U.S
W. Jennings Pemorest
East 14Th St
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Fulton Street
N.Y
Standard Cane
Peart
Stee New York
Betsey
Martin
SF Fe
Great Loantona Tea C
Swift
Massenburg
Macon
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Patert
Alsameheya
Washington, D.C
Wigs & Wares
C.o.p
B.sitrans
Wabishaw
Chicago
Hale
Pike
Darren
Pittsburgh Telegraph
Rochester Post-Express
Joan Tischer
U.S. Cavalry
Toronto
H. L. Demnand
Perry, Ga
Ivy
Detroit Post
J.M. Smith
Owego
Clutsville, Ala
W. Carter
Buffalo, N.Y
Brown
Tsao Thompson
Catarre
Fin
Warriven
USA
Zay-Eever
Price i Drugglcts
Ely Brothers
Owezo
Gists
Fiop Plaster Company
Poston
Creat Iscess
Fristmas
Pease Ryan
Christ
Elling Nielle
Sunechasl
David C. Conn
Adams Street
Age
Department OF Immigration
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE
Kansas
Donan New Mexico
Arizona
Old Mexico
C. B. Schmidt
Nmigration
Topeka
Kan
Exchanged
GAY Bros. CO
Barclay St
Cuntors OF
America
Mason
Repparu
Jon SN
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Maustig Sid
Chieo
Selver
Biaomple
Jay Bronson
Detroit
Mica
Hearsell
Rock Island & Pacific R
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Leavenworth
Atchison
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Union
Atlantic
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapois
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kanka
Richmond
Newport News Chattanooga
Austville
Louisville
Lexington
Anapolis
Lafayette
Omaha
Minneap
St. Pat Pend
Canada
Reas
Great Rock Island
R. Cable
E. ST. John
Pass. Ags
Chicssel
Monarch
Sertence
Miles Mourray
Portage, Mich
D. Loti “& CO
Babyeland
Pansy Weekly
Pansy
Tolks
WEEDE
Alireas Marek
Kosi
Lornstee Co
Liata
Cuicago Scale Co
Anakesis
Anak Esis
Pax
Mate and Fermals
Rothchild & CO
Stepuan Ne Bransche
Queen City
Queenity Suspender Co
Cincinnati,o
Loose
J. da. Loose & Co
Monroe
Mich
Outfit
Conurn & NewMan l UN. Co
Stinson & CO
Portland
Newark
N. J
A.N. K.C
CIA
Pitsburg
P.C
St. T. Ry. Depot
Newcomerstown
West
Accommodation
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Columbus
Dennison
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Pullman Palace
Columbus Time
James McCrea
E. A. Ford
Baltimore & Ohio
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Ohio River
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Cleveland & Marietta
Togo
Fremont
Monroeville
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Samen
Pleasant
Caldwell Marietta
Es Valley Junction
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Caldwell
Byesville
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James M. Halr
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Independence
Everett
East Akron
Uniontown
Greentown
New Berlin
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