Tahiti Legends Grow Around John L. Sullivan
A South Seas traveler recalls Tahitian chiefs and natives obsessing over John L. Sullivan as boxing legends spread with American beachcombers. Islanders recall defeats of Sullivan by Western and Big Island boxers, while locals imagine a future Odin-like status for the Boston strongman.
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Tahiti
South Seas
Yonessulwan
John L. Sullivan
John L
United States
Cleveland
Boston
Odin
Wives Help a Candidate In Victory Or Defeat
A political couple clashed over wartime campaigning as Mr. Candidate faced Diggs Snobbs and a hostile newspaper. His wife defended honesty while admitting she snubbed rivals yet helped with cordial favors. He lashed out, admitting wives aid opponents and worsened the race.
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George
Old Diggs
Labor
Mrs. Candidate
Diggs
Mr. Candidate
Sinking Deep Coal Shafts and the Costly Challenges
The article surveys historic coal mining, detailing rising demand for coal, the opening of deeper seams, and huge capital costs. It notes early fears of sinking expenses, cites Buddle and Taylor figures, recalls Haswell and Murton trials with quicksand and water drainage, and highlights modern methods like Kind-Chaudron and Poetsch or Geberat to bore through watery strata.
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John Buddle
House of Lords
J. T. Taylor
Select
Haswell
County of
Durham
Murton
Hulton
Complaint of a Lover in Defiant Sketch
A grouchy old man with a craggy look and a colorful wardrobe clashes with a younger woman as a rose on a gnarly stem. The poem laments pride and scorn while love seeks courage beyond a fussy era, as Foley notes in the New York Times.
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I. Ow. Foley
New York Times
Canton Christian College to Rise in China
Within weeks active work will start on what is described as the largest college in China dedicated to broad educational principles in English. The Canton Christian College will follow modern high school and college methods as the institution rises in Canton.
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Ak Liberal Education
China
Canton Christian College
Chicago Journal
Piso’s Cure for Consumption Endorsed by Indiana Reader
A reader from Trinity Springs Indiana dates February 15 1900 endorsing Piso's Cure for Consumption as a remedy for coughs and colds. The letter-vignette reflects early 20th century patent medicine promotion with personal testimonial.
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Joan F.boyen
Trinity Springs
Ind
Railroad Superintendent Seeks Informational Bureau Head
A railroad superintendent declares a new passenger information bureau is opening and rejects a long time ticket agent, saying he needs a man accustomed to giving information. The quote appears in New York Weekly.
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New York Weekly
Widow answers door as remains at funeral told
A caller asks for a man at his home and the widow responds that he is deceased, revealing she is the man’s widow and closing the door. The gag line follows with the punch that she is his remains. Additional oddities reference Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup and Dr Kennedy’s remedies in a jumble.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Should Have Known Better
A brief note from the Butte Inter-Mountain quotes dialogue about a marital rift. The wife cites a handsome acquaintance’s appeal and Josher agrees, illustrating a domestic dispute sparked by affection for another woman.
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
A nurse at a New York Children’s Home promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders claiming they cure Summer Complaint Feverishness Headache Stomach Troubles Teething Disorders and destroy worms. Sold at all druggists for 25 cents sample mailed free Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Hats in Cold Storage Theme in Panama Hats
A Broadway hatter notes Panama hats are stored yearly like furs and cites famous owners. Lyman J. Gage paid $500 for a Panama once, and King Edward’s £90 hat spurred fashion. The piece argues Panama hats symbolize lavish headgear trends across men.
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Broadway
Lyman J. Gage
Panama
New York
van Wyck
Edward
London
New York Press
Dodd's Kidney Pills Backed By Wisconsin Family Trial
Drummond Wisconsin special report tells how Bayfield County families praise Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr T T Wold says a single box relieved back pain and his wife also found relief. The ad promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney troubles preventing serious diseases.
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Dodd
Bright
Well-founded Superstition. Friday Unlucky Day Quip
A brief witty exchange notes superstition with the Bird and the Fish debating Friday as an unlucky day per a Puck style aside. The line hints at family lore and light anecdotal humor without broader context.
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Puck
Truly Great Men Emphasize Means and Do What They Promise
A quotation on integrity in business behavior highlights the principle that strong leaders express clear intent and follow through in trades. It underscores the link between words and actions in professional dealings.
Forfeit of Originals in Lydia E. Pinkham Letters Case
A demand to produce the original letters and signatures of Lydia E. Pinkham Med Co of Lynn Massachusetts is made immediately or severe forfeiture action will follow. The notice asserts the genuineness of testimonials and urges prompt compliance to establish authenticity.
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Lydia Ei. Pinkham
Miss Gannon
Lydia E. Pinkeham
Dean
J. H. Farmzr
Elliott Ave
St. Louis
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Chicago
Lee
Detroit Amateur Art Association
Guia Gannon
Jones St
Detroit, Mich
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Pec
Earth
Dets
J.W. Gated Co
Ss. D. N. Us
Piso
Threapolis
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Grain Commission
Bulutr
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