Remarks on Pennsylvania governance by a Republican humorist
Bob Burdett, identified as a humorist and Republican, rails against Pennsylvania’s government, arguing it is worse than corrupt regimes in Egypt and Europe. He contrasts European aristocracy’s thieves with Pennsylvania politicians, asserting change will come only when Pennsylvanians are ready for self-government.
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Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Promote Quick Recovery for Children
Nurse Mother Gray at the Children's Home in New York promotes her powder as a cure for colds in 24 hours and for feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders bowel regulation and worms. Mrs Emily Maronn of Meriden Connecticut calls it the best medicine for feverish and fretful children. Sold by druggists or by mail. Sample free from Allen S Olmstead Le Boy New York.
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Meriden
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le Boy
Landis brothers in politics and Indiana finance debate
The article lists Landis family members in public roles and hints at political ambition. It notes Illinois spending increases since 1891 and contrasts Republican and Democratic controls. It mentions Senator Depew's third term bid and McKinley’s possible nomination and concludes with a call for more energetic Polaunic leaders in Columbus.
Services for Margaret Jones Held at Baptist Church
Funeral services for Margaret Jones aged 63 who died at her sister Mrs Wm Brinkley residence on California street will be held from the Baptist church two miles north of Hope tomorrow morning. Short services will be conducted at the residence by Rev Farr. Deceased was a longtime resident of Columbus.
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California Street
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Farr
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Marriage license granted for Mathews Weekly and Lizzie Anderson
A brief marriage license lists Mathews Weekly and Lizzie Anderson as newly married. The rest of the text mentions various local happenings and general notices, including a large gathering of Columbus colored people near Jonesville with Seymour delegates, a birthday celebration for Wm. H. Everroad, and unrelated anecdotes about insect gathering in Japan and common curves of foot traffic on different pavements.
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Ice Cream and Cake Social at English Lutheran Church
Community event listing shows an ice cream and cake social hosted by the English Lutheran church on Friday evening. The notice includes local bank names and figures but confirms the June 28 date for the gathering.
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English Lutheran Church
Mirage of sea serpent sighted in casual chat
A humorous exchange unfolds as three men discuss sightings and weather, one citing a mirage of a sea serpent while others joke about atmospheric tricks and whisky. The brief squib ends with a jab at women and a nod to rash conclusions.
Unclear Dialogue On Health Habits In Parlor Exchange
In a clipped dialogue a man questions a French physician about yawning and health. A woman remarks on the speaker's unusual good health since visiting in the evenings, attributed to the arrangement with Pearsons.
Vacancy Likely In Justice Court As Daugherty Retires
Indefinite transfer and possible vacancy emerge in Denver as Justice W. B. Daugherty nears departure. Topeka undertaker advertises readiness to spend time and money to please customers. Scottish census shows Glasgow 760,423 and Edinburgh 316,479 with Lanarkshire’s 1,337,843 contributing to Scotland’s 4,471,957 population.
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Colored Man’s Undertaking Establishment
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Lanackshire
That Fence Is Miserably Painted Critique
A sharp exchange from the Chicago Post recalls a man named Jinks who undertook painting a fence and proved he did not know how to paint. The dialogue questions why he did not delegate to his wife and notes a lack of professional skill.
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Col Stilwell Chooses Sides in Feud
In Washington Star style dialogue a friend questions why Col Stilwell joined the fray. He explains he must pick a side to avoid being an innocent bystander amid a feud the men were trying to settle.
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Col. Stilwell
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Courting Couple Weighs Hopeful Future on Nine-Dollar Week
A Chicago Daily News item notes a couple at a hall door after an evening courting, preparing for departure. The man contemplates marriage life while considering how to manage a home on nine dollars a week, with no words spoken of the future.
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Chicago Daily News
Circumstances Alter Cases Dialog Quips
A compact exchange features Mrs. Smith How and a doctor debating shifting affections. The doctor reveals Ella is married to him, prompting Mrs. Smith to question the change. The wit pivots on humor about love and pride.
Indulgent Father Gifts Pianist Attachment
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a Chicago packer father wealthily supporting his daughter with a specially built piano playing attachment to accommodate her feet. Tit-Bits recalls a humorous exchange with Annie about performing for an audience.
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Startling Void Parson Halts Sermon in Pulpit Dash
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip frames a parson stopping mid sermon when he glimpses Mrs. Widemouth yawning at the pulpit corner referencing the odd moment of sudden halt and shared humor.
E Inexcusable Procramination Town Topics Commentary
A terse item notes a claim that a man spent his wife's money in two years and questions the cause of a delay in reporting. The remark hints at social commentary within a local column style. No further person or organization details are provided.
Quiet Season and a Millinery Joke Across Papers
A Chicago Journal quips about blue bloods and racing tips while a Chicago Post tale shows revenge through a woman who buys a millinery opening after a man taunts her. A Western judge exchanges a sharp exchange as Hair Trigger Ike recalls warning before a shooting in a N Y Weekly style note.
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Office Boy and Mr Man Banter on Picnic Tickets
A cartoonish exchange has an Office Boy reporting a front desk visitor asking to see Mr Man who jokes about selling eight picnic tickets. The dialogue moves with mock formality and wit, reflecting light newspaper humor of a bygone era.
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Mr. Man
Man
Chicago Record-Herald
Twins face discipline when father cannot tell
A Tit-Bits item recalls twin brothers who feel blamed when their father cannot tell which twin did a deed. The boy explains that both are punished until the truth comes out, reflecting a child’s view on parental fairness.
Quick Gossip Exchange on Horses Marriages and Money
Dialogues from Harlem Life and Philadelphia Bulletin reveal a tale of Deacon Humstedl trading a blind horse to Squire Keeler, a quip about art, and a joke that a man may inherit a fortune if he stays unmarried, reflecting light gossip and social banter of the era.
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