Polly Gardner Saves Trainside Crowd in Willow Grove
Polly Gardner helps avert disaster when a bridge opens and a train nears a river chasm. She signals a stop with a red flag after a wet stationman is swept away, saving over a hundred passengers as a grateful crowd applauds. Polly is reunited with her parents and later receives an ivory medal.
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Polly
Aunt Mary
Willow Grove
Maury
Mary
Mamma
Papa
Dolly
Imamma
Little Polly
Polly Gardner
Julia K. Hildreth
Agricultural Hints and Hog Scalding Device Featured
Rural New Yorker presents a handy device for grading tile drainage with a red center target and adjustable height, plus a portable hog handling setup using a 25 foot pole and rope to swing hogs onto a platform. The article emphasizes low cost, simple construction, and practical farming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Early Lambs Profit from Ready Markets
The article outlines methods for rearing early lambs to capitalize on high mutton prices. It discusses buying ewes early, housing them, shearing, and fattening, plus selective breeding to improve flock quality. It notes downs and Dorset as favorable breeds and the challenge of getting ewes to breed early enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfordshire Downs
Dorset
England
Avery
Wrong House Doorstep Prank Ends With Quick Flip
Brown seeks Mr John Jones at neighboring homes. A crabby servant denies any Jones, slams the door. Brown returns after a moment and asks who said it, then heads off with a sly triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Brown
John Jones
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with 100 dollar reward
An advertisement claims a reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure sold by Toledo firms. It asserts the remedy works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, lists testimonials free, and offers 75 cents per bottle with nationwide druggists selling it. The note includes endorsements of F J Cheney and firms West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
FB. J. Cunnsy & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Home-Seekers Excursions Through Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City
On Tuesdays September 9 23 and October 14 1890 agents of the Chicago St. Paul and Kansas City Railway offer Home-Seekers Excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip to principal points in the West Northwest South and Southwest Tickets are good returning thirty days from sale date Full particulars available from railway agents A telephone clerk dismissed for inefficiency found he had missed his calling Texas Siftings.
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Chicago, St. Paul
TRE Ghicago
Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Chicago
Joliet
Ottawa
Peoria
la Salle
Moline
Rock Island
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Winterset
Audubon
Harlan
Council Biutis
Iowa
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Watertown
Sioux Fualls
Dakota
Cameron
St Joseph
Kansas City
Missouri
Omaha
Fairbury
Nelson
Nebraska
Atchison
Leavenworth
Horton
Topeka
Hutchinson
Wichita
Belleville
Abilene
Dodge City
Caldwell
Kansas
Kingfisher
el Reno
Indian Territory
Denver
Colorado Springs
Fueblo
Colorado
Council Bluffs
Pueblo
ST. Joseph
California
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Helena
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Pike’s Peak
Manitou
Cascade
Glenwood Springs
Albert Sea
Northwest
Pipestone
Sioux Falls
Seneca
Kankakee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayette
United States
Canada
F&. ST. John
Health cures and old time patent medicines ad roundup
A collage of vintage patent medicine lines extols Syrup of Wigs and Carter's Little Liver Pills, touts Dobbins' Soap imitations, Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, Pike's Toothache Drops, and a quip on painters in rain. The fragmentary ad-era prose blends health promises with promotional quips.
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Hale
Pike
Railway Line Names Cities in Coverage Area
A listing shows the Cleveland and Marietta Railway serving towns including Marietta Caldwell Cambridge Newcomerstown Canal Dover Canton Akron Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Pittsburgh New York Coshocton Newark Zanesville Columbus Chicago St Louis and Kansas City. The document notes No. 2 in the GOIN sequence.
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Marietta
Caldwell
Cambridge
Newcomerstown
Canal Dover
Canton
Akron
Cleveland
Buffalo
Toledo
Pittsburgh
New York
Coshocton
Newark
Zanesville
Columbus
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wheeling & Lake Erie R R Through Sleeper and Coach Routes
Train Nos 2 and 5 run through sleeper between Cleveland and Washington with through coaches on Nos 2 3 and 5 between Marietta Canton Akron Cleveland and Toledo. Close connections at Marietta Cambridge Newcomerstown Canal Dover Valley Junction and Valley Railways with several lines. James M Hall General Passenger Agent.
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Cleveland
Buffalo
Flatz
Clemore
Washington
Marietta
Canton
Akron
Toledo
Newcomerstown
Canal Dover
C.&p
Valley Junction
Valley Railways
Nort
Tran
Orrville
Kingsway
Bowerston
Laurelton
Pennsylvania
CAL
Cambridge
E “E
Youngstown
Dutchs
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Sandusky
Pullman
Wheeling
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
New York
Cincinnati
O. P. McCarty
O. Chas
O.scull
J.T. Odell
The Galiey Slave at Work in Ancient Galleys
Descriptive scene of galley slaves chained to benches rowing for hours with oars fifteen feet long, punished by lash as captains urge performance. The report recalls barbaric practices of ancient fleets and cites a modern incident of cruelty then shifts to a Polish town where graves of Jews were opened and a "miracle doctor" burned bones as a cure, receiving five months in prison.
