Indian Mystery Men and the Chippewa Medicine Trick
Special Washington Letter details myths and feats of Indigenous jugglers and medicine men. Hoffmann recounts Cass’s retreat from a Mackinaw conference after a snake skin bag scare, plus numerous tricks with bullets, mirrors, and snakes. The piece frames tribal mystique and ethnology through dramatic anecdotes.
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Washington
Prairies
Dells
Longfellow
Manitou
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum
Executive Departments
Atlantic
Pacific
Hoffmann
India
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Mackinaw
Cass
Christmas Presents Free Offer for Red Cross Starch
The offer runs for a short time through grocers. First five buyers receive a large 10¢ package of Red Cross starch plus Hubinger's Best starch, two Shakespeare pictures in color, or a Twenty Century Girl Calendar free. Others get two 10¢ packages of starch for 5c and the premiums. Red Cross starch is praised as a twentieth century invention made from wheat, rice, and corn.
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RED Cross
Hubinger
United States
J. C.hubinger
Another View of the Matter from Philadelphia Call
A brief dialogue on women proposing highlights competing views on suffrage and social norms. A woman advocates for the right to propose while a man questions changing traditional roles. The exchange ends with reconsideration of altering conditions.
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Philadelphia
Chase Being a Spectator in School Misconduct
A Boston Transcript line notes Aunt Sophia asking Tommy if Sommy is a well behaved pupil. Tommy answers yes but jokes that observing others get punished is easier than receiving a punishment himself.
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Chase
Sophia
Tommy
Sommy
Boston Transcript
Is It Possiblet There is Something Peculiar About That Old
Sean Mae quotes a question about a family with a curious trait. The line suggests a character named George Waskengteres may not be part of the described group. The fragment hints at a mystery or prejudice in a dialogue context.
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Darky
Sean Mae
George Waskengteres
Public discussion on the public and its treatment
A Washington Star excerpt presents a heated debate about what constitutes the public and how various groups prey upon it. A speaker argues that the public is often gouged by trusts and managers, urging global primaries and delegates to The Hague to curb imposition and promote disarmament.
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Mr. Blykins
Sugar Trust
Beef Trust
Hague
Washington Star
Banquet Suggestion Shaped by Club Vote
In a brief meeting a discussion on a banquet was noted with emotion. A speaker proposed disposal by laying it on the table, and the motion was carried, as reported by the Philadelphia North American.
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Philadelphia
Unclear traits cited for nickname Artie in humor quote
A humorous line notes a tall man over six feet tall weighing about 220 pounds who may be nicknamed Artie or Sweetums. It adds that the first umbrella appeared in 1777 and that the last umbrella disappeared about 40 minutes after purchase, attributed to Elliott's Magazine.
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Artie
Sweetums
N. Y
Elliott
Heomest Methods Win Advertisements Offer Great Deal
An early 20th century ad feature promotes a firm built on its merits. It touts striking bargains and urges readers to contact John M. for a mammoth catalogue and to order at 166 ce St. The ad emphasizes advantageous terms and broad appeal for families seeking value.
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Enit
John M. We
Ah Wa Ta Nas Siam Motto Echoes In Barnyard Jest
A fragment from a Chicago Chronicle rant uses a phonetic motto to mock Siam and imperial rhetoric. It circles a pun that “Ah Wa Ta Nas Siam” can resemble “Ah, what an ass I am” when spoken fast, reflecting dismissive Western humor about Eastern policy.
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Government of
Siam
Cauht
Chicago Chronicle
Home Seekers Excursions on Big Four Route in 1899
Advertises home seekers excursions via the Big Four Route with travel to numerous states and regions at one fare plus 2.00 to authorized points. Dates August 15 September 5 1st October 3 and 17. Contact W P Deppe A G P T Agt Warren J Lynch Gen Pass Tkt Agt Cincinnati Ohio. Quote from Endeavor convention about a cheer up edist.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Indian Territory
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Inesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Manitoba
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington
Gore
Big Four
W. P. Deppe
T. Agt
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt
Cincinnati
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touted as best prescription
An Atchison Globe extract promotes Grove's Tasteless Catt Tonic as a simple iron and quinine remedy for chills and fever priced at 50c. The note adds a quip about honest men going wrong and a man’s constant surprise at not harming himself.
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Grove
Atchison Globe
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Cited As Cure Claim
An advertisement extols Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. The clipped text shows brief quotes and anecdotes from various publications, including references to marriage, dancing, and political bees, with fragmented attributions and product mentions.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Quotations From Atchison Globe
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy priced at 75 cents. The piece also quotes two Atchison Globe lines about confrontation and colored bunting, reflecting period editorial tone and branding.
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Patagonia
Africa
Garrick Mallory
Bureau of Ethnology
White Earth
Mallory
Wizard’s Society
Smith D. Fry
the Mystery Man
Mark
Srovisions
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Louisville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Susie J. Weaver
Callowhill St
Co Endeavor
Lama
Chicago Daily News
LeRoy, Mich
Hall
Uncle Sam
Ducirrationa
Swanson Rheumatic Ciure CO
E. Lake
Mammoth
West Madison
Ana
el Nala
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Brockton
Mass
RY Kline
Bea&t
Adams St
Baels
PPE
Anca Mate Terncial
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