Historic corner recalls Kirkwood House and Grant era
The article reflects on a corner on Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D. C. once occupied by the Kirkwood House, the pension office, and other prominent use. It recalls the era of Boss Shepherd, General Grant, Vice President Johnson, and Kate Chase, noting changes to the area and the city’s push toward modern development.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Awelfth Street
Pension Office
Dry Goods and Nations
Twelfth Street
Shepherd
Judiciary Square
Kirkwood House
Andrew Johnson
Ford’s
Lincoln
Johnson
United States
Mississippi Valley
U. S. Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Hancock
Logan
Meade
George Thornby
Gen. Grant
M Thornby
Post Office Department
Congressman Tyner
Indiana
Thornby
Treasury
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Corcoran
National Capital
Republic
Smith D. Fry
Perfeer Excerpt of a Flirtatious Stage Scene
A narrator recalls a flirtatious moment with a woman on a sofa. The lamp casts a golden halo over her head. Her breath is described as fragrant and celestial as she hints at Venusian tricks. A playful pillow is flung between them.
No Ague Left
A brief quip notes that fever and ague once were common in the area but have disappeared as residents have acclimated.
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N. Y
Bores Even Himself Belle-Is Chappie Tiresome
Flora-Is he Why, they say he yawns incessantly when he's alout. The Smart Set.
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Belle
Chappie
Flora
Autopsy distinguishes lightning death from electrical execution
Dr. O Hanlon of the New York coroner s office conducted an autopsy on William Fraer 32 killed by lightning at Ellis Island. He noted no lung or pericardial clots as in electric execution and described intense nervous system shock with a short life after impact. Two dollar sized burns on the chest near suspender buckles suggested conductor action.
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O'Hanlon
New York
William Fraer
Ellis Island
Frazer
Plucky Girl Wins Gold On Narrow Chimney Climb
Miss Darda Polica of South Brewer Missouri scaled an iron chimney 126 feet high, sat on the rim, and surveyed hundreds below. The Eastern Manufacturing Company offered five dollars in gold for any climber of the tiny iron ladder. None of the town men tried. she declared it easy, ascended in sailorlike ease, and collected the prize after descending amid cheers.
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Miss Darda Polica
South Brewer
Eastern Manufacturingompany
Miss Polica
Woman's Long Swim From South Beach To Hoffman Island
Miss Susan Robinson a Staten Island schoolteacher swam five miles to Hoffman Island and back with Seaman Schlesinger of Rosebank resting two hours on the island. They reached shore on the return at four in the afternoon with a favorable tide for most of the journey.
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Susan Robinson
Staten Island
Seaman Schlesinger
Rosebank
South Beach
Hoffman Island
Miss Robinson
Frozen Eels from New Zealand Arrive in London Market
Five tons of frozen eels shipped from New Zealand have been landed and placed on sale at London market. The consignment marks a notable winter import as buyers explore seafood varieties.
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New Zealand
London
Military Automobiles and Medical Potions Summary
Military automobiles attract prewar admirers worldwide as bidders offer large sums for top machines. The article notes that in war, the best weapon is a strong shield and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness and as a preventive against malaria fever and ague.
Laundry on the Way as Papa Waits at Door
A little girl answers the doorbell quickly and with curious responses. When a laundry man asks if the laundry is ready, she says no and that papa has it on. The remark captures a child's candid, humorous view of daily chores reported by the Chicago Chronicle.
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Chicago Chronicle
Cincinnati Woman Credits Lotion for Eye Cure
Mrs Anna E V Bartley of 1823 Baymiller Street Cincinnati writes that years of eye pain ulcers and failed treatments ended after using a Lotion and Lotion Soap. She urges others to obtain a sample from Solon Palmer at 374 Pearl Street New York if their druggist does not stock it.
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Anna E. V. Bartley
Baymiller Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Solon Palmer
Pearl Street
New York
Ada’s Love Questioner Seeks True Hearts on Journey
A fragment from Stray Stories presents a woman asking her lover Adolf to promise faith as he sets off to travel the world. She requests letters from every town visited, and Ada is pressed to declare genuine love or just stamp collecting.
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Adolf
Ada
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets at Great Western
Tickets on sale at Chicago Great Western offices for destinations across the U S at one fare plus 2 00 round trip. Return valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries via Great Western agents or F H Lord 113 Adams St Chicago.
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United States
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Business openings offered along Great Western Ry line
Modest-Her Father debates wealth from a marriage proposal as a business opportunity ad promotes first class openings in Illinois Iowa Minnesota and Missouri. Listings include blacksmiths doctors bakers furniture grain live stock buyers general merchandise hardware harness tailors cold storage canneries and factories. Contact C G W Ry industrial agent St Paul Minnesota.
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Geeee Great Western Ry
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
C.G. W. Ry
Endicott Blg
St. Paul
Minn
Boy’s Quiet Remark Stuns Detroit Journal Reader
A sabbath school scene ends with a small serf child replying I don’t know when asked if wholesome truth taught by the pet of Jonah and the whale. The Detroit Journal notes the remark as remarkable from a child with a tall brow, highlighting the moment’s oddity.
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Detroit Journal
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Promises Health Through Bowel Care
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for all ailments from headaches to cancer, claiming easy natural movements and lasting health for 10 cents. It warns to beware imitations and notes the metal box packaging with C C C on each tablet. A string of clipped quotes adds general commentary on nervousness and health.
The Best Prescription for Chills and Fever
A fragment mentions Grove's Tasteless Cam.Toxic with iron and quinine as a tasteless farm remedy. It notes no cure no pay and prices. A cartoonish line references Bernstein and Flamski speaking of two false alarms seven small fires, in Town Topics style.
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Grove
Price,inc
Bernstein
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo
An old advertisement asserts a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a refund promise if it fails. The note ends with a humorous quip about a man seeking trouble and his sure path.
Cautionary notes on mercury compounds and remedies
Consumer warnings against mercury containing catarrh remedies and promote Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Includes testimonials and ad snippets for PuTNAM's Dye, Piso's Cure, and Kisme Gum. Mentions a doctor’s quip about heart failure and a quip about a flea.
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Hall
F. J. Cherey & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
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