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Stanley Lane Pool
Rzeszow
Galicia
When to Breed the Sow and Boar in Stock Improvement
The article outlines breeding timing for sows and pedigree boars to maximize litter quality. It notes that offspring quality rises when pairing begins at six to fifteen months and suggests spring litters for youngsters. It also covers boar age for service and the impact of diet and exercise on growth.
Inexpensive Wheel Guard for Wagon Rack
Engraving by S A Asquith from Braeck Hawk County Iowa shows a corner wagon rack for hay or forage. The wheel guard uses four by four scantling and boards, with worn-out wagon tire pieces cut bent and drilled without heating. Ends secured by bolts and rivets form a cheap durable guard, per American Agriculturist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Asquith
Braeck Hawk County
Iowa
Favorite Prescription Promises Health With Guaranteed Remedy
A woman would walk miles for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription if unavailable elsewhere. The ad claims the medicine tones the system, relieves irregularities, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help after three doses.
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Dr. Pierce
Man Rents Bald Head for Bank Ad in Ypsilanti
P W Carpenter of Ypsilanti Michigan rented his scalp to a bank for advertising space earning a dollar by walking the street with the bank card imprinted on his head using a rubber stamp to apply the design.
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P. W. Carpenter
Ypsilanti, Mich
Dr. Pierce's Pellets Marketed For Stomach Liver and Bowels
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a mild, effective remedy for stomach, liver, and bowels, claiming regulation of these organs. The copy emphasizes gentle action and general health benefits.
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Leslie
Olly Gardner
Thente Pleped
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Tir Curve
Texas
N. O. Picayune
Ine
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Texas Siftings
Moxey
Pittsburgh Chronicle
Dobbins
J. J. Dobbins
Philadelphia
Terre Haute Express
Carter
Tris
Boston Courier
Rochester Post-Express
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
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Lake Erie
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Lily
Balti
A. T. Wikoff
Gen
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Gen's Pass
LyMonroey
Norwalk
Milan
Huron
A. G. Blatr
James M. Hall
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Ming
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Nebra
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Bufeals
John Sebastian
Ill
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Philadelphias
Arassers
TraeSee Palade
Faia
Chesebro Manufacturing
Teamsters
Paris
Baker & CO
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
L’art de la Mode
NEW Turk
W. J. Morse
New Cork
Hartshorn
Bronson Chemical CO
Providence
R. I
Binghamton
N.Y
Woney
Bloward County
As Re
Lidtrup
CC. K. Berg
Cresco
Weston Engine CO
America
Toveta
Spencerian Business
Coveland,o
W. J. Fitzgerald
Washington, D. A
Collins Brothers Drug CO
Jino
Sweetman, Currie
Nga
Raynham
Massez
AN. K.C
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington and Baltimore
Bellaire
M. Raren
Bellaire, Zanesville & Cincinnati Railway
P. M
M.A. M
Fostoria
A.M. P.M
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M.P. M
A. M. Fostoria
Shelby Janet
Monroeville
Mansfield
Charan
Fichy
P.M
Barnesville
Wheelin & Twe
Cumberland Blue Bell
Vieasant
Hartford
Fenecaville
Morgan Junction
Maretta
W. H. Stevens
Supt
J. W. Campbell
Lieceiver
Pushureh
Gincinnati
Louis Ay
Pacific Express
Limited Express
New York Express
Eastern Express
Dennison
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Chandlersville
Cumberland Belle Valley
Sarahsville
Summerfield
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Captina
Woodsfield
Belle Valley
Cumberland
M. Ip
M. West
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R. Crampton
J. B. Rhodes
Zanesville, Ohio
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Tallmadge
Ago
Washington, D.C
Pensions
New Law Claims
Mico B. Stevens & Co
Detroit
Ferguson Bros
Chester
Conn
Nion College of Law
HH. Booth
A. J. Tower
Boston
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Patrick T
Washington, B
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Broadway, N. Y
Ension
Jon W-morgis
Washington, D. C
U. S. Pension Bureau
J.r.cralle
Applica& CO
Hyou Wweite
Valley Railway
Cleveland, Akron, Canton & Marietta
Cleveland, Independence
Everett
East Akron
Myersville
Wheentown
New Berlin
Lake Park
Sparta
Mineral Point Valley
Arrves Valley
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Fechierans
Peter
Berlin
Greentown
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Old Portage
Hawkins
Alexanders
Tinkers Creek
Thorpburgh
Willow
Indp Endence
Brecksville
Hawins
Bottom
Krumroy
J. I Johnson
J. B. Caven
Webster
Berra & CO
Springfield
